West Somerset

West Somerset Advice is celebrating it's 45th birthday this month.

'Helping to ease poverty since 1979': West Somerset Advice turns 45

New wetlands on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset

New wetlands on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset

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Nearly 100 Exmoor homes better protected from flooding through 'reset' of local river

West Somerset College students' 'remarkable' artwork.

West Somerset College students' 'remarkable' artwork.

West Somerset College showcases 'remarkable' artwork from students

Lovell Homes is consulting on amended proposals for the Priest Street site in Williton.

Lovell Homes is consulting on amended proposals for the Priest Street site in Williton.

Work on major housing site could start next summer if revised plans are approved

Deborah Schmieder and Jerry Milton from Hollam Solicitors.

Deborah Schmieder and Jerry Milton from Hollam Solicitors.

Somerset law firm raises highest total in the region for Will Aid campaign

Elgin Energy has secured permission to build the solar farm after a successful appeal against Somerset Council.

Elgin Energy has secured permission to build the solar farm after a successful appeal against Somerset Council.

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Residents express 'deep disappointment' as new solar farm gets the go-ahead

Details of the planned solar farm near Washford.

Details of the planned solar farm near Washford.

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'Memorial to corporate greed' – solar farm to be built near Exmoor after appeal

The Anchors drop site, including The Blue Anchor Pub.

The Anchors drop site, including The Blue Anchor Pub.

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Councillor wins battle against his own council as solar panel appeal is allowed

An artist's impression of 139 new homes in Watchet, seen from Doniford Road.

An artist's impression of 139 new homes in Watchet, seen from Doniford Road.

Nearly 150 new homes are coming to Watchet despite fears of 'serious accident'

The decorations at Pebbles are almost as impressive as their cider

The decorations at Pebbles are almost as impressive as their cider

Watchet's Pebbles Tavern named Somerset's best cider pub for 10th year in a row

Styles Ice Cream has been given permission to relocate as part of its plans to expand.

Styles Ice Cream has been given permission to relocate as part of its plans to expand.

Exciting new chapter for Somerset ice cream company as relocation plans approved

Exmoor National Park had approved plans to demolish and replace this 1920s workman’s bungalow.

Exmoor National Park had approved plans to demolish and replace this 1920s workman’s bungalow.

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Exmoor National Park faces legal challenge over coast path bungalow plans

Cllr Justine Baker said the cliffs needed addressing as West Somerset prepared to welcome visitors in the Easter holidays.

Cllr Justine Baker said the cliffs needed addressing as West Somerset prepared to welcome visitors in the Easter holidays.

‘It’s just not safe’ – crumbling cliffs caused concern in West Somerset a decade ago

The Steam Coast Trail (pictured near Williton) could soon be extended inland.

The Steam Coast Trail (pictured near Williton) could soon be extended inland.

Stunning coastal cycle route could be extended inland as plans for 350 homes approved

Dunster by Candlelight came to an end after 2023's event, its organisers confirmed.

Dunster by Candlelight came to an end after 2023's event, its organisers confirmed.

Dunster Winter Festival to rise from the ashes of Dunster by Candlelight

The windows are aglow with welcoming warmth Photo Bossington Hall

The windows are aglow with welcoming warmth Photo Bossington Hall

REVIEW: It’s all ship-shape at Bossington Hall, a luxury B&B on Exmoor

WSGF is managing an area of woodland in Minehead to improve the wildlife habitat and provide logs for people in fuel poverty.

WSGF is managing an area of woodland in Minehead to improve the wildlife habitat and provide logs for people in fuel poverty.

How volunteers at the West Somerset Green Forum are helping fight climate change

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

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.

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

Somerset Council

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

Christine Lawrence represents the Dunster division on Somerset Council.

Christine Lawrence represents the Dunster division on Somerset Council.

Somerset Council

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The sculpture in Watchet has been granted retrospective planning permission.

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.

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

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Visit Watchet sign stolen twice in two days

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.”

“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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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