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Q&A: New cycleway linking Weston with Clevedon could open by end of 2020

Yesterday, 18:27 Eleanor Young

David Fish at the proposed location of the Clevedon-Weston Cycleway route. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A cycle route connecting Weston with Clevedon may open by the end of next year.

Website launched to report illegal tobacco sales

Yesterday, 17:00 Lily Newton-Browne

People are being urged to use a Government website to report illegal tobacco sales.Picture: milosradinovic

A new website where people can anonymously report the sale of illegal tobacco has been launched by Trading Standards South West.

Met issues thunderstorm warning for North Somerset

Yesterday, 13:55 Gareth Newnham

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms. Picture: Timmay Curtis

Thunderstorms could hit North Somerset this evening (Tuesday), leading to power cuts and travel delays.

Poll MPs congratulate Boris Johnson on becoming Prime Minister

Yesterday, 13:54 Tom Wright

Conservative party leader Boris Johnson. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

North Somerset Conservatives have been among the well-wishers congratulating Boris Johnson on becoming the UK's next Prime Minister.

'Alien' looking housing plan to go before inquiry this week

Yesterday, 07:39 Stephen Sumner

View from Roman Road in Bleadon show why the village is much sought after by developers. Picture: Mark Atherton

A six-day inquiry, starting today (Tuesday) will decide whether 200 homes can be built in Bleadon.

In The Dock

Yesterday, 05:48

The following cases were heard at North Somerset Courthouse from June 17-26:

RNLI crews team up to rescue stranded yachts

Mon, 17:33 Eleanor Young

Weston RNLI teamed up with the Penarth RNLI for the rescue. Pictures: Weston RNLI

A Weston-super-Mare crew came to the rescue of two different yachts on Saturday.

Comedian Jason Byrne announces 2019 tour

Yesterday, 15:00 Lily Newton-Browne

Jason Byrne will be appearing in Weston-super-Mare on October 18.Picture: Neil Reading PR

Comedian Jason Byrne will bring his Wrecked But Ready 2019 show to a Weston venue later this year.

Win WIN: Tickets to Andre Rieu's latest concert at Weston cinema

Mon, 11:35 Henry Woodsford

Andre Rieu's concert will be shown at the Odeon cinema. Picture: Marcel van Hoorn.

The king of the waltz's latest concert will be shown at a Weston cinema this week.

Innovative rock at the O2

Sunday, July 21, 2019 Gareth Newnham

Californian rockers Thrice are heading to Bristol's O2 Academy this October as part of a co-headling tour with Refused.

Pub landlord Al Murray returns to Bath in October

Sunday, July 21, 2019 Gareth Newnham

Al Murray is bringing his latest show Landlord of hope and Glory to the South West Picture: Avalon UK

Prepare to 'hail to the ale' as pub landlord Al Murray returns to Bristol's Theatre Royal with his new show Landlord of Hope and Glory, this October.

Win tickets to be a part of the Greatest Showman singalong

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Mellissa Dzinzi

A sing-along featuring one of the highest selling musicals of all time is coming to Weston, and Mercury readers have the chance of winning tickets to be a part of it.

Win free tickets to Weston Lions' Real Ale And Cider Festival

Friday, July 19, 2019 Tom Wright

The temperatures are rising and a fiesta of live music and scrumptious ales will take over Weston seafront in a fortnight's time.

Five things to do this weekend: CSF Professional Wrestling is back

Friday, July 19, 2019 Mellissa Dzinzi

Wrestling returns to Weston later this month. Picture: CSF

Now we are officially in summer, it means activities to keep the young ones entertained are very important.

In The Dock

Yesterday, 05:48

The following cases were heard at North Somerset Courthouse from June 17-26:

Extinction Rebellion protestors from Weston to appear in court

Friday, July 19, 2019 Eleanor Young

Extinction Rebellion protesting on Bristol Bridge, in Broad Weir Road, Bristol. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Two Weston climate change protestors will appear in court today (Friday).

Robber found guilty of 'despicable' attack on pensioner

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Henry Woodsford

Joan Hollington was injured in January. Picture: Avon and Somerset Constabulary

An 88-year-old woman was left with a broken nose after being battered by a 'thin and gaunt' robber relapsing back into a drug habit.

Education News

Packed list of summer holiday activities at youth club

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Sam Frost

Congresbury Youth Partnership graffiti workshop at the youth club.

Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Youngsters have plenty of opportunities to keep busy over the school holidays after a youth club revealed its jam-packed summer schedule.

School fair raises hundreds for playground improvements

Thursday, July 18, 2019 Vicky Angear

Families enjoy the summer fair at Castle Batch Primary School.

Children enjoyed penalty shoot-outs, competitions and biscuit making at a Worle school's summer fair.

School bids for funds for new teaching block

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Vicky Angear

Nigel Dando taking the Jill Dando News Centre to pupils at Ashcombe Primary School last year to help them run their journalism club and produce their Ashcombe Eye newspaper.

Leaders of a Weston school are hoping to build a new teaching block after badgers destroyed the foundations of two buildings.

Sport News

Rugby Union: Yatton youngsters enjoy summer fitness campaign

Yesterday, 09:00

Yatton under-16s during pre-season fitness training

Yatton Rugby Club's under-16s finished their summer fitness campaign with a gruelling session of circuits and shuttle-run sprints at the club.

Weston fall to heavy home defeat against Newport County

Mon, 21:23 Joshua Thomas

Weston FC vs Newport County, Weston concede a third goal shortly before half time. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Weston endured a difficult evening as a strong Newport County team scored eight goals in a comfortable display at The Optima Stadium tonight (Monday).

PREVIEW: Weston take on Newport County tonight at The Optima Stadium

Mon, 15:00 Joshua Thomas

Weston manager Scott Bartlett on the touchline. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Weston head coach Scott Bartlett says he is "happy where we are" ahead of tonight's friendly with Newport County at the Optima Stadium (7pm).

SPORTING MEMORIES: Are you in these sports photos from 2001?

Sunday, July 21, 2019 Sam Frost

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Netball Final at Wyvern School Winners
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The Mercury's Sporting Memories feature this month takes readers back in time to 2001.

Slimbridge's Will Hawes's treble secures victory over Weston

Thursday, July 18, 2019 Joshua Thomas

All smiles for Weston after their preseason friendly with Slimbridge at Thornhill Park

Will Hawes's 16 minute hat trick saw Slimbridge AFC beat Weston FC 3-2 at Thornhill Park tonight (Thursday).

Weston have 'seven cup finals' says head coach Sam Trego

Thursday, July 18, 2019 Joshua Thomas

Weston Cricket Club Head Coach Sam Trego. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Head coach Sam Trego says Weston Cricket Club have "seven cup finals" starting with Taunton as they aim to avoid relegation.

Lympsham and Belvedere defeat Wembdon seconds with nine balls remaining

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Lympsham and Belvedere firsts hosted Wembdon seconds and were asked to field first after losing the toss.

Summer 2020 opening date planned for care complex in Yatton

Sunday, July 21, 2019 Tom Wright

An artist's impression of Strawberry Gardens extra care facility planned for Yatton. Picture: Housing 21

Building work has begun on a care facility but concerns have been raised about it causing traffic problems once up and running.

Touch table helps people with dementia at Weston care home

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Vicky Angear

Activities co-ordinator April Lewis showing residents how to use the touch table.

A Weston care home has invested in a new high-tech touch table to help people with dementia.

Supermarket to carry out 150 hours of volunteering for Weston hospice

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Vicky Angear

Manager Steve Kovacs and the Sainsbury’s Worle team meet representatives of Weston Hospicecare to celebrate the launch of 150 Days Of Community.

A Worle supermarket has offered its support for Weston Hospicecare - with staff at the store pledging hundreds of hours of volunteering time and fundraising support.

Thatchers apprentice wins Weston College award

Monday, July 8, 2019 Vicky Angear

Molly O'Flaherty named overall learner of the year at Weston College Business Awards.

An apprentice from Thatchers Cider has been named learner of the year at the Weston College Business Awards.

Husband and wife launch woodwork business

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Lily Newton-Browne

Adam and Tracey Brownlow with Savvy, starting a new business venture called Savvy's Yard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A husband and wife have launched a woodwork business from their own home.

Business starts year of fundraising in aid of Weston Hospicecare

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Vicky Angear

Balfour Beatty representatives pictured during a recent visit to meet the team at Weston Hospicecare.

Workers at a firm involved in the new Hinkley Point C Power Station building project in Somerset have pledged their support to Weston Hospicecare - with a year of fundraising and activities planned.