Watchet6 days agoTown 'strong contender' for major cultural awardThe coastal town of Watchet wants to bid for a £3m prize to develop its cultural offering.6 days ago14 Jan 2026Cheerleaders qualify for world finals in FloridaSouth Coast Waves cheerleading group train in a very small village hall in Washford.14 Jan 202613 Jan 2026MP wants Westminster support for tidal lagoon planRachel Gilmour says the West Somerset Lagoon project could provide power to two million homes.13 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Derelict mill site could host community-owned homesThe paper mill shut in 2015 but could now be used to help solve a town's housing crisis.4 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Drug smuggler jailed over speedboat operationMelios Delvina was part of a drug smuggling gang "fuelled by greed", a court hears.22 Dec 202513 Nov 2025Trio jailed for £26m drug haul found on speedboatAnestis Tsepa, Raymond Nuttall and Craig Nuttall were arrested in Watchet Marina in July. 13 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Two more charged over harbour drugs seizureTwo men from Preston appear in court after the drugs were found in a Somerset coastal town.6 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Cars banned on coastal road due to erosion fearsThe road near Watchet is high on the cliffs and has experienced regular landslips into the sea.24 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Heritage railway helps dogs make vets appointmentA road closure between Watchet and Minehead meant traffic was backing up around West Somerset.22 Oct 2025...
