Western Daily Press
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 08:37:37 +0000Billy Rowley rues 'really bad' first half as Yeovil Town's controversial defeat
The winning moment came late on, but it was not without controversy, with Yeovil players adamant the ball had not crossed the line.
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for 145 homes near Taunton refused as developer runs out of time
The proposals were first put forward in 2015
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Taunton school with low attendance and frequent staff changes told it needs 'significant improvement'
The school was criticised for 'stubbornly low' attendance
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000West of England politicians guarded by security after mayor chased into lift
'We were obviously concerned about the incident that took place on Monday and we are very supportive of the additional measures that have been put in place today to protect everybody’s safety'
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0000County-by-county preview for Somerset and Gloucestershire ahead of County Championship
The ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay has provided the annual county-by-county season preview ahead of the start of the Rothesay County Championship on Friday 3 April.
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000Somerset darts star Justin Hood's naked proposal ended in tears and thrown ring
When she didn't cry he broke down in tears himself and threw the ring at her before storming off
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:38:58 +0000Police refer themselves to watchdog after body of man found in river
Wiltshire Police said they were called to Chippenham after concern for welfare reports
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:12:22 +0000Firefighters called to car blaze in Bruton
Devon and Somerset Fire Service was called shortly after midday
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:30:53 +0000Firefighters tackle blaze at Bridgwater property
Crews from three stations were called to scene this afternoon
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000North Somerset Council leader had to call police over threats
'I really ask people: is this the way we should be conducting our public debate?'
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:02:13 +000040 keyless cars worth £500k stolen
11 people have been arrested as police suspect the stolen cars were shipped abroad
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:53:13 +0000Pedestrian hit by car on Somerset A-road
He sustained serious injuries during a crash involving a Lexus
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:41 +0000Mary Berry's easy lasagne recipe is 'wonderful' and perfect for 'all the family'
The dish is ideal for those busy weeknights and is a twist on a classic
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:06:34 +0000Man's body recovered from River Avon
Tragic news
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:09:44 +0000Former Team Bath star Eboni Usoro-Brown says now is the time for commercial investment into netball
She played the majority of her domestic career with Super League franchise Team Bath
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:54:02 +0000Somerset house under renovation left seriously damaged by overnight fire
Residents reported seeing smoke coming from the empty building
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:51:19 +0000Mary Berry's Eggs Benedict recipe includes clever tip for poached eggs
The former Bake Off judge shares her classic recipe with a helpful technique for perfect poached eggs at home
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:49:09 +0000Man shares Too Good To Go breakfast from Holiday Inn but people spot 'problem
A man shared his Too Good To Go breakfast haul from Holiday Inn on Reddit, but commenters were quick to point out one thing didn't look right
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:23:47 +0000Southend United vs Yeovil Town TV guide and how to watch
Yeovil Town will look to get back to winning ways and move closer to National League survival when they face Southend United tonight.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:16:59 +0000Mayor of Bath resigns after Jewish ambulances retweets
He had apologised for retweeting a post which called the arson attack on Jewish volunteer-run ambulances in Golders Green last week an Israeli false flag operation
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:44:11 +0000A39 near Street shut for hours by huge diesel spill
It will be closed "for some time"
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Padel courts plan for Bath outskirts a ‘positive thing’
There are still no padel courts in Bath — but plans to build some in a village next door have picked up support
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mayor urged to oppose 'problematic' Bristol Airport expansion
The airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers a year
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans put forward for new traveller site in Axbridge
A proposed site is just north of the A371
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:12:00 +0000Bath stadium redevelopment latest with date set for when work should begin
Having transformed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, the next phase of the club’s journey back to the top of the game is to deliver a ground fit for the champions of England.