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Flood alerts in North Somerset shown in orange. Picture: Government

Flood alert issued in areas of North Somerset

The cinema was formally owned by ODEON.

Weston's new cinema to open its doors this December

The ceremony took place at Ashton Gate

North Somerset care provider recognised as best in the UK

Neil Manners played a significant role in the construction of the M5 Wynhol Viaduct

Retired engineer returns to iconic M5 viaduct to mark its 50th anniversary

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Crossing the zebra crossing to get to school

LONG READ Children ‘at risk’ on Banwell crossing ‘too dangerous’ for lollipop lady

Dominic Wilson, who died from stab wounds. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

FIVE charged with conspiracy to murder after Dominic Wilson's death in Weston

Sandy Glade Holiday Park was named second best holiday park at the Bristol Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards last week.

Burnham-on-Sea resort named second best holiday park at Somerset Tourism Awards

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) crews from Bath, Bedminster, Weston-super-Mare, and Southmead are spearheading the initiative

Weston's firefighters collecting Christmas gifts to donate to children in need

Abatec is now permitted to supply labour for the food manufacturing sector

Weston-based recruitment firm secures pivotal licence after 11-month process

North Somerset Council wants you to donate your real Christmas trees after the festive season comes to a close

Christmas tree-recycling scheme returns to North Somerset

The event involved plenty of dancing, live music and a three-course meal

Charity ball held in honour of local woman raises funds for Weston Hospicecare

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Weston Mercury

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Weston Mercury

The site in question on Kewstoke/ Beach Roads

Plans for vacant shop by disused public toilets to be turned into a house

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) crews from Bath, Bedminster, Weston-super-Mare, and Southmead are spearheading the initiative

Weston's firefighters collecting Christmas gifts to donate to children in need

Abatec is now permitted to supply labour for the food manufacturing sector

Weston-based recruitment firm secures pivotal licence after 11-month process

Sport

Action between Yatwell under-16s and Winscombe.

Yatwell under-16s beaten by Winscombe after hard-fought battle

Weston AFC's Reuben Reid now has seven goals in all competitions from his last 11 games after his double against Welling United.

Reid's double helps Weston AFC record fifth successive win against Welling United

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture date: Sunday December 3, 2023.

Unai Emery praises ‘strong’ Ollie Watkins after late equaliser at Bournemouth

Nigel Ellis was on top form.

Nigel Ellis wins Seniors Eclectic at Brean Golf Club

Weston-super-Mare AFC re-sign Max Harris for third loan spell from Cheltenham Town.

Weston-super-Mare AFC loan in Max Harris until end of the season from Cheltenham Town

Bob Flaskett joined Weston-super-Mare AFC in 2003 after a phone call from Paul Bliss.

Paul Bliss: Chairman hails Bob Flaskett’s ‘great service’ with Weston-super-Mare AFC

Harry Lee kept eight clean sheets in 20 appearances for Weston-super-Mare AFC.

Harry Lee: Weston-super-Mare AFC goalkeeper recalled from loan by Exeter City

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The King speaks at the World Climate Action Summit at Cop28 in Dubai (Chris Jackson/PA)

King and Queen planning first trip to Australia and New Zealand – report

Mount Marapi spews volcanic ash from its crater, in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia (Givo Alputra/AP)

Apparent death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 23

Police officers pursue a deer down a hallway at Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River, New Jersey (Toms River Police Department via AP)

Deer’s escape after breaking into US school captured on police bodycams

The USS Carney warship in the Mediterranean Sea (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/US Navy via AP)

US and allies in talks on naval task force after Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The Duke of Sussex’s legal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK will reach the High Court (PA)

Harry’s legal challenge against Home Office to begin

The Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria (PA)

Sellafield denies nuclear site’s networks have been victim of cyber attacks

What the papers say (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – December 5

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