Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
Key Somerset Coast Road Permanently Closed Despite Strong Local Opposition Monday, October 27, 2025 somerset coastalerosion roadclosure b3191 watchet blueanchor transport infrastructure localgovernment campaigns The B3191 Cleeve Hill, a vital coastal road linking Watchet and Blue Anchor in Somerset, will be permanently closed to motorised vehicles despite significant opposition from local residents. More than 1,000 people submitted … Read More
Revised Plans Unveiled for 230 Homes Near Former Somerset Music Festival Site Thursday, October 9, 2025 housing development watchet somerset musicfestival parsonagefarm affordablehousing planning sustainability community Updated proposals have been submitted for the construction of 230 new homes near the site of the former Watchet Music Festival in Somerset. For 25 years, the Watchet Music Festival was a much-loved annual event held near … Read More
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