Western Daily Press

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:58:05 +0000
Gang break into Somerset millionaire's home to sit on furniture and take photos
They entered the estate to take photos and sit on furniture

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:32:58 +0000
Remarkable Somerset women nominated for West Country Women Award
“We’ve just been quietly doing what we love, helping people”

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:43:46 +0000
Bath pétanque players clinch dramatic national trophy win in nail-biter
Bath Grand Cru Pétanque Club has regained the Euro Cup Trophy after a nail-biting final, dedicating their win to a cherished teammate

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:38:23 +0000
Somerset heart team scoop national awards for lifesaving innovation
Musgrove Park Hospital’s cardiology team have scooped four national awards, with home monitoring innovations helping 5,000 heart patients

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:38:09 +0000
Renewable energy praised for boosting biodiversity and lowering bills
West Dorset MP Edward Morello toured a solar park, praising how renewable energy can cut bills, support farming and boost wildlife habitats

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:40:00 +0000
Exciting new chapter at school planning to buy former Monastery
The School’s ambition is for the former Monastery to become a new boarding house as pupil numbers grow, or to serve as a retreat centre, heritage hotel or other appropriate accommodation.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:28:00 +0000
Former pub near Bristol Airport could become new Greggs
Plans submitted - but not everyone is happy

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:16:00 +0000
‘Movement’ of UK workers to the coast pushing offices out of city centres
"British workers are not all in London, Manchester, Birmingham – they're all over the country."

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:02:00 +0000
New museum showcasing 200 years of Clarks shoemaking ready to open
The museum’s collection itself will display hundreds of never-before-seen objects from the Clarks archive, including sheepskin slippers, desert boots, school shoes, and Britpop stage wear displayed in four immersive galleries.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Weston-super-Mare looking for people who can screech like a seagull for first-ever contest
The famous 'Seagull Boy' will be the head judge

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:03:13 +0000
Seven hurt in nasty crash between car and bin lorry in Somerset village
One woman was airlifted to hospital

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:17:04 +0000
Somerset romp into One Day Cup semi final with win in Cider Derby
Somerset secured a comprehensive six-wicket victory over neighbours Gloucestershire in Taunton

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:52:42 +0000
Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'incredible' young man who died in crash
'It goes without saying we as a family are absolutely broken'

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:56:27 +0000
Dangerous pair shone bright lamp at police officer's eyes during 120mph M4 chase
They also threw missiles from the car

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:03:23 +0000
'Buzz' over 'delicious' new sandwich shop in Frome with 'decent prices'
There's already lots of talk online about How We Roll, which is opening soon

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:06:09 +0000
Jobs boom at construction firm founded by former rugby players
“We’re expanding because people love what we do – not just the quality of the builds, but the culture and energy we bring to every project,”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:40:21 +0000
BMW smashes into building at Cheddar Gorge
A woman was taken to hospital

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:11:13 +0000
Mary Berry's 'delectable' Jaffa cake recipe is a 'real treat' and ready in 30 minutes
Mary Berry is a national treasure and has been a household name for decades. The former Great British Bake Off judge has shared a recipe for Jaffa cakes and it's a hit with fans

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:45:13 +0000
'Timeless' Boden dress keeps you both warm and stylish
'It's so flattering, this is a forever dress'

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:57:14 +0000
Peter Andre teases I'm A Celebrity...South Africa appearance
"I'd never say never."

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:30:02 +0000
Woman who survived cancer was terrified she wouldn't survive
“This is four years of hair growth, from chemo to recovery, including new chemo curls and regrowth."

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:20:33 +0000
Roundabout ‘looks like it has been crossed out’ after England flag graffiti
"Could be confusing to drivers.”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:18:58 +0000
Council urges people to stop painting St George’s Cross over road markings
'The council is committed to supporting civic pride, but this must be in ways that are within the law'

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:46:07 +0000
40ft luxury park home could be yours at Weston’s newest retreat
A seaside park with luxury living at its heart is opening its gates

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:44:06 +0000
Rogue builder fined after substandard building work
A builder has been fined after laying a substandard driveway that peeled away and let weeds grow through

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