Author: Lesley Webb

A shed was broken into on Chibbet Hill, Exford, between 7:45am and 5:45pm on the 13th.
The owner returned to find the shed had been forced open, and a chainsaw and a Hilti breaker were stolen from inside.

• Use heavy duty hasps, padlocks, and hardened screws rather than standard fixings.
• Fit internal bolts or additional locking points where possible.
• Reinforce doors with metal plates or security bars to prevent prying.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5226100871 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

There have also been some fuel thefts recently. The Police have issued this advice to the public

Dunster To Timberscombe Road at the village green

Two way temporary traffic lights

One day only, Apr 13th 2026

Gardening club Monday night in the church at 7.30pm. James Penny will be talking about ‘Honey – 400 million years in the making’. If you have not joined the gardening club yet we look forward to welcoming new members and old, and of course visitors.

Our outing is on Monday, May 11th to  Court House at East Quantoxhead. The entrance is £7 followed by a cream tea at The Windmill, £8. You can still sign up for this at Monday’s meeting. Payment would be appreciated at this meeting. Transport will be organised. You can also sign up for June’s outing to the Rocking Horse in Stogumber at this meeting, a lovely garden, and again transport will be arranged. No charge for the garden and you can choose what you would like to eat.

Refreshments afterwards and a raffle. Don’t forget the best flower from your garden for the competition. 

See you there. 

Thanks

Elisabeth 

Three males were seen stealing a red, 70-plate BMW S 1000 XR motorcycle from Brook Street, Timberscombe, at approximately 2.30am on Friday 3 April. The motorcycle wouldn’t start so the offenders have loaded it onto dark vehicle before heading off in the direction of Minehead.

If you have any information about this incident, especially CCTV images, please call us on 101, giving the reference number 5226091132 and ask that the call is tagged as Neighbourhood Watch. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.