New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
Somerset Developer Commits to Current Coastal Projects Amid Upcoming Local Plan Wednesday, June 18, 2025 somerset watchet development housing liddymore channelview summerfield planning localplan construction A Somerset-based developer, Summerfield Developments, has confirmed that it has no plans to expand its coastal housing estates beyond current projects in the town of Watchet. The company is actively building the Liddymore … Read More
Grandfather Loses £45,000 After Buying Caravan That Cost Far More Than Expected Thursday, June 12, 2025 caravan holidaypark fees leasehold consumerclaims refurbishments rental pension haven watchet Retired lorry driver Christopher Jeff, 60, is facing a staggering £45,000 loss after purchasing a caravan for less than £15,000 at Doniford Bay holiday park in Watchet. Mr. Jeff and his wife Ida, 56, had fond memories from … Read More
Permanent Closure of Vital Coastal Road Hits Somerset Town Hard Monday, May 19, 2025 somerset watchet b3191 coastalerosion roadclosure transport infrastructure peninsulatransport economy funding sport The indefinite closure of the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route connecting Watchet to Blue Anchor, has sparked growing concern over its damaging effects on the local economy and transport network. Since January … Read More
Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top museum cafés taunton watchet bath bristol dorset v&a london mediterranean georgian city Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were … Read More