The Town Centre Neighbourhood Team has today arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the supply of illicit and counterfeit tobacco linked to a locally parked “stash vehicle.” A significant quantity of suspected non-duty paid products has been seized, with an estimated retail value of £16,000. The male remains in police custody, and the vehicle has been seized. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “This method—where customers request “cheap tobacco” inside a s

Ahead of a Full Council meeting of North Somerset Council, Liberal Democrat councillor; Cllr Jemma Coles has hit out at criticism of her scrutiny of the proposed Live Nation lease of the Tropicana. North Somerset councillors will meet on Tuesday 12 May and vote on recommendations that could see world-class event organiser Live Nation sign a lease to run the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare for the next 25 years. In a statement issued by Cllr Jemma Coles, the Liberal Democrat co

Great Western Railways (GWR) will be brought into public ownership this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced yesterday. The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed GWR’s contract with DfT will end on 13 December. The West of England's Mayor has welcomed the news. Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “I’m sure everyone in the West who – like me – catches the train will welcome this news. “We need a transport network which wor

Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Weston-super-Mare. A man, in his mid-thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of affray and attempted wounding with intent. He has been released on conditional bail while investigations continue. The arrest comes after a child was assaulted near a convenience store in Ebdon Road, in Weston-super-Mare, at around 6pm on Wednesday 8 April. The victim suffered bruising to his face, back, arms and shoulders and did not re

Councillors will meet next week to consider whether North Somerset Council should become a full member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The Full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 May follows a period of public consultation earlier this year, which asked residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders for their views on the proposal. The consultation was part of a formal process required by government before any decision can be taken. A report summarising

Weston-super-Mare’s MP, Dan Aldridge, is to host a summer school once again this year after last years success. Last year more than 40 young people from Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas attended a two-day summer school hosted on The Grand Pier which gave young people the opportunity to learn from leaders in tech, media, and business. The Summer School last year (Photo: Supplied) Dan Aldridge MP said; “I’m really excited to be having my Second Summer School in Weston-su

Have you seen George Ford, 31, who is wanted for a recall to prison by Avon & Somerset Police. Photo: Avon & Somerset Police He is white, of medium build, is around 6ft 1in tall, has dark brown hair, and is unshaven.​ Police believe he is in the Weston-super-Mare area. If you know where George is please call 999 quoting reference 5226111366, or call 101 with any other information.

The Pavilion Beefeater pub and restaurant on Hutton Moor Road in Weston-super-Mare is set to close after Whitbread — the company behind Premier Inn — announced it will shut down all of its Brewers Fayre and Beefeater locations. The decision is expected to lead to nearly 4,000 job losses across the UK. The Weston venue is one of five sites in Somerset included in the closure plans. This move is part of Whitbread’s wider five-year strategy to transition into a “pure-play hotel

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

UDATE - 13/05 - Robert has now been found. 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

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

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,

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,

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