West Somerset

Ms Gilmour has congratulated the 13 schools in her constituency which were awarded the School Games Mark for the 2025/26 academic year

Tiverton and Minehead schools recognised for excellence in PE and sport

Despite being 2-0 and 4-2 up at points, Minehead eventually drew 4-4 with St George Easton-in-Gordano

Despite being 2-0 and 4-2 up at points, Minehead eventually drew 4-4 with St George Easton-in-Gordano

Minehead AFC surrender two-goal leads twice in thrilling 4-4 draw

Ms Gilmour said the decision will bring relief to families who might otherwise face unexpected tax charges due to administrative delays

Ms Gilmour said the decision will bring relief to families who might otherwise face unexpected tax charges due to administrative delays

Somerset MP welcomes end of two-year tax deadline for pension death benefits

Butlin’s resort in Minehead is expected to welcome over 40,000 guests for its 90th Christmas celebration

Butlin’s resort in Minehead is expected to welcome over 40,000 guests for its 90th Christmas celebration

Butlin’s Minehead to welcome 40,000 guests during Christmas season

Minehead Town Council’s latest community engagement event attracted a record attendance

Minehead Town Council’s latest community engagement event attracted a record attendance

Minehead community event draws its biggest turnout yet

The four-bedroom former vicarage with coastal views is on the market in Minehead for £545,000

The four-bedroom former vicarage with coastal views is on the market in Minehead for £545,000

Ex-vicarage with sea views and four bedrooms on sale in Minehead for £545k

Fit for Life instructor Lon McHale joined by regular gym-goer Queenie Newton

Fit for Life instructor Lon McHale joined by regular gym-goer Queenie Newton

Looking Back: When an elderly Watchet woman led a fitness renaissance

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the upgrades

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the upgrades

New 4G mast brings wider mobile coverage to rural West Somerset constituency

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the opening of the new youth hub in Minehead

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the opening of the new youth hub in Minehead

Children and young people

Minehead opens youth hub to help 16 to 24-year-olds into work and training

Ms Gilmour has warned that 40,000 more people in the South West could be pushed into the 40p higher rate this year

Ms Gilmour has warned that 40,000 more people in the South West could be pushed into the 40p higher rate this year

MP says South West workers face higher-rate tax as thresholds remain frozen

Ms Gilmour has previously met with FND FrieNDs at Minehead Community Hospital

Ms Gilmour has previously met with FND FrieNDs at Minehead Community Hospital

Somerset MP calls for clearer driving guidance for people with FND seizures

Autumn at the south terrace, Dunster Castle

Autumn at the south terrace, Dunster Castle

Climate change forces Dunster Castle gardeners to rethink historic landscapes

The Bengal Spice, near Taunton, is among the finalists for a 'restaurant of the year' award.

The Bengal Spice, near Taunton, is among the finalists for a 'restaurant of the year' award.

Popular restaurant shortlisted for prestigious award

The Royal British Legion's Dulverton branch hosted its annual coffee and cake morning

The Royal British Legion's Dulverton branch hosted its annual coffee and cake morning

Dulverton RBL raises £544 at coffee morning as 40 poppy volunteers sign up

Ms Gilmour has launched her annual Christmas card competition for 2026, and is pictured here with last year's winner Hla

Ms Gilmour has launched her annual Christmas card competition for 2026, and is pictured here with last year's winner Hla

Somerset MP launches Christmas card competition for primary school children

Minehead AFC have dropped into the bottom three after Imperial condemned the Blues to a fourth defeat of the season

Minehead AFC have dropped into the bottom three after Imperial condemned the Blues to a fourth defeat of the season

Minehead AFC fall into bottom three after fourth defeat of the season

The four-bedroom family home is on the market in Minehead, for the first time in more than 50 years, for £575,000

The four-bedroom family home is on the market in Minehead, for the first time in more than 50 years, for £575,000

Four-bed home in coastal location listed for £575k after over 50 years off market

Specsavers Minehead has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Optician Awards

Specsavers Minehead has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Optician Awards

Specsavers Minehead shortlisted for two national Optician Awards

Over 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Over 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival returns with more than 80 events for stargazers

Ms Gilmour has been reselected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Tiverton and Minehead

Ms Gilmour has been reselected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Tiverton and Minehead

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Gilmour reselected as Tiverton and Minehead Lib Dem candidate

The historic four-bedroom detached house is for sale in Watchet for £575,000

The historic four-bedroom detached house is for sale in Watchet for £575,000

Grade II listed four-bed house up for sale in Somerset town for £575,000

HM Coastguard in West Somerset assisted fire crews in rescuing an injured person (for illustrative purposes).

HM Coastguard in West Somerset assisted fire crews in rescuing an injured person (for illustrative purposes).

Major emergency response amid reports of person 'falling from height' in Somerset

Residents are being offered free transport via the West Somerset Railway amid an incident on the A358 in Somerset.

Residents are being offered free transport via the West Somerset Railway amid an incident on the A358 in Somerset.

A358 closed after crash as Somerset railway offers free travel

Hawkridge Village Hall on Broad Lane in Hawkridge

Hawkridge Village Hall on Broad Lane in Hawkridge

Conservative Party

Somerset villagers faces 'four-mile hike' to nearest polling station in 2027

The five-bedroom country home with equestrian facilities is on the market in Timberscombe, near Minehead, for £1m

The five-bedroom country home with equestrian facilities is on the market in Timberscombe, near Minehead, for £1m

Country home near Somerset coast with 11 acres and equestrian barn for sale for £1m

Exmoor Young Voices recently held their first-ever family fun day at the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field in Exford

Exmoor Young Voices recently held their first-ever family fun day at the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field in Exford

Exmoor Young Voices hail success of inaugural family fun day

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Minehead has gone on the market for £560,000

Coastal house with four bedrooms and town views on sale for £560,000

The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

The former co-op and post office on the Avenue closed on June 9 this year.

Former Somerset Co-op and Post Office up for sale after nearly 50 years

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

Site of proposed farm shop at Home Farm in Dunster

New farm shop selling 'local produce' planned off Somerset A-road

The Esplanade hotel in Minehead has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and play music

The Esplanade hotel in Minehead has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and play music

Minehead hotel seeks licence to sell alcohol and play music until midnight

Natalia takes the shape of many Disney princesses.

Natalia takes the shape of many Disney princesses.

Somerset teenager turns princess role into thriving party business

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

West Somerset MP invites Bishops Lydeard residents to meet over a pint

A last-minute goal broke Minehead hearts as new league leaders Peasedown Miners Welfare snatched victory

A last-minute goal broke Minehead hearts as new league leaders Peasedown Miners Welfare snatched victory

Minehead AFC beaten by last-gasp goal as Peasedown move top of the league

Eligible residents aged 40 to 74 who have not had an NHS health check in the past five years are encouraged to book an appointment at the new location in Williton Library

Eligible residents aged 40 to 74 who have not had an NHS health check in the past five years are encouraged to book an appointment at the new location in Williton Library

Free NHS health checks now available at Williton Library

Forty volunteers took part in the litter pick in Watchet on Saturday, September 5

Forty volunteers took part in the litter pick in Watchet on Saturday, September 5

Somerset beach clean removes 93 cans and 22 plastic bottles from the coast

The six-bedroom detached house with coastal views has gone on the market in Minehead for £950,000

The six-bedroom detached house with coastal views has gone on the market in Minehead for £950,000

Six-bedroom coastal house on market in Somerset town for £950,000

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services is in the running for the professional services and services to local communities categories at this year’s Female Business Awards

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services is in the running for the professional services and services to local communities categories at this year’s Female Business Awards

Funeral directors

Minehead funeral business named finalist in two award categories

Ms Gilmour (centre, green shirt) joined residents and campaigners in Watchet on Sunday, August 30

Ms Gilmour (centre, green shirt) joined residents and campaigners in Watchet on Sunday, August 30

Affordable housing

Somerset MP joins protest calling for town's historic paper mill to become housing

The fifth Minehead Bay Festival was held on Saturday, August 29

The fifth Minehead Bay Festival was held on Saturday, August 29

Thousands turn out for fifth annual Minehead festival

The comedy night is being hosted at Minehead's Regal Theatre on Saturday, September 5

The comedy night is being hosted at Minehead's Regal Theatre on Saturday, September 5

Comedy night to take place at Minehead's Regal Theatre

A depleted Minehead squad of just 12 came way with a hard-earned point at Imperial in their latest fixture

A depleted Minehead squad of just 12 came way with a hard-earned point at Imperial in their latest fixture

Honours even as Minehead AFC and Imperial play out goalless draw

The four-bedroom bungalow is up for sale in Exford, near Minehead, for £625,000

The four-bedroom bungalow is up for sale in Exford, near Minehead, for £625,000

Four-bed bungalow with countryside views over Somerset town for sale for £625k

Parfitt's ceiling contractors joined the raft race

Parfitt's ceiling contractors joined the raft race

Looking back at when thousands lined Somerset coast for famous raft race

Linda Carroll is celebrating 45 years at the Butlin's Minehead resort, having joined in 1981 at the age of 20

Linda Carroll is celebrating 45 years at the Butlin's Minehead resort, having joined in 1981 at the age of 20

Butlin's Minehead worker celebrates 45th summer on the job

Minehead were beaten 2-0 by Wrington Redhill in their latest match

Minehead were beaten 2-0 by Wrington Redhill in their latest match

Football: Minehead beaten 2-0 by Wrington Redhill

Liz McGrath, chair of Base for Life Watchet

Liz McGrath, chair of Base for Life Watchet

Residents to march on derelict paper mill site in demand for better future

Entrance to the Station Fields development on the A39 Priest Street in Williton

Entrance to the Station Fields development on the A39 Priest Street in Williton

Key Somerset A-road resurfacing to begin near site of 350 new homes

Ms Gilmour has spoken out after Ofwat provisionally approved a £3.4bn spending increase for water companies

Ms Gilmour has spoken out after Ofwat provisionally approved a £3.4bn spending increase for water companies

Ofwat faces fresh criticism from Somerset MP amid hosepipe ban

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the government’s decision to remove weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the government’s decision to remove weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes

Bus pass rule changes for disabled people welcomed by West Somerset MP

West Somerset College are celebrating 'superb' GCSE results this year.

West Somerset College are celebrating 'superb' GCSE results this year.

'Superb' results for students at West Somerset College

The shuttle bus service will support residents and visitors in Watch during the closure of Brendon Road in October

The shuttle bus service will support residents and visitors in Watch during the closure of Brendon Road in October

Watchet shuttle bus service to run during October road closure

Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour at the terminus of the West Somerset Railway in Minehead

Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour at the terminus of the West Somerset Railway in Minehead

'New Devon station gives hope for Somerset railway future', says MP

The four bedroom former vicarage has gone on the market in Carhampton, near Minehead, for £980,000

The four bedroom former vicarage has gone on the market in Carhampton, near Minehead, for £980,000

Restored ex-vicarage with four bedrooms listed near town for £980,000

Pebbles Tavern has been recognised among some of the great spots for a cider this Summer.

Pebbles Tavern has been recognised among some of the great spots for a cider this Summer.

Somerset pub named among best UK spots for a cider this summer