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Victorian theme continues as Minehead council seals deal for new Christmas lighting
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (530+ words) TOWN councillors in Minehead have discovered it is never too early to think about Christmas, as they were asked to decide on a new festive lighting scheme for this year. The council's five-year agreement with Festive Lighting came to an…...
Minehead sign three players from Alcombe Rovers
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (300+ words) MINEHEAD have swooped to sign three of Alcombe Rovers' players for the new season. Minehead boss Lee Todd, a former manager of the Taunton Saturday League club, says he has snapped up centre-half Mikey Graddon, left back or winger Cullum…...
Contemporary life defined in many languages in new Watchet exhibition
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (144+ words) West Somerset Free Press Contemporary life defined in many languages in new Watchet exhibition undefined STREET scenes from cities around the world have been recreated in colourful signs featured in the latest exhibition at Watchet's East Quay Arts Centre, which…...
Sampford Arundel face tough away game against Ashbrittle
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (159+ words) ASHBRITTLE have a derby game at home to Sampford Arundel in the first division of the West Somerset Cricket League on Saturday, July 4. Runners-up last season, Ashbrittle are enjoying another good season but Sampford have struggled in the top flight…...
Botanical exhibition to show painting and drawings of Quantocks nature for first time
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (496+ words) THE magic of special plants and habitats to be found on the Quantock Hills, and captured in paintings and drawings by award-winning botanical artists, will go on show for the first time at an exhibition in the Music Hall of…...
Minehead Thirds stretch it out at the top
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (274+ words) MINEHEAD Thirds notched up their seventh victory of the season and remain well clear at the top of the third division in the West Somerset Cricket League after they beat second placed Stoodleigh in a low scoring match. After being…...
Packed line-up of food, drink, music, and art for new Minehead festival
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (150+ words) West Somerset Free Press Packed line-up of food, drink, music, and art for new Minehead festival undefined A MOUTH-WATERING variety of food and drink, live music, and more than 40 displays by local makers, artists, and businesses are on the menu…...
Cystic fibrosis awareness raised as Old Cleeve pupils and staff don yellow colours
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (126+ words) A WEST Somerset village school turned yellow for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day with children and staff arriving in yellow clothes or accessories, while a cake sale raised "235. Old Cleeve First School, Washford, headteacher Emma Murch said: "It was lovely to…...
Transformation in delivering hospital patients' meals recognised with national award
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (506+ words) A TRANSFORMATION in the way meals are served to patients in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, and its associated community hospitals has won a national award. The facilities team of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospitals, have redesigned the…...
Shops, businesses, and families take part in Watchet's first scarecrow competition
2+ day, 25+ min ago (151+ words) MORE than 32 families and organisations took part in Watchet's first scarecrow competition, held across last weekend (June 27 and 28). They included the West Somerset Railway Station, Watchet Boat Museum, the West Somerset Hotel, and five local shops. + 6 (View All) Somebody was…...