Western Daily Press
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000Pub on key Somerset tourist route can stay open later despite concerns about women "shrieking" after too much white wine
Residents fear it would lead to a "small-scale Glastonbury Festival" being staged in their village
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000Decision on 'harmful' new homes in Somerset village expected by Christmas
A virtual planning inquiry began on Wednesday (August 18)
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:05:47 +0000Man critically injured after recycling lorry crash - police appeal
Two other people were seriously injured
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:23:17 +0000Somerset records three new coronavirus deaths as cases soar
A further 761 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed across Somerset in the last 24 hours
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:45:51 +0000Brean Down fire: Warning to residents and beach-goers as 500 hay bales burn
The warnings will be in place 'for quite some time'
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:41:31 +0000Tiverton crash live: Air ambulance called to multi-vehicle collision involving recycling lorry
Collision sees three injured and road closed
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:37:55 +0000Pub chain wants to scrap Bath neighbours' "only safeguard"
Owners of the old Nest nightclub want certainty before they spend a significant sum turning it into a pub
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:08:50 +0000Cheddar businesses close and up security as festival arrives in village
Chamber of Commerce leaders are concerned about impact on visitor economy
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:55:44 +0000The drop dead gorgeous shop in Somerset made famous by Nigella Lawson
Nigella loved their dresses so much that she bought four of the same
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:36:42 +0000Landlord slams 'self-entitled pr***s' who left savage TripAdvisor review as pub 'struggles with zero staff'
The family left a review online rating the pub "terrible"
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:22:05 +0000LIVE: Huge barn fire takes hold on Brean Down as residents warned to keep windows closed
Stay off Uphill Beach near Weston and keep doors and windows closed say firefighters
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:15:30 +0000The types of crime committed most often in Weston-super-Mare
There is one type of crime which happens much more regularly than any other
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:51:18 +0000Travellers remain in Frome car park despite council notice as court order sought
The council is applying for a court order to enforce the eviction
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:53:08 +0000Warning after pet cat shot at and injured in air gun attack
Police are urging cat owners to be “vigilant”
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:45:23 +0000Taunton area Covid cases soar despite overall decline across Somerset
Case rates have changed dramatically over the last two weeks
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:28:37 +0000New Weston Artspace shop puts work of local artists in spotlight
The shop is open throughout this week
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:24:16 +0000The Weston-super-Mare locations that have featured on national television
Many popular television shows and films have used Weston-super-Mare as a location for filming over the years
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:46:55 +0000Police step up patrols in Cheddar after 150 caravans arrive for festival
Police and parish council have received reports of anti social behaviour in the village
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:33:09 +0000Bath flats slammed as 'student housing in disguise'
Residents of the co-living flats would share facilities including a gym, TV lounge and landscaped gardens
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:26:48 +0000Bath and North East Somerset council says 'it's ready' to help resettle Afghan refugees in the area
'We stand ready to work with the Government on any co-ordinated resettlement scheme'
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:20:47 +0000Yeovil Refresh: Town centre regeneration planned to start more than a year later than first hoped
Work was due to begin in early summer 2020
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:06:04 +0000New B&Q store coming to Somerset town as plans approved
Up to 25 jobs will be created
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:24:46 +0000Mum's anger after dog steals sausages from beach barbecue
The family were enjoying a day out at the beach when the Labrador struck
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:24:46 +0000Somerset Nando’s restaurant closes amid supply shortages
The sign states, “Sorry, we’re currently closed” and directs customers to its website
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:09:51 +0000Inquiry launched after Somerset holiday camp evacuated
Pontins at Brean Sands was evacuated