News giant is slammed over ‘notorious’ Bournville jibe
SKY News’ televised description of the Bournville estate in Weston as ‘notorious’ has outraged a well-known South Ward councillor.
Airline slammed for disabled ‘discrimination’
A DISABLED man who has been in a wheelchair for more than 30 years has slammed budget airline easyJet for refusing to allow him onto a plane without an ‘able-bodied person.’
What’s on this weekend?
THE weekend is calling at last and it is time to sit back and relax or head down to an event near you…
Somerset council’s finances ‘in good order’
A COUNCILLOR has said taxpayers are getting ‘value for money’ after Somerset County Council’s finances were rated highly by an independent group.
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- Hedgehog centre gets cash to help care for the injured
- Journalists of tomorrow paid visit by reporter
- Cultural visit for Somerset school
- Councillor hits back in Tory letter row
- MP invites Somerset scout group to Parliament
- Young chefs serve up Jamaican treats
- Helping hand from support dogs
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Asda donates money for youth centre computers
PORTISHEAD Youth Centre has taken delivery of a number of new computers thanks to the support of Asda.
Children’s story time
YOUNGSTERS in Clevedon were taken on an adventure during a story time at the town’s library.
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High Court bans bar from playing music
A TROUBLED Weston bar was this week banned from playing music and landed with a hefty legal bill after playing copyrighted tunes without a licence.
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Journalists of tomorrow paid visit by reporter
n A PRIMARY school’s press club learned about how newspapers are made on Friday when they were paid a visit by a Mercury reporter.
Cultural visit for Somerset school
CHILDREN from a Somerset school sang African songs and learned about traditional craft objects this week as part of a term of learning about the continent.
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Artwork banner unfurled at the Pier
WESTON seafront is generally at its most colourful in the summer, but more than 20 artists braved the typical winter blues to brighten it up this week.
More jobs as Ryanair opens three new Euro routes
RYANAIR will start offering three new European flights, beginning in March, from Bristol Airport.
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Paedophile teacher: School ignored 30 warnings over 14 years
A PREDATORY teacher who filmed himself sexually abusing children in his classroom could have been stopped up to 14 years earlier if the THIRTY concerns raised over his ‘inappropriate’ behaviour had not been ignored.
PICTURE GALLERY: Heartbroken suitor sprays town streets
GRAFFITI of heartbroken messages from an apparently lovelorn vandal have sprung up on walls, houses and shopfronts in Weston.
Mercury picture showcase - Bleadon Camera Club
KITE-SURFING, Weston’s beloved donkeys and some stunning natural beauty are all featured in this week’s Mercury Photo Showcase.
GALLERY: First lambs of 2012
IT MAY only be mid-January but Puxton Park proudly showed off its newest recruits at the weekend.
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What’s on this weekend?
THE weekend is calling at last and it is time to sit back and relax or head down to an event near you…
Local literary delights for café audience
A GROUP of authors took to the stage to delight audiences with extracts from their published works last week.
Up and coming act hit Bristol
A BAND tipped for stardom in 2012 will be performing in Bristol next month.
The Boys Are Back In Town
A BAND renowned for its pyrotechnic-packed stage shows is bringing a unique homage to a much-loved Irish rock group to Bristol.
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Langford lose to late goal
Langford Rovers lost their first game in 15 matches away at a blustery Watchet.
Players through to the semi-finals
Weston Players are through to the semi-finals of the Atwell Shield after beating higher division Portishead Town A.
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