A beautiful piece of granodiorite that I found on Minehead beach today.
November 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A beautiful piece of granodiorite that I found on Minehead beach today.
Last week, 2 Quantock Staghound hunters were in court over the killing of this stag. This happened in Rachel Gilmour MP’s constituency of Tiverton & Minehead. Join Action Against Staghunting on Saturday for a peaceful march:
11am, Saturday 31 October, Tiverton bus station. Phoenix Lane, EX16 6LU.
11am, Saturday 31 October, Tiverton bus station. Phoenix Lane, EX16 6LU.
October 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Last week, 2 Quantock Staghound hunters were in court over the killing of this stag. This happened in Rachel Gilmour MP’s constituency of Tiverton & Minehead. Join Action Against Staghunting on Saturday for a peaceful march:
11am, Saturday 31 October, Tiverton bus station. Phoenix Lane, EX16 6LU.
11am, Saturday 31 October, Tiverton bus station. Phoenix Lane, EX16 6LU.
Reopened after roadworks in #Minehead, reported Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
Quarry Close, works from 29 Oct
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Quarry Close, works from 29 Oct
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November 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Reopened after roadworks in #Minehead, reported Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
Quarry Close, works from 29 Oct
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Quarry Close, works from 29 Oct
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"On Saturday, September 26, residents, organisations and partners gathered to plant 12 fruit trees, including apple varieties and the locally significant Dunster plum."
(via Somerset County Gazette)
(via Somerset County Gazette)
Minehead community orchard takes root with 12 heritage fruit trees
The trees were grafted at Dunster Castle to preserve heritage apple varieties and included Porlock Pippin, Oaken Pip and Somerset Russett.
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 2, 2026 at 8:40 AM
"On Saturday, September 26, residents, organisations and partners gathered to plant 12 fruit trees, including apple varieties and the locally significant Dunster plum."
(via Somerset County Gazette)
(via Somerset County Gazette)
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Tue 3 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Lower Park
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street, King Edward Road
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Lower Park
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street, King Edward Road
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November 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Tue 3 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Lower Park
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street, King Edward Road
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Lower Park
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street, King Edward Road
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
November 2, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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Update reported Oct. 29th, 2026: Cheapest petrol in #Minehead has fallen from 174.9p to 173.9p a litre.
See all prices in #Minehead: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/minehead/
See all prices in #Minehead: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/minehead/
October 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Update reported Oct. 29th, 2026: Cheapest petrol in #Minehead has fallen from 174.9p to 173.9p a litre.
See all prices in #Minehead: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/minehead/
See all prices in #Minehead: https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/minehead/
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sun 1 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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November 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sun 1 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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On Tuesday, I spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on SEND provision in rural communities.
Families in rural areas, such as Tiverton and Minehead, often face additional challenges accessing support, from unreliable transport, long journeys, and limited specialist services.
#Somerset #Devon #SEND
Families in rural areas, such as Tiverton and Minehead, often face additional challenges accessing support, from unreliable transport, long journeys, and limited specialist services.
#Somerset #Devon #SEND
October 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 31, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 31, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: Church Street
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#DriversReportCard, September 2026: #Somerset
Top of the class: #Minehead, B overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/minehead/
Bottom of 12 towns: #Wellington, E overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/wellington/
How did your town do? CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/
Top of the class: #Minehead, B overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/minehead/
Bottom of 12 towns: #Wellington, E overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/wellington/
How did your town do? CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/
October 31, 2026 at 10:58 AM
#DriversReportCard, September 2026: #Somerset
Top of the class: #Minehead, B overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/minehead/
Bottom of 12 towns: #Wellington, E overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/wellington/
How did your town do? CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/
Top of the class: #Minehead, B overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/minehead/
Bottom of 12 towns: #Wellington, E overall
Full report: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/wellington/
How did your town do? CheapFuelNearMe.uk/driver-report/
On Saturday 31st, I spoke on BBC Radio 4 about the effects droughts have had on Tiverton and Minehead, and the what this means for communities across the UK.
November 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
On Saturday 31st, I spoke on BBC Radio 4 about the effects droughts have had on Tiverton and Minehead, and the what this means for communities across the UK.
October was a busy month, with my team working hard to support residents across Tiverton and Minehead.
If you would like to get in touch please email: rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk
If you would like to get in touch please email: rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk
November 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
October was a busy month, with my team working hard to support residents across Tiverton and Minehead.
If you would like to get in touch please email: rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk
If you would like to get in touch please email: rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk
A rewarding way to start the day, joining others in caring for our beautiful coastline.
Minehead Beach is at the heart of the community, and it was great to join local volunteers helping to keep it clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Minehead Beach is at the heart of the community, and it was great to join local volunteers helping to keep it clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
October 31, 2026 at 1:22 PM
A rewarding way to start the day, joining others in caring for our beautiful coastline.
Minehead Beach is at the heart of the community, and it was great to join local volunteers helping to keep it clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Minehead Beach is at the heart of the community, and it was great to join local volunteers helping to keep it clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Fri 30 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Fri 30 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Fri 30 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Fri 30 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road, Quarry Close
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
We lived between Minehead and Porlock, then in Wells. Lyme and Charmouth are lovely too, but Dorset. I trained in Devon, so I’m def. west country.
October 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
We lived between Minehead and Porlock, then in Wells. Lyme and Charmouth are lovely too, but Dorset. I trained in Devon, so I’m def. west country.
Reopened after roadworks in #Taunton, reported Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
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Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
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October 31, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Reopened after roadworks in #Taunton, reported Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
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Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/taunton/
Reopened after roadworks in #Taunton, reported Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/taunton/
Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/taunton/
October 31, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Reopened after roadworks in #Taunton, reported Sat 31 Oct, 2026:
Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
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Minehead To Williton Road, works from 19 Oct
Priest Street, works from 19 Oct
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/taunton/
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Thu 29 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
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CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Thu 29 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Thu 29 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
October 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Roadworks report for #Minehead, Thu 29 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
CLOSED: Parkhouse Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Middle Street, Park Street, Park Terrace
TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION: Vehicular Access Off Alcombe Road
WORKS IN THE ROAD: The Parade, Church Street
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/minehead/
Retrocedamos a agosto de 1944. Inglaterra en guerra, racionamiento, y en unas vacaciones de un club vegetariano en Minehead, Donald Watson y Elsie Shrigley hablan de algo que les preocupa: coordinar a quienes, además de no comer carne, tampoco toman leche, mantequilla ni queso.
November 1, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Retrocedamos a agosto de 1944. Inglaterra en guerra, racionamiento, y en unas vacaciones de un club vegetariano en Minehead, Donald Watson y Elsie Shrigley hablan de algo que les preocupa: coordinar a quienes, además de no comer carne, tampoco toman leche, mantequilla ni queso.