A newly refurbished, high-spec office hub just seconds from a London-bound mainline railway station, motorway and close to Somerset’s countryside has launched near Weston-super-Mare. The Ascot Group, a UK-leading firm, has unveiled Jigsaw, at 502 Parkway in Worle. The development sits just a 30-second walk from Worle Parkway railway station, which provides direct services to Bristol, London and the south west. The location also provides strong road and air links, around two m

Yesterday (Monday 27th April) Weston Town Council held its Annual General Meeting in the wonderful setting of the revamped Blakekay Theatre auditorium. Attendees were treated to a detailed update of the councils activities over the last year with the meeting also showcasing three local community groups that are supported by Weston Town Council. The event started with opening remarks from the outgoing Mayor Cllr Martin Williams, followed by addresses from Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly

A group of local photographers have secured exclusive access to the Birnbeck Pier restoration project in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and A1 Camera Club. Twelve members of the camera club are now authorised to take ‘behind the scenes’ photos when accompanied on the construction site. This follows thorough health and safety inductions carried out last week by the council’s appointed contractor. More club members are set to get involv

Wren Kitchens, the largest kitchen retailer in the UK are opening a brand new store in Worle at the site of the former Poundland store. The site on the Queensway District Centre will open towards the end of this year, and the company are currently recruiting for a range of positions. The expansion in the UK comes at a time when the companies US arm of the business ceased all operations just days ago. A spokesperson for Wren Kitchens said; “We have made the decision to withdra

Earlier this week, in response to an increase in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and violence in Weston Town Centre, officers from the Weston Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by Patrol and Early Intervention Teams, identified and arrested three males linked to a violent disorder on 31/03/2026. Two of those arrested are aged 14, with the third aged 17. All have been released on bail with strict conditions in place to reduce the risk of further offending,

Do you live in Weston-super- Mare and have a bicycle that needs some love? The Bicycle Maintenance Project are a group of young cycling enthusiasts who love keeping bikes safe and road-ready and they’re offering their skills to help the community for free! 🗓 Open: Friday 24th April 2026 🕔 Time: 5pm - 7pm 📍The Sub Station, 1 St Andrews Parade, Bournville, Weston-s-Mare, BS23 3SS They can help you with: ✅ Brake and puncture repairs ✅ Chain fixes and adjustments ✅ Tightening

Renters and landlords in North Somerset are being invited to 'sit on the sofa' at a special event in Weston-super-Mare to find out more about the biggest shake-up to renting law in a generation. A pop up 'Living Room' will be at the Italian Gardens on Monday 27 April between 11am and 2pm – kicking off a week of awareness events across the region ahead of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force on 1 May. The new law abolishes Section 21 'no fault' evictions, ends fixed-term

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 24 years in a young offenders' institution after carrying out a series of violent robberies targeting New Year’s Eve revellers in Weston-super-Mare. Danius Melgailis, 18, of Orchard Street, Mohammed Ahmed, 19, of Ashcombe Gardens, and Henry Hathaway, 18, of Longridge Way, all of Weston-super-Mare, were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 17 April. Hathaway, Melgailis, and Ahmed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery,

Local construction students are getting hands-on experience at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and Weston College. Those studying at Weston College for a T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction will benefit from time on the Birnbeck Pier construction site. This will include guided technical walks, and opportunities to directly interact and learn from construction professionals. In addition, two stude

Councillors gathered on Tuesday (April 21) to discuss a proposal for global entertainment company Live Nation to take on a 25-year lease to operate the seafront venue. They were told the site would likely host “mid-range acts,” such as Madness, and could accommodate crowds of up to 10,000 people. However, several concerns were raised during the discussion, including transport arrangements, limited available details, the implications of Martyn’s Law, the requirement to borrow

Summer Fest At The Beach which organisers say will be an “ unforgettable weekend of music, food and fun” on the Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June is now offering a 15% discount to residents of the town. The line-up for the event includes iconic acts such as Craig David, Dizzee Rascal, Five, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Feeder, Scouting for Girls, Diversity the Twang, Gok Wan and Blue on day one, and Madness, Sister Sledge, Razorlight, Ocean Colour Scene, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Rick

Yesterday( 20 April 2026), officers from the Weston-super-Mare Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by North Somerset Neighbourhood Tasking Team, Community Response, Street Wardens, and CCTV Operators, carried out targeted activity focused on individuals engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour and criminality within the town centre. One prolific offender was arrested for three shop theft offences and three breaches of a Community Protection Notice. She will be presented

The One.Network platform is now being used in North Somerset to help better coordinate roadworks and manage traffic disruption. The map details planned road closures, as well as locations where utility companies will be undertaking work. The one.network platform transforms how highway authorities, utility companies and contractors plan, coordinate and communicate traffic interventions by enabling cross-sector collaboration and seamless public engagement. It is hoped that

mydentist's Oxford Road and Beaconsfield Road branches are integrating into a single large practice opening at Gallagher Retail Park. The new site, between Pets At Home and Topps Tiles, is set to open on June 9. It will offer treatments for private and NHS patients, including potentially new NHS patients. A spokesperson for mydentist said: “We’re always looking for ways to improve access to care and create better environments for our patients and teams. We’re planning an exc

Developers aiming to revive the long-empty Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare have said their plans depend on being allowed to convert rear extensions at the property into a large shared house, known as a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The proposal involves turning the main hotel building into 28 flats, but the developers argued the overall project would not be financially viable without the additional HMO element. Planning officers at North Somerset Council had re

Families across Weston-super-Mare are set to benefit from new free breakfast clubs, launching as children return to school after the Easter break. Four local schools are now taking part in the Government’s Best Start programme: • Oldmixon Primary School • Windwhistle Primary School • Westhaven School • Bournville Primary School The rollout will provide children with a healthy start to the day alongside 30 minutes of free childcare each morning, giving parents valuable extra t

Today, officers from Avon & Somerset Police Weston-super-Mare town centre team were alerted by members of the public to concerns about the sale of tobacco products. With assistance from North Somerset CCTV, officers attended the location where the individuals involved were detained, and suspected counterfeit tobacco products were seized. One of the individuals was also found to be wanted in connection with a robbery in a neighbouring force from August 2025 and was arrested. A

A Saturday Football Club which has been operating out of @Worle Centre for over 25yrs and is is open for all to attend ,regardless of ability, has spaces available for new adult players. The sessions take place every Saturday morning from 10-12 and are aimed at people who enjoy playing football but don’t have the time to play for a regular team. The games last 1hr each with a break in the middle and are of a good competitive standard with a touch of banter and fairplay ethos.

Weston-super-Mare, like the rest of the country could soon see significant changes in their ability to obtain fuel as plans for petrol and diesel rationing are primed and ready to be deployed by the government should the ongoing Middle East crisis continue to disrupt supplies and drive prices higher. The warning comes as it also became public that Emergency Government meetings have been held to prepare for a “ worse case scenario ” of food shortages if the war in Iran continu

Families in Bournville are benefitting from a £127,000 government investment to support early years provision at the Healthy Living Centre, strengthening services for parents, babies and young children. The funding will support the rollout of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies , a major national programme designed to give every child the best start in life by bringing together health, education and family support under one roof. Dan Aldridge, MP for Weston-super-Mare,