The Weston-super-Mare Samaritans are currently recruiting Listening Volunteers to join their established and supportive team. This role involves 3-4 hours per week, with a mix of shifts to suit all schedules, asking that 4 shifts per year are night shifts (2am – 6am). Volunteers will receive training, ongoing mentoring and full support throughout their volunteering journey. Listening with Samaritans gives you the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives, while doing

Dealing with the metaphorical brown stuff is something Labour Councillors and MP’s up and down the country have had to tackle much of in recent months, but Cllr James Clayton & Cllr Ian Parker; Weston’s Labour Councillors for Bournville, decided to go hands on to tackle an overflowing dog bin which is blighting the estate. Cllr James Clayton said; “After a series of complaints from residents, and countless emails from myself and Cllr Parker to Alliance Homes, enough was enoug

In a supposed sudden change of heart that comes after Weston Independent highlighted the appalling state of the premises, Nation Commercial Holdings, a company wholly owned by Mr Nightingale has suddenly announced an £8 million investment in the empty Waterloo St shops owned by the company. This alleged investment also comes at a time when the site on which Nightingales Removals & Storage sits on along Aisecome Way in Weston-super-Mare has been listed for sale for £3m via the

Bournville Primary School has announced that it has been awarded the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, the highest level of recognition within the programme, following a final assessment carried out by OPAL mentor Rachel Murray. This outstanding achievement places the school among the top 2% of primary schools nationally for the quality of its outdoor play provision. ​The award marks the culmination of a two-year journey in which the school has transformed its

Police have issued an updated image of missing Robert, 19 who was last seen in Beach Road, Kewstoke, North Somerset, at 8.50pm on Tuesday 28 April.​ Photo: Avon & Somerset Police Robert is white, of medium build, about 5ft 8ins tall, with green eyes, and brown hair in a mullet style. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans, and black trainers. ​ ​ He has links to Weston-super-Mare and Weymouth, in Dorset. If you know where Robert is, call 999 quoting 522611651

The UK’s terrorism threat level has been raised from “substantial” to “severe,” signalling that an attack is now considered “highly likely” by security services. The UK was last at SEVERE in November 2021, following the Liverpool Women’s Hospital bombing and murder of Sir David Amess, before being lowered to SUBSTANTIAL in February 2022 The change, set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), follows recent incidents and intelligence assessments indicating an increased

A police officer is under investigation after tasering a teenager from Weston-super-Mare who was then hit by a car and killed on the M5. Logan Smith, 18, was being taken to hospital in an ambulance at 11pm on November 30 last year when the vehicle had to pull over on the hard shoulder of the M5 northbound carriageway, due to the concerns of staff on board. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said Mr Smith exited the ambulance near the junction for Weston-super-Ma

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), which is part of Bristol NHS Group, is one of the first hospital trusts in the UK to deliver a new injectable form of Pembrolizumab at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The injection can be administered in one to two minutes and can be used to treat 14 different cancer types, including lung, head and neck, breast, and cervical and follows the roll-out of nivolumab, another injectable form of

A newly refurbished, high-spec office hub just seconds from a London-bound mainline railway station, motorway and close to Somerset’s countryside has launched near Weston-super-Mare. The Ascot Group, a UK-leading firm, has unveiled Jigsaw, at 502 Parkway in Worle. The development sits just a 30-second walk from Worle Parkway railway station, which provides direct services to Bristol, London and the south west. The location also provides strong road and air links, around two m

Yesterday (Monday 27th April) Weston Town Council held its Annual General Meeting in the wonderful setting of the revamped Blakekay Theatre auditorium. Attendees were treated to a detailed update of the councils activities over the last year with the meeting also showcasing three local community groups that are supported by Weston Town Council. The event started with opening remarks from the outgoing Mayor Cllr Martin Williams, followed by addresses from Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly

A group of local photographers have secured exclusive access to the Birnbeck Pier restoration project in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and A1 Camera Club. Twelve members of the camera club are now authorised to take ‘behind the scenes’ photos when accompanied on the construction site. This follows thorough health and safety inductions carried out last week by the council’s appointed contractor. More club members are set to get involv

Wren Kitchens, the largest kitchen retailer in the UK are opening a brand new store in Worle at the site of the former Poundland store. The site on the Queensway District Centre will open towards the end of this year, and the company are currently recruiting for a range of positions. The expansion in the UK comes at a time when the companies US arm of the business ceased all operations just days ago. A spokesperson for Wren Kitchens said; “We have made the decision to withdra

Earlier this week, in response to an increase in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and violence in Weston Town Centre, officers from the Weston Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by Patrol and Early Intervention Teams, identified and arrested three males linked to a violent disorder on 31/03/2026. Two of those arrested are aged 14, with the third aged 17. All have been released on bail with strict conditions in place to reduce the risk of further offending,

Do you live in Weston-super- Mare and have a bicycle that needs some love? The Bicycle Maintenance Project are a group of young cycling enthusiasts who love keeping bikes safe and road-ready and they’re offering their skills to help the community for free! 🗓 Open: Friday 24th April 2026 🕔 Time: 5pm - 7pm 📍The Sub Station, 1 St Andrews Parade, Bournville, Weston-s-Mare, BS23 3SS They can help you with: ✅ Brake and puncture repairs ✅ Chain fixes and adjustments ✅ Tightening

Renters and landlords in North Somerset are being invited to 'sit on the sofa' at a special event in Weston-super-Mare to find out more about the biggest shake-up to renting law in a generation. A pop up 'Living Room' will be at the Italian Gardens on Monday 27 April between 11am and 2pm – kicking off a week of awareness events across the region ahead of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force on 1 May. The new law abolishes Section 21 'no fault' evictions, ends fixed-term

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 24 years in a young offenders' institution after carrying out a series of violent robberies targeting New Year’s Eve revellers in Weston-super-Mare. Danius Melgailis, 18, of Orchard Street, Mohammed Ahmed, 19, of Ashcombe Gardens, and Henry Hathaway, 18, of Longridge Way, all of Weston-super-Mare, were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 17 April. Hathaway, Melgailis, and Ahmed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery,

Local construction students are getting hands-on experience at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and Weston College. Those studying at Weston College for a T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction will benefit from time on the Birnbeck Pier construction site. This will include guided technical walks, and opportunities to directly interact and learn from construction professionals. In addition, two stude

Councillors gathered on Tuesday (April 21) to discuss a proposal for global entertainment company Live Nation to take on a 25-year lease to operate the seafront venue. They were told the site would likely host “mid-range acts,” such as Madness, and could accommodate crowds of up to 10,000 people. However, several concerns were raised during the discussion, including transport arrangements, limited available details, the implications of Martyn’s Law, the requirement to borrow

Summer Fest At The Beach which organisers say will be an “ unforgettable weekend of music, food and fun” on the Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June is now offering a 15% discount to residents of the town. The line-up for the event includes iconic acts such as Craig David, Dizzee Rascal, Five, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Feeder, Scouting for Girls, Diversity the Twang, Gok Wan and Blue on day one, and Madness, Sister Sledge, Razorlight, Ocean Colour Scene, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Rick

Yesterday( 20 April 2026), officers from the Weston-super-Mare Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by North Somerset Neighbourhood Tasking Team, Community Response, Street Wardens, and CCTV Operators, carried out targeted activity focused on individuals engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour and criminality within the town centre. One prolific offender was arrested for three shop theft offences and three breaches of a Community Protection Notice. She will be presented