Western Daily Press
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:02:44 +0000Snow forecast for Bristol Airport as Somerset also set for sleet and hail in BBC weather forecast
Expect snow showers and a cold snap before rainy conditions
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:03:00 +0000Somerset theatre set to reopen after 20 month closure
The theatre has undergone extensive improvements during its closure
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:01:00 +0000RNLI welcomes announcement of "game-changing" new lifeboat station on Somerset coast
The station will be built on Birnbeck island
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000£8.3m scheme to upgrade Creech Castle junction in Taunton moves to next phase
The improvements will be completed by the summer of 2022
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000The world famous ice cream made at a farm on Somerset's doorstep
You will struggle to find better anywhere else nearby
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000The week when four major fires blazed through Somerset
It caused significant damage to several buildings in the county
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Paedophile who repeatedly molested young girl jailed for eight years
He was also found in possession of indecent images of children
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000'Very fabric' of rural village will change if 95 houses allowed
'It would affect the look and very fabric of our village and change our rural way of life for ever'
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:54:51 +0000Covid: Four more deaths and 600 new cases confirmed in Somerset
Government figures show two people died from coronavirus in both Mendip and South Somerset
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:43:14 +0000Frome burglar caught by police with keys and bank cards is jailed
Kevin Kelly, 52, attempted to break into a house in Willow Vale last month only to be disturbed forcing him to hastily leave the scene
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:23:38 +0000Clarks Somerset strike: Bosses agree to mediation in bid to resolve issues
More than 100 Somerset Clarks staff walked out over a controversial 'fire and rehire' policy, saying it would reduce pay and conditions
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:45:01 +0000NHS 'going backwards' as 40,000 people in Somerset on wait lists
"That’s not just a statistic – it’s local people living with real pain"
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:26:35 +0000Decision on controversial Keynsham employment site delayed
Council warned not to repeat past mistakes
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:26:26 +0000Bath Rugby linked with former England defence coach
The Blue, Black and Whites are carrying out an international review
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:34:08 +0000Empty shop to be turned into festive pop-up for traders
For seven weekends traders will have a chance to sell their wares
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:26:08 +0000Somerset council appoints new chief executive - with the same name as existing councillor
He will remain in post until the new Somerset Council unitary authority takes charge in 2023
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000The magical Somerset farm shop bursting with Christmas surprises
From Christmas decorations to Brussel sprout flavoured ketchup - this shop has it all
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:39 +0000Town station café and creamery to be built on derelict factory off A371
The site includes plans for milk processing, cheese making and co-working office space
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:52:37 +0000Taunton parent's 'blood boiling' after anti-vaxxers campaign near schools
A number of people with signs opposing vaccination lined the street
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:32:31 +0000Met Office says snow could arrive earlier than thought
Latest forecast for Somerset, South West and the UK
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:23:16 +0000Yeovil man arrested for drug driving after stop and search
A “quantity” of class B drugs were seized
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:10:22 +0000Murder victim's brother speaks out after sixteen years
Adam has been determined to make Lloyds death 'meaningful'
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:47:22 +0000Domestic heaters most likely to start a house fire this winter, fire service warnS
Some carry "a big risk of incident or injury"
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:58:02 +0000Hotel holds paranormal investigation amid reports of ‘footsteps, disembodied voices and hair pulling’
There have also been reports of phones ringing reception from unoccupied rooms and sightings of the previous hotel owner
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:10:38 +0000Investigation continues after armed robbery at Yeovil shop
A black handgun was seen during the incident