Farmers will protest planned inheritance tax relief cuts that they believe will devastate family farms and rural communities. Wellington, West Somerset Farmers Join London’s ‘Largest Protest in Memory’ Farmers are going to London this Monday. They will protest planned inheritance tax relief cuts proposed by the Labour government. People from West Somerset and Wellington will…
West Somerset Railway is recruiting volunteers for its cleaning gang, offering hands-on experience with steam locomotives and railway heritage. West Somerset Railway Seeks Volunteers for Locomotive Cleaning Team Minehead: The West Somerset Railway is looking for new volunteers. They want people to join their locomotive cleaning gang. A spokesperson shared that this is a great…
A couple and their dogs were rescued from a beach during a lifeboat training exercise in Minehead, highlighting the crew’s quick response. Minehead Lifeboat Training Turns Real as Couple and Dogs Rescued Minehead: A lifeboat training exercise turned into a real rescue. It happened when an emergency alert came in during the session. Rajinder Webber,…
Chloe Roberts, a 21-year-old beauty queen and nurse, has tragically passed away shortly after her pageant win Miss Royal Somerset, 21, Dies Suddenly Days After Winning Pageant Minehead: Chloe Roberts, a 21-year-old nurse and beauty queen, has died. She was crowned Miss Royal Somerset just days before her passing. Chloe’s death was announced by Royal…
Local MP Rachel Gilmour pushes for high-end tourism to boost social mobility. West Somerset Aims to Attract High-Spending Tourists Beyond Butlin’s Visitors Minehead: Butlins might be affecting social mobility in the area, says MP Rachel Gilmour. The town ranks low on the social mobility index, meaning kids struggle to succeed in school and find good…
A local MP is championing a £10bn tidal lagoon project to boost clean energy and create jobs along the West Somerset coast MP Advocates for New £10bn Tidal Lagoon on West Somerset Coast Minehead: There’s some exciting news brewing! The local MP, Rachel Gilmour, is pushing for a tidal lagoon project along the West Somerset…
Check out the latest planning applications in Taunton and Somerset West, and see what’s happening in your neighborhood! Planning Application Roundup for Taunton and Somerset West Updates Taunton: So, there’s a bunch of planning applications going on in the area. Starting from January 13, you can check them out online. Just use the reference numbers…
Wyndham House in Minehead faces scrutiny after a serious injury prompts a CQC inspection, revealing areas needing improvement. Minehead Care Home Ordered to Improve Following Serious Injury Incident Minehead: So, there’s been some drama at Wyndham House care home. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) stepped in after they heard about a serious injury to a…
Clare Moody and MP Rachel Gilmour toured West Somerset, discussing local crime and community safety issues with residents and officials Police and Crime Commissioner Visits West Somerset with MP for Tiverton Williton: Clare Moody, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, teamed up with MP Rachel Gilmour for a visit to West Somerset.…
From April, Minehead will take charge of 15 parks and green spaces, thanks to a new local management deal. Minehead to Manage 15 Parks and Green Spaces Starting April 1 Minehead: Starting April 1, the town will manage its green spaces more locally. This change comes from a new deal with the town council. Somerset…
Minehead Town Council has struck a deal to manage local green spaces, aiming to enhance community services and save costs for Somerset Council Minehead Town Council Finalizes Agreement to Manage Local Green Spaces Minehead: The town council is stepping up to manage its green spaces. This comes after Somerset Council asked local councils to take…
Somerset is investing in new care home beds to tackle hospital discharge delays and improve patient flow in the healthcare system New Somerset Beds in Care Homes Essential Due to Poor Discharge Rates Somerset: The hospitals are packed, and it’s causing a real headache. Patients are stuck in beds when they’re ready to go home,…
Minehead is inviting creative ideas to tackle climate change with a £1,000 funding opportunity for local projects Minehead Offers £1,000 Funding for Climate Change Adaptation Ideas Minehead: Last Saturday, the Minehead Coast and Development Trust announced a cool £1,000 funding for ideas to help the town adapt to climate change. This was part of the…
Residents in Devon face significant broadband issues, leaving many without reliable internet access Devon Residents Left Behind in Broadband Rollout Disaster Tiverton: There’s been a real mess with the broadband rollout in Mid Devon and Exmoor. It’s frustrating for folks trying to get decent internet. According to the House of Commons Library, the Tiverton and…
Sue Shapland received her British Empire Medal at her 80th birthday party, honoring her dedication to organizing adventures for the elderly. Minehead Resident Sue Shapland Celebrates 80th Birthday with BEM Award MINEHEAD: Sue Shapland just had a big celebration for her 80th birthday, and it was extra special because she received her British Empire Medal…
