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Bideford-based fighter Daniel McCarthy secured a spectacular second-round knockout victory in his K1 debut in Weston-super-Mare. Competing at 72kg, McCarthy overcame a significant height disadvantage against a more…
North Somerset Council has announced a series of temporary road closures across the region starting in November. Affected areas include Weston-super-Mare, Sandford, Winscombe, and Wick St Lawrence. The closures are…
North Somerset Council has announced a series of temporary road closures beginning Monday, November 9, to facilitate construction and utility work. Affected areas include Mead Lane in Sandford, Barton Road in Winscombe…
Braintree Town's three-match winning streak ended with a 4-1 defeat against Weston-super-Mare in the National League South. Despite a promising start at Optima Stadium, Braintree failed to capitalize on early chances…
North Somerset Council has released its latest planning decisions for the Weston-super-Mare area covering October 25 to 31, 2026. Key outcomes include the refusal of a proposal for a single-storey detached home on land…
The former Wilko store in Weston-super-Mare's Sovereign Shopping Centre is set to reopen under the discount retailer OneBeyond. The site has been vacant since September 2023 following Wilko's administration. Local…
A specialist beach matting feature installed at Weston-super-Mare is set to return in 2027 following a successful trial period. North Somerset Council implemented the walkway this summer to improve accessibility for…
The Tropicana in Weston-super-mare (Image: Google Maps) A major regeneration project in a troubled seaside town has been thrown into doubt after a £6.6million funding shortfall forced the local council to reconsider…
The construction of the Banwell Bypass has been delayed by six months due to complex utility diversion challenges. North Somerset Council is now seeking approval for an additional £9.5m in funding, which would bring the…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a concerning incident in Weston-super-Mare where two men in balaclavas reportedly exited a white Ford Transit van and attempted to grab a child. The incident occurred on…
The long-awaited Banwell bypass project has been hit by further delays and a £9.5 million budget increase. North Somerset Council attributed the setback to utility relocation issues, pushing the expected completion date…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an incident in Weston-super-Mare where two men in balaclavas reportedly attempted to grab a child. The suspects, dressed in black, exited a white Ford Transit van near the…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating reports of an attempted child abduction in Weston-super-Mare. A parent reported that two men wearing balaclavas jumped out of a white Ford Transit van and approached their…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping of a child in Weston-super-Mare on November 1. Two men wearing balaclavas reportedly exited a white Ford Transit van and approached a boy near…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an attempted abduction in Weston-super-Mare after two men in balaclavas reportedly jumped out of a white Ford Transit van and tried to grab a child. The incident occurred near…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping in Weston-super-Mare after two masked men in a white Ford Transit van allegedly approached a child on November 1. While the men did not physically touch…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an incident in Weston-super-Mare where two men in balaclavas reportedly jumped out of a white Ford Transit van and attempted to grab a child. The incident occurred on November…
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation after two men in balaclavas allegedly attempted to grab a child near the junction of Selworthy Road and St Ives Road in Weston-super-Mare. The suspects, dressed in…
The League of Friends at Weston General Hospital is celebrating its 70th anniversary of supporting local healthcare. Founded in 1956, the charity raises funds through various community activities and operates a hospital…
The UK Government has introduced the Visitor Levy Bill to Parliament, allowing metro mayors to implement a tourist tax on hotel stays. West of England mayor Helen Godwin supports the plan to fund transport and tourism…
Weston-super-Mare is hosting a variety of events between November 5 and 11, 2026. Highlights include an evening with rugby stars Mike Tindall and Simon Shaw at the Blakehay Theatre on November 6, and a football-themed…
A planning application has been submitted to North Somerset Council to convert a vacant business unit in the Weston Business Quarter into a veterinary practice for exotic animals. The proposal by Just Exotic Vets…
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an attempted abduction after two men in balaclavas exited a white Ford Transit van and tried to grab a child near the junction of Selworthy Road and St Ives Road. The incident…
The TGJones store in Weston-super-Mare, formerly a WHSmith branch, is set to permanently close on January 16, 2027. The retailer announced the decision as part of a wider business restructuring plan. This closure…
North Somerset Council is investigating whether the Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare can reopen earlier than the currently scheduled start of 2028. The bridge, a vital transport link, has faced construction…
North Somerset Council is reconsidering plans to transform the derelict Tropicana building in Weston-super-Mare into a 10,000-seat arena. Due to rising costs, officials are now proposing a smaller venue with a…
Upton RFC secured a narrow 29-26 victory over Tamworth RFC in a competitive Counties 2 Midlands West (East) league match held at Banwell Park. The home side clinched the win after a back-and-forth contest, helping them…
Launceston secured a decisive 36-24 victory against Weston-super-Mare in their latest Regional One South West rugby match. Despite missing key starters, the Cornish side dominated with five tries, including early scores…
A detached three-bedroom bungalow in Hutton, near Weston-super-Mare, has been listed for sale at £385,000. The chain-free property features two bathrooms, two reception rooms, and an integral garage currently used as a…
North Somerset Council has released its latest planning decisions for the Weston-super-Mare area covering October 18-24, 2026. Key approvals include the conversion of a former snooker centre on Sunnyside Road North into…
