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‘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

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

Humphries was in irresistible form on day two.

The Independent UK

Newcastle fan Chris Dobey hoping for a weekend of FA Cup success

Dobey is heading to Minehead for the UK Open, a tournament widely known as the ‘FA Cup of darts’.

The Independent UK

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Players Championship Finals prediction: 40/1 De Decker to lay down Minehead challenge

Free darts betting tips as the PDC Tour makes it’s last stop in Minehead on the road to the World Darts Championship

The Independent UK

Family of ‘murdered’ woman had to use Google to find sex offending history of fugitive ex-partner

Exclusive: The family of Kelly Faiers say they have been let down by Avon and Somerset Police as search continues for on-the-run sex offender

The Independent UK

Judge warned sex attacker wanted in murder probe may never be safe to release from jail

Exclusive: A judge jailed Scatchard for life for depraved sex offences in 2000, adding ‘I cannot predict at what stage you would be safe to release.’

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Butlin's Minehead to build new accommodation on vacant part of site

Up to 200 people will be able to sleep in two-berth residential pods

Bristol Post

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Dog groomer relocates to North East after falling in love with region on first time visit

Castle Canines was moved 360 miles north from Somerset by Tracy Scott after a trip to Whitley Bay

Daily Mirror

The Two Amigos causes 16-1 shock in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow

The 10-year-old, trained by Minehead-based Nicky Martin, made it third time lucky in the famous old race as he revelled in the mud to grind his way to glory

Bristol Post

Minehead man admits grievous bodily harm using 'candlestick holder'

Timothy James denied attempted murder, which was accepted

Bristol Post

Man found dead on Minehead beach and police forensics on scene

Emergency services have been present on the beach throughout the morning

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Butlin's brings back day visits in time for Easter

Visits are returning to Minehead and Skegness after being reinstated at Bognor Regis

Birmingham Post

Somerset housing project gets multi-million pound boost

The development is located to the south of Minehead

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