Three people have been charged following an assault in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend. Jo Junior Martin, aged 18 of Laira Bridge Road, Plymouth, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, have been charged with wounding with intent. The 17-year-old was additionally charged with being in possession of a bladed article. Nathaniel Ashman-Stanislaus, aged 18 of Frenchay Road, has been charged with affray. The charges relate to an incident in Oxford Street, in.

Dan Aldridge, MP for Weston-super-Mare, has welcomed the publication of the Government’s new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper, saying it reflects many of the concerns raised directly by local families at a SEND roundtable he hosted in September. Last autumn, Dan Aldridge MP brought together parents, carers, teachers and local advocates in Weston to hear first-hand about the challenges families face navigating the current SEND system. “ Parents tol

The senior investigating officer leading enquiries into the theft of hundreds of high-value museum artefacts appeared on BBC’s Crimewatch Live tonight (Friday 6 March). Photo: Avon & Somerset Police Detective Inspector Jason Chidgey will appeal for viewers help to identify four people police wish to speak to in connection with the theft from a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol in September. Image: Avon & Somerset Police Police are also releasing a list of some

711 collisions in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured took place across Avon and Somerset in 2025 - an average of two per day.

Weston-super-Mare will host a range of events on Sunday 8th March to commemorate International Women’s Day. Building on the success of last year’s exhibition at the Weston Museum, curators Sarah Freear and Lyn Gilbert have organized a town-wide celebration. This year’s program honors inspirational women from every walk of life—from global icons who changed the course of history to the incredible local women making a difference in our community today. The exhibitions will feat

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident which is currently ongoing at The Old Town Quarry in Weston-super-Mare. Multiple fire engines, police cars and ambulances were seen heading along Upper Bristol Road in the direction of the Quarry at around 2pm this afternoon. Weston Independent News has learned that a male is on the quarry face and emergency services are on the scene. The Quarry is closed to the public. Police negotiators are at the scene handling the

Weston General Hospital has now reopened and services are running once again A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Fire Service said: “At 5:36am on 5 March, crews from Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service were called to a fire on Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare. There were no people in the affected area and no casualties reported.”   “Firefighters extinguished the fire using water jets. The police were also on scene supporting crews. The

Avon & Somerset Fire Service & Police are in attendance at an incident at Weston General Hospital. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Fire Service said: “Firefighters are currently responding to an incident on Grange Road, Uphill, Weston- Super- Mare. Grange Road is currently closed. If you work or live near this area, please follow alternative routes.” There are reports access is currently not permitted to the hospital and staff are congregating outside. Weston Independent

An operation by Avon & Somerset Police, along with partner agencies in Weston-super-Mare town centre led to four arrests and three dispersal notices being issued. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “Yesterday, officers from the Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by North Somerset Council CCTV operators, Community Response Officers, Street Wardens, and outreach workers from Somewhere to Go for a high‑visibility operation in Weston Town Centre. Th

Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave a poll finds. The bombshell new poll has laid bare the hardline views held by many members of Reform UK — and the findings could spark fresh debate in communities like Weston-super-Mare. Research by Survation for the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate found that 54% of Reform members think non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave the UK. E

The M5 will close for two consecutive weekends idue to bridge refurbishment works taking place at Junction 19 in North Somerset. The planned works include repairs to the bridge’s concrete parapets, replacement of damaged expansion joints, resurfacing, and improvements to drainage and verges. National Highways said the upgrades will provide smoother journeys for drivers and reduce the need for frequent maintenance closures. To carry out the work, the south deck of the bridge w

The Winter Gardens will tonight host what has become an annual event in the town of a Community Iftar; the evening meal served at sunset to break the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. All are welcome to attend tonight’s event and a invitation has been made especially to Weston-super-Mare’s homeless community, inviting them to be a part of one of the largest community events in the towns calendar. The event will be held at the Winter Gardens from 4pm - 8pm where the

Rail commuters across the West will benefit from the national freeze for train fares coming into effect from today. For the first time in 30 years, regulated rail fares across England have been frozen – meaning passengers won’t pay a penny more.    Without the freeze, regulated rail fares would have increased by 5.8% today and added to the 60% rise experienced nationwide since 2010. With transport costs making up 14% of household spending, this cost-cutting move will provide 

More than 99 percent of young people in North Somerset were offered a place today to attend one of their top three preferred secondary schools from this September. 2,453 secondary school applications were received in total for North Somerset schools for the academic year ahead, and of these 94.66 per cent (2,322 students) were offered a place at their first-choice school. A further 4.28 per cent (105 students) were offered their second preference, while 0.29 per cent (7 stude

Clarks Outlet Shoe Shop at North Worle Shopping precinct is to close, a spokesperson for Clarks has confirmed. The closure comes as many retail shops continue to feel the impact from reduced consumer spending. A Clarks spokesperson said; “Clarks confirms its Outlet store in Worle will be closing. We’d like to thank our loyal customers who have shopped with us at this store, and we’ll be delighted to continue to serve them with our full range of products online and at our near

As Israel and the USA launch attacks against Iran, some residents in Weston-super-Mare are concerned for their families who live in the region. So far Iran has undertaken retaliatory attacks across the Middle East against US interests in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Just one person who has family that have been affected by the attacks is James Clayton, whose sister lives in Dubai. James Clayton said: “My sister has lived in Dubai for 2 years with her h

Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide branches in Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and Devon to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition   Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West over the next month, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia. A clinic will visit the Nationwide Branch

North Somerset Council have confirmed Worle Library is to close amongst a range of other changes to library services across North Somerset. North Somerset Council has agreed, as of yesterday (24 February) evening, to implement a number of changes to its local library services following Full Council’s approval of the recommendations considered by Cabinet earlier this month.   A spokesperson for North Somerset Council said; “The decision marks the end of a comprehensive review

Up to £500,000 of funding is available this year to support Armed Forces Day celebrations across the United Kingdom, and Weston-super-Mare’s MP, Dan Aldridge, is encouraging local organisations to apply. Every year, local authorities, schools, sports clubs, charities and community organisations bring people together to honour serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families. Weston groups have the opportunity to bid for up to £10,000 to host their own Armed Force

Dan Aldridge MP has welcomed the publication of the Government’s landmark Water White Paper, describing it as the biggest overhaul of the water system in a generation and a major step forward for Weston-super-Mare’s coastline and waterways. The reforms will create a stronger single regulator with tougher powers to hold water companies to account. For the first time in two decades, a Chief Engineer will sit inside the regulator to provide hands-on technical oversight, ending w