Significant rainfall fell across the Wessex area overnight on Monday 26th January, with some locations recording over 50mm. This follows two weeks of prolonged heavy rainfall and a succession of three named Storms: Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra. River levels are high, and the impacts are being felt widely. Several main roads have been flooded and … Continue reading Flood Resilience Advice

The first talk of the year tonight and it looks to be exciting! See you there! Mary Noble

We can report that traffic at the Dunster Steep traffic lights has been flowing much better through the works site, thanks to the measures taken last week. Here’s what to expect over the coming weeks: Mondays and Fridays: two-way traffic will be maintained, with priority given to Butlins traffic. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from Tuesday … Continue reading Dunster Steep Traffic Lights

Coming soon to The Regal Theatre: a night of great entertainment as The Barnstormers present this Noel Coward classic. Tickets are now available to book via The Regal's website - click here to book. Mark Summers-West, your friendly local decorator, will be making his stage debut at The Regal as Mr Harris (gulp…).

In the summer of 2025, the Environment Agency wrote to certain residents living near main rivers in West Somerset to let them know that the Agency would not be continuing maintenance of vegetation in main rivers from January 2026. The letters were sent to those home owners, tenants and occupiers because a land registry search … Continue reading Environment Agency River Consultation

The service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, this Sunday, 25th January at 11am, is one of Common Worship Communion.

The Dunster Steep traffic monitor, which offers information on delays caused by the temporary traffic lights, has moved to Minehead Traffic Monitor. Thank you to Lee Cobley for setting up this webpage. Marion Jay

There's still time to join the village Gardening Club - applications should be in by the end of January, if possible. For details of how to join, and to see our full programme of events, go to the Club webpage here. In the meantime, here's something to whet your appetite:

Our local MP Rachel Gilmour will be holding an afternoon surgery at Timberscombe on Friday 30th January. To book an appointment at an upcoming constituency surgery, either fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/ymNpBKetKY or call 07356 087010. Marion Jay