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
Crash Near College Causes Major Traffic Delays in Minehead Saturday, September 6, 2025 minehead crash traffic accident college roadblock delays commuters safety transport A recent crash near the college in Minehead has led to a major traffic disruption, with vehicles backed up for considerable distances. The collision, which occurred on a key road, forced authorities to close off the area …
Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour Schedules New Constituency Surgeries to Engage with Residents Wednesday, September 3, 2025 somerset devon tiverton minehead mp rachelgilmour constituency surgeries agriculture community Residents of Somerset and Devon will soon have fresh opportunities to discuss their concerns directly with their local Member of Parliament, Rachel Gilmour. The Tiverton and Minehead MP has announced a series of ten … Read More
Diversity Headlines Butlin’s 90th Anniversary Entertainment Line-Up Monday, September 1, 2025 butlins diversity entertainment family wrestling minehead timecapsule peppapig liveshows ashleybanjo Butlin’s is gearing up for a spectacular 90th anniversary celebration, promising unforgettable family entertainment in 2026. Leading the festivities, the UK’s premier dance troupe, Diversity, will take center stage at Studio … Read More
MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from … Read More
Air Ambulance Emergency Landing at Butlin's Minehead Wednesday, August 27, 2025 airambulance butlins minehead emergency helicopter medical rescue southmead dorset somerset An air ambulance made an emergency landing at Butlin’s Minehead late Tuesday night, August 26, to airlift a woman to hospital. The helicopter touched down on the resort grounds at approximately 11:30 p.m. and departed … Read More