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Tumble dryer fire destroys building in Watchet

AN OUTBUILDING at a property in Watchet was completely destroyed after a tumble dryer caught fire. Three fire engines, from…

Minehead has been devastated by the tragedy. Picture: Unsplash/SCF

Minehead coach crash: £50,000 donation helps launch community support appeal

A £50,000 donation has been made to a fund set up to help support victims and affected parties of…

Minehead has been devastated by the tragedy. Picture: Unsplash/SCF

Appeal launched to support those affected by tragic Minehead coach crash

A NEW appeal has been launched to raise funds for children, families and communities affected by last week’s tragic…

The crash happened near Steart Lane and Ashwell Lane, on the A396 on Cutcombe Hill. Picture: Google

Oliver Price, 10, was victim in tragic Exmoor coach crash near Minehead

AS investigations into the cause of a tragic bus crash near Minehead continue, 10-year-old Oliver Price has been…

Beacon Education said all schools and nurseries would close today, including Minehead Middle School. Picture: Google

Trust’s Minehead and Williton schools and nurseries closed after coach crash tragedy

THE trust that oversees Minehead Middle School – whose pupils were involved in the tragic coach crash yesterday…

MINEHEAD COACH CRASH: Community unites in grief after tragic incident

REACTION is continuing after the tragic school coach crash near Minehead that killed a child – and left…

The crash happened near Steart Lane and Ashwell Lane, on the A396 on Cutcombe Hill. Picture: Google

Child killed and 21 injured in Minehead coach tragedy

A CHILD has died after a coach left the road and slid 20ft down a bank near Minehead. The tragic…

Roadworks are set to be in place on the A39 between Minehead and Dunster for seven weeks. Picture: Google

30mph limit on A39 in West Somerset during work to improve walking and cycling route

A 30MPH speed limit will be introduced on the A39 in West Somerset during roadworks which start this week. Work…

The A396 at Cutcombe Hill will be closed from May 15 to June 2 for roadworks. Picture: Google

West Somerset route to close during the day for almost three weeks during roadworks

A BUSY Somerset route will be closed for almost three weeks for resurfacing work. Somerset Council will be carrying out…

West Somerset trail hunt and breakfast event raises £535 for charity

A TRAIL hunt in West Somerset raised more than £500 for charity. A breakfast and trail hunt was hosted by…