Tess de la MareWest of England BBC Dr Fiona Gibson has been appointed Bishop of Taunton A new bishop has been appointed in the West after the departure of the incumbent who held the post for 10 years....
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Wednesday 22 October 2025. Source link...
Georgia EadieWest of England Avon and Somerset Police Rodney Bunzly was sentenced to 12 years A man has been jailed for 12 years for a string of sexual offences against a child, which left a “la...
A couple whose newborn baby developed a potentially fatal infection have said they were alerted to the signs by an Instagram post. Matt and Laura Bradbury-Stewart from Frome, Somerset, said their son ...
Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporter and Carys NallyBBC News, West of England Getty Images Council leaders say the target set by the government is none sensible Council leaders have voiced concern tha...
Charlie TaylorSomerset and Clara BullockSomerset Getty Images Sarah Parish started her acting career in Yeovil Actor Sarah Parish, known for appearing in Cutting It and Doctor Who, said her career wou...
A series of major upgrades to a key route between two cities have been unveiled. The West of England Combined Authority (Weca) revealed on Tuesday new proposals to revamp the A4 between Bristol and Ba...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset Julie Matthews was given her medal for services to mental health in Somerset A mental health practictioner who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) said the ceremon...
Leigh BoobyerWest of England BBC Kelly Faiers, 61, from Weston-super-Mare was found “critically ill” before dying in Minehead A police force provided an “unacceptable” level of...
A major A-road has been closed due to a lorry fuel spillage, after a collision involving a van and a HGV. It happened on the A39 in west Somerset, between Washford and Bilbrook at around 07:15 BST, wi...