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Work to transform Marine Lake, in Weston, is underway. Picture: North Somerset Council

Businesses wanted for new concessions at landmark North Somerset attraction

TRADERS and water sports businesses are being sought for new premises at Marine lake, in Weston-Super-Mare. North Somerset Council (NSC)…

Vehicles “removed” from Somerset streets due to dangerous driving and defects

VEHICLES have been “removed” from the streets of Weston-super-Mare as police said they are aware of on-going issues over…

Worle Library and Children's Centre are set to close. Picture: Google

Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed

WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…

Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books

SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…

Car meets are on the rise at Cheddar Gorge, police said

Police stepping up efforts after rise in car ‘cruise’ meets at Somerset beauty spot

POLICE are stepping up operations to tackle car meets at a Somerset beauty spot amid concerns over noise, disruption…

Tanya Petrie, of Worle, has been jailed for sneaking drugs and tobacco into HMP Bristol. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police/Google

Somerset pharmacy worker Tanya Petrie jailed for sneaking drugs into HMP Bristol

SOMERSET prison worker woman Tanya Petrie has been jailed after being found guilty of sneaking drugs and tobacco into…

Police want to trace missing Jamie, 16. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police appeal to trace missing Somerset teen Jamie, 16

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing 16-year-old in Somerset. Jamie, officers said, has links to…

Craig Hurcombe's remains were found in Gurney Slade, Somerset, after he was reported missing. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Family’s tribute to “perfect son” whose remains were found in Somerset countryside

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a “perfect son” who died after being reported missing in Somerset last month. Craig…

The ring, pictured inset, was stolen during a burglary at High Littleton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Victim’s late wife’s wedding ring among items stolen in Somerset burglary

JEWELLERY belonging to the victim’s late wife was stolen in a burglary at a Somerset house. The break-in, at a…

Rock Choir Somerset will be rocking The grand Pier in Weston next month

Hundreds of Rock Choir singers to perform at landmark Somerset venue for charity

MORE than 250 voices are set to sing in harmony at a special concert next month. Rock Choir in Somerset…