West Somerset Railway Reconnection Bid Gains Momentum Thursday, October 9, 2025 westsomerset railways transport tourism economy infrastructure campaign connectivity rural somerset Efforts to reconnect West Somerset to the national rail network have gained fresh momentum following a pivotal meeting between local campaigner James Wright and Shadow Railways Minister Jerome Mayhew MP in Westminster on … Read More
‘Late and overcrowded’ Somerset buses set for improvements Wednesday, October 8, 2025 somerset buses publictransport firstbus rachelgilmour tiverton minehead overcrowding serviceimprovements westsomerset sport First Bus has committed to improving the frequently late and overcrowded bus services 28 and 25 in Somerset, following ongoing complaints from passengers. Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has been actively … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic Locomotive Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration railway heritage wsra steam westsomerset overhaul vintage preservation Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Historic Locomotive Overhaul on West Somerset Line Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration westsomerset railway heritage preservation steam gwr railwaycarriages overhaul Restoration work is steaming ahead on the West Somerset Railway as preparations ramp up ahead of a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is making significant progress on the overhaul of a … Read More
Butlin’s Expands Community Access at Minehead Resort Monday, May 26, 2025 butlins minehead community accessibility disability pecboards swimming publictransport westsomerset inclusion sport Butlin’s Minehead has announced exciting new initiatives to boost access to its facilities for local residents in West Somerset, following a meeting with Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead—the first formal visit by … Read More
Local MP's Generosity Supports Dozens in Minehead Through Citizens Advice Thursday, April 17, 2025 mp citizensadvice donation support minehead services generosity westsomerset funding impact Many residents in Minehead and the neighboring villages have received valuable support from Somerset’s Citizens Advice service, thanks to the generosity of their local MP. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for … Read More