Western Daily Press

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:52:59 +0000
Bridgwater pub attack leaves man seriously injured as police make arrest
It happened just before midnight

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Map shows where crime is 'most severe' in Somerset
See how your area fares in our interactive tool

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Fire service doing ‘deep dive’ on electric vehicle incidents
'We had the M5 shut for hours as there was a lorry on fire due to lithium-ion batteries'

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Fight to save Bath’s forgotten secret garden
Campaigners are worried the historically important public garden could be lost

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Jill Dando honoured at newsroom where she began as trainee journalist
She began her career as a reporter in Weston-super-Mare

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:58:23 +0000
Aria Thorpe's death leaves Weston-super-Mare primary school 'devastated'
'Our thoughts are with Aria’s family at this very difficult time'

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:38:05 +0000
Live: Traffic jams clear in Bath after crash near city centre
The crash has been cleared

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:54:05 +0000
Air ambulance lands at Taunton park after incident
Police also attended the scene

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:32 +0000
Aria Thorpe murder investigation key points as boy appears in court
Officers say the investigation "continues at pace"

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:45:18 +0000
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:20:30 +0000
M5 clears after flooding sparks delays
A yellow weather warning is in place across the region

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:05:31 +0000
Over-66s can increase state pension every nine weeks with simple step
People who defer or pause their state pension payments may be able to increase the amount they receive when they do claim it

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:41:47 +0000
'Utterly heartbreaking' death of Aria Thorpe devastates Weston community
'I know many in our town will be grieving, anxious, and seeking answers'

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:21:48 +0000
Bath City penalty heroics as Romans progress in FA Trophy
Charlie Binns was again the Bath City hero

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:13:16 +0000
Weston-super-Mare 'murder': Pavement shrine grows in memory of girl, 9
Teddies and flowers have been left in tribute

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:26:13 +0000
Boy charged with murder of nine-year-old girl
Her cause of death has been revealed

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:48:10 +0000
A38 crash near Bristol Airport causes rush hour delays
Traffic was partially blocked in both directions

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Screwfix coming to Minehead industrial estate as plans approved
It will create up to a dozen jobs

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Evri criticised over 'widespread delivery failures' in Somerset
Evri says 'We recognise how special every parcel is, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure that customers in Glastonbury and Somerton receive their parcels'

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Dunelm store reopens after huge fire with new cafe and expanded departments
'The fire was devastating for our team and for the community, and it’s been a long journey to get to this point'

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Glastonbury regenerative farming centre ‘terminated’ after Life Factory failure
The bulk of the site would have been used for agricultural purposes, including crop growing, an apothecary and herb garden, wetlands and a forest school

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:13:32 +0000
'Sassy' and 'lovely little' 9-year-old girl pictured for first time after alleged murder
The 9-year-old has been pictured for the first time after her tragic sudden death

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:32:57 +0000
Body found during searches for missing man
His family has been made aware

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:28:24 +0000
Live: Call 999 if you see wanted woman
Police have launched an appeal to find her

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:35:55 +0000
No wider risk to the public as teenager arrested for girl's murder
Police will continue to patrol the area

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