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The Playhouse announces reopening date this summer

The Playhouse in Weston will open in autumn. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Theatre

Lily Newton-Browne

Weston’s Playhouse Theatre has revealed its plans to reopen in June. The Playhouse, in High Street, will also receive a share of a six-figure sum awarded to Parkwood Theatres to help the organisation recover and reopen. In the latest round...

Project made to encourage kids to eat healthy

Weston project promotes healthy eating for youngsters

Carrington Walker

Marine Lake and beach

Weston Marine Lake outdoor swimming plans reach key milestone

Lily Newton-Browne

Map of rural roads

Proposal to reduce traffic on rural roads withdrawn

Vicky Angear

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Grade-11 listed white Georgian facade manor house in Christon, Axbridge with lawn and circular driveway.

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Modern, versatile living in a historic manor house

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Brunello Lounge in 2017.

Food and Drink

Weston restaurants reopening outside on April 12

Lily Newton-Browne

Cat and Badger frontage. Picture: Henry Woodsford

Weston micropub closes permanently due to coronavirus pandemic

Henry Woodsford

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A Somerset business and MP have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his passing today (Friday).

Prince Philip

Somerset business and MP pay tribute to Prince Philip

Lily Newton-Browne

Backwell boy runs 30 milies for Dementia UK

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Backwell boy raises more than £1k for Dementia UK

Carrington Walker

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Chris Rubery has become the highest donor of blood plasma in the South West.

WSM nws 350p blood plasma man

Henry Woodsford

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Worle Community School will host an outdoor open day.

School to host outdoor open day

Henry Woodsford

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Richard and Kathryn Munday

Husband and wife launch Cheddar Pizza House in lockdown

Vicky Angear

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View of the Tropicana.

Tropicana confirms re-opening plans with first outdoor event

Henry Woodsford

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The Duke of Edinburgh attends the Captain General's Parade at his final individual public engagement

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Lily Newton-Browne

The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Obituary

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

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Prince Philip. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Royal Family

Prince Philip dies aged 99

Eleanor Pringle

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Podcast

This week's The New Normal podcast: Pubs, FIFA and Northern Ireland

Matt Withers

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Princess Theatre, Burnham on Sea.

Theatre

Theatre and arts centre set to announce reopening plans

Lily Newton-Browne

Facilities at theclub at Cadbury House.

How staying active and eating well can boost your mental wellbeing

Vicky Angear

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Avon and Somerset police chief to step down

North Somerset Resident

Police chief to step down from role

Carrington Walker

Somerset's Lewis Gregory (left) and George Bartlett (right) celebrate their win against Middlesex at Lord's

Gregory blitz sees Somerset past Middlesex

Reporters Network

CCTV image issued following public order incident in Burnham

Police release CCTV image after woman suffers verbal abuse at Tesco store

Lily Newton-Browne

Congresbury celebrate their three wicket victory over Weston at Devonshire Park Ground.

Congresbury's season opener at Weston will be played in "right spirit"...

Joshua Thomas

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Abbots Pool has been closed to the public due to antisocial behaviour.

North Somerset Council

North Somerset antisocial behaviour orders come into force

Lily Newton-Browne

Weston High Street, just before lockdown. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Retail

April 12 reopening: Weston shops preparing for spending spree

Carrington Walker

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Marine Lake and beach

Weston Marine Lake outdoor swimming plans reach key milestone

Lily Newton-Browne

Project made to encourage kids to eat healthy

Weston project promotes healthy eating for youngsters

Carrington Walker

Brunello Lounge in 2017.

Food and Drink

Weston restaurants reopening outside on April 12

Lily Newton-Browne

Grade-11 listed white Georgian facade manor house in Christon, Axbridge with lawn and circular driveway.

Property of the Week | Ad Feature

Modern, versatile living in a historic manor house

Report By Karen Richards

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Weston High Street, just before lockdown. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Retail

April 12 reopening: Weston shops preparing for spending spree

Carrington Walker

Map of roads subject to proposed traffic order

Plan to cut traffic on rural roads

Vicky Angear

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Stone and white render detached cottage in Worlebury Hill Road, Weston with front and side gardens.

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Stunning detached stone cottage in sought-after area of Weston

Report By Karen Richards

Abbots Pool has been closed to the public due to antisocial behaviour.

North Somerset Council

North Somerset antisocial behaviour orders come into force

Lily Newton-Browne

News

Weston project promotes healthy eating for youngsters

Project made to encourage kids to eat healthy

Carrington Walker

A Weston initiative dedicated to encouraging healthy eating among young children has been praised for its work during lockdown. Healthy Habits and Healthy Hearts, lead by Kimberley Hewlett, secured funding from Voluntary Action North Somerset...

A Somerset business and MP have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his passing today (Friday).

Prince Philip

Somerset business and MP pay tribute to Prince Philip

Lily Newton-Browne

Backwell boy runs 30 milies for Dementia UK

Running

Backwell boy raises more than £1k for Dementia UK

Carrington Walker

The Duke of Edinburgh attends the Captain General's Parade at his final individual public engagement

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Lily Newton-Browne

The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Obituary

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

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Things to do

Charity Christmas float to tour villages this year

Father Christmas on the Yeo Valley Lions Christmas carol float.

Henry Woodsford

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Children will still be able to see Father Christmas this year as a charity's Christmas carol float will be touring villages. The Yeo Valley Lions carol float with Father Christmas on board is touring the villages in and around Yatton. This...

A sign at the entrance to the Oaktree Arena (pic Lily Newton-Browne)

Speedway bosses hopeful for 2021 season

Lee Power

Madness are performing at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Madness to perform at Westonbirt Arboretum

Vicky Angear

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Birmingham Stage Company and Horrible Histories will stage two shows as part of a car park panto tou

Christmas

Horrible Histories Christmas panto stops at Bath and West Showcourse

Carrington Walker

An adult comedy night, dubbed 'Parking LOL', will also take place.

Christmas

Giant DJing Santa to attend three-day festival in Bristol Airport car park

Carrington Walker

Sport

Gregory blitz sees Somerset past Middlesex

Somerset's Lewis Gregory (left) and George Bartlett (right) celebrate their win against Middlesex at Lord's

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Lewis Gregory’s swift unbeaten half-century landed the decisive blow as Somerset sealed a four-wicket victory over Middlesex in their LV= County Championship opener at Lord’s. Gregory pummelled the home bowlers just after lunch, hitting 62 not...

Tom Abell in batting action for Somerset

Abell maintains Somerset hopes against Middlesex

Reporters Network

All smiles for Ben Castle

Castle sets challenge of running half-marathon and playing for Uphill...

Joshua Thomas

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Cloth Cap ridden by Tom Scudamore (white cap) clears the last to win The Ladbrokes Trophy Chase

Grand National: ones to watch in 'race that stops a nation'

Daniel Archer

Construction work continues during the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Middlesex and Somerset at Lord's

Veteran Murtagh puts Middlesex on top against Somerset

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Lifestyle

Modern, versatile living in a historic manor house

Grade-11 listed white Georgian facade manor house in Christon, Axbridge with lawn and circular driveway.

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Report By Karen Richards

A grand 17th-century four-double-bedroom manor house, with two-bedroom annex, set in four acres of land in a medieval Somerset village. Given a Georgian façade in 1824, the Grade-II listed home, in the rural community of Christon, is...

Stone and white render detached cottage in Worlebury Hill Road, Weston with front and side gardens.

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Stunning detached stone cottage in sought-after area of Weston

Report By Karen Richards

St Modwen Olive-design three-storey home in Locking Parklands, Weston with half-timber front and floor-to-ceiling windows

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Five-bedroom smart house on Locking Parklands

Report By Karen Richards

Post office conversion with top half-rendered with cream paint and bottom sandstone brick, green door set into storm porch...

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Luxurious four-bedroom post office conversion

Report By Karen Richards

External view of a detached property in Dark Lane, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare. Conservatory with patio surround and brick...

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Contemporary detached home with development potential

Report By Karen Richards