Avon & Somerset Police will be hosting free online sessions led by a Child Exploitation Prevention Officer. The events which will be taking place on the 18th & 30th March are information sessions for parents and carers to learn about the different forms of child exploitation and how offenders groom/exploit children both online and offline. The sessions will be led by Avon & Somerset Police’s Child Exploitation Prevention Officer, Andri Nicolaou, and they will help participant

A poll conducted by Weston Independent News with over 1000 responses has found that 78% of respondents when asked the question; “Do you approve of North Somerset’s Council decision to introduce a booking system at Weston Recycling Centre”, with a “No”. A total of 1073 people responded to the poll with 186 votes (18%) answering “Yes”, 836 votes (78%) answered “No” and 51 votes (4%) were undecided. The changes to the way residents can attend the recycling centre in Weston-super

As part of its project to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset Council has signed an agreement with Somerset Wood Recycling to give a new lease of life to wood salvaged from the Grade II* Listed pier. The partnership aims to create a circular sustainability process: wood recovered that can’t be reused on the pier will be turned into items which will go on sale at the new shop to be housed in the Pier Master’s Cottage. All income generated from the sale o

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

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

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

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

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

Friends and family of a local 18yr old who was tragically killed on the M5 in November last year are asking for local motorbike riders to join them in paying tribute to Logan by joining him on one final ride from Elms Funeral Directors to Weston-super-Mare Crematorium. Organisers are requesting riders to wear baby blue as it was Logan’s favourite colour. The funeral is taking place on Friday 6th March and organisers are requesting riders meet at 1.30pm at Elms Funeral Directo

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

North Somerset Council has refreshed Weston-super-Mare's much‑loved Floral Clock with a new selection of hardy perennial plants designed to create a vibrant, attractive, and more sustainable display for the years ahead.  The replanting, completed today, focuses on climate‑resilient and low‑maintenance species to help the display cope better with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Last summer’s prolonged high temperatures and drought made regular watering challenging

A series of upgrades at Worle Interchange will soon begin to improve accessibility, safety and the overall experience for bus passengers. Work is scheduled to start Monday 23 February 2026 and continue through to May, supported by funding from the Government. A series of enhancements will modernise the transport hub and make it more welcoming, accessible, and environmentally friendly. These include: Three new large bus shelters featuring extra space for wheelchairs and buggi

Birnbeck Pier is making progress on its journey to return as a jewel in the crown of Weston-super-Mare with a 100-tonne crane being transported to the site and will be located near the Pier Masters Cottage at the entrance to the Pier, in the first major step in its £20 million programme of repairs. A Grade II* listed structure and the only UK pier linking an island to the mainland, the re-generation of this iconic local asset is coming on leaps and bounds and there are many l

The first phase of improvement works for the Tropicana are complete after contractor Morgan Sindall Construction finishes demolition works. North Somerset Council contracted Morgan Sindall Construction to strip out and demolish the existing 1980s internal event space building. The second phase will be for the council to go out to tender for the next stage of the works, which include:  Preparing the venue to become a major cultural and entertainment venue Improvements to the o