Youths Urged to Avoid Jumping from Somerset Harbour Walls Amid Rising Boat Traffic Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset harbour youthsafety boating minehead watchet warning accidents navigation council Somerset’s harbour master has issued a warning to local youths against jumping off the harbour walls in Minehead and Watchet, as increased boat traffic raises safety concerns. Both harbours experience an influx of pleasure … Read More
Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … Read More
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