Avon & Somerset Police have issued a statement regarding “heavier than normal police activity in Weston-super-Mare and Worle today. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said: “We would like to reassure people that this is part of a pre-planned policing operation as part of an ongoing investigation. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and people can expect to see a heightened police presence for the remainder of the day.”

“Pupils flourish socially, emotionally and academically in caring, inclusive Locking Primary School” according to a Ofsted report that was released this week Following a visit from Ofsted on 16 June 2026, Locking Primary School has been praised for its high standards across safeguarding, leadership, inclusion and pupil development. Ofsted Inspectors confirmed that safeguarding standards are fully met, noting that leaders have “established an open culture in which safeguar

Mountain Warehouse have submitted a planning application in order to facilitate a branch opening in the former Marks & Spencer’s store on the High St, Weston-super-Mare A new Heritage Statement (dated June 2026) has been submitted regarding proposed ground-floor façade alterations for the former M&S building, paving the way for its new occupier: Mountain Warehouse. A summary of what is being proposed includes; refining the shop front and modernising the exterior with new door

Yesterday afternoon, North Somerset Magistrates’ Court granted a three-month extension to the closure order imposed on a business premises in Weston-super-Mare that had been found to be involved in the sale of illicit tobacco and vapes. The extension comes after the shop was originally forced to close by police in January against a backdrop of numerous allegedly vape related health incidents in the town. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “The extension follows o

The star has discovered on his travels over the years that when you are six foot four inches tall, it’s hard to find comfort for the night. It seems he likes to become a hotel inspector - just like the ones in his own 1970s BBC sitcom – and check out the rooms before he agrees to check in anywhere. One B&B owner has revealed how Cleese turned up, unannounced, at her luxury property in the village of Uphill – where he was born - looking for a bed for the evening. But after he

A 15yr old girl has accused a hotel cleaner of grabbing her and making inappropriate comments whilst she stayed at The Savoy Hotel, Weston Independent News can exclusively report The male who is alleged to have carried out the attack has been described as a light brown male with a heavy accent and broken English, according to the girls mother Avon & Somerset Police are investigating a report of an assault at the hotel. No arrests have been made as of today. The girl who can n

A fire at a residential property on Locking Parklands that took place at the weekend is suspected to have been attributed to solar panels on the roof. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 1pm on Saturday 4th July as fire engulfed the roof of the property leading to its collapse. Photo: A spokesperson for Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 12:43pm on Saturday 4th July to reports of a fire on Rigger Street, Locking. On arrival, crews found a fire in

The Grand Pier will host its first ever Card Convention in October as the popularity of trading cards has skyrocketed in recent years. For the very first time, Weston-Super-Mare's iconic Grand Pier will host a full-scale trading card convention on Saturday 10th October. Organisers of the event, Kingdom TCG, said: “Join hundreds of collectors for an unforgettable day of buying, selling and trading at one of the UK's most iconic seaside venues “Whether you're hunting your next

A major road safety scheme aimed at reducing collisions on one of North Somerset’s busiest roads has been proposed by North Somerset Council. Photo: Google Maps The plans would see speed limits reduced along the 3.8-mile section of the A370 between M5 Junction 21 and Hildesheim Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, following concerns over the route’s long-standing collision record. The dual carriageway carries around 35,800 vehicles every day but, despite an overall decline in road tr

“Welcome to the first of our regular updates from the Weston Neighbourhood Policing Team.” Inspector Lee Kerslake (Photo: Avon & Somerset Police) “Weston, like any busy town, presents a wide range of policing challenges. Every day we respond to calls ranging from domestic abuse and burglaries to road traffic collisions, missing people, anti-social behaviour and neighbour disputes. The list could easily fill this entire article, which would probably make for a fairly boring re

Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire reportedly on Rigger St in Locking Parklands. Eyewitnesses have reported a property well ablaze with the roof having collapsed and a significant amount of smoke can be seen in the vicinity. It is unknown at this time if there have been any injuries Avon & Somerset Fire Service have been contacted for a statement

Weston-super-Mare AFC is to host a quiz night to raise funds to support Tyler Swain and his family. The event will take place the The Optima Stadium Clubhouse on Sunday 30th August. A spokesperson for Weston-super-Mare AFC said: “A couple of months ago, one of our promising Academy prospects Tyler Swain received the devastating news that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour Since March, Tyler has undergone chemotherapy and is set to receive up to three to five weeks of r

Cllr Mike Bell (Lib Dem), the leader of North Somerset Council has been criticised by parents after he called on schools to "show flexibility" over children's attendance on Monday as England play Mexico in the World Cup with a 1am kick off. In a social media post on Facebook Cllr Mike Bell said: "After England’s qualification for the last 16 of the World Cup, the next big match against Mexico kicks off at 1am GMT on Monday 6 July. That is, admittedly, a bit of a late kick-off

Depending on what we do, one side won’t be happy’ - Weston police inspector explains difficulties force faces dealing with young people gathering at Marine Lake A Weston police inspector has outlined the difficulties law enforcement face when dealing with groups of young people gathering at Marine Lake. Anti-social behaviour at the lake has been a frequent topic of discussion in Weston since it was the scene of a “number of issues with litter, antisocial behaviour and inappro

Cllr Terry Porter, the Conservative member of North Somerset Council, representing the Hutton and Locking ward has died. Cllr Porter served as councillor on North Somerset Council since 2009 and during that time chaired the Community and Corporate Organisation Policy and Scrutiny Panel (during the previous Conservative administration). He also served on a number of committees, including the Planning and Regulatory Committee, where he was Vice-Chair until his recent passing Cl

The North Somerset Neigbourhood Policing Team are hosting a fun packed summer fun event this July. Join your local PCSOs at Bay Tree Recreation Ground, Milton, on Monday 27th July for a fun-filled summer event for all the family. All ages are welcome, so bring along your family and friends. Activities include: police vehicles on display, riot shield activity, fun games and challenges and an assault course competition A spokesperson for North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing s

The former X church on Station Rd in Weston-super-Mare has been converted into a Rebound Therapy and Trampolining centre for children and adults. Boost Trampolining caters for both mainstream and disability gymnasts, those in wheelchairs or have physical needs and additional needs such as ASD and ADHD. Photo: Boost Trampolining caters for all (Photo: Boost Trampolining) As long as someone is allowed to access a trampoline the not-for-profit will do their best to find a suita

Police were called to Worle Community School earlier this month after a student was found by the school to be in possession of a kitchen knife. Weston Independent News had been told by a source that is familiar with the incident and spoke to us on a condition of anonymity, that during the incident the student in question was placed in a room away from other students and police were called. The source further alleges that the school did not initiate a lockdown procedure becaus

South West Ambulance Service are urging people to choose the right NHS service for their needs as the region struggles with record breaking temperatures. The service has also urged registered GoodSam responders, trained volunteers or off-duty medical professional who uses the GoodSAM app to respond to cardiac arrests. A spokesperson for SWAS said; “We're currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for our 999 service across the South West Our people are working incredibl

A 16-year-old boy has been cleared of all charges after a jury found him not guilty of both the murder and manslaughter of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. Aria Thorpe (Photo: Avon & Somerset Police) The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age, stood trial at Bristol Crown Court over the past ten days. He had been accused of killing Aria at a property in Weston-super-Mare on 15 December 2025. Throughout the trial, he denied both the murder and manslaughte