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Somerset spot considering UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

WESTON-super-Mare is considering an official bid to be crowned the UK Town of Culture for 2028. The seaside Somerset spot…

Officers are hoping people may identify the jewellery, stolen from a property in Backwell. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police bid to trace jewellery stolen in Somerset burglary

POLICE have issued images of jewellery stolen during a burglary at a Somerset property in a bid to trace…

The bus lane, near Food Warehouse in Weston, will close to traffic this week. Picture: Google

Major bus lane near Weston to close to general traffic during roadworks

THE bus lane on a major route in Weston-super-Mare will close to general traffic this week due to roadworks. The…

The DHA Fire Stopping team outside HQ in Weston

Somerset fire safety firm expanding in post-Grenfell environment

A SOMERSET fire safety firm is expanding after growing by around 20% in the last five years. DHA Fire Stopping,…

North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell, left, with other WECA council leaders and the Mayor, red jacket. Picture: West of England Mayoral Combined Authority/Freia Turland

North Somerset to consult residents over joining West of England Combined Authority

NORTH Somerset could soon be part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) – and residents are…

The Independent Living Centre, in Worle. Picture: North Somerset Council

Independent living advice on offer at North Somerset open day

THE newly-relocated Independent Living Centre (ILC) in North Somerset is inviting people to pop in and find out more…

The scheme is expected to be implemented in April, and is set to last for 12 months. Picture: Google

Work underway ahead of residents’ permit parking trial in Weston-super-Mare

WORK is underway ahead of the launch of a new resident’s parking scheme pilot in Weston-Super-Mare. North Somerset Council’s…

Work starts on the A38 at the Edithmead roundabout near Burnham today. Picture: Google

Work starts today on improvements around junction of the M5 in Somerset

WORK ahead of major improvements at a motorway junction in Somerset get started today (January 19) and are set…

Vassos Kimitri was a popular member of the Weston community

Tributes to much-loved Weston resident Vassos Kimitri, who has passed away

TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved member of the Weston-Super-Mare community – Vassos Kimitri – who has passed…

Police said the incident unfolded in Lyndhurst Road, Weston, on December 19. Picture: Google

Man on bicycle exposed himself to teen girl in Somerset street

A MAN exposed himself to a teenage girl in a Somerset street. The incident unfolded at around 5pm on Friday,…