WSM Pride returns to Grove Park on Saturday 27 June with a free programme of entertainment, community stalls, a family and community tent, food and drink vendors, and activities celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and allies from across North Somerset and beyond. The Pride March will gather from 11:15am before making its way through Weston-super-Mare town centre to Grove Park, where the main event runs from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. WSM Pride is delighted to reveal the full entertainm

Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare will undergo a series of temporary closures throughout the summer and autumn the council has announced. The seafront lake in Weston-super-Mare, which dates back to the 1920s and reopened after a £1 million upgrade following its winter closure, will close from Monday to Thursday during the scheduled periods. Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare (Photo: North Somerset Council) Further short-term closures are planned across the remainder of 2026 to a

A customer advisor at Boots in Locking Castle is celebrating an incredible milestone after dedicating 50 years to supporting customers and the local community. Carol Yeats, who works at the Boots store in Locking Castle, first joined the company in April 1976 and has since built a remarkable career across multiple locations, becoming a familiar and trusted face for customers in Western-Super-Mare. Carol is known for going the extra mile for customers and colleagues alike,

A military flypast will mark Weston-super-Mare’s first“Raise the Flag, Honour the Covenant” ceremony on the eve of the town’s Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day. Military aircraft will take to the skies while down below, cadets will recreate the traditional Drumhead service where drums were used as a temporary altar during worship in the field. Previous local events have seen a range a military aircraft take part (Photo: Supplied) The ceremony will take place on Frid

The scrapstore that has operated from multiple sites over the years and is currently based on Gazelle Rd in Weston-super-Mare, will close in July citing A spokesperson for North Somerset Community Scrapstore said; “It’s with huge sadness that we need to inform you that the community Scrapstore will be shutting its doors for good in July. As with many other community organisations, our costs have continued to rise, funding is harder and harder to find and so, sad as it is, we’

Arthur ( aka Top Kid Chef) aged 12, has become a TikTok sensation wracking up over half a million views on some of his videos, which focus on energetic and humorous reviews of restaurants and takeaways around Weston and the local area. However, being only 12 Mum; Lucy and Dad; Lee, manage the social media accounts to ensure his wellbeing. Arthur has had millions of views of his humorous, but honest, reviews of local food places (Photo: Supplied) Mum; Lucy, said ; “From a yo

Rowan Tree Tea Room, located within The Stables on Wadham St is to close a spokesperson has said. The business formerly operated from Weston Quarry until it was forced to relocate in August 2023 after concerns with the buildings it operated out of. David Lewis who operates the venue said; Our last day of trading will be Saturday 27th June. Until then we will be open our usual hours Wednesday to Saturday. Owner David Lewis with staff. (Photo: David Lewis) Due to the current fi

Some ticket holders for this weekends Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare, which will see performers including Craig David, Dizsee Rascal, Madness & Sister Sledge, have been left disgruntled at free tickets becoming available for the event after they have paid to attend. This has coincided with local Facebook groups seeing high numbers of tickets being offered for sale, suggesting that the sellers have managed to bag a free ticket, and are now trying to re-sell ones

This Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June at the Italian Gardens, Weston High Street & Big Lamp Corner will host a range of incredible international acts coming to our the town courtesy of Whirligig International Festival of Outdoor Arts Circ Pistolet is one of the many events and activities taking place over the weekend (Photo: Super Culture) The event, made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England and partner, Without Walls UK will see the town come alive with a wide ra

Dan Aldridge MP has announced the return of the Weston Summer School, bringing together students from across Weston-super-Mare for two days of inspiration, skills-building and career opportunities. Following the success of last year's inaugural event at the Grand Pier, the Summer School will once again connect young people with leading figures from business, technology, the creative industries, public service and entrepreneurship. The initiative was created by Dan Aldridge af

Zaid Hilal will be performing at the Front Room Theatre on Thursday 25th June at 7.30pm. Zaid is a young Palestinian singer, composer, and music producer from Bethlehem. His music blends traditional Palestinian sounds with contemporary influences, creating a unique and emotionally powerful musical experience. Zaid Hilal (Photo: Supplied) A spokesperson for Zaid Hilal said: “As a folk-pop artist born raised and living precariously in Occupied Palestine, Zaid reimagines herita

Push bikes and e-bikes have been involved in almost 100 collisions in Weston-super-Mare since 2020, we can reveal. Of the 93 reported incidents, 55 took place from mid-2022 to 2025, with the remaining 38 occurring between August 2020 and mid-2022, a Freedom of Information Request (FOI) to Avon and Somerset Police has revealed. The force said that five people were seriously hurt in the incidents while 44 sustained slight injuries as a result of the collisions. There were

People with Football Banning Orders in Avon and Somerset are required to surrender their passport by Monday (1 June) ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament. A total of 64 people in the area are prohibited from travelling to the USA, Canada and Mexico and attending matches involving England. Anyone who fails to surrender their passport by the deadline could be arrested unless they have applied for an exemption. Football Banning Orders can be issued for any type of foo

Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day is returning to the Beach Lawns on Saturday 20th June 2026 promising a full day of celebration, entertainment, and community spirit. - https://weston-afd.co.uk/ Photo: Weston Town Council 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 for local veterans and Armed Forces families. You can expect to

Yesterday (Tuesday 26 May), youth councillors from Weston-super-Mare Youth Council met in Ellenborough Park East to decorate a new mental health bench. The Weston-super-Mare Town Council grounds team painted it green to symbolise mental health, and this was followed by youth councillors painting a rainbow of flowers across it. Photo: Weston-super-Mare Youth Council A spokesperson for the Youth Council said; “It is located in the corner of the park under a tree, so it is in th

North Somerset Council has put emergency support measures in place to help homeless people during the ongoing heatwave. The authority has activated its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) due to the exceptionally high temperatures. In Weston-super-Mare, the Somewhere To Go rough sleeper outreach team is handing out sun cream and bottled water to vulnerable people in the area. Temporary overnight accommodation is also being offered by the charity to individuals with medi

After three years without a Pride event in the town, Weston-super-Mare is preparing for the return of Pride — and organisers say this year’s celebrations are about far more than just one day in the park. On Saturday 27 June, hundreds of people are expected to take part in a Pride march through Weston town centre before gathering in Grove Park for a free community celebration featuring live music, performers, food, stalls and family activities. For event coordinator Sarah Hamm

Weston’s live entertainment scene is about to get a lot more fabulous as Drag Bingo UK arrives at The Grand Pier on Saturday 19 September 2026. Created by award-winning drag performer Miss Demeanour, Drag Bingo UK transforms traditional bingo into a fully interactive night of live vocals, drag performances, audience games, iconic music and complete camp chaos. “We always say it’s less about the bingo and more about the atmosphere,” says Miss Demeanour.m “We just want people t

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS), in partnership with the RNLI, is hosting a fun, family-friendly water-safety event in Weston-super-Mare from 26th to the 29th of May on the beach in front of the Grand Pier. Perfect if you are looking for a free, child friendly activity. If you are visiting Weson-Super-Mare this half term then you can take part in throw-line demonstrations, hands-on activities, and have the chance to meet firefighters and lifeboat crews. The event is desig

Pupils at Mead Vale Community Primary School in Weston-super-Mare are celebrating after finishing first in North Somerset in the UK’s biggest inter-school active travel challenge, the Big Walk and Wheel 2026. Photo: Mead Vale Organised by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans), the national event ran from 16–27 March 2026, encouraging children and families to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school to improve health, reduce congestion and cut air pollution. Abbie Edbrooke,