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E-fit image released after body found on Somerset Beach
An e-fit image has today been released as we continue efforts to identify a man whose body was found on a Somerset beach at the end of 2024.

Dan Heley
Jun 11


Over 18,000 Pensioners in Weston to Receive Winter Fuel Payments Under New Threshold
Under the new system, all pensioners in England and Wales with an income at or below £35,000 a year will receive the Winter Fuel Payment aut

Dan Heley
Jun 10


Join new Bristol NHS Group’s Community Participation Group to help design and improve hospital services
New community group will bring local people together to help design and improve hopsital services

Dan Heley
Jun 10


Council invites postal voters to renew their ballot request
Thousands of voters who are registered for a postal vote are being asked to look out for an invitation from North Somerset Council to renew their voting method.

Dan Heley
Jun 9


Thousands of Weston children to benefit from free school meals policy shift
2000 children in Weston are expected to become newly eligible under the government’s updated rules

Dan Heley
Jun 6


Police tackle knife crime with pro-active patrols and surrender schemes
Police take pro-active steps to tackle knife crime across Weston and all of force area

Dan Heley
Jun 5


A greener commute on the Pier to Pier Way
An initiative to promote the Pier to Pier Way as a valuable commuting option is underway thanks to a new partnership between NSC & SusTrans

Dan Heley
Jun 4


A colourful new chapter for the Strawberry Line
A vibrant new 100-foot mural has taken shape along the Strawberry Line in Winscombe

Dan Heley
Jun 2


Weston AFC to face Newport County in pre-season friendly
The match will kick-off at 7.15pm on Tuesday 15th July

Dan Heley
Jun 1


Free bus travel now available all day for disabled residents in North Somerset
People in North Somerset with an eligible disability can now travel for free on local buses at any time of day, every day of the week.

Dan Heley
May 31


Weston Schools to Receive Major Boost from £20.6 Million Investment in the South West
The governments "Plan for Change" will deliver urgent repairs and upgrades to Mead Vale, Mendip Green, Milton Park, and Windwhistle Primary Schools

Dan Heley
May 30


£2k Physical Activity Grants available from North Somerset Council
Applications for round three of the funding are now open until Friday 25 July 2025.

Dan Heley
May 29


UHBW receives funding to see more cancer patients and cut waiting times
Cancer patients in Weston and the South West will see faster treatment thanks to government funding for new radiotherapy machines

Dan Heley
May 28


Make your voice heard: join the North Somerset Citizens Panel
People across North Somerset are being invited to have ‘a seat at the table’ in shaping the decisions that affect their daily lives by joining the North Somerset Citizens’ Panel

Dan Heley
May 28


Bus services to change in Weston from Sunday 1 June
Following discussions with First Bus, an agreement has been made to re-route the 9 service to cover this part of the previous 7 route

Dan Heley
May 27


Opinion: Bring Back the Front Desk; A Resident’s Call for Better Council Services
“Many residents, particularly those with disabilities or limited resources, are at a huge disadvantage without a physical point of contact”

Opinion Editorial
May 26


Paws and Claws: Can you help the RSPCA rehome any of these cats?
North Somerset RSPCA are looking for people to adopt a range of pets that are looking for their forever home.

Dan Heley
May 25


Success of Police Dementia Safeguarding Scheme featured on BBC Morning Live
Since its launch in 2015, Avon and Somerset Police’s Dementia Safeguarding Scheme has helped thousands of families caring for loved ones living with dementia

Dan Heley
May 25


Ram-raid on Asda Express, Locking
A daring ram-raid targeted the Asda Express petrol station shop on the A371 in Locking, near Weston-super-Mare, in the early hours yesterday morning

Dan Heley
May 24


Living with endometriosis: Patients share their stories to raise awareness for the condition
Patients, treated for endometriosis at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), are raising awareness of the painful condition, and its impact on their lives.

Dan Heley
May 24
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