Anita Harris evacuated from theatre when fire alarm goes off
West End performer Anita Harris evacuated the Blakehay Theatre in Weston-super-Mare along with audience members after the fire alarms went off.
Spectacular stunt shows on Weston’s seafront this summer
A STUNT show will be held along Weston-super-Mare’s seafront on four dates this year.
Gallery Picture Past: January 14, 1966
A ‘utopian dream’ to build a barrage and dual carriageway across the Bristol Channel was discussed in 1966.
Fears over ‘threat’ of gas drilling after Government approves licenses
SEVEN licenses to search for gas in North Somerset, including in Weston, have been approved by the Government.
Picture Past: January 7, 1966
ROCKETS built in Banwell were sold for £33,000 and an inventor unveiled his latest creation in 1966.
Poll Weston College buys hotel to transform into academy
A HOTEL in Weston-super-Mare has been bought by Weston College as part of its expansion.
Help teenagers climb a mountain for the first time
A YOUTH project is raising money to give a group of teenagers the opportunity to climb a mountain for the first time.
Gallery 8 newspaper adverts which show Weston through time
ADVERTS have undoubtedly changed a lot over the years, and these from Weston-super-Mare are no different. Take a trip through the Weston Mercury’s old adverts, which show changing fashions, technology and attitudes.
Football team promotes YMCA on training kits
A FOOTBALL team has chosen to support the YMCA by putting its logo on the players’ training jackets.
Dismaland in top 10 most photographed locations on Instagram
BANKSY’S Dismaland was the fifth most photographed location in the UK outside of London, despite only being open for five weeks.
