West Somerset Free Press

Prime Minister Andy Burnham: ‘Local journalism is vital to holding power to account’

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:18:49 GMT

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hailed local journalism as a vital part of the country's democracy, praising reporters who hold those in power to account and give communities a voice.

Minehead Ladies gain splendid victory over students at Exeter

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:43:21 GMT

MINEHEAD & West Somerset Hockey Club Ladies travelled to Exeter to face ISCA 3s, making a dominant start, applying early pressure and creating several chances.

Chapple overcomes bad weather to win at MInehead and West Somerset

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:10:12 GMT

MINEHEAD and West Somerset Golf Club Seniors’ golfing week commenced with the remnants of the second storm blowing through.

Barbarians squeezed out by leaders Bridgwater in thrilling game

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:31:49 GMT

MINEHEAD Barbarians went down 34-29 away to leaders Bridgwater & Albion in a hard-fought match in Counties Two Somerset in their latest game, writes Bryan Stevens.

Drop-in event to give information on 'emerging proposals' for new Timberscombe homes

John Thorne — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:58 GMT

A COMMUNITY consultation event will be held next week for residents in an Exmoor village to find out about plans by a housing association to build new homes.

Williton weather: partly cloudy Monday with little chance of rain and a high of 11°C

Article generated by AI — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:44:31 GMT

Clouds and sunshine share the sky across Williton and the surrounding area today. It's a breezy start to the week, with temperatures near 11°C. The wind is blowing in from the north-east, and there's little chance of rain.

Wyvern too strong for Wiveliscombe Seconds in Taunton

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:58:13 GMT

WIVELISCOMBE 2nd XI went down to a 61-21 loss away to Wyvern in Counties Three Somerset South, writes Roger Bellamy.

Stylish Wiveliscombe gain convincing victory at Teignmouth

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:51:28 GMT

WIVELISCOMBE are up to seventh in Regional Two South West after gaining a splendid 41-24 away win over Teignmouth in their latest match, writes Roger Bellamy.