West Somerset

The proposed entrance to the planned eight-home development on Huish Lane in Washford.

Green light for eight new homes near key rural Somerset active travel route

Somerset Council currently shares the building with Avon and Somerset Police.

Former West Somerset Council HQ could be sold as unitary authority seeks to cut costs

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Christine Lawrence represents the Dunster division on Somerset Council.

Somerset councillor given six-month leave of absence due to ill health

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Judy Mapledoram, who uses the trail on a daily basis and campaigns for better cycling routes in West Somerset.

FEATURE How a popular cycle route on the Somerset coast could be extended in the future

The new route runs along the A39 between Dunster and West Somerset College in Minehead.

£1m cycle route on Somerset coast needs repairs – less than two weeks after opening

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The closed B3191 Cleeve Hill, seen from the Blue Anchor side.

Closed coast road cannot become active travel route over 'instability' concerns

Staff and volunteers celebrated the occasion.

Pantry celebrating first birthday: 'Nobody in West Somerset needs to go hungry'

The proposed site for the new Butlin's temporary staff accommodation in Minehead.

Butlin's plans to deliver improved staff accommodation on brownfield site

An artist's impression of the reopened Blenheim Gardens Café in Minehead.

Beloved café reopens under new management - but new disabled ramp is needed

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The sculpture in Watchet has been granted retrospective planning permission.

Sculpture honouring beloved Somerset goose allowed to remain in coastal town

The sign promoting Watchet's shops, businesses and harbour has been stolen twice in the space of a few days.

Visit Watchet sign stolen twice in two days

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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man died in a single-vehicle collision outside a Methodist church.

Man in his 70s dies after car collides with wall

The affected bus was taken out of service for repairs on the same day as the customer reported the problem.

Operator steps up to repair faulty heating on Exmoor bus after passenger feedback

West Somerset Food Cupboard volunteers and Jennifer Duke, the high sheriff of Somerset (right) hold food bags.

A helping hand: Hundreds of Christmas bags packed at West Somerset Food Cupboard

The newly founded group aims to help create a sustainable West Somerset.

West Somerset Green Forum holds first AGM after being created through merger

The fun run was organised by the Rotary Club of Minehead to raise money for two charities.

PICTURES: 50-plus Father Christmases bring festive cheer to Minehead at fun run

The RNLI lifeboat crew at Minehead has been credited with saving 10 lives this year.

Minehead's lifeboat volunteers save 10 lives in 2022 – and will carry on at Christmas

Fundraisers walk towards the sea at Minehead Beach at this year's charity dip.

Fundraisers set to brave icy waters to raise money for Somerset hospice

Drivers in West Somerset and Exmoor have been warned of ice on the roads by the Met Office.

Met Office warns of icy roads and pavements in West Somerset and Exmoor

Around 50 people dressed as Father Christmas for a Santa Run in Minehead, despite the wet weather.

LOOKING BACK Community spirit and perseverance on show as flooding threatens Christmas events

“The entire poultry sector is in this together and such is the enormity of the risk facing commercial flocks that amateur keepers absolutely must observe and apply the rules.”

MP urges all poultry owners to follow bird flu housing order to protect flocks

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West Somerset Railway's Winterlights trains will return from Friday.

Winterlights trains return to West Somerset Railway in build-up to Christmas

Sam Gaden spent several days at Danesfield School creating the mural.

Taunton street artist takes on ‘inspirational’ project at Somerset school

Sue Marks has retired after 25 years working in West Somerset as a traffic warden and PCSO.

‘Fantastic colleague’: West Somerset PCSO retires after 25 years of service

The sheep was rescued after crews spent “most of the day” at the scene.

Sheep trapped on slope of West Somerset quarry rescued by fire crews

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Firefighters from Minehead and Nether Stowey were called to the kitchen fire on Friday evening. Picture: Stock image

Items left on hob start fire damaging kitchen and appliances in Somerset home

A restoration project is underway to reconnect the River Aller to its original floodplain. Picture: National Trust, PA

Project underway to boost Somerset river's biodiversity in UK-first scheme

Haven has launched an Early Careers Academy to help young people in local communities access career opportunities in its parks. Picture: Haven

Holiday company with Somerset sites launches early careers opportunity scheme

Members of the Milverton Friday Club completed a walking challenge to raise money for the Wivey Link. Picture: Supplied

Social club raises nearly £600 for volunteer-led transport service

Porlock Weir Sea Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24. Picture: Porlock Visitor Centre

Plenty of activities to dive into at this weekend's Porlock Weir Sea Festival

Butlin's has been bought by Harris Family Trusts in a deal reportedly worth £300 million. Picture: Steve Richardson

Holiday resort Butlin's sold back to former owners in £300 million deal

The ancillary space is located behind the former Barclays building in Minehead. Picture: Google Street View

PLANNING ROUND-UP: Former bank building could be converted into dwelling

Jennifer Duke (left) with volunteers Davina and Pauline. Picture: West Somerset Food Cupboard

High Sheriff of Somerset visits charity working to alleviate food poverty

The proposed site of 10 homes near Minehead Cemetery on Porlock Road. Picture: Google Street View.

PLANNING ROUND-UP: Plans submitted to bring dozens of homes to Somerset

Festivalgoers enjoy watching a Main Stage act at Watchet Festival 2022. Pictures: Steve Richardson

PICTURES PICTURES: Sold-out crowd makes the most of sun-drenched Watchet Festival

Scottish indie-rock band The Fratellis headlined Watchet Festival on Saturday night. Picture: Tom Leaman

REVIEW Scottish rockers The Fratellis make glorious racket at Watchet Festival

Scouting For Girls perform on the Main Stage at Watchet Festival on Friday night. Picture: Tom Leaman

REVIEW Scouting For Girls steal the show on Friday night at Watchet Festival

Watchet Music Festival start on Friday, August 26. Picture: Steve Richardson

Watchet Festival gears up for its best event yet before fallow year

Two beaver kits at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset have been named after England players Alessia Russo and Ella Toone. Picture: National Trust

Newborn Somerset beaver kits named after heroes of England's Euro win

The B3188 has been cleared following a landslip. Picture: Travel Somerset

RECAP: Somerset road re-opens after landslip left it ‘impassable’

The Surfers Against Sewage interactive map shows discharge points all along the south coast. Picture: Surfers Against Sewage (inset: PA)

As viral video shows sewage dumped into sea - see the Somerset beach to avoid

An adult Eurasian beaver swims at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset. Picture: Nick Upton/National Trust Images, PA

Competition launches to name Somerset beaver kits after Euro-winning Lionesses

PCSO Bryan Stevens has retired after nearly 19 years working in West Somerset. Picture: Minehead and West Somerset Neighbourhood Policing

Popular West Somerset PCSO retires after serving community for nearly 19 years

Tropiquaria has been used as a filming base for an upcoming 10-part series. Picture: Google Street View (main), Pexels (inset)

Somerset wildlife park used as filming base for upcoming TV series

A planning application has been submitted to turn a Minehead hotel into a house. Picture: Google Street View

Plans submitted to turn Edwardian Minehead hotel into private home

Police have thanked the public after a missing man was ‘found safely’ this afternoon. Picture: Stock image

Updated Police thank public after missing 83-year-old man is ‘found safely’

An application turn a takeaway in a residential dwelling is among those received by the council in the week ending June 17. Picture: Google Street View

Planning round-up: Taunton takeaway could become a residential dwelling

A look inside Handmade Exmoor (left), Sarah Fox Bespoke Jewellery (top right), and artwork by Laurence Rowlands. Pictures: Provided by Porlock Visitor Centre.

Local artwork to be celebrated with launch of Porlock Vale Arts Trail

Maitland Walker's office on The Crescent, Taunton. Picture: Tom Leaman

Three Somerset lawyers promoted after ‘demonstrating loyalty and commitment’

An NHS representative speaks to pupils about working in healthcare. Picture: Danesfield Church of England School

Somerset school holds ‘careers speed dating’ morning

The Understairs are one of the acts booked in for the Regal Theatre's Music for Ukraine concert. Picture: Supplied

Regal Theatre in Minehead set to host charity concert for Ukraine

Lorna Robbins and Jill Rogers at the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Blenheim Gardens on Sunday. Picture: Steve Richardson

PICTURES: Minehead celebrates Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Blenheim Gardens

Boris Johnson after winning a vote of confidence in his leadership last night. Picture: PA

Somerset MP: Boris Johnson has ‘a few brief months to redeem himself’

The road is closed in both directions following a collision. Picture: RADAR

RECAP: Road re-opens following collision near Dunster this afternoon