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An existing row of houses on the Liddymore Park Development. The houses are a mix of red brick and white stones. There is a footpath running along the front.

Homes approved despite climate change concerns

A housing estate in Watchet will now be completed after plans for 175 new homes were approved.

Aerial image of coastal road falling into the sea.

'Crucial' coast road needs funds, Somerset MP says

The MP for Tiverton and Minehead calls for more funds to reopen the west Somerset coast road.

A rusted wartime artillery item that was found on the Watchet coastline with a pen next to it for size comparison

Navy destroys WW2 artillery item found on beach

The item was categorised as "unknown" and "suspicious" and was taken to be safely destroyed.

Watchet Harbour at low tide, with around 50 boats inside, with the town's esplanade in the background

Former Somerset boss steps in to run harbour firm

Boat owners are promised more dredging and measures to tackle mud levels in the harbour.

A black labrador dog holding a long stick in its mouth

Charities struggling amid influx of older dogs

One adopter said he has "foregone cakes and biscuits" to afford costs - but his pet is "worth it".

A groups of emergency services personnel - firefighters and coastguard crew - carrying a stretcher (which you cannot see). There is a red and white helicopter on the sand nearby

Helicopter rescue after person falls from cliff

The person was rescued from the bottom of the cliffs after slipping and falling.

Family members and friends of Kelly Brooks and Luke Organ headed up the defibrillator campaign

Coastal towns raise cash for life-saving equipment

One woman was inspired to raise money after her partner died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome

A deep purple and green sky over Ruardean Hill in the Forest of Dean

Northern lights dazzle skies over West of England

The Aurora Borealis left star gazers dazzled in Gloucestershire last night.

Band members wearing maroon polo shirts with black trousers holding brass instruments smiling while standing on grass near trees.

One of UK's oldest brass band hunts for new conductor

The band's current conductor is stepping down next year due to an arm injury.