Western Daily Press
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:10:30 +0000M5 sliproad partially closed after car comes off motorway - updates
The lane has now reopened
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:31:51 +0000Weather warning issued by Met Office as commuters face disruption
The warning is in place until late this morning
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:27:10 +0000Westcountry dentist found dead in car after lockdown struggle
An inquest has heard that he was unable to receive vital therapy at the time of his death
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000The 'cool' South West village locals say is 'dying on its backside'
It has been named one of the 12 coolest places to live in the country
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:55:00 +0000New holiday cabins to be built near M5 services despite noise concerns
The noise from the motorway was described as "horrendous"
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:31:00 +0000Council to explore using River Frome to generate hydroelectric power
A feasibility study could soon be given the go-ahead
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:21:00 +0000Health experts say 'take precautions' as severe cold weather alert issued
Temperatures across Somerset could plunge to -4 in rural areas
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:54:41 +0000Somerset footballers charged by FA following betting breaches
All four players have represented Taunton Town in the past six years
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:54:01 +0000Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of La Rochelle: Tom de Glanville, Charlie Ewels, Ben Spencer, Sam Underhill
Bath Rugby are due to face La Rochelle in the third pool stage game of the Europen Heineken Champions Cup
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:48:48 +0000Bath housing developer killed in 'tragic' car crash
The company he founded has paid a heartfelt tribute
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:33:18 +0000Jacob Rees-Mogg defends Boris Johnson amid partygate scandal
Rees-Mogg was interviewed by Iain Dale on LBC this evening
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:24:51 +0000Driver caught speeding at 106mph along Somerset road
Nearly 100 motorists were caught flouting the rules of the road on the same day
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:13:26 +0000Would you encourage a resignation from Boris? Share your opinion with us
Boris Johnson has said this afternoon that he did attend the May 2020 No 10 party
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:39:34 +0000Katie Price launches second attack on 'not innocent' Emily Andre
It's Katie's second attack on the Taunton-born doctor this week
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:32:17 +0000Tax cheating barrister jailed for £100,000 VAT fraud
Christopher Wilkins got into massive debt with the taxman trying to meet huge private school fees
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:12:12 +0000Budget cuts less daunting than 2021, says Bath finance chief
The £136million budget includes some £18million just to keep core services running
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:06:25 +000011 new Covid deaths in Somerset as cases remain sky high
There were eight deaths in one region of the county alone
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:56:30 +0000Danny Cipriani's wife issues statement as couple are wrongly accused in England rape arrest
Victoria Cipriani took to social media to set the record straight
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:51:50 +0000Somerset police officer sacked after sharing photo of dead woman on WhatsApp
PC Daniel Wallwork said he felt “instant regret” for choosing the “wrong method of communication”
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:47:46 +0000Former Land Rover garage in Taunton development area to be converted into convenience store and nursery
The area is seeing an avalanche of new housing developments proposed as part of a wider scheme
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:36:31 +0000Teachers at Somerset school threaten strike action over 'unacceptable workloads'
They are being balloted on whether to take strike action
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:31:31 +0000Somerset motorists face three weeks of lengthy diversions as key route over Blackdown Hills is resurfaced
Prepare to add up to 24 miles to your journey
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:29:40 +0000'Heart of village' pub that 'cannot compete' to be converted into house after plans approved
Critics of the move said losing the pub would 'rip the heart out' of the village
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:29:25 +0000Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White introduces new plant based menu at Somerset restaurant
'The increase in plant-based dishes reflects what more and more customers now want'
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:20:33 +0000Boris Johnson lockdown party: 'While they partied, I was attending pregnancy scans alone'
After suffering a missed miscarriage the year before, I was terrified