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Weston From Afar

What we think

Each week the Weston Mercury gives its opinion on the week's news - catch it online here
Raj Malhotra

From Around The Wicket

Wyvern schoolboy turned Somerset and England cricket star, Peter Trego blogs on life as a professional sportsman.
Weston From Afar

Weston-super-Mums

Writer Rebecca Condron opens her blog to other Weston-super-Mums as they explore all the good things to enjoy in Weston with children in tow.
John Crockford-Hawley

John Crockford-Hawley

Local historian John Crockford-Hawley takes us on a trip down memory lane
John Crockford-Hawley

Youth Truths

Teenager Thom Gray blogs on issues surrounding young people in Weston
John Crockford-Hawley

State Of The Arts

Artist and trainee teacher Mandie Stone blogs on the local arts scene, plus issues affecting education and young people.
John Crockford-Hawley

Green Zone

Science teacher, 'mad science' entertainer, and Green Party campaigner Brian Outten blogs on environmental issues.
Raj Malhotra

Doctor's Notes

Raj Malhotra gives a different view of health issues and an insight in to the world of a junior doctor.
Weston From Afar

Half A World Away

Sidcot School's Nichola Preece has travelled thousands of miles to Argentina to help support and educate underprivileged children in Argentina.
Delhi

What Not To Eat

Nutrition expert Kevin Shore offers advice on healthy eating - and tips on dealing with issues such as weight loss, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure.
H is for Happiness

H is for Happiness

Writer and speaker Shane Dean, who runs Weston's H Church, offers a spiritual, often witty, view on local life, people and situations, plus tips on enjoying life.
atheist

What do Atheists get for Christmas?

Nick Harding is a screenwriter and the author of four books including How To Be A Good Atheist and the critically acclaimed How to Start Your Own Secret Society.
Weston From Afar

Weston From Afar

Bev Osborne takes us on a nostalgic tour of Weston and a general look at life as the mum of a teenager.
H is for Happiness

Four Corners

Intrepid duo Martin Fox and Charlotte Bowley blog from their 1,500-mile charity hike to the four corners of England - Land's End, Great Yarmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Whitehaven.

The Green Knight

Gardening tips and advice from
Christopher Knight.
birds

A Bird In The Hand

Writer and birdwatcher Andy Gibb blogs on local rare and endangered species - with diversions into conservation and philosophy.
Weston-super-Mare's Hayley Barr

For Olde Times' Sake

Local historian Hayley Barr shares some of North Somerset's quirky history
island

Notes From an Even Smaller Island

Author Howard Smith invites readers to join him on a sunny summer cruise to Steep Holm island.
Ken Lacey

Trident Talk

Weston Senior Citizen's Forum chairman Ken Lacey talks about issue affecting older residents
Raj Malhotra

Keeping a Sense of Tumour

Former journalist Pat Daniells died in August 2009 after an 18-month battle with a brain tumour. Read Pat's incredible, inspirational story here.
Somerset Stargazer Ben Wilkes

Pier to Pier - A Newcomer to Weston

Having moved here from Brighton, Peter Mitchell brings a new viewpoint on Somerset quirks

Carnival Capers

Carnival mad Belinda Bennett provides a round-up of South West illuminated carnivals.
 

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