Archives

Western Daily Press

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:12:07 +0000
Keynsham councillor raising money to send generators to Ukraine
Councillor Lisa O'Brien wants to send 20 generators to the Ukrainian city

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:56:17 +0000
Woman tells Somerset council 'there will be blood on their hands' over mental health service reforms
"Everybody in this room is feeling the pinch."

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:41:09 +0000
Live updates as floods close Somerset road as alerts and warnings cause chaos
Cuts Road has been closed in both directions due to flooding

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Clarks Village Black Friday deals as cost of living crisis changes shopping 'behaviour'
The rise in living prices are affecting many families across the nation

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
How you can post Christmas cards for 40p in this part of Somerset
And it's not with Royal Mail

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset councils offering up to £4,000 to landlords or can house Ukrainian refugees
Somerset councils are offering a one-off cash incentive of £1,000 per bedroom, with up to a maximum of £4,000 for homes with four bedrooms and above

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 01:33:23 +0000
Live updates: Two lanes closed on slip road at junction 20 of M5
Road traffic accident partially shuts southbound exit

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:59:06 +0000
Almost 200kg of cocaine 'found in animal feed' at Somerset farm
A man has been charged with conspiring to import class A drugs

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:47:04 +0000
New visitor centre coming to Somerset country park as plans approved
This forms part of a £2m plan to improve the park

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:28:11 +0000
ADVERTORIAL: Free support to help farmers navigate the Agricultural Transition available across Somerset
Farmers and landowners in the region will be able to access help to adapt to changes in agricultural grants, thanks to a £2.6 million support programme

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:56:21 +0000
A371 traffic clear after crash blocked main Somerset road both ways
Drivers are urged to avoid the area

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:05:06 +0000
Clarks Village celebrates the official opening of its ‘first-ever’ ice rink and it looks amazing
This is the first time an ice rink has featured in 29 years of the centre

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:11:27 +0000
DWP says £600 will soon be arriving in pensioners' bank accounts
This support is worth more than £4.5 billion and is part of an extensive package helping people of all ages with the cost of heating their homes

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:59:38 +0000
Family of man who died at Hinkley Point C pay tribute to 'loving father' and 'great friend'
"Jason was a devoted and loving father who did everything for me, his sons and his daughters"

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:14:34 +0000
Met Office weather: Homes 'shake' as 'skyquake' hits Somerset
'That’s the loudest I’ve ever heard thunder. My entire house shook'

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:46:32 +0000
Animal welfare campaigners attack Somerset council for 'backtracking' on hunting ban commitment
Protests were held outside County Hall in May

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:53:42 +0000
SEE Monster visitor figures 'exceed all expectations'
The towering art installation has boosted business in the town

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:42:11 +0000
Met Office weather warning: 10-hour alert for wind, rain, floods and power cuts
The weather warning will be in place until 7pm

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:39:09 +0000
Wanted man Marcus Hodge arrested after handing himself in
Hodge was sought by police in connection with a theft investigation

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:32:19 +0000
Bath Christmas Market live updates as heavy rain and strong winds move in
It is the first full market in the city since the coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Glastonbury Festival organisers asked to take more action on noise and crowd control
Changes need to be put in place before the 2023 festival

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Unofficial 'spray jam' forces closure of Somerset skate park
The paint sprayed on the ramps have rendered them unsafe to use

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Two Somerset curry houses could win national awards
They have been recognised as two of the top places to eat in the country

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Doctor chased down would-be burglar trying to break into pharmacy
The GP ran after Lee Prouse and held him until police arrived

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Disabled Somerset woman left unable to bathe in her own home
The local authority has been fined for providing her with inadequate care



home