West Somerset

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
FANS of the Lionesses have the chance to name two Somerset beaver kits after the European Championship-winning team.

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

Sarah and Ryan Johnson take part in the town's 'Corgi Trail' with their children Holly and Georgia. Picture: Steve Richardson

PICTURES: Watchet celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Several businesses across Taunton and West Somerset have received 'very good' food hygiene ratings. Picture: RADAR

Taunton independents and chains receive 'very good' food hygiene ratings

Rebecca Pow MP cuts the ribbon to re-open the revamped Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard Station with curator Ian Camp (left) and Heritage Trust chairman Mike Thompson. Picture: Ian Coleby

Gauge Museum re-opens at Bishops Lydeard station after £60,000 refurbishment

Wellington Monument and Glastonbury Tor will host beacon-lighting ceremonies in June. Pictures: William Adrian Hole, Chris Doney (Somerset Camera Club)

National Trust outlines plans to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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

Catshark found on West Somerset beach by holidaymakers

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

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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