North Somerset Council has been forced to spend more than £300,000 on “ numerous maintenance issues ” at a poorly constructed car park that is losing around £250,000 a year. Carlton Street Car Park, built in 2012, has suffered such serious structural problems that its upper floors have remained closed since November 2023. The council pays over £500,000 a year to lease the Weston-super-Mare multi-storey, yet reported a £269,000 loss on it in the last financial year. Carlton St

A man from Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced for an offence of affray committed during the Bristol riot in 2021 Jacob Dolphin, 24, of Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 23 October. Dolphin kicked out at officers on five occasions and threw an object during the riot outside Bridewell Police Station on 21 March 2021. He pleaded guilty to the offence and received an 18-month community order and will have to complete 170 hours of unpaid work. H

Work starts today on the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s renovation plans. The council’s vision for the seafront site is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue. Following an open procurement exercise, the council has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to strip out and demolish the existing 1980s interna

A statement released by Avon & Somerset Police says; “ Our 101 non-emergency call service is currently unavailable due to a system fault. This should not impact on our ability to respond to 999 calls, but would politely remind the public this should only be used for urgent emergencies only. Anything which doesn't need an immediate response can be reported online at https://orlo.uk/cXf86 Engineers are working hard to rectify the fault and we'll let you know when the 101 servic

The Old Town Quarry in Weston-super-Mare, located just up the road from Grove Park, reopened yesterday after being closed since August 30th 2023, much to the disappointment of holidaymakers and local regulars alike. The site, owned by North Somerset Council, was previously operated by Weston-super-Mare Civic Society, and was a beloved location for nature enthusiasts, dog walkers, and daytrippers, who came to the retired quarry to indulge in refreshing beverages from the Rowa

Behind the slogans about “putting Britain first” lies a lack of substance and, too often, a willingness to mislead.

Rodney Bunzly has been jailed for 12 years for non-recent sex offences against a child

A campaign launched by Weston’s MP Dan Aldridge and supported by Weston Labour Party is fighting to save the future of Worle Library and has received widespread support from the local community. Worle Library was visited 22,000 times in 2024/25. However, following the discovery of wet rot and damp in February the council said it cannot afford the significant costs required to repair and maintain the building.   North Somerset Council has suggested that libraries marked for cl

Emergency services are on the scene of a serious accident on the A370 heading out of Weston-super-Mare between Hutton Moor Roundabout and Airport Roundabout. A vehicle can be seen at the scene on its roof and it is expected the road will be closed for some time. Police are currently on scene and other emergency services have been seen to be en-route

Last Wednesday, young people from across North Somerset gathered for the first time at Weston-super-Mare’s Town Hall to discuss their...

The first phase of the project will see the construction of a new health centre and GP surgery which will replace the Graham Road surgery.

When Mudita Salus CIC was founded, it was with a simple belief – that wellbeing should be accessible to everyone, not a luxury. Based in...

Work starts today at Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s plans to further enhance the tidal lake

Daniel Aldridge MP has secured £2 million a year, for ten years, for the people of Weston-super-Mare most neglected areas

The Police & Crime Commissioner together with local council leaders, including North Somerset’s Cllr Mike Bell have today issued a joint...

Jack Jones, 39, of Baildon Road, Weston-super-Mare, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

More than 230 cannabis plants have been seized from a property which was suspected of being used to cultivate the drug in Weston-super-Mare.

A man in his late 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a serious assault in Baildon Road,...

The original proposal to become a Council of Sanctuary was voted in favour of at a meeting of Weston Town Council back in March of this year

Organised by Defend Together CIC, the event will bring together businesses, educators and residents to learn practical tools to stay safe on