The Mercury's Sporting Memories feature this month takes readers back in time to 2001.

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

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

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

Banwell Football Club's players enjoyed a 'fantastic experience', taking on Weston at The Optima Stadium on Saturday.

Weston-super-Mare midfielder Jarrad Welch has penned a new long-term contract to stay at The Optima Stadium.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A RNLI crewman has realised his dream to start up his own business in Weston.

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

A RNLI crewman has realised his dream to start up his own business in Weston.

Delicious food and brilliant entertainment was in abundance at the Bristol Foodies Festival over the weekend.

Weston's oldest building has undergone a makeover and a familiar face has returned to the business.

A pub has been temporarily closed following the departure of its landlords.

The owner of Weston's new public house hopes to attract more visitors to the town through its traditional offerings.