Somerset MP Calls for Business Rate Relief and Transport Improvements to Save Coastal Businesses Saturday, June 13, 2026 somerset businessrates coastaleconomy transport tourism smallbusiness infrastructure hospitality touristindustry westsomerset 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 … Read More
Closing Minehead Care Training Facility Would Be a Colossal Mistake, Say Councillors Monday, May 18, 2026 minehead socialcare training somersetcouncil westsomerset nhs healthcare transport community regeneration 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 … Read More
Closing Minehead Care Training Facility Called a ‘Colossal Mistake’ by Opposition Councillors Monday, May 18, 2026 minehead somerset socialcare training council nhs westsomerset health regeneration transport 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 … Read More
Famous ‘Lost Engine’ to Star at West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Spectacular 2026 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 steam locomotive heritage railway westsomerset newstead hunslet restoration festival railfans 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 … Read More
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