Western Daily Press

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset’s newest railway station set to have more than 150 homes
Plans for 161 homes within the site are in

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:41:00 +0000
Plan to stop floods as £6 million River Tone defences approved
New concrete defences will reduce flood risk to homes, roads and regeneration sites across Taunton

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Families flock to Somerset café where menu includes free advice
The Den isn’t just another café, t’s a lifeline for families.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Social tenants in ‘poshest village’ won't be kicked out of homes
Residents in the South West village will not now be moved out of their homes.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:31:00 +0000
Somerset MP pays tribute to former council leader who lost ‘much-loved twins’
John Osman and his wife Holly, who live in Wells, suffered a tragic loss in November 2018 when their twins Logan and Lottie were born four months premature, both dying less than an hour after being delivered.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:13:00 +0000
Historic Bath pub getting major revamp and set to reopen
Having been closed for 18 months, it could soon be back open to punters

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Digital upgrade helps Taunton pain team spend more time with patients
A new digital system at Musgrove Park Hospital is freeing up nurses’ time for hands-on care

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:29:41 +0000
Man tried to kidnap terrified teenage girl as she walked home from work
It was a terrifying experience for her

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:16:39 +0000
Taunton man accused of two rapes and strangulation in park
The alleged incidents took place in a park late at night

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:01:00 +0000
M5 speed limit to drop to 50mph with works lasting months
Motorists have been warned

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:58:49 +0000
Man seriously assaulted in 'life-changing' incident in Bath
An image has been released of a man police would like to speak to

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:40:48 +0000
Somerset village pub on main A-road bought by brewery group
The Bell at Standerwick will feature an elevated food offering, combining fine dining with the relaxed charm of a country pub

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:23:00 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Leicester Tigers: Charlie Ewels, Ben Spencer, Ted Hill, Quinn Roux, Thomas du Toit
Bath Rugby face Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday in Round Four of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:20:43 +0000
Octagon Theatre revamp faces more delays but town backs project
Though residents opposed a rise in council tax bills to pay for it

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:07:29 +0000
Peter Andre 'woke up sweating' amid terrifying discovery
The singer recalled his own spooky experience while discussing Charlotte Church's new passion for witchcraft

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:32:45 +0000
Human remains washed up on South West beaches belong to same man
The human remains were found on Westward Ho! Beach and Appledore.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:56:48 +0000
UK weather could see torrential rain arrive later this month
New weather maps show a storm front heading for the UK from the Atlantic

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:27:58 +0000
Record shop in Bath rent row closes down with last blast at council
"Independents of Bath be warned," they said, after closure down to unpaid rent to the council

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:30:48 +0000
Tanker crash on South West road sees vehicle flip on its side as driver trapped
Emergency crews have responded to the scene of the lorry crash

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:30:21 +0000
‘We took the right approach’ says cabinet member over car park row
At last week's cabinet meeting, frontbench councillors confirmed their intention to formally transfer the freehold of St Stephen's multi-storey car park in Trowbridge to the owner of Castle Place Shopping Centre.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:26:01 +0000
HMO ban for central Trowbridge could be on cards
A blanket ban on developers turning houses near the centre of Trowbridge into Houses of Multiple Occupation without planning permission could be on the cards.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:13:59 +0000
Date set for when Yeovil maternity unit set to reopen after safety fears closure
A date has been set

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:51:20 +0000
Clarks Village epic ice rink is back this Christmas and will be' truly unforgettable'
"The ice rink really brings an extra touch of magic to the outlet at Christmas"

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:40:46 +0000
Car ruined in A303 fire
The road was blocked as fire crews tackled the blaze

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:12 +0000
Two hurt in Somerset A-road crash
One man was taken to hospital by air ambulance

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