Cannabis pipes have been spotted on sale next to sweets at the Milton Supermarket which is under news management and is currently being revamped. The items were spotted by a local resident next to sweets in the store The item, a small metal pipe with packaging depicting marijuana leaves was spotted in front of the tills above sweets this week. The shop is Milton is currently being revamped by a new owner (Photo: Weston Independent News) The pipe can be used for ordinary toba

Builders merchant Jewson is inviting builders and tradespeople from Weston-super-Mare to come and celebrate the official relaunch of its local branch, following a major refurbishment. From 7:30am on Friday 20th March, the branch at Winterstoke Road will host live entertainment from local band Lipinski, with free food and drink including breakfast rolls, burgers and ice cream from regional providers. There will be merchandise up for grabs and suppliers on hand giving free demo

A man from Weston-super-Mare has been jailed for more than three years after a police investigation found he had more than half a million indecent images of children. The images were found following a search of Martin Schwarz's home after intelligence was received that indecent images were being accessed at the address. The 65-year-old was subsequently arrested and 11 phones and external hard drives containing a total of 542,904 indecent images were seized. After an investiga

A man from Berrow near Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape and several other non-recent sexual offences against children. Philip Garrett, 70, of Berrow, near Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court, sitting at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court, to a total of 19 offences on Thursday 5 March. Garrett, who was convicted at Taunton Crown Court on Friday 6 February, is now on the Registered Sex Offenders’ Regist

As part of its project to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset Council has signed an agreement with Somerset Wood Recycling to give a new lease of life to wood salvaged from the Grade II* Listed pier. The partnership aims to create a circular sustainability process: wood recovered that can’t be reused on the pier will be turned into items which will go on sale at the new shop to be housed in the Pier Master’s Cottage. All income generated from the sale o

Fostering North Somerset, part of North Somerset Council, is proud to announce the launch of its fourth Mockingbird constellation, a pioneering initiative developed by The Fostering Network. The scheme brings together groups of foster families and children to create an extended family model of support, mirroring the warmth and connection of a wider family network. The formal launch event for the new constellation will take place on March 14th, bringing together everyone invol

Three people have been charged following an assault in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend. Jo Junior Martin, aged 18 of Laira Bridge Road, Plymouth, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, have been charged with wounding with intent. The 17-year-old was additionally charged with being in possession of a bladed article. Nathaniel Ashman-Stanislaus, aged 18 of Frenchay Road, has been charged with affray. The charges relate to an incident in Oxford Street, in.

Dan Aldridge, MP for Weston-super-Mare, has welcomed the publication of the Government’s new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper, saying it reflects many of the concerns raised directly by local families at a SEND roundtable he hosted in September. Last autumn, Dan Aldridge MP brought together parents, carers, teachers and local advocates in Weston to hear first-hand about the challenges families face navigating the current SEND system. “ Parents tol

The senior investigating officer leading enquiries into the theft of hundreds of high-value museum artefacts appeared on BBC’s Crimewatch Live tonight (Friday 6 March). Photo: Avon & Somerset Police Detective Inspector Jason Chidgey will appeal for viewers help to identify four people police wish to speak to in connection with the theft from a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol in September. Image: Avon & Somerset Police Police are also releasing a list of some

711 collisions in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured took place across Avon and Somerset in 2025 - an average of two per day.

Weston-super-Mare will host a range of events on Sunday 8th March to commemorate International Women’s Day. Building on the success of last year’s exhibition at the Weston Museum, curators Sarah Freear and Lyn Gilbert have organized a town-wide celebration. This year’s program honors inspirational women from every walk of life—from global icons who changed the course of history to the incredible local women making a difference in our community today. The exhibitions will feat

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident which is currently ongoing at The Old Town Quarry in Weston-super-Mare. Multiple fire engines, police cars and ambulances were seen heading along Upper Bristol Road in the direction of the Quarry at around 2pm this afternoon. Weston Independent News has learned that a male is on the quarry face and emergency services are on the scene. The Quarry is closed to the public. Police negotiators are at the scene handling the

Weston General Hospital has now reopened and services are running once again A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Fire Service said: “At 5:36am on 5 March, crews from Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service were called to a fire on Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare. There were no people in the affected area and no casualties reported.”   “Firefighters extinguished the fire using water jets. The police were also on scene supporting crews. The

Avon & Somerset Fire Service & Police are in attendance at an incident at Weston General Hospital. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Fire Service said: “Firefighters are currently responding to an incident on Grange Road, Uphill, Weston- Super- Mare. Grange Road is currently closed. If you work or live near this area, please follow alternative routes.” There are reports access is currently not permitted to the hospital and staff are congregating outside. Weston Independent

An operation by Avon & Somerset Police, along with partner agencies in Weston-super-Mare town centre led to four arrests and three dispersal notices being issued. A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “Yesterday, officers from the Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by North Somerset Council CCTV operators, Community Response Officers, Street Wardens, and outreach workers from Somewhere to Go for a high‑visibility operation in Weston Town Centre. Th

by Paul Howe National politics can be frustrating. Headlines are dominated by disputes, policy U-turns and criticism of government decisions. That noise will always exist. But here in Weston-super-Mare, there is a more grounded and practical question: What is our MP doing for us — locally? Since being elected in 2024, Daniel Aldridge has shown that when he sets his sights on something for Weston, he pursues it. Not with slogans, but with action. A clear example of that determ

Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave a poll finds. The bombshell new poll has laid bare the hardline views held by many members of Reform UK — and the findings could spark fresh debate in communities like Weston-super-Mare. Research by Survation for the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate found that 54% of Reform members think non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave the UK. E

The M5 will close for two consecutive weekends idue to bridge refurbishment works taking place at Junction 19 in North Somerset. The planned works include repairs to the bridge’s concrete parapets, replacement of damaged expansion joints, resurfacing, and improvements to drainage and verges. National Highways said the upgrades will provide smoother journeys for drivers and reduce the need for frequent maintenance closures. To carry out the work, the south deck of the bridge w

The Winter Gardens will tonight host what has become an annual event in the town of a Community Iftar; the evening meal served at sunset to break the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. All are welcome to attend tonight’s event and a invitation has been made especially to Weston-super-Mare’s homeless community, inviting them to be a part of one of the largest community events in the towns calendar. The event will be held at the Winter Gardens from 4pm - 8pm where the

Rail commuters across the West will benefit from the national freeze for train fares coming into effect from today. For the first time in 30 years, regulated rail fares across England have been frozen – meaning passengers won’t pay a penny more.    Without the freeze, regulated rail fares would have increased by 5.8% today and added to the 60% rise experienced nationwide since 2010. With transport costs making up 14% of household spending, this cost-cutting move will provide