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Tourism conference to take place in Minehead

The Exmoor Tourism Conference being held in Minehead next week is set to be the best yet with a packed programme covering a wide range of topics, relating to rural tourism a key part of the West Somerset economy.

Cashless parking makes it's West Somerset debut

Finding the correct change for parking machines could be a thing of the past for visitors and residents in West Somerset. A new Phone and Pay system has been introduced allowing people who park in Council run car parks to pick up their phones instead of their wallets.

Flood resistance grants still available

Home owners and businesses in Taunton Deane and West Somerset directly affected by flooding last winter are being reminded they can still apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to help reduce the risk of flooding of their properties in the future.

Cider Expansion Presses Ahead

Business is booming for the cider industry in Somerset as the apple based beverage continues to win legions of fans in the drinks industry. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Liz Truss and Taunton Deane Prospective Conservative MP Rebecca Pow visit Sheppy's Cider at Bradford-on-Tone.