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Somewhere to Go to undertake building works thanks to government grant

Dan Heley

Jan 10

Somewhere to Go to undertake building works thanks to government grant

The works will enable the charity to be more accessible and helpful for clients

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Help raise funds for Weston Hospice during their "Make Your Will Week"

Dan Heley

Jan 10

Help raise funds for Weston Hospice during their "Make Your Will Week"

Weston Hospicecare's "Make Your Will Week" is back next month between 19th -23rd February.

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Police investigating bones found in Weston

Dan Heley

Jan 9

Police investigating bones found in Weston

Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called after a woman said she had found bones she believed to be human in Westbury Crescent

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Paws and Claws: Can you help the RSPCA rehome any of these cats?

Dan Heley

Jan 8

Paws and Claws: Can you help the RSPCA rehome any of these cats?

North Somerset RSPCA are looking for people to adopt a range of pets that are looking for their forever home.

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SWEP activated to protect rough sleepers with freezing temperatures forecast

Dan Heley

Jan 8

SWEP activated to protect rough sleepers with freezing temperatures forecast

North Somerset Council has today activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in order to safeguard rough sleepers.

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Funeral date announced for much loved RNLI Weston member

Dan Heley

Jan 6

Funeral date announced for much loved RNLI Weston member

A service to celebrate the life of the much loved Chris Lyons has been announced by RNLI Weston-super-Mare.

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Temperatures set to dip as ice, fog and frost forecast for Somerset

Dan Heley

Jan 5

Temperatures set to dip as ice, fog and frost forecast for Somerset

Temperatures are set to plunge across Somerset next week as an area of high pressure settles in over the country.

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Hundreds sign petition to save Bournville pharmacy from closure

Dan Heley

Jan 5

Hundreds sign petition to save Bournville pharmacy from closure

Campaigners fighting to keep open the Boots pharmacy have received hundreds of signatories to their petition.

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Dan Heley

Jan 5

New all-purpose gym to open this week

A new state of the art gym is to open this week on the site of the former Mothercare department store.

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Council’s budget pressures sees belts tightened further still

Dan Heley

Jan 4

Council’s budget pressures sees belts tightened further still

Increasing costs of care means that the council is currently forecasting that expenditure will exceed the available budget by £2.3 million.

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Rubbish collections at risk as North Somerset Council warns of budget cuts

Dan Heley

Jan 3

Rubbish collections at risk as North Somerset Council warns of budget cuts

Reduced bin collections on the cards as North Somerset Council seeks to cut costs

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Weston-super-Mare Community Diagnostic Centre to open in 2024

Dan Heley

Jan 2

Weston-super-Mare Community Diagnostic Centre to open in 2024

The diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, heart and lung disease is set to get quicker in Weston-super-Mare

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New Wells to Weston-super-Mare bus route starts this week

Dan Heley

Jan 1

New Wells to Weston-super-Mare bus route starts this week

The new First Bus 126 bus service starts on Tuesday 2nd January.

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New defibrillator scheme aims to save lives across Weston

Dan Heley

Jan 1

New defibrillator scheme aims to save lives across Weston

The Donate For Defib Weston-Super-Mare Project is currently in the process of fundraising and installing defibrillators across the town.

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NHS call for priority groups to contact NHS for a COVID-19 vaccine

Dan Heley

Feb 10, 2021

NHS call for priority groups to contact NHS for a COVID-19 vaccine

The over 70s & clinically extremely vulnerable who have not yet been vaccinated are being asked to contact the NHS directly to book an appt

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Weston's Dorothy Perkins to close permanently, all jobs lost

Dan Heley

Feb 8, 2021

Weston's Dorothy Perkins to close permanently, all jobs lost

Online retailer Boohoo has bought the Dorothy Perkins brand from failed retail group Arcadia, but deal excludes the 214 shops & 2450 workers

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Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Committee veto council tax increase to fund new officers

Dan Heley

Feb 5, 2021

Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Committee veto council tax increase to fund new officers

Avon & Somerset Police's, Police and Crime Committee has rejected to implement an average £15 a year increase to households council tax.

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Bristol Council urgently seeking foster parents for siblings

Dan Heley

Jan 21, 2021

Bristol Council urgently seeking foster parents for siblings

You can find out more about fostering at a free online event tonight between 8pm-9.30pm

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Dan Heley

Jan 18, 2021

Weston Hospice's Men's March postponed - but still time to sign up!

Weston Hospice's Men's March has been postponed from Saturday 20th March to Sunday 18th April.

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NHS warns people eligible for Covid-19 vaccine to be aware of scammers

Dan Heley

Jan 8, 2021

NHS warns people eligible for Covid-19 vaccine to be aware of scammers

Local health leaders are warning people to be on their guard for scams linked to the the Covid-19 vaccination.

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