Cafés campaign against Costa

HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition against plans by café chain Costa to open an outlet in Minehead.
The food and drink giant wants to convert the town’s redundant Blockbuster video store into a coffee shop.
But existing café and restau... read on

Fundraising drive to get Ray out and about

FRIENDS and family of a former Royal Marine who suffered a debilitating brain haemorrhage at the age of just 49 are hoping to raise £2,000 to help him regain some of his independence. read on...

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Chance to sail a tall ship at new harbour festival

LANDLUBBERS, seafarers and those who fancy a taste of life on the ocean wave are being the opportunity to live aboard and sail a tall ship as part of Minehead’s inaugural harbour festival celebrations. read on...

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Cycling the length of Britain

A GROUP of friends will be joining forces to cycle the length of mainland Britain to raise money for a worthy cause in memory of a West Somerset woman next month. read on...

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Closed public toilets get ‘community asset’ status

A CLOSED public toilet in Dunster is the latest building in West Somerset to become a “community asset” amid warnings the listing would not help reopen the convenience. read on...

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