North Somerset businessmen invited to Buckingham Palace
Two businessmen have enjoyed a royal engagement at Buckingham Palace, where they were guests of honour.
Gallery PICTURES: Spring show success in Yatton
A stunning selection of spring blooms and floral arrangements were on display at a horticultural society’s seasonal show.
Poll Building new homes in Congresbury ‘little short of vandalism’, argues CRAG
A planning appeal to decide whether 50 new homes should be built in Congresbury got underway this week, with campaigners vehemently fighting the proposal with passionate speeches and protests.
Have more council job cuts pushed services into ‘crisis’?
North Somerset’s children could be facing bleaker futures as job cuts threaten to decimate a council department responsible for providing education services in the district.
Plans for new cemetery in Yatton move forward
North Somerset Council has given Yatton Parish Council permission to carry out tests on a potential new cemetery site, after years of uncertainty about the project’s future.
10 ways to have fun getting wet in North Somerset
While Weston-super-Mare is blessed with a beautiful stretch of coastline, enjoying a seaside paddle on a hot day isn’t the only way to enjoy some watery fun in our part of the world. Take a look at our list of 10 ways to enjoy yourself in the water...
Gladman Homes appeal for 50 countryside homes to start today
A developer’s bid to build 50 new homes in a North Somerset village is set to be decided at a planning appeal starting today (Tuesday) – but campaigners are gearing up to fight the appeal with passionate speeches and protests.
Date set for surgery which will allow Gracie, 6, to walk unaided
A date has been set for a major operation which will allow a Weston six-year-old to walk unaided for the first time in her life, after her family raised £60,000 to pay for the pioneering treatment.
Get involved: Which Weston-super-Mare street has the town’s worst parked cars?
The standard of parking in Weston town centre is so poor it is putting pedestrians and wheelchair users in danger, as they are forced to move into the road to avoid vehicles parked ‘inconsiderately’.
BBC School Report day turns pupils into newsreaders
Pupils from a Weston-super-Mare secondary school became news reporters for the day as part of a national BBC project.
