Western Daily Press

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:18:16 +0000
Somerset not getting carried away despite strong County Championship start
Chasing the prized crown for the first time in the county’s history, Somerset sit 15 points clear at the top of the Division One table after two wins and a draw in three games.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath locals speak out over residents' parking zone plans
Responses from local saw them reject plans

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0000
Major Glastonbury regeneration project for iconic site secures anchor tenant
The iconic site is getting a new lease of life

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0000
Bath's 'war' on the 'gunfire-like' sport of padel is finally over
The city which blocked padel courts over the 'gunfire-like' noise of the game has finally allowed some to be built

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:25:00 +0000
French village responds after its road sign ends up in Somerset
The Mayor of Sallespisse said: 'While seeing our sign in an English town might seem amusing, it nonetheless constitutes damage to our local council'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:58:22 +0000
Somerset County Cricket Club's heartfelt message to missing mascot
'Wherever you are, Brian, we will always think fondly of you, and you are welcome back at the Cooper Associates County Ground any time'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:34 +0000
Body of man washes up on Somerset beach
The death is currently being treated as unexplained

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:11:20 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Northampton Saints: Max Ojomoh, Ollie Lawrence, Ben Spencer
Some big names in the Bath Rugby squad will be missing the trip to Northampton on Saturday

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:31 +0000
'Much-loved' mum dies after car leaves road and rolls onto roof in South West crash
'Her loss has left an immeasurable void in all of our lives'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:40:49 +0000
'Opportunist' offender sexually abused young girls in Yeovil
'Her sense of safety was taken away from someone who was so innocent. You made a choice, my child did not'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:47:30 +0000
New mum sectioned after believing she killed her baby
Jade Lloyd also hallucinated that she was on stage performing as John Legend

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:37 +0000
Somerset village's historic former pub was only used by six people
"Only six current residents of High Street used the pub until it closed" - now it is becoming homes

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:26:16 +0000
Famous 'Lost Engine' coming to Somerset for 'spectacular' steam train celebration
A total of 11 locomotives will be attending the Spring Steam Spectacular 2026 in West Somerset

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:09:17 +0000
Lando Norris honoured and among winners at Laureus World Sports Awards
He was named as the winner of the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:13:06 +0000
Dorset youngsters hospitalised as outbreak prompts Meningitis vaccine rollout - When your school will offer jabs
The UKHSA has confirmed all three young people from Dorset have now been released from hospital

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset pier 'one of UK's oldest' with arcades which pay out more than anywhere else
Despite being the country's shortest pier, it has truly stood the test of time and continues to impress holidaymakers looking for a few hours to kill

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Re-opening key Somerset coast road must be ‘pursued at all levels’
The road was closed indefinitely by Somerset County Council in January 2023

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000
Extensive road safety improvements needed to deliver new Bridgwater school
It will have 210 pupils in each year

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:57:00 +0000
Construction on 295 Chard homes could begin in early-2027 under revised plans
A ruling on the scheme is expected later this year

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:19:14 +0000
Tom Abell's brilliant century leads Somerset to thrilling win over Hampshire
Somerset's unbeaten start continues with a two-wicket win chasing 288

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:26:04 +0000
Huntsman fined after failure to call dogs off fox
It follows a six-month police investigation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:53:26 +0000
Police update after young biker seriously hurt in Glastonbury crash
He was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:31:39 +0000
Update: Police search for blue Volkswagen after serious Wiltshire crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:12:47 +0000
New tech could end problem when thousands try to use phones at same time
It has been tested at Glastonbury and Cardiff's Principality Stadium

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:07:05 +0000
Boy arrested after police officer shoots gun in Yeovil
Armed police were at the scene

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