The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to supporting the heritage railway running between Taunton and Minehead, has faced a troubling spate of thefts in under two weeks. Thieves have stolen …
Businesses along Somerset’s coast are facing an uncertain future unless urgent action is taken to reduce business rates and improve public transportation, warns Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and …
Conservative councillors have voiced strong opposition to the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, warning it would be a “colossal mistake” with damaging consequences for west Somerset. Somerset …
Conservative councillors have strongly condemned the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, calling it a “colossal mistake” that would seriously harm the local community. Somerset Council’s …
Next month, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) will celebrate 50 glorious years of steam heritage with its much-anticipated Spring Steam Spectacular 2026. Running from May 1 to 4, this four-day gala promises an impressive …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Tiverton …