Somerset Coast Road Remains Closed This Summer Amid Reopening Efforts Monday, July 13, 2026 somerset roadclosure coastalerosion watchet infrastructure transport somersetcouncil reopening b3191 wsp The B3191 Cleeve Hill coastal road, a vital link between Watchet and Blue Anchor, remains closed to vehicles this summer, although efforts to reopen it are progressing. The road was shut indefinitely in January 2023 due to … Read More
Rural Somerset cycle route extension approved despite farmers' concerns Thursday, July 2, 2026 somerset cycling infrastructure steamcoasttrail williton watchet farming development planning trails Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unanimously approved by the local council, despite concerns raised by nearby farmers about construction impacts. Lovell Homes is developing its Station Fields site on … Read More
Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Due to Ill Health Monday, June 22, 2026 somerset councillor leave illhealth watchet stogursey conservative localgovernment hinkleypoint recovery A Conservative councillor representing the Watchet and Stogursey division in rural Somerset has been granted a six-month leave of absence due to ill health. Councillor Rosemary Woods, who was elected in May 2022 and … Read More
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
Watchet Community Bookshop to Close After 17 Years, Raising Over £160,000 for Charity Sunday, May 17, 2026 watchet bookshop charity cysticfibrosis volunteers community fundraising localgrants closure donations After 17 years of serving the community, Watchet’s beloved Harbour Community Bookshop has announced it will close its doors at the end of September this year. Since opening in 2009, the volunteer-run bookshop has become a … Read More