Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Weston-super-Mare. A man, in his mid-thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of affray and attempted wounding with intent. He has been released on conditional bail while investigations continue. The arrest comes after a child was assaulted near a convenience store in Ebdon Road, in Weston-super-Mare, at around 6pm on Wednesday 8 April. The victim suffered bruising to his face, back, arms and shoulders and did not re

Councillors will meet next week to consider whether North Somerset Council should become a full member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The Full Council meeting on Tuesday 12 May follows a period of public consultation earlier this year, which asked residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders for their views on the proposal. The consultation was part of a formal process required by government before any decision can be taken. A report summarising

A dementia-friendly singing initiative that has tackled loneliness and brought music and friendship to the people of Yatton is now inviting residents in Weston-super-Mare to take part in new weekly sessions in the town. Right at Home North Somerset is expanding its ‘Sing and Smile’ sessions to the Front Room Theatre at Central Walk, every Friday from 2.30pm until 3.30pm. Attendees at the first Sing and Smile session at the Front Room Theatre in Weston-super-Mare. (Photo: Supp

Weston-super-Mare’s MP, Dan Aldridge, is to host a summer school once again this year after last years success. Last year more than 40 young people from Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas attended a two-day summer school hosted on The Grand Pier which gave young people the opportunity to learn from leaders in tech, media, and business. The Summer School last year (Photo: Supplied) Dan Aldridge MP said; “I’m really excited to be having my Second Summer School in Weston-su

A man has been disqualified from driving and fined £450 after he was caught riding a motorbike at 110mph in a 50mph zone. Zephan Thompson, 26, of Rowan Close, Weston-super-Mare, pleaded guilty to one charge of exceeding a 50mph speed limit at Bath Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 23 April. He was disqualified from driving a motor vehicle for 70 days and must also pay a victim surcharge of £180 and court costs totalling £130. Thompson was riding a Yamaha MT on Chapel Lane, Chew

Have you seen George Ford, 31, who is wanted for a recall to prison by Avon & Somerset Police. Photo: Avon & Somerset Police He is white, of medium build, is around 6ft 1in tall, has dark brown hair, and is unshaven.​ Police believe he is in the Weston-super-Mare area. If you know where George is please call 999 quoting reference 5226111366, or call 101 with any other information.

Pupils across the Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) have taken part in an impactful threeday Resilience Reps training programme. Delivered by YouthShoots’ founder Paul Hanmore, the training focused on mental wellbeing, resilience, online safety and personal development. The programme engaged Year 4 and 5 pupils in thoughtful, age appropriate discussions around some of today’s most important challenges. Throughout the training, pupils explored key themes including menta

A popular event which sees the beautiful gardens at St Peter’s Hospice open to the public, is returning this June. The annual Open Gardens Day, which last year sold out, is taking place on Sunday 7 June where guests can enjoy the impressive and much-loved Hospice gardens in bloom. As well as having the opportunity to spend time in the beautiful and welcoming outdoor space, there will be relaxing and creative workshops, local performers, live music, handmade crafts to purchase

A rugby-loving bride cheered her husband on from the sidelines in her wedding dress, just hours after the newlywed couple tied the knot. Photo: Craig & Amy Vinson Amy Vinson, 42, insisted Craig Vinson, 40, play for Hornets RFC after discovering his team’s last fixture of the season fell on their wedding day. So after donning a suit and marrying Amy at Weston Registry Office on Saturday, Craig put on his kit, which included a new pair of white boots engraved with the date, and

By Dan Heley (Editor) Local elections across North Somerset won’t take place until May 2027, but the council areas up for grabs this Thursday will be a litmus test for where the wind is blowing here in Weston-super-Mare. There’s a difference between a bad night and a turning point. When Thursday’s local elections deliver the kind of losses many in Westminster are bracing for, Keir Starmer won’t just be facing a downturn in the polls—he’ll be facing this fundamental fact even

This May, Spartans FC will be embarking on their biggest challenge yet, a 100km walking challenge ages across the Cotswold Hills whilst raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West at their Charlton Farm location. On 30th & 31st May, their taking on a 100km walking challenge to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. Charlton Farm supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families, providing care, comfort, and strength when it matters most. Organiser

The Pavilion Beefeater pub and restaurant on Hutton Moor Road in Weston-super-Mare is set to close after Whitbread — the company behind Premier Inn — announced it will shut down all of its Brewers Fayre and Beefeater locations. The decision is expected to lead to nearly 4,000 job losses across the UK. The Weston venue is one of five sites in Somerset included in the closure plans. This move is part of Whitbread’s wider five-year strategy to transition into a “pure-play hotel

The Weston-super-Mare Samaritans are currently recruiting Listening Volunteers to join their established and supportive team. This role involves 3-4 hours per week, with a mix of shifts to suit all schedules, asking that 4 shifts per year are night shifts (2am – 6am). Volunteers will receive training, ongoing mentoring and full support throughout their volunteering journey. Listening with Samaritans gives you the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives, while doing

Dealing with the metaphorical brown stuff is something Labour Councillors and MP’s up and down the country have had to tackle much of in recent months, but Cllr James Clayton & Cllr Ian Parker; Weston’s Labour Councillors for Bournville, decided to go hands on to tackle an overflowing dog bin which is blighting the estate. Cllr James Clayton said; “After a series of complaints from residents, and countless emails from myself and Cllr Parker to Alliance Homes, enough was enoug

In a supposed sudden change of heart that comes after Weston Independent highlighted the appalling state of the premises, Nation Commercial Holdings, a company wholly owned by Mr Nightingale has suddenly announced an £8 million investment in the empty Waterloo St shops owned by the company. This alleged investment also comes at a time when the site on which Nightingales Removals & Storage sits on along Aisecome Way in Weston-super-Mare has been listed for sale for £3m via the

Bournville Primary School has announced that it has been awarded the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, the highest level of recognition within the programme, following a final assessment carried out by OPAL mentor Rachel Murray. This outstanding achievement places the school among the top 2% of primary schools nationally for the quality of its outdoor play provision. ​The award marks the culmination of a two-year journey in which the school has transformed its

Police have issued an updated image of missing Robert, 19 who was last seen in Beach Road, Kewstoke, North Somerset, at 8.50pm on Tuesday 28 April.​ Photo: Avon & Somerset Police Robert is white, of medium build, about 5ft 8ins tall, with green eyes, and brown hair in a mullet style. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans, and black trainers. ​ ​ He has links to Weston-super-Mare and Weymouth, in Dorset. If you know where Robert is, call 999 quoting 522611651

The UK’s terrorism threat level has been raised from “substantial” to “severe,” signalling that an attack is now considered “highly likely” by security services. The UK was last at SEVERE in November 2021, following the Liverpool Women’s Hospital bombing and murder of Sir David Amess, before being lowered to SUBSTANTIAL in February 2022 The change, set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), follows recent incidents and intelligence assessments indicating an increased

A police officer is under investigation after tasering a teenager from Weston-super-Mare who was then hit by a car and killed on the M5. Logan Smith, 18, was being taken to hospital in an ambulance at 11pm on November 30 last year when the vehicle had to pull over on the hard shoulder of the M5 northbound carriageway, due to the concerns of staff on board. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said Mr Smith exited the ambulance near the junction for Weston-super-Ma

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), which is part of Bristol NHS Group, is one of the first hospital trusts in the UK to deliver a new injectable form of Pembrolizumab at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The injection can be administered in one to two minutes and can be used to treat 14 different cancer types, including lung, head and neck, breast, and cervical and follows the roll-out of nivolumab, another injectable form of