Western Daily Press

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 08:27:19 +0000
Fears South West seaside town is getting worse with crumbling pier and 'terrible' high street, but hope remains
A leading councillor said: 'Weston-super-Mare boasts a vibrant town centre with a wide range of independent shops and high street names'

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 07:46:43 +0000
River Island shop closures - full list including Somerset branch
Clothing retailer gets court approval for huge restructuring plan

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:59:00 +0000
Alan Davies, Susie Wolff and more headline Bath’s literary takeover
Bath Literature Festival returns this autumn with star-studded names, spine-tingling thrillers and powerful memoirs — and it’s anything but quiet reading time

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:57:00 +0000
Historic Grade II listed building will be restored to former glory
Is it set to have a new lease of life

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:28:00 +0000
Family park with five different waterslides 'perfect for rainy day with the kids'
There are distinct areas for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 11

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:27:00 +0000
Hidden gem idyllic park perfect place to relax from the city's bustle
Surrounded by splashes of colourful flowers and sweet scents, the park is the perfect place to getaway from the hustle and bustle

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:26:00 +0000
Stunning Somerset pub that has an ice rink and play area with epic views
It sits in one of the biggest pub gardens in the area, with plenty of picnic benches.

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:08:00 +0000
Glastonbury Extravanganza concert thank you for locals
The event is organised by The Glastonbury Festival as a thank you to local people from Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis and headlined by the Script

Sat, 9 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Miracle return as dog missing for more than three years back home
"After 3 agonisingly long years.... Archie is home..."

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:45:38 +0000
Crash near M5 caused huge delays for evening commuters
There were long delays near the M5 junction

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 16:05:12 +0000
Armed police swarm town centre after man 'made threats to kill'
He claimed to have a gun

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000
'World-renowned dance DJs' set for Taunton club night
It's all happening at Bar 61 tomorrow

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:53:00 +0000
Centuries-old Bridgwater pub is cornerstone of community
"It is important for people to support their local."

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:41:01 +0000
Experts stunned by £43K treasure 'hiding in plain sight' in a house
The first edition of The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien, was discovered during a house clearance in Bristol. It was one of only 1,500 copies printed in 1937 and has now sold at auction for £43,000

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:33:10 +0000
Smirking shoplifter attacked shop workers during repeated thefts
He has been banned from a town centre and multiple stores in the area

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 13:21:13 +0000
Serious A358 crash near campsite closed road in both directions
Emergency services were at the scene

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:10:59 +0000
M5 delays as Friday getaway begins
There is heavy traffic along the motorway

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:00:23 +0000
Bristol Balloon Fiesta video shows moment balloon strikes primary school
Thankfully no-one was injured and there was only minor damage

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:51:55 +0000
Chef 'surprised' Michelin-starred restaurant is still running amid 'tough market'
Bulrush, in Bristol, was awarded a Michelin Star in 2016 and will soon be celebrating its 10th birthday, but chef-owner George Livesey has admitted he is still surprised it is trading

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:36:45 +0000
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast on the road and going live in Somerset
Tom McKinney presents a week of live broadcasts

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:03:54 +0000
E-fit photo after sex offence at Stonehenge Summer Solstice
The victim has helped put together the image

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:32:44 +0000
Man brutally attacked by gang inside pub
The victim was pushed to the ground, punched, and hit with a pint glass

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:30:27 +0000
Somerset heat health alert issued as temperatures set to soar
A yellow heat health warning has been issued for the majority of England including Somerset

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 09:05:27 +0000
South West seafront cafe serves up slices so big even Jeremy Vine was left stunned
In a relatively short span of time, Lewis and his wife Susie have elevated the café to near-mythical status among locals.

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 08:50:21 +0000
Next's 'perfect' school coat that kids will love and is easily washed
It could be a perfect buy ahead of the new school year

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