Daily Express :: Somerset Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:09:32 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Teacher banned after 'developing weird relationship' with pupils and joining online chat]]>

The 36-year-old apologised for her actions and said she hoped the pupils wouldn't be "affected in a deeper way".

]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0100UKSchool, Somerset<![CDATA[The incredible train line to UK seaside town being brought back to life - closed in 1964]]>

Once the line is up and running, it is set to provide an hourly direct train to Bristol in around 25 minutes.

]]>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:32:00 +0000UKSomerset, England, Trains, Bristol, Portishead, Metro West<![CDATA[The UK's 'oldest bridge' that's 3,025 years old - built with huge stone slabs]]>

The bridge is described as "where the devil would sunbathe".

]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0000UKSomerset, Tourism, Tarr Steps, Clapper Bridge, Exmoor National Park, Ancient Structure<![CDATA[Pretty UK market town has cobbled high street packed with hundreds of listed buildings]]>

A charming UK town is brimming with independent shops, cobbled medieval streets, and hundreds of listed buildings

]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:52:00 +0000UKTravel, UK travel, England, Somerset, Frome, independent market, independent shops, listed buildings, day out<![CDATA[Picture-perfect village home to world-famous food and caves]]>

The area has preserved its quintessentially English character with historic caves, traditional food shops and stunning landscapes

]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000UKVillages, Food (section), Eating Out (section), Somerset, Walking, Hiking, Cheddar, Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar Cheese, Mendip Hills<![CDATA[The little town with UK’s ‘best high street’ full of independent shops - house prices soar]]>

It is renowned for having some of the UK's best high streets, characterised by a high concentration of independent shops, historic architecture, and artisan markets.

]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0000Travel NewsHouse prices, Somerset, Frome, independent shops, house prices<![CDATA[Somerset hospital evacuated after fire breaks out - 'lots of sirens all morning']]>

A fire erupted at one of the wards at the hospital.

]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:53:00 +0000WorldFire News, Hospital, Emergency News, Somerset, Weston General Hospital, fire evacuation, emergency services, Weston-super-Mare., Grange Road closure<![CDATA[Shut theatre in UK market town set for new lease of life under £15m plan]]>

Renovation work could begin as soon as next year.

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:11:00 +0000UKEngland, Somerset, Yeovil, Octagon Theatre, <![CDATA[Popular bakery with 60 stores across the UK set to open another one in beautiful city]]>

The company says each of its bakeries is individually designed to suit its location.

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0000UKHigh Street, Retail, Cities, Somerset, Cornish Bakery, Wells Somerset, HSBC closure, Planning application, Popular bakery with 60 stores across the UK set to open another one in beautiful city<![CDATA[First look at UK's new £10million holiday park with outdoor lido complex]]>

A huge refurbishment has been underway at a popular UK holiday family park, and it's now set to welcome even more facilities with an outdoor lido

]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0000Travel NewsSomerset, Staycation, Travel, UK travel, holiday park, UK holiday park, family holiday, family park, beach, Unity Beach Holiday Park, UK resort, outdoor lido