Across North Somerset, young people are being urged to take part in a national consultation that could help shape future recommendations to Government on tackling hate crime and discrimination. The consultation forms part of the UK Youth Parliament's 2026-27 national campaign on Anti-Hate Crime and Anti-Discrimination Education, which was voted for by young people from across the UK at the organisation's Annual Conference earlier this year. The campaign aims to understand you

As the future of the Tropicana continues to be discussed, with Live Nation still being the preferred operator of the site, Cllr Jemma Coles (Liberal Democrat) has said that a Lido IS an option being discussed at the next meeting of North Somerset Council. In response to a question from the member of the public regarding a Lido returning to the Tropicana, Cllr Jemma Coles said: “A Lido is included in the options being considered l. Option 3 looks at bringing back a swimming po

Youth and adults are being invited to an open evening this week (Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th), to explore what it means to be an army cadet as the platoon seeks new cadets and adult volunteers. With Weston-super-Mare having a strong military background, the cadet forces are an ideal route for young people interested in learning new skills or joining the armed forces. The cadet platoon is also seeking adult volunteers to support the work they do.

by Inspector Lee Kerslake “This month, I want to make a direct appeal to children, young people and their parents. Recent social media posts have highlighted multiple instances of 'Urban Exploring' happening in dangerous local buildings. Over the summer, we have seen a marked increase in people entering derelict and abandoned properties, most notably the Grand Atlantic Hotel. As a result, we have written to the parents of more than 70 local young people who have been found on

A local boxer will soon be heading to London to take on his toughest opponent yet, if he wins he’ll come home as the European Welterwight Champion in Hybrid Boxing Kurtis Ham, 21 is a builder by day but a boxer by night, and at his upcoming fight next month, which will be his second professional fight, spectators should expect blood, grit and an unforgettable battle that “isn’t just a fight, it’s a war” Kurtis’s passion for boxing started when he was just 10yrs old and won hi

Windwhistle Primary School has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to creating healthier, happier learning environments for pupils and staff through its achievement of National Healthy Schools Status Network (NSHSN) recognition The school says it has “made significant progress in supporting mental health and wellbeing, introducing targeted interventions for children experiencing social and emotional difficulties through the use of the Boxall Profile and personalised su

Families are invited to experience archaeology first-hand this summer as Weston Museum hosts a series of community excavation sessions at Ellenborough Park East. Children can enjoy getting hands-on in professionally supervised test pits, learning genuine archaeological techniques including excavation, sieving and identifying finds with support from experienced staff and volunteers. The event offers a fun and engaging introduction to archaeology while encouraging families to

Weston-super-Mare Town Council and North Somerset Council have announced an important milestone in the local Devolution programme (community asset transfer programme), with Weston-super-Mare Town Council now taking on the day-to-day management of eight local play areas from 6 July 2026. The new arrangements mark the first phase of the Town Council's management of these much-loved community spaces while the legal process to transfer the freehold ownership of the sites is compl

Artists from across the UK will transform walls across Weston-super-Mare later this month as Weston Wallz returns from Friday 17th - Sunday 26th July, creating 20 new permanent murals and expanding the town's growing outdoor gallery to more than 70 large-scale public artworks. Photo: Supplied Produced by Upfest, Weston Wallz has become one of the UK's leading street art festivals, bringing nationally recognised artists and emerging talent to Weston-super-Mare to create bold n

Callum, who attends a local secondary school decided to take it upon himself to spruce up his local park in St George’s over the weekend by doing some litter picking. Callum filled up multiple bin bags in the process and whilst doing so found a £10 note in some bushes; mother natures way perhaps of saying thank-you to this thoughtful teen. Callum (Photo: Supplied) Callum, who is also an Army Cadet said 'I started litter picking as a way to pass the time but after cleaning bus

“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

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

“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

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

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

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

Libraries across North Somerset are getting ready to turn up the volume on reading as the hugely popular Summer Reading Challenge returns this July with an exciting new theme - ‘Read to the Beat!’ Delivered nationally by The Reading Agency and run in partnership with public libraries, the free annual challenge encourages children aged 4–11 to keep reading during the summer holidays, helping them stay motivated and confident ahead of the new school year. Launching in England

Alex Lipinski will play a special hometown show with his band The Crown Electric on Saturday 18th July at Electric Banana. The local singer/songwriter who has recently signed a record deal with London indie label No Nothing Records, headlines a bill that also includes local artists Eastertown and Lilac Sunday(s). Photo: Mark Gray Alex said; “This gig is a celebration of original music from Weston. I have a live monthly residency (Coyote Club) in Bristol but I rarely play my

After North Somerset Council's original proposals offered closure in every scenario, a grassroots campaign to save Worle Library has succeeded in securing a Town Council debate for a community-run alternative. A motion by Cllr Catherine Gibbons will be put to the Town Council on Monday, asking for support for a communityrun option in Worle. North Somerset Council launched a 12-week consultation between July and October 2025 as it sought to make £433,000 of savings from librar

SWEP has been activated across North Somerset until Friday 26 June and Somewhere To Go will be helping support homeless and vulnerable adults during the severe heat through additional services. During this time, the Somewhere to Go outreach team will be carrying out additional welfare walks to ensure sunscreen and water is available to anyone who is rough sleeping. Somewhere to Go have extended their opening hours from 6am to 8pm to ensure that people are able to shelter indo