West Somerset Free Press

West Somerset Free Press The Free Press is a modern media company with traditional values, continuing the original concept of

The West Somerset Free Press was founded in 1860 by Samuel Cox of Williton. Originally a printer, he continued his activities along with his new publishing venture. Company ownership and the editorship stayed in the family through Samuel's son Herbert, his son Frank and, in turn, his son Norman. With Norman's death in 1969, the editorship passed to Free Press journalist Jack Hurley MBE. In 1980 th

e company was acquired by Sir Ray Tindle CBE, the present chairman, who has continued to run it as a family business. Under his guidance, the West Somerset News-Trader and West Somerset Diary were introduced. Today the Free Press is a modern newspaper with traditional values, continuing the original concept of a local newspaper serving its community.

WATCHET Town’s away game against Congresbury in the Premier Division of the Uhlsport Somerset County Football League tom...
08/08/2025

WATCHET Town’s away game against Congresbury in the Premier Division of the Uhlsport Somerset County Football League tomorrow (Sat, Aug 9) has been called off because of the state of the pitch.

MINEHEAD parade four new signings in their squad for the opening match of the season away to promoted Winscombe in the f...
08/08/2025

MINEHEAD parade four new signings in their squad for the opening match of the season away to promoted Winscombe in the first division of the Uhlsport Somerset County Football League tomorrow (Sat, Aug 9).

Multiple deaths involving Avon and Somerset Constabulary were recorded last year, new figures show.
08/08/2025

Multiple deaths involving Avon and Somerset Constabulary were recorded last year, new figures show.

A woman faces potentially life-threatening injuries, say police
08/08/2025

A woman faces potentially life-threatening injuries, say police

Emergency services are at the scene and motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes
08/08/2025

Emergency services are at the scene and motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes

In 2020, UK police forces suffered more than 2,000 data breaches across the year, according to a new study
08/08/2025

In 2020, UK police forces suffered more than 2,000 data breaches across the year, according to a new study

TOWN councillors in Watchet want to resume work on a neighbourhood plan which was abandoned more than a decade ago.
08/08/2025

TOWN councillors in Watchet want to resume work on a neighbourhood plan which was abandoned more than a decade ago.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website sh...
08/08/2025

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

A NEW climbing track may be installed in Washford Recreation Ground in a planned revamp by Old Cleeve Parish Council.
08/08/2025

A NEW climbing track may be installed in Washford Recreation Ground in a planned revamp by Old Cleeve Parish Council.

Today, Friday, August 8, brings partly cloudy skies and a brief morning chance of rain, though sunshine should break thr...
08/08/2025

Today, Friday, August 8, brings partly cloudy skies and a brief morning chance of rain, though sunshine should break through later. Temperatures near 20°C will keep conditions pleasant. This forecast includes Williton too, with light winds adding to a gentle feel. No heavy downpours are set to appear.

A NEWLY-bought speed indicator device (SID) and its post in Claylands Corner, Stogursey, has been destroyed after a car ...
07/08/2025

A NEWLY-bought speed indicator device (SID) and its post in Claylands Corner, Stogursey, has been destroyed after a car crashed into it the first time it was used.

WORLD-leading face and body paint company Snazaroo, based in Minehead, fears it could be impacted by President Donald Tr...
07/08/2025

WORLD-leading face and body paint company Snazaroo, based in Minehead, fears it could be impacted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the USA as it hopes for a better year ahead after posting accounts showing only a small profit in 2024.

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