West Somerset

The small-spotted catshark was discovered at Doniford Beach on Monday. Picture: Karina Van Den Brink

Catshark found on West Somerset beach by holidaymakers
HOLIDAYMAKERS staying at a resort near Watchet were surprised to discover a small shark while walking at Doniford Beach on Bank Holiday Monday.

Pannier tank No. 9466, pictured at Minehead Station, will also feature at WSR's Steam Spring Gala. Picture: WSR

New special guest announced for this weekend's WSR Spring Steam Gala

The line-up of winners at the Tech South West Awards 2021. Picture: Tech South West

Somerset businesses encouraged to enter technology sector awards

Travel Somerset has confirmed the

Somerset road reopens after alarms triggered closure

Boris Johnson said the MPs sanctioned

Somerset MPs included in list of 287 politicians banned from entering Russia

Boris Johnson said the MPs sanctioned

Somerset MPs included in list of 287 politicians banned from entering Russia

The WSR locomotive No. 7828 Odney Manor will haul passenger trains on the line past the Quantock Hills during next month’s Spring Steam Gala. Picture: Don Bishop

West Somerset Railway prepares for biggest special event in nearly three years

Chris Ridley from The Mixing Bowl at the tithe barn for the Delicious Dunster event on Saturday. Picture: Steve Richardson

Delicious Dunster returns for its second event of the year

The teenager has been found

UPDATED 14-year-old reported missing has been 'found safe and well'

The Minehead Mermaids ahead of the first-ever St Margaret's Hospice charity dip. Picture: Steve Richardson

GALLERY St Margaret's Hospice supporters make a splash at Minehead charity dip

The Scottish Railway Preservation Society’s tank engine No. 419, which will visit the West Somerset Railway in May. Picture: Kenny Felstead

Special guest from Scotland set to visit West Somerset Railway in May

Rachel Irven and Lisa Benson collect for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Picture: Steve Richardson

GALLERY IN PICTURES: First Watchet street fair of 2022 raises £1,800 for Ukraine appeal

Minehead and Yeovil are included on Travelodge's UK targets map. Picture: Travelodge, PA Wire

Travelodge identifies Minehead and Yeovil as target locations for new hotels

STORM EUNICE: Three barriers were damaged at the Seaward Way level crossing, and this tree fell across the tracks at Crowcombe Heathfield (Image: Marika Reinholds)

Storm Eunice: West Somerset Railway's new barriers damaged at Seaward Way

SOS FUNDING: West Somerset Railway launch a £1M appeal to see it through to next May

MP's outrage as WSR say crossing opening delayed until mid-October

Phosphates cause algal bloom like these at Tealham SSSI in the Somerset Levels and Moors (pic: Natural England)

Somerset Levels downgraded over water quality issues

SOS FUNDING: West Somerset Railway launch a £1M appeal to see it through to next May

Railway launches urgent £1million funding appeal to recover from Covid-19

PLANS REFUSED: The existing swimming pool at the Croft Cottages in Watchet. Pic: Architectural Studios.

Private swimming pool in Somerset town saved after plans refused

NEW ROLE: West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust chairman Mike Thompson

New chairman set to take over railway trust

STICKING TOGETHER: Somerset couples have the highest marriage success rate in the UK (pic: Anthony Devlin/PA)

Somerset couples have 'highest marriage success rate'

FLOWERS: Angela Newbold, Lesley Thornton and Melanie Tesouro

Pictures Visitors flock to Somerset village to help support high street

Chris and Paula Williams, Exmoor farmers (pic: Exmoor National Park)

Exmoor farmers take part in Defra trial

PLANS: View of the Liddymore Farm Site in Watchet. Pic: Focus On Design.

250 homes could be approved for Somerset town at meeting next week

NOW OPEN: Minehead Pre School, formerly known as Seashells

Pre-school in Somerset finally holds offical opening - after Covid delays

YELLOW WARNING: Thunderstorms could hit parts of West Somerset today. Pic: Met Office

Weather Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Somerset

TOP DESTINATION: A classic Exmoor scene, caught on camera by Somerset Camera Club member James Palmer

Exmoor ranked second among family-friendly staycation destinations

FARMHOUSE FIRE: Exton, Somerset. Pic: Google Maps

Crews tackle farmhouse fire in Somerset village

PERFECT PALLIATIVE CARE: Dunster and Porlock Surgeries won a palliative care award. Pic: Steve Richardson

Somerset GP surgeries win palliative care award

TRAGIC CRASH: Craig Duffy and Sue Parminter were killed in the incident on the A39

'Go easy, step lightly, stay free': Family of Craig Duffy release tribute after crash

TRAGIC CRASH: Craig Duffy and Sue Parminter were killed in the incident on the A39

Tributes pour in for Somerset-based tour manager and his partner after crash tragedy

SCENE: A39 between Porlock and Minehead. Pic: Google Maps

Former Duran Duran tour manager and girlfriend die in A39 crash

SCENE: A39 between Porlock and Minehead

Main road in Somerset closed after serious crash

CLOSURE: West Somerset MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger, is unhappy about the closure of the A358 for resurfacing works

'Absolute madness': MP's fury over closure of busy Somerset route for roadworks

BUTLINS: Billy and Bonnie Bear

Popular Somerset attraction re-opens this week

CALLOUT: To Porlock last night

Tumble dryer fire at Somerset pub

BACK ON THE LINE: The West Somerset Railway

West Somerset Railway announces re-opening date

ARTIST IMPRESSION: East Quay. Pic: Ellis Williams Architects

Long-awaited cultural venue to host launch party later this year

NEW RANGE: Boo Cottage Botanicals, based in West Bagborough, launch British Range

Skincare brand launches products made entirely from British ingredients

PLANS: Kilve Beach Car Park. Pic: Colvin & Colvin Architects.

Car park plans now approved - but visitors already hit with £100 fines

Bob Meanley. Pic: Tom Gulliford

Two people join West Somerset Railway Board this month

MOON OFFER: Taco Bell is giving away tacos for free this week

Here's how you can get a free taco this week

LAUNCH: Dani Rowe, Team GB cyclist and Olympic gold medalist (pic: Persimmon Homes South West)

Community groups invited to bid for share of £1 million fund

SITE: PLans submitted for 136 homes at Cleeve Hill, Watchet. Pic: Google Maps

Controversial plans for 136 homes re-submitted after application refused last year

Parkhouse Road, Minehead

DREAM HOME Stunning three-bed in coast town - with an amazing office in the GARDEN

'Henry' pulled up to adoring fans

Looking back: Thomas the Tank Engine visited West Somerset

CHARGED: The men face multiple counts of theft

Two men charged with thefts from West Somerset farms

OPENING: Pub garden at New Inn

£20,000 garden revamp for community-bought village pub ahead of opening

WATCHET LIVE: Parsonage Farm in 2007

Looking back Did you go to the first Watchet Live at Parsonage Farm in 2007?

ARTIST IMPRESSION: East Quay. Pic: Ellis Williams Architects

Venue with gallery, restaurant and places to stay 'on track' for summer opening

MAIN STAGE: Watchet Festival attracts thousands each year

Watchet Music Festival is set to return THIS YEAR

ESCAPE: Emu in Carhampton. Pic: Minehead and West Somerset Neighbourhood Policing

Police called to capture escaped Emu in Somerset town

LITTER: Porlock Hill. Pic: Minehead and West Somerset Neighbourhood Policing

'Don't be a litter bug': People urged to take rubbish home after 'frustrating' discovery

TREE NURSERY: Exmoor

Go-ahead for tree nursery on Exmoor thanks to funding

FURRY FRIENDS: Amber and Cherry, a Vizsla and tabby kitten

Pictures Readers’ purrfect pet pals!