Watchet Paper Mill Roof Collapses in Major Fire, Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed Tuesday, June 2, 2026 watchet papermill fire blaze emergency roofcollapse firefighters somerset smoke historic A devastating fire has partially destroyed a historic paper mill in Watchet, with emergency services urging local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to thick smoke in the area. The blaze broke out on Tuesday … Read More
Historic Watchet Paper Mill Suffers Major Roof Collapse in Fire; Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed Tuesday, June 2, 2026 watchet papermill fire emergency devon somerset roofcollapse blaze firefighters smoke A fire severely damaged the historic Old Paper Mill in Watchet on Tuesday evening, causing the roof to collapse and prompting emergency warnings for nearby residents. Dating back to the 1600s, the mill has a long history of … Read More
Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More