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People gave their views on the future of North Somerset libraries. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Thousands have their say over North Somerset libraries – which could see closures

THOUSANDS of people responded to a consultation over the future of libraries in North Somerset. Proposals – which could…

Central News, in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Google

Shop owner who stored food in back lane ordered to pay more than £10,000

A WESTON-SUPER-MARE shop owner has been ordered to pay more than £10,500 after admitting multiple food hygiene offences -…

Man charged with 34 shoplifting offences in Weston

A MAN has been charged with dozens of shoplifting offences after being arrested in Weston-super-Mare. Officers arrested the man in…

The bridge, at Winterstoke Road, Weston, was demolished over Christmas. Pictures: NSC

Busy road bridge over North Somerset railway lines demolished

A NORTH Somerset bridge dating back to the Second World War has been demolished. The crossing, over railway lines at…

Cllr Mike Bell has written to the Prime Minister over council finances

Letter to Prime Minister calls for urgent changes to council funding amid ‘bankruptcy’ fears

THE Prime Minister has been alerted to “deep concern” among leaders in North Somerset that the proposed new funding…

Alex O'Gorman has been jailed for eight years for drug dealing. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Drug dealer was rumbled after police found blocks of cocaine in car in Somerset town

A DEALER who supplied drugs worth more than £1 million was rumbled after a car was stopped in Weston-super-Mare…

Police and PCSOs targeted anti-social behaviour in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Three arrested in Weston during police crackdown on anti-social behaviour

THREE arrests were made and others searched and offered support during a police operation in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday (January…

A weather warning has been issued for Somerset covering Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued for Somerset as cold weather continues

SOMERSET is being warned to expect icy conditions overnight tonight (January 6) and into tomorrow morning. The Met Office has…

Cold weather is affecting rubbish and recycling collections across Somerset

Bin and recycling collections missed amid icy conditions in Somerset

SOME rubbish and recycling collections in Somerset have been disrupted today (January 6) as the cold weather continues. As temperatures…

The A38 will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm for diseased ash trees to be felled. Picture: Google

Busy Somerset route to close during work to fell diseased ash trees

A BUSY North Somerset route is to close for four days this month, during “essential” tree works. The work, on…