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Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

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Coronavirus

Sean Galea-Pace

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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed restrictions will return from Tuesday.

Work to uncover an historic monument at Castle Batch has taken place.

Castle Batch monument uncovered

Henry Woodsford

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North Somerset RSPCA rescue Staffy dog

Pets

7 rescue pets looking for forever homes this Christmas in Somerset

Charlie Williams

Could a snowman be appearing on Weston beach this week? The Met Office seems to think so. Picture: M

Christmas

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Somerset?

Charlie Williams

Weston Christmas lights.

Christmas lights switch-on and festivities announced for Weston

Henry Woodsford

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New builds at the Stables Business Park

Climate Emergency

Business park to off-set carbon emissions

Charlie Williams

Richardson will serve at least 24 years in prison.

Man sentenced to at least 24 years for trying to kill his parents

Henry Woodsford

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An artist's impression of See Monster.

North Somerset Council column: Positive news in our towns

Henry Woodsford

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Event organiser Nikki Gower.

Be A Santa scheme launched to help lonely people in the community this...

Henry Woodsford

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Family Notices

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Local Directory

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West of England metro mayor Dan Norris

WECA row resolved after mayor backs down over veto

Adam Postans

Weston Choral Society.

Choral society ready for first performance since pre-pandemic

Henry Woodsford

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Barry Steele as Roy Orbison.

WIN: Tickets to Roy Orbison tribute at Weston's Playhouse

Henry Woodsford

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James Cridland of Coleridge Wealth Management in front of Clevedon Pier and beach

Personal Finance | Promotion

How much do you need in your retirement pot?

By Karen Richards

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RAF Association HQ on Alexandra Parade

Weston RAF Association to host Cooking with Heroes book launch

Charlie Williams

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House.

Murderous goings-on at Cadbury House this festive season

Henry Woodsford

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Snow White will be performed at the Hippodrome.

WIN: Tickets to Snow White panto at Bristol Hippodrome

Henry Woodsford

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UCW students will perform Experience Marianas.

University Centre Weston

WIN: Tickets to UK premiere of Broadway musical performed by UCW students

Henry Woodsford

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Christmas

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Somerset?

Could a snowman be appearing on Weston beach this week? The Met Office seems to think so. Picture: M

Charlie Williams

Christmas is now just around the corner and with days getting colder, one thing is on everybody's mind - will we finally see a white Christmas? Widespread snowfall on the big day has only happened four times since 1960, according to the Met Office.

North Somerset RSPCA rescue Staffy dog

7 rescue pets looking for forever homes this Christmas in Somerset

Charlie Williams

Crowds gathered in the car park to watch the Walnut Tree pub turn on their Christmas lights.

Weston pub attracts crowds for Christmas light switch on

Charlie Williams

Presents, presents, presents... but is that really all Christmas is about, asks Nick Conrad.

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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Millions of people across the UK are being forced to tear up their Christmas plans following fresh restrictions.

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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Weston RFC currently sit fifth in the South West Premier table.

Rugby Union

Weston RFC to hand debuts to Macenzzie Duncan and Dylan Power at Exmouth

Joshua Thomas

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Hornets will go into their Exeter University buyout by their 50-10 win at Drybrook.

Rugby Union

Hornets ready to fight Exeter University to maintain perfect start

Joshua Thomas

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Worle Rangers ended Worle Reserves run of seven wins and one draw.

Football

Worle Rangers end Worle Reserves unbeaten run in Weston & District League

Joshua Thomas

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Marlon Jackson scored on his second debut at Hendon after re-signing for Weston.

Football

Weston AFC are "looking and expecting" to beat Dorchester Town says...

Joshua Thomas

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Ken Uglow competing for St Andrews Bowls Club.

Bowls

St Andrews men and women progress in National Club Championships

Joshua Thomas

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Weston over-50s forward Steve Crilley with match ball after his hat-trick for England

Football

Steve Criley nets first England hat-trick in big win at Basque Country

Joshua Thomas

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Eve Lauder addressed guests at the charity ball held in the Grand Pier.

Charity Fundraiser

Charity ball raises thousands for Cancer Research

Charlie Williams

All smiles for Arlo, Sarah Strawbridge and Bella as they pose for the camera.

Charity Fundraiser

Sarah Strawbridge raises just under £800 for Children in Need

Joshua Thomas

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Work to uncover an historic monument at Castle Batch has taken place.

Castle Batch monument uncovered

Henry Woodsford

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Could a snowman be appearing on Weston beach this week? The Met Office seems to think so. Picture: M

Christmas

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Somerset?

Charlie Williams

North Somerset RSPCA rescue Staffy dog

Pets

7 rescue pets looking for forever homes this Christmas in Somerset

Charlie Williams

Weston Christmas lights.

Christmas lights switch-on and festivities announced for Weston

Henry Woodsford

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Avon and Somerset Police

Teenage girl kicked, punched and stamped on during assault in Grove Park

Charlie Williams

Entrance to Orchardleigh Farm in Stone Allerton

Cider Barn licence approved

Daniel Mumby

Two people have been arrested.

Two more arrests as investigation into man's death continues

Henry Woodsford

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Weston, North Somerset and South West has been issued a yellow weather warning from the Met Office for Saturday

Somerset Weather

Strong winds expected across Somerset this weekend

Charlie Williams

News

Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

Screen grab of Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Coronavirus

Sean Galea-Pace

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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed restrictions will return from Tuesday.

New builds at the Stables Business Park

Climate Emergency

Business park to off-set carbon emissions

Charlie Williams

Could a snowman be appearing on Weston beach this week? The Met Office seems to think so. Picture: M

Christmas

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Somerset?

Charlie Williams

Work to uncover an historic monument at Castle Batch has taken place.

Castle Batch monument uncovered

Henry Woodsford

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North Somerset RSPCA rescue Staffy dog

Pets

7 rescue pets looking for forever homes this Christmas in Somerset

Charlie Williams

Things to do

WIN: Tickets to Roy Orbison tribute at Weston's Playhouse

Barry Steele as Roy Orbison.

Henry Woodsford

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A tribute to Roy Orbison will be performed in Weston next year.

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House.

Murderous goings-on at Cadbury House this festive season

Henry Woodsford

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Weston Choral Society.

Choral society ready for first performance since pre-pandemic

Henry Woodsford

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Snow White will be performed at the Hippodrome.

WIN: Tickets to Snow White panto at Bristol Hippodrome

Henry Woodsford

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UCW students will perform Experience Marianas.

University Centre Weston

WIN: Tickets to UK premiere of Broadway musical performed by UCW students

Henry Woodsford

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Sport

Weston RFC to hand debuts to Macenzzie Duncan and Dylan Power at Exmouth

Weston RFC currently sit fifth in the South West Premier table.

Rugby Union

Joshua Thomas

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Weston RFC have announced they will give debuts to Macenzzie Duncan and Dylan Power in Saturday’s Tribute South West Premier league game at Exmouth.

Worle Rangers ended Worle Reserves run of seven wins and one draw.

Football

Worle Rangers end Worle Reserves unbeaten run in Weston & District League

Joshua Thomas

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Ken Uglow competing for St Andrews Bowls Club.

Bowls

St Andrews men and women progress in National Club Championships

Joshua Thomas

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Marlon Jackson scored on his second debut at Hendon after re-signing for Weston.

Football

Weston AFC are "looking and expecting" to beat Dorchester Town says...

Joshua Thomas

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Hornets will go into their Exeter University buyout by their 50-10 win at Drybrook.

Rugby Union

Hornets ready to fight Exeter University to maintain perfect start

Joshua Thomas

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Lifestyle

How much do you need in your retirement pot?

James Cridland of Coleridge Wealth Management in front of Clevedon Pier and beach

Personal Finance | Promotion

By Karen Richards

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It’s relatively easy to work out how much you will need to live on in retirement.

Detached cream-rendered house with four windows, grey door, small front garden with white post and chain fence around it.

Property of the Week | Partnership

A beautifully-presented four-bedroom house in West Wick

By Karen Richards

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Large symmetrical cream house with white porch, brick-paved driveway in front with wall and iron gates.

Property of the Week | Partnership

Impressively-grand, versatile house in a popular area of Weston

By Karen Richards

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Detached brick house with white windows, including a bay, porch, detached garage with driveway on the left and lawn.

Property of the Week | sponsored

Immaculate light and airy four-bedroom house

By Karen Richards

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Neff Slide and Hide ovens available with other kitchen appliances at Weston and Worle Appliances in North Somerset.

Interiors | Promotion

Ask the expert: what appliance brands would complete your dream home?

Victoria Chapman

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