WATCHET must sparkle if it is to prosper. That's the view of Dave Westcott, the new chairman of the town council, who has launched a push to spruce up the town.

Cllr Westcott, who took his place at the head of the town council on Monday evening, said: "I want the town to look really smart and shining by this time next year.

"If Watchet sparkles, the people will sparkle."

For the full story, see the West Somerset edition of this week's Somerset County Gazette.