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Partner of convicted sex offender found dead after overdose, inquest hears

Kelly Faiers, 61, was found at the home of Richard Scatchard, 70, in Minehead, Somerset, in October 2023

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From Historic Links To Unusual Parkland Terrain And A Hilltop Beauty: The English County That's Got It All

Jeremy Ellwood experiences a very enjoyable mix of Somerset's hilltop, links and parkland courses in fine spring weather on his latest visit to this western county

Golf Monthly

Luke Littler enjoys Cheltenham Festival with his girlfriend and fellow darts stars

Luke Littler attended the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with his girlfriend Faith Millar and some of his fellow darts stars. The two-time world champion appeared in good spirits as he cheered on the horses at the iconic racing venue. He was also seen sharing jokes with World…

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Luke Littler targeting trophy clean sweep after retaining UK Open title

The world champion beat veteran James Wade in the final for the second successive year.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler retains UK Open crown with victory over James Wade at Minehead

The world champion became the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.

The Independent UK

Russian cargo ship anchors over trans-Atlantic cables in Bristol Channel

Sinegorsk anchored in Minehead for 14 hours while reportedly under surveillance by HM Coastguard and the Royal Navy

The Independent UK

In Somerset, I found glorious proof that England can build great council houses. So what is holding us back?

It was life-affirming to meet the residents of Rainbow Way in Minehead. But so much still stands in the way of Labour’s vision for social housing, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Luke Littler and Gian van Veen to renew Butlin’s rivalry in world final

Back in November 2024 at Butlin’s in Minehead, a 16-year-old Littler beat Van Veen in the World Youth Championship.

The Independent UK

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast

West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

The Guardian - UK

Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall to win Players Championship Finals title

Victory was Littler’s sixth televised ranking title of the year and comes on the eve of next month’s World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

Luke Littler misses Players Championship in Wigan after being caught in traffic

The reigning world champion has already qualified for next month’s finals in Minehead.

The Independent UK

Parents of boy who died in school coach crash pay tribute to community

Oliver Price, 10, died after the bus he was travelling in overturned on the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead on July 17.

Evening Standard

Minehead bus crash victim died from head injuries on way home from school zoo trip, inquest hears

Oliver Price was killed when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead, Somerset

The Independent UK

Schoolboy died from head injuries in zoo trip coach crash, inquest hears

Oliver Price, 10, was killed when the vehicle left the A396 near Minehead a week ago.

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Boy, 10, killed in Minehead coach crash is named by police

Tragic Oliver Price among 60 to 70 pupils and staff returning from a trip to Exmoor Zoo

Evening Standard

10-year-old boy who died in bus crash named by police

Oliver Price was killed when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead last Thursday.

Evening Standard

Minehead school to reopen for first time since fatal bus crash

A 10-year-old boy died and six children and three adults remain in hospital following the crash.

The Independent UK

Four remain in hospital after Somerset school bus crash

A 10-year-old boy died after the bus left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead

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Former jockey who helped Minehead crash victims says he ‘couldn’t sleep’

Alan Jones, 64, ferried passengers to safety by driving them to a safe hub on his quad bike following the crash in Somerset on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Police confirm 10-year-old boy was killed in Somerset school bus crash

Dozens of bouquets of flowers, balloons and messages have been left at Minehead Middle School after the crash left one child dead

The Guardian - UK

Child killed in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Twenty-one passengers were taken to hospital after coach overturned on way back from trip to zoo

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to victims of ‘devastating’ fatal school coach crash

One child has died and 21 staff members and pupils from Minehead Middle School were injured after a school coach left the A396 in Somerset.

The Independent UK

Hero off-duty firefighter praised for quick-thinking actions that saved children in Minehead bus crash

Emergency services rushed to the remote location in Somerset, including 20 ambulances, three air ambulances, fire crews and police

The Independent UK

How tragic Somerset bus crash unfolded as one child is killed and two others seriously injured

One child died and 21 were injured in the coach crash

The Independent UK

Minehead bus crash latest: Schoolboy, 10, killed after bus overturned with two seriously injured

Police say the child who died after a school coach crashed near Minehead in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy

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