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Cllr Federica Smith Roberts cuts the ribbon at the Minehead development. Picture: Somerset Council

Generational-first West Somerset council house development officially opened

THE first new development of council houses in West Somerset for a generation has been officially opened. Lead member for…

New business networking group launching in West Somerset this week

A NEW business networking group is launching in West Somerset. Legal firm Amicus Law is launching Connects Minehead networking group…

Somerset was used for locations in Netflix series, Seven Dials

Somerset to hit screens again in new Netflix Agatha Christie adaptation

SOMERSET will once again grace TV screens this week, with the launch a new Agatha Christie adaptation. Netflix is set…

More than 100 swimmers took to the waters off Minehead Beach in aid of St Margaret's Hospice

More than 100 swimmers brave cold Minehead waters for good cause

MORE than 100 swimmers took to the icy waters off Minehead Beach to raise money for a good county…

A weather warning has been issued for Somerset covering Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued for Somerset as cold weather continues

SOMERSET is being warned to expect icy conditions overnight tonight (January 6) and into tomorrow morning. The Met Office has…

A new promenade, harbour, marina, arts centre and ampitheatre could be created in Minehead. Pictures: West Somerset Lagoon

Could an £11bn West Somerset Lagoon transform the county – and the environment?

WEST Somerset could be transformed if plans for an £11 billion tidal lagoon of the coast between Minehead and…

Parts of Somerset could see sleet and snow showers overnight tonight. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit higher ground in Somerset as Met Office issues weather warning

SNOW could hit higher ground in the south west tonight – including parts of Somerset – with a weather…

Youngsters from Knights Templar school donning their donated waterproofs and wellies. Picture: Somerset Council

Waterproofs and wellies donated after walkers’ fundraising efforts in Somerset

PUPILS at two Somerset schools will be able to stay dry in wet weather – thanks to the fundraising…

Christmas recycling and rubbish collections in Somerset: Check yours

RECYCLING and bin collections are changing over Christmas in Somerset. Somerset Council has announced changes to collections over the festive…

Blue Anchor station is up for a top award. Picture: Google

Somerset railway station nominated for top award

A SOMERSET railway station has been nominated for a top award. The Blue Anchor Railway Station, on the West Somerset…