One in eight North Somerset women smoke while pregnant
Women are being urged not to put their babies at risk by continuing to smoke while they are pregnant.
Diabetes ‘crisis’ fears as region’s figures rise
The number of people with diabetes in North Somerset has hit five figures, a leading charity has revealed as part of Diabetes Week.
Population set to hit 250,000 by 2036
The number of people in North Somerset will significantly jump over the next 20 years, if new Government projections come true.
Suburbs match Bristol and York in ‘unaffordability’ stakes
Parts of Weston have seen house prices balloon to become some of the most ‘out of reach’ in the whole of England, a Mercury analysis has found.
Breaking Man charged over cashpoint raids
A man has been charged in connection with a range of ATM attacks spanning almost eight months by police.
Breaking Kitchen fire in Weston-super-Mare flat block
A kitchen fire in Weston-super-Mare needed two crews to extinguish it this morning (Tuesday).
Breaking Town centre assault leaves man with ‘serious head injuries’
A man suffered serious head injuries in an alleged assault in Weston-super-Mare this morning (Tuesday).
Cow rescued by fire crews
A 1.5-tonne cow had to be rescued from a ditch by firefighters last night (Sunday).
Warnings as obesity levels continue to grow
Hundreds of people were declared obese last year, prompting health chiefs to warn them they are putting their own long-term health at risk by not exercising enough and eating healthily.
Poll Seagulls move ‘into 21st century’ with new crest
Weston Football Club have unveiled their new logo after securing their league safety for next season.
