The Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre Neighbourhood Team has been conducting patrols in response to ongoing concerns around the use of electric scooters and electric bikes within the town centre. Police have received numerous reports of these vehicles being ridden dangerously on roads and in pedestrianised areas, with pedestrians having to take evasive action to avoid being struck. Electric scooters and certain electric bikes are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles. To be

A hearing will take place tomorrow afternoon (Friday 10th April) at North Somerset Magistrates Court with Police and Trading Standards seeking a closure order of Weston Supermarket which has been allegedly linked with two incidents involving “laced” vapes. As reported by us , the action comes after a woman became unwell after being given a sample vape by Weston Supermarket in March. Weston Independent News has been told that the closure order request is in relation to this in

Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day is returning to the Beach Lawns on Saturday 20th June 2026 While the event will have all the well-loved and fantastic components, the organising team are working hard behind the scenes to bring some new and exciting elements to this year’s event.   The arena will be shared by Armed Forces and Emergency Services displays, offering a full day of activities for all ages and providing an opportunity to show appreciation fo

Police are appealing for information in relation to a public order incident in a supermarket car park in Weston-super-Mare. Two men became involved in a dispute in the car park, off Station Road, at around 1.20pm on Thursday 26 March. A man, in his sixties, who was driving a silver Volkswagen Beetle, was reported to have been sworn at and assaulted by having his own car door slammed against his leg, causing swelling and bruising. The offender is described as a white male, aro

A teenage boy was arrested after an 11-year-old boy fell unwell in Weston-super-Mare yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 7 April). Emergency services were made aware by CCTV operators at 3.42pm with ambulance crews and police officers both attending the incident in The Italian Gardens. The boy was cared for by Street Wardens and Community Response Officers until paramedics arrived and he was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home. His family

An 11yr old boy from Weston-super-Mare was admitted to hospital yesterday after using a vape laced with toxins. His life was saved after a street warden administered Naloxone. The incident took place yesterday (Tuesday 7th April in Weston-super-Mare town centre and comes just weeks after arrests have been made after a local woman also fell unwell from a laced vape. A member of the Community Response Team in Weston-super-Mare admistered Nakoxone 3 times to the child prior to a

A man has been charged in connection with a murder investigation in Weston-super-Mare. Richard Woolley, 58, of Garratts Green Lane, Birmingham, has been charged with one count of murder and has been remanded in custody to appear at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Tuesday 7 April). The charge comes after the ambulance service called officers to an address in Eagle Close, Weston-super-Mare, after a man was found deceased on Saturday (4 April). The next of kin of the

by Paul Howe Right now, in Weston-super-Mare, something is happening that should stop every reader in their tracks. “A small group of residents are being forced into a fight they never chose—a fight that exposes just how vulnerable ordinary people can be when faced with overwhelming institutional power. At Coombe Lodge, leaseholders have been hit with what is being described as a staggering 4,000% increase in service charges. Let that figure sink in. This is not just an incre

Police are appealing for the public's help to locate missing 16-year-old Jamie. If you know where Jamie is call 999 quoting reference: 5226083445 He has not been seen since Tuesday 24 March in the Highbridge area of Somerset. Jamie is white, of slim build and approximately 6ft tall. He was last seen wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black beanie hat, black and red trainers and carrying a shoulder bag. He has links to Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Taunton. If you know where J

Residents of Coombe Lodge have formally filed an application with the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) against Curo Places Ltd, following a “ deadlock ” in negotiations over a staggering 4,000% increase in service charges according to Weston Housing Action. The filing, submitted on Wednesday 1st April by Weston Housing AcTion (WHAT) on behalf of the “Coombe Lodge Five,” challenges Curo’s attempt to demand nearly £10,000 per household for fire safety works—despite a writ

A Weston-super-Mare man who sold counterfeit music and football t‑shirts through several different online platforms has been handed a suspended six-month prison sentence after a detailed investigation by North Somerset Council. Peter Clanford pleaded guilty at North Somerset Magistrates Court to the manufacture and sale of fake clothing featuring a range of well-known trademarks, including those of The Beatles, Metallica and the FA’s famous Three Lions. The offences came to l

Weston Hospice has announced redundancies in the face of urgent financial pressures and have launched a Spring Appeal to raise funds. “Like a majority of hospices across the UK, Weston Hospicecare is continuing to face very real and increasingly urgent financial pressures. Rising costs and increased demand for our care mean we’re having to make some very difficult decisions to protect the future of our services. We’ve always tried to be open about these challenges, because be

It might be April Fool’s Day but unfortunately this isn’t a joke for many residents. North Somerset Council’s tax hike of 8.99% will start today and is the joint highest increase in the country. The rise, for which special permission from central government was required, will hit residents hard amongst an increasingly hard hitting cost of living crisis. In data released by the government, the majority of local authorities are increasing council tax by 4.99%. However a number

Walliscote Primary School came together on Friday 27 March to celebrate the end of Ramadan with a vibrant and inclusive Eid Party. Pupils, staff, and families joined in marking the occasion, which highlighted the school’s commitment to recognising and valuing the diverse cultures within its community. The celebration featured a feast with delicious food provided by Pappadoms and Aisha’s kitchen, alongside traditional treats, creative activities, and opportunities for children

Residents in Weston-super-Mare could soon see the town’s famous tides running to a brand-new schedule, under what officials are calling a “ world-first coastal timing initiative .” In a joint proposal announced this week, Environment Agency and North Somerset Council have outlined plans to better align the timing of high tide with peak visitor hours, ensuring that tourists arriving in Weston-super-Mare are greeted by a “visually appealing seafront experience.” The scheme, cur

Today marked another effective day of multi-agency work addressing issues in Weston-super-Mare town centre. Local Neigbourhood Policing Team officers, supported by North Somerset Community Response, BID Street Wardens, North Somerset CCTV operators, and the Police Mounted Section, carried out high‑visibility patrols throughout the area. Their activity led to the arrest of a prolific shoplifter, the issuing of two Community Protection Warnings, one Community Protection Notice,

Three new or expanded school-based nurseries across the West, including one at Locking Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, are set to open in September providing a lifeline for thousands of parents juggling children and work.  The new childcare settings are being funded by national government, are part of a second wave of schools across the country who have successfully applied for a share of the government’s £45 million fund to build or expand nurseries on school sites, to

Thousands of Disabled people across the West of England and North Somerset are set to benefit from life-changing support, from April, following a recent expansion of specialist employment support by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).  The new funding, which is worth up to £15.4million for the West, is part of the Connect to Work programme to help break down barriers which can prevent people from finding good, secure jobs.  This new, tailored support from DWP will help

A second male has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged poisoning from an illegal vape at Weston Supermarket A statement from Avon & Somerset Police said; “Yesterday, officers from the Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested a 42‑year‑old man as part of the ongoing investigation into the poisoning incident that occurred on 21 March 2026. “He was detained on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and being concerned in the supply of Cl

by Dan Heley (Editor) “I am a Christian, I wasn’t born into holding a faith but discovered it later in life when I moved to Weston-super-Mare and became involved in a church in Worle that my best friend attended. It turned out to be a cult but that’s another story all together.” “I am hugely disappointed that the Assisted Dying Bill has all but failed to pass this time around, with the most ardent opponents of the change in the law being people of faith, including many Christ