Western Daily Press

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:52:18 +0000
James Rew suffers tough England debut in heavy New Zealand defeat
The Somerset wicketkeeper has been left out of the squad for the third test

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000
Somerset councillor granted six-month leave of absence due to ill health
She will not have to attent any meetings until Christmas

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Two-tier schools system planned for Somerset town in major shake-up
'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater barrier to finish this year
'Significant progress has been made on site'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000
Bath declared worse than London for student housing demand
There were almost 1,700 searches per student property available

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weston primary school where pupils are proud and playtime is joyous wows Ofsted
"From the moment they arrive, staff provide a warm welcome"

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:16:26 +0000
Summer solstice 2026 in pictures as thousands gather at Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor
Crowds flocked to the South West once again

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
700-year-old medieval Somerset castle set for a brand new bridge
The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine
The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work on 145 Somerset homes could begin without changes to railway crossing
The developer says it's 'anxious' to get going

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Devoted dad and grandad among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:11:07 +0000
Heritage railway charity hit by spate of thefts
'This is a major setback for us'

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Memorable Somerset drive is one of UK's most scenic road trips
The drive through Cheddar Gorge in Somerset as one of the best in the country.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0000
Tudor manor house in Somerset hits the big screen in Hollywood film
It's been used for a number of glitzy film and TV productions

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 Somerset car parks where you are most likely to be fined
Some rake in huge amounts of cash

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0000
'Cramped' cul-de-sac to be built in bungalow's garden
Revised plans have had the go-ahead

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0000
Inside Bath's underground vegan eatery where the 'meat' tasted just like the real deal
My childhood best friend is a vegan. So when we arranged to meet up in Bath, I figured the steakhouse was out. Fish and chips probably wouldn't do either. And KFC could definitely strike the wrong chord.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000
Bats bounce back in South West as populations soar
Here's why this is a good thing for you and the community

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:12:51 +0000
M5 standstill in Somerset as 'police incident' halts traffic - live updates
It is the latest of a string of incidents on the motorway today

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:55:12 +0000
Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning
Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0000
Boy accused of Aria Thorpe's murder tells court he just 'wanted to scare her'
The suspect said he 'leaned forward' with a knife and 'acted like he was fencing' before the nine-year-old was fatally stabbed

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:48 +0000
Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice
The free event has been inspired by community gatherings

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:34:01 +0000
Free beach parking to return to Brean as day-trippers rejoice
It's been welcomed by beach-goers

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:23 +0000
Bath pizza takeaway gets 2.30am licence despite neighbours' concerns
Locals feel it will bring in more disorder

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:07:24 +0000
Man found with 'life-changing' head injury on Bridgwater street
He was found in the early hours of this morning

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