Western Daily Press
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:13:50 +0000Twelve days of Christmas in Somerset mapped out with Crimbo Limbo-busting events
Some self care ideas to combat the winter blues
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
100 adorable photos from nativity plays across the region
From glittering stars and fluffy sheep to the central figures of Mary and Joseph, our massive gallery of 100 photos celebrates the hard work of pupils who donned handmade costumes to bring the classic Christmas story to life
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Council to spend £607,000 on Wellington cycle link before new station opens
It's aimed to be built by March 2027
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Council urged not to ‘salvage’ Glastonbury Life Factory with public money
'This council gets criticised (and probably rightly) for continuing to spend money, and this council gets criticised (probably rightly) for not continuing to spend money'
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Almost 70 new homes to be built in small Somerset village known as 'new build capital'
The village has previously been described as the UK's "new build capital"
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Somerset villages where you might spot celebrities this Christmas
You may well have spotted a number of them out and about
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:10:12 +0000
Escape to the Country fans say same thing about 'emotional' Gareth Malone episode
TV star Gareth Malone went house-hunting in the latest episode of the BBC show.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:47:34 +0000
Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter's husband dies after cancer battle
Jenny Agutter and Johan Tham married in 1990
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:56:51 +0000
David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children's Book Festival
The festival is coming to Taunton next spring
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:24:02 +0000
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on A303 in Somerset
Three other people suffered minor injuries
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:09:59 +0000
Chance to win Bath townhouse worth over £1,000,000 in prize draw
It costs just £1 to enter
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:09:54 +0000
Almost half of people in Bath to feel lonely this Christmas, survey reveals
The most wonderful time of the year isn't wonderful for everyone
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:09:43 +0000
New tailor opens in Bath just in time for Christmas
You may have heard of this iconic tailor before.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:44:21 +0000
Mary Berry's 'simple' sage and onion stuffing balls that cook in less than 30 minutes
If you're looking for an easy yet impressive stuffing recipe to make for Christmas dinner, Mary Berry's traditional sage and onion stuffing balls can be prepared ahead and take less than 30 minutes to bake.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:21:17 +0000
Amazon slashes 850g Cadbury chocolate bar to £9 and it arrives before Christmas
It can arrive before Christmas if you order today with fastest delivery
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:32 +0000
British Skeleton stars win again as Matt Weston claims third straight gold
University of Bath-based Matt Weston claimed a third successive gold as British Skeleton stars will head into Olympic year with confidence high.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:40:45 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Newcastle Falcons win - 'Taking his opportunity'
Here's how we rated the players in Bath's record win at Newcastle
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Bath UNESCO status put before need for homes, says council's Labour opposition
Labour councillors say the council should 'fully assess' the economic benefits of Bath remaining a World Heritage Site
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
£24.7m boost for bus services up to 2030
Somerset Council said it would allow it to continue providing vital support to local buses services
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Inspiring' young journalists keeping Jill Dando's legacy alive
A blue plaque honouring Jill Dando was unveiled at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare where she began her career
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:46:56 +0000
A303 Somerset 'police-led incident' closes busy road with diversions in place
Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene of the collision
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:48:56 +0000
Several flood alerts remain in Somerset - full list
Flooding is expected in some parts
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:20:58 +0000
Missing Bath woman: Police 'increasingly concerned' in fresh appeal
Police found Robyn's car abandoned
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:18:42 +0000
Johann van Graan heralds Bath's crushing second-half display at Newcastle Reds Bulls
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Red Bulls 50-14 at Kingston Park on Sunday in Round Seven of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:30:33 +0000
Bath Rugby go top at Christmas for third straight year with record win at Newcastle Red Bulls
Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Red Bulls 50-14 at Kingston Park on Sunday in Round Seven of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM