Western Daily Press
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:52:59 +0000Bridgwater pub attack leaves man seriously injured as police make arrest
It happened just before midnight
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Map shows where crime is 'most severe' in Somerset
See how your area fares in our interactive tool
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Fire 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 +0000Fight 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 +0000Jill 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 +0000Aria 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 +0000Live: Traffic jams clear in Bath after crash near city centre
The crash has been cleared
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:54:05 +0000Air ambulance lands at Taunton park after incident
Police also attended the scene
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:32 +0000Aria Thorpe murder investigation key points as boy appears in court
Officers say the investigation "continues at pace"
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:20:30 +0000M5 clears after flooding sparks delays
A yellow weather warning is in place across the region
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:05:31 +0000Over-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 +0000Bath City penalty heroics as Romans progress in FA Trophy
Charlie Binns was again the Bath City hero
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:13:16 +0000Weston-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 +0000Boy charged with murder of nine-year-old girl
Her cause of death has been revealed
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:48:10 +0000A38 crash near Bristol Airport causes rush hour delays
Traffic was partially blocked in both directions
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Screwfix coming to Minehead industrial estate as plans approved
It will create up to a dozen jobs
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Evri 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 +0000Dunelm 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 +0000Glastonbury 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 +0000Body found during searches for missing man
His family has been made aware
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:28:24 +0000Live: Call 999 if you see wanted woman
Police have launched an appeal to find her
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:35:55 +0000No wider risk to the public as teenager arrested for girl's murder
Police will continue to patrol the area