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.

THE recent climate fair run by West Somerset Green Forum in Minehead asked the question ‘What can I do to make a differe...
21/11/2025

THE recent climate fair run by West Somerset Green Forum in Minehead asked the question ‘What can I do to make a difference?’

A STEERING group could be set up before Christmas to look at ways to ‘modernise and improve’ the visitor experience in M...
21/11/2025

A STEERING group could be set up before Christmas to look at ways to ‘modernise and improve’ the visitor experience in Minehead.

WIVELISCOMBE will be looking to stretch their lead at the top of Counties One Western West when they play at home to New...
21/11/2025

WIVELISCOMBE will be looking to stretch their lead at the top of Counties One Western West when they play at home to Newton Abbot tomorrow afternoon (Sat, 2.30p.m.).

YOUNG all rounder Archie Vaughan has signed an extension to his contract with Somerset County Cricket Club.
21/11/2025

YOUNG all rounder Archie Vaughan has signed an extension to his contract with Somerset County Cricket Club.

THE final of the Luttrell Cup internal knockout competition was played at Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club.
21/11/2025

THE final of the Luttrell Cup internal knockout competition was played at Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 46 of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows...
21/11/2025

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 46 of Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A GRANT application for essential repairs to Watchet Community Library was so successful that more money was awarded tha...
21/11/2025

A GRANT application for essential repairs to Watchet Community Library was so successful that more money was awarded than had been applied for, town councillors were told.

Today, Friday, November 21, brings mostly sunny weather. Morning starts cold with temperatures about 2°C, gradually clim...
21/11/2025

Today, Friday, November 21, brings mostly sunny weather. Morning starts cold with temperatures about 2°C, gradually climbing to near 6°C by midday. Williton can expect gentle breezes and no significant rain. Clear skies should dominate in the evening, keeping conditions crisp and cool.

A PROJECT to deliver a wheeled sports park in Watchet can go ahead next year after the town council secured most of its ...
20/11/2025

A PROJECT to deliver a wheeled sports park in Watchet can go ahead next year after the town council secured most of its funding through grant applications.

PLANS have been submitted for a ‘forest nursery’ to be built close to Stogumber Cricket Club.
20/11/2025

PLANS have been submitted for a ‘forest nursery’ to be built close to Stogumber Cricket Club.

MP Sir Ashley Fox has criticised UK alcohol tax rules which he said discriminated against a small, artisan West Somerset...
20/11/2025

MP Sir Ashley Fox has criticised UK alcohol tax rules which he said discriminated against a small, artisan West Somerset vineyard.

Today, Thursday, November 20, brings plenty of sunshine, with clear conditions from dawn to dusk. Temperatures stay near...
20/11/2025

Today, Thursday, November 20, brings plenty of sunshine, with clear conditions from dawn to dusk. Temperatures stay near 5°C in the afternoon and drop to about 2°C overnight. No rain is on the horizon, making it a bright day for local weather watchers in Williton. Skies remain mostly cloud-free well into the evening.

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