Western Daily Press

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:30:20 +0000
Yeovil Town eyeing up Wembley trip as Glovers wanting FA Trophy progress
Yeovil will travel to Telford in the fifth round of the FA Trophy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:11:56 +0000
A38 Winscombe crash live as 'serious' incident closes Somerset road in early hours
The police are at the scene of the incident during rush hour

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Revised plans for 140 homes in growing Somerset village
The site will have play areas and an orchard

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater KFC can serve food until 5am despite antisocial behaviour fears
There were fears of gatherings and loud music

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:59:00 +0000
New wetlands needed to continue major Somerset housing development
New wetlands will need to be created near the River Parrett to ensure construction can continue on one of Somerset's largest housing developments.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:44:02 +0000
Driver trapped in car after dramatic Somerset crash
One car left the road

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:32:20 +0000
Council 'considered' having traffic wardens patrol Bath on electric bicycles
'This could save money and time and improve staff satisfaction and health as well'

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:46:53 +0000
Dealer jailed for almost six years after 4kg drugs haul
£20,000 in cash was also seized

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:17:53 +0000
The 20 once-popular baby names that parents now avoid
These names are declining in popularity

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:52:28 +0000
Plan for ‘cramped’ cul-de-sac on bungalow’s garden blocked
Councillors unanimously rejected the plan

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:07:42 +0000
Somerset Santander to close as bank announces 44 branch closures across UK
The announcement comes as the bank accelerates its shift towards digital services, following a sharp decline in face-to-face banking.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Bowls saved my life - now I'm competing for England on the world stage'
Ron Homer will represent Team England in para bowls this summer and has set himself the goal of leaving Glasgow with a gold medal around his neck.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council faces race against time to approve 208 new Taunton homes
It will eventually comprise of 2,000 homes

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council relying on enforcement officers from West Midlands council
It has struggled to recruit

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:57:00 +0000
'Water torture' padel courts axed as sports centre gets go-ahead
There are still no padel courts in Bath

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:54:23 +0000
Russian ship ordered to leave Bristol Channel
The ship had reportedly entered UK waters to complete some repair work

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:05:58 +0000
'Modest gentleman' found dead in Somerset 'will be sorely missed'
Tributes have been paid

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:17:44 +0000
Somerset places at risk of flooding as another rain warning looms
Parts of Somerset have been submerged

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:26:39 +0000
'Scared' Somerset couple brace for worst flooding in a decade as they barricade home
They even have their own flood defences - but fear they won't hold tomorrow

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:51:14 +0000
Business set to leave village where Storm Chandra flooding reached 'chest height'
Dramatic pictures from the village show the extent of the flooding

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:32:08 +0000
Man burgled Somerset home while victim slept
He stole a backpack containing a wallet from the property

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:48:10 +0000
Wheelie bin from America washes up on beach after 4,000 mile journey
It's bin on holiday

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:53:09 +0000
Somerset stars named as Ben Stokes to join England Lions coaching staff for UAE trip
Will Smeed and James Rew selected - as Ben Stokes will be part of coaching team

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:14:51 +0000
Yeovil Town's enforced break given squad a chance to properly gel
Including the manager - “I’m still putting up IKEA furniture in the flat we’ve got down the road."

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0000
'Every player must be a leader' for Yeovil Town to climb table
“We know we’ve got the quality to do that, it’s just about on the day stepping up and doing that."

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