Watchet3 Aug 2026'Amazing' rare waterspout seen over Bristol ChannelThe narrow, spinning column of air is a tornado which forms over water during showery weather conditions.3 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Rare waterspout seen over Bristol Channel The narrow, spinning column of air is a tornado which forms over water during showery weather conditions.2 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Meet the people keeping endangered skills aliveAs mass-production and technology take over, artisans are working to save threatened traditions.1 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Plans to reroute coastal road 'best news' for townA new inland road is to be built to replace the closed B3191 in Watchet, which was hit by erosion.30 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Mummified body of sex offender found after police huntA coroner says Richard Scatchard's death is an open conclusion due to a lack of conclusive evidence.9 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Cuts to volunteer coastguards' callout pay 'a travesty'A legal ruling means coastguard officers are now classed as employees, so new rules are planned.8 Jul 20263 Jun 2026Fire at old paper mill 'started deliberately'It took four fire crews to bring the fire at the 30m (98ft) high, derelict building under control.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Residents urged to close windows as blaze breaks outCrews from Williton, Minehead, Bridgwater and Nether Stowey are tackling the fire.2 Jun 2026...
