Simon Angear

More than 100 short films contributed by students in nearly 30 different countries were whittled down into a dazzling two-hour showcase for a festival organised by Weston College students this week.

Tickets for the glitzy finale of Weston Hospicecare’s new showpiece fundraiser will go on sale on Monday.

The second in a new wave of blue plaques honouring some of Weston-super-Mare’s most venerable past characters has been unveiled in tribute to a philanthropist who made a huge and lasting impression on the town.

The family of a woman murdered in Highbridge on Saturday have today (Tuesday) released an emotional tribute and spoken of their ‘total devastation’.

North Somerset’s leading councillor has launched a public attack on his own party by slamming the Government’s era of austerity for treating elderly people ‘without respect’.

North Somerset’s leading councillor has launched a public attack on his own party by slamming the Government’s era of austerity for treating elderly people ‘without respect’.

One of the darkest times in North Somerset history will be explored in an expert talk for a Yatton group later this month.

A model railway show will be held in Weston this Sunday – an event which is set to catapult the show through the £40,000 charity fundraising barrier.

Two charities have joined forces to help protect Somerset’s historic churches from thieves who target the lead on their roofs.

Two charities have joined forces to help protect Somerset’s historic churches from thieves who target the lead on their roofs.