Somerset Councillors Honor Christine Lawrence as By-Election Candidates Emerge Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset politics byelection dunster council elections retirement conservative localgovernment leadership Somerset councillors gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to Councillor Christine Lawrence, who retired after more than two decades serving the Dunster division. Representing the rural area between Minehead and the Quantock … Read More
Two Somerset Council By-Elections Scheduled for October Thursday, September 25, 2025 somerset by-elections council glastonbury dunster nomination voting registration candidates localgovernment Two by-elections for Somerset Council will take place on October 23, filling vacancies that have arisen due to the passing of councillor Nick Cottle and the retirement of councillor Christine Lawrence. Nick Cottle, who … Read More
Somerset Conservative Councillor Resigns, Sparking Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor byelection dunster conservative retirement localgovernment resignation minehead politics After more than two decades of dedicated service, Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence has officially stepped down from her role representing the Dunster division in Somerset, triggering a by-election set to take place … Read More
Somerset Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence Steps Down, Triggering Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor by-election conservative dunster retirement council localgovernment minehead politics Christine Lawrence, a Conservative councillor who has represented the Dunster division in Somerset for over 20 years, has announced her retirement, prompting a by-election expected to take place later this autumn. Ms Lawrence … Read More
Exmoor Restaurant Devastated by Early Morning Fire Friday, September 5, 2025 exmoor fire reeves restaurant damage dunster community luttrell recovery accident In the early hours of Friday, September 5, a devastating fire engulfed Reeves Restaurant, a well-known fine dining venue on Dunster High Street in Exmoor. The blaze, which started around 1 a.m., caused extensive damage, … Read More
Tumble Dryer Fire Ravages Somerset Restaurant Kitchen Friday, September 5, 2025 somerset fire restaurant kitchen tumbledryer emergency dunster damage firefighting safety A devastating fire erupted in a Somerset restaurant’s kitchen in the early hours of Friday, September 5, caused by a tumble dryer. Fire crews from Taunton, Minehead, and Williton responded swiftly to the incident at a Dunster … Read More