The Latest Breaking News from Minehead

What is The Salt Path and can I hike it? As the much-anticipated movie hits the big screens we look at the iconic UK hiking trail that provides its setting

The long-awaited film version of Raynor Winn’s beloved memoir opens in movie theaters in the USA and UK on May 30 – it might just leave you wanting to explore England's famous South West Coast Path

Advnture · May 29, 2025

‘FA Cup of darts’ keeps grassroots flame alive as big-money era shapes to snuff it out

The intimate setting of the UK Open in Somerset pits amateurs against pros in a way that’s becoming increasingly rare

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler reach UK Open quarter-finals in Minehead

Humphries was in irresistible form on day two.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Manhunt for 70 year-old sex offender who drugged his victims after woman found dead at his home

Public have been warned not to approach the ‘prolific’ dating app user Richard Scatchard, who could be anywhere in the country

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Police seek sex offender, 70, after woman found dead in Somerset flat

Richard Scatchard of Minehead has vanished and detectives say he could pose a risk to women

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

Richard Scatchard, 70, is said to present a ‘serious risk’ to the safety of women he forms relationships with.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Passengers 'stranded' 100 miles from home after boat trip ends

Brits had enjoyed an excursion on the paddle steamer Waverley from Penarth, in Wales, to Minehead but a "miscommunication" led to dozens of them being stranded with no way home

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

Boat passengers say they were left stranded after paddle-steamer trip

Waverley Excursions is asking passengers who were affected by the event to reach out for a refund

Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2023

Scores of Welsh passengers say they were left stranded in Somerset after paddle-steamer trip

Passengers were dropped off in Minehead by the paddle steamer Waverley and claim they were left stranded there

Wales Online · Jun 11, 2023

Last boat of its kind Waverley to return to Bristol Channel this summer

The last seagoing paddle steamer will fare tourists and local residents along the Bristol Channel for the first time in five years this June

Bristol Post · May 19, 2023