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Penrose hits panic button as Tory Party sends in backup

Dan Heley

May 11

Penrose hits panic button as Tory Party sends in backup

The Conservative Party is quietly sending in extra resources into Weston with it being deemed by them to be at risk at the general election

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Parking charges under fire at Weston General Hospital as staff face 175% hike

Dan Heley

Mar 29

Parking charges under fire at Weston General Hospital as staff face 175% hike

“These charges are unfair, inappropriate and essentially a tax on staff”

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New fencing to protect former Magistrates Court

Dan Heley

Mar 22

New fencing to protect former Magistrates Court

New fencing will soon be in place around three sides of the former Magistrates Court on Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare.

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Police seek knife wielding suspect in attempted robbery

Dan Heley

Mar 18

Police seek knife wielding suspect in attempted robbery

Police have issued CCTV footage of a man they want to identify in connection with an attempted robbery on Manor Court, Locking

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Labour selects Dan Aldridge to battle John Penrose MP at the next general election

Dan Heley

Mar 17

Labour selects Dan Aldridge to battle John Penrose MP at the next general election

The Labour Party has chosen Dan Aldridge as its candidate for the Weston-super-Mare constituency at the next general election.

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Man pleads guilty to Weston-super-Mare murder

Dan Heley

Feb 23

Man pleads guilty to Weston-super-Mare murder

A 35-year-old has pleaded guilty to murdering a man at an address in Weston-super-Mare.

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Councillors vote to balance books with council tax increase

Dan Heley

Feb 20

Councillors vote to balance books with council tax increase

North Somerset Councillors have tonight agreed a balanced budget for 2024/25 which includes a 4.99% council tax increase

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Town Hall to Marathon Finish Line: Mayor raises funds for Foodbank

Dan Heley

Feb 19

Town Hall to Marathon Finish Line: Mayor raises funds for Foodbank

The Mayor of Weston will soon be putting on his running trainers as he undertakes a charity marathon to raise funds for Weston Foodbank

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North Somerset Council takes first step in restoring Weston-super-Mare floral clock

Dan Heley

Feb 19

North Somerset Council takes first step in restoring Weston-super-Mare floral clock

Work will get under way this week to restre the floral clock in Weston’s town centre.

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£25m cost of pool at Tropicana scares off interest

Dan Heley

Feb 17

£25m cost of pool at Tropicana scares off interest

The Weston Independent News has learnt that of the 14 submissions of interest for utilising the Tropicana, no plans were made for a pool.

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Have your say on council's mental health strategy

Dan Heley

Feb 16

Have your say on council's mental health strategy

North Somerset Council has started a public consultation on its first ever five-year mental health and wellbeing strategy

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Campaigners argue Boots closure risks patient safety

Dan Heley

Feb 16

Campaigners argue Boots closure risks patient safety

The closure of Weston-super-Mare's only pharmacy situated on the Bournville estate has ignited concerns regarding the community's safety.

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The Knife Angel Consequences Competition opens to budding photographers

Dan Heley

Feb 15

The Knife Angel Consequences Competition opens to budding photographers

A1 Camera Club are asking for photographers to create images that show the anguish, loss and sadness caused by knife violence

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North Somerset Council considering move to three-weekly bin collections

Dan Heley

Jan 30

North Somerset Council considering move to three-weekly bin collections

At next week’s meeting, NSC councillors will make a decision on whether to consult residents on proposals to switch in bid to cut costs

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Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston

Dan Heley

Jan 16

Campaign launched to raise flood awareness in Weston

The Environment Agency will deliver free informational drop-in events to help residents in Weston understand how to prepare for flooding

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Snow on the cards for Weston this week as temperatures fall

Dan Heley

Jan 15

Snow on the cards for Weston this week as temperatures fall

New weather maps reveal the risk of snowfall in Weston next week.

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Campaign to keep vital pharmacy open picks up pace

Dan Heley

Jan 15

Campaign to keep vital pharmacy open picks up pace

An online petition to save the Bournville pharmacy has received over 500 signatures.

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Council calls on MPs to vote against government settlement

Dan Heley

Jan 11

Council calls on MPs to vote against government settlement

North Somerset Council is calling on its two local MPs to vote against the government over local government finance settlement

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Weston sees influx of home buyers as Bristolians trade bridges for beaches

Dan Heley

Jan 11

Weston sees influx of home buyers as Bristolians trade bridges for beaches

House prices in Weston remain strong, driven by Bristolians seeking better value for money

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Penrose fails to support Dentistry Rescue Plan

Dan Heley

Jan 10

Penrose fails to support Dentistry Rescue Plan

Weston MP John Penrose fails to vote for Dentistry Rescue Plan despite dentists in Weston shutting the door to new patients.

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