Watchet10 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Mummified body of sex offender found after police huntA coroner says Richard Scatchard's death is an open conclusion due to a lack of conclusive evidence.9 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Cuts to volunteer coastguards' callout pay 'a travesty'A legal ruling means coastguard officers are now classed as employees, so new rules are planned.8 Jul 20263 Jun 2026Fire at old paper mill 'started deliberately'It took four fire crews to bring the fire at the 30m (98ft) high, derelict building under control.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Residents urged to close windows as blaze breaks outCrews from Williton, Minehead, Bridgwater and Nether Stowey are tackling the fire.2 Jun 202622 May 2026Wheelbarrows and woolsacks - quirky West eventsThe Gloucestershire cheese rolling is just one of many odd events set to take place this weekend.22 May 202614 May 2026Closed coastal road one step closer to reopeningThe road was closed in January 2023 after a survey discovered rapid erosion of the cliff below.14 May 202630 Apr 2026Council bids for millions to reopen eroding coast roadThe B3191 in Watchet has been closed to traffic since January 2023 due to erosion.30 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Duo convicted for £26m cocaine speedboat drop offColin Benson and Joshua Rose are convicted after 14 packages of cocaine were seized from a speedboat.23 Apr 2026...
