Watchet7 days agoDerelict 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.7 days ago22 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 20259 Oct 2025New plans to build hundreds of homes put forward Revised plans are put forward to build 230 new homes on an old farm site in west Somerset.9 Oct 202526 Aug 2025Forest firefighting effort 'to run into Wednesday'Multiple footpaths are closed as several crews battle the blaze, which began in a garden.26 Aug 202510 Aug 2025Do not use power tools to take fossils, town asksWatchet's beaches are abundant with fossils, and are a Site of Special Scientific Interest.10 Aug 2025...
