Somerset Council has issued a formal apology following significant traffic congestion on the A39 near Minehead, caused by ongoing roadworks at the Dunster Steep junction. The scheme, which started on January 5, involves …
Somerset Council recently found itself in an awkward position after inadvertently granting planning permission to expand Minehead’s seafront arcade, The Arkade. Located on Warren Road near the town’s heritage railway station, …
Somerset Council has refused plans for the construction of 35 retirement flats alongside the redevelopment of the existing Co-op Food store in Minehead town centre. The proposal, submitted in March 2024 by The Co-operative …
Somerset Council has refused plans to build 35 retirement flats alongside a new Co-op store in the centre of Minehead. The proposals, submitted in March 2024, were a joint effort between The Co-operative Group Ltd. and …
Screwfix is set to open a new store at the Vennlands Business Park in Minehead after plans for redeveloping a vacant industrial unit were approved by Somerset Council. The popular hardware and tools retailer, which operates …
Screwfix is set to establish a new store at Minehead industrial estate after receiving approval for its redevelopment plans. The renowned hardware and tools retailer, which boasts over 900 stores across the UK, Ireland, and …
Drivers heading to Minehead will encounter up to four months of roadworks starting after Christmas due to essential upgrades at the key junction of the A39 Minehead Road and the A396 Dunster Steep. The traffic lights at this …
Two masked men broke into the home of an elderly woman on Glenmore Road, Minehead, in a calculated burglary that resulted in the theft of a substantial amount of cash and two bank cards. The incident occurred on Friday, …
Two masked men carried out a targeted burglary at an elderly woman’s home on Glenmore Road in Minehead on the evening of Friday, November 21. Between 6:40 pm and 7:00 pm, the intruders entered the property, stealing a …
What begins as a laid-back Friday evening with friends at the Inn on the Green quickly transforms into an electrifying experience. Before you know it, you’re surrounded by thousands, dancing in a 6,000-capacity arena, arms …
Police in Somerset closed the A396 for nearly eight hours on November 5 to carry out a partial reconstruction of the fatal school bus crash that occurred over the summer. The closure between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe was …
Alcombe Tandoori, a cherished Indian restaurant in Minehead, Somerset, has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s finest, claiming the prestigious Best Restaurant of the Year award at the 2025 Curry Life Awards. The …
Persistent issues with unreliable bus services in Somerset have sparked a series of promising reforms after local MP Rachel Gilmour secured crucial commitments from First Bus to improve public transport. Rachel Gilmour, MP …
Minehead’s cherished war memorial was vandalized on Friday, October 10, leaving the community deeply saddened and outraged. The monument, dedicated to honoring those who served and sacrificed their lives in war, was defaced …
First Bus has committed to improving the frequently late and overcrowded bus services 28 and 25 in Somerset, following ongoing complaints from passengers. Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has been actively …