Watchet26 May 2025350 homes approved despite solar panel refusalOne councillor says the developer seems to have "weird prejudices" against solar panels.26 May 2025Somerset19 May 2025Permanent closure notice for coastal roadCleeve Hill will be permanently shut while efforts are made to secure funds for major repairs.19 May 2025Somerset20 Apr 2025Couple who set up theatre 'overwhelmed' by its successEvery show put on at Backyard Theatre so far has sold out, say Neil Wilson and Cath Cooper.20 Apr 2025Somerset16 Feb 2025Somerset in Pictures: The sweet taste of victoryOur weekly picture round-up includes Team Bath, rugby, theatre and some incredible family history.16 Feb 2025Somerset29 Jan 2025MP pushes for tidal lagoon in Bristol ChannelThe lagoon would cost £10bn and would run from Minehead to Watchet under plans being proposed by an MP. 29 Jan 2025England13 Jan 2025Walker rescued after getting stuck knee-deep in mudThe coastguard helped the walker who got stuck in the mud on a West Somerset beach.13 Jan 2025Somerset19 Dec 2024Homes approved despite climate change concernsA housing estate in Watchet will now be completed after plans for 175 new homes were approved.19 Dec 2024Somerset4 Dec 2024'Crucial' coast road needs funds, Somerset MP saysThe MP for Tiverton and Minehead calls for more funds to reopen the west Somerset coast road.4 Dec 2024Somerset15 Oct 2024Navy destroys WW2 artillery item found on beachThe item was categorised as "unknown" and "suspicious" and was taken to be safely destroyed.15 Oct 2024Somerset...