Weston-super-Mare news, events and sport

Gallery FIRST LOOK: Weston town centre pub converted into carvery restaurant

Yesterday, 18:00 Henry Woodsford

Manager Christopher Griggs with staff Sarah Staley and Jessica Lockner. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A former Weston public house, which has been closed for more than two years, has reopened as a restaurant.

Appeal for help to find missing teenager

Yesterday, 08:15 Vicky Angear

Police are appealing for help to find a vulnerable teenager who is believed to be in Weston-super-Mare

Poll Green bins will cost £50 to empty as council attempts to cut carbon emissions

Yesterday, 06:55 Henry Woodsford

Gardeners will have to pay £50 a year to have their green waste collected in future.

Congestion on motorway at Weston following collision

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Callum Lawton

A body has been found in the search for Kevin Lynch.Picture: Mark Atherton

The M5 at Weston is experiencing congestion this afternoon following a collision.

Worle students compete in MasterChef-style cooking competition

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Lorenzo Baranello and Ashdon Bailey. Picture: Shane Dean

Students from Worle Community School Academy showed off their culinary skills in a tough cookery competition similar to the BBC's MasterChef TV series.

Petition to keep Somerset Legion House open

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Vicky Angear

Italian Gardens, a cross planted by Weston's Royal British Legion for every veteran, from Weston and surrounding villages, that gave their lives during the First World War. Lyn Lovell, Sue Packham and Rob Bywaters.

Weston Town Council is urging the Royal British Legion (RBL) to reconsider the closure of Somerset Legion House.

Hotel to host wedding open evening

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Henry Woodsford

Engaged couples can view one of the region's top wedding venues in preparation for their big day.

Singer and guitarist to perform at folk night

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Vicky Angear

Kimpton Folk Festival 2017 - Jez Lowe entertains the crowds.

RNLI Winscombe Folk is welcoming singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist, Jez Lowe, to its next Folk Night on February 1.

Comic tale Cinderella's Sisters heads to shipham

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Vicky Angear

Cinderella's sisters are the stars of the show in a new play by the Shipham Players.

Hotel to host wedding open evening

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Henry Woodsford

Engaged couples can view one of the region's top wedding venues in preparation for their big day.

In Cider Festival returns to Kewstoke

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Ferocious Dog will perform at the cider festival. Picture: Kev Davis

Revellers can enjoy all the fun of a summer festival this winter.

Win WIN: Tickets to Milkshake Live at Weston's Playhouse Theatre

Friday, January 24, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Milkshake returns to the Playhouse next month. Picture: Parkwood Theatres

A popular children's television show will be recreated on the stage in Weston next month.

Find five things to do in Weston this weekend

Friday, January 24, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Laurabug Designs by Laura Weston from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

There is plenty to do in and around Weston this weekend.

Win WIN: Tickets to see The Grudge at Weston's Odeon cinema

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

The Grudge returns this year. Picture: Screen Gems

Supernatural film The Grudge takes to the big screen this week in a twisted new take of the Japanese horror classic.

Landlord jailed following breach of court order

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Carrington Walker

A Yatton landlord has been jailed following the breach of a court order.

Severely disabled man totals neighbour's car with crutches

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Gareth Newnham

A man was 'shocked' to find his severely disabled neighbour smashing up his car with a set of crutches.

Woman sentenced for serving 'rancid' food at a Weston pub

Friday, January 10, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

A woman has been given a suspended sentence after officers uncovered a catalogue of food hygiene offences including mouldy food and cooked rice covered in fruit flies at a Weston pub.

Worle students compete in MasterChef-style cooking competition

Sunday, January 26, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Students from Worle Community School Academy showed off their culinary skills in a tough cookery competition similar to the BBC's MasterChef TV series.

Youngsters donate parcels to foodbank

Friday, January 24, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Weston Foodbank manager Frederique Wigmore and Priory headteacher Angelos Markoutsas. Picture: Shane Dean

Generous students have donated an incredible one tonne worth of goodies to Weston Foodbank.

Worle students celebrate two years on youth council

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Worle students Joshua Keyes and Olivia Finch. Picture: Shane Dean

Worle students are celebrating two years on the Weston Youth Council with a raft of new measures for the town.

Golf: Skinner wins latest qualifier at Weston

Yesterday, 13:25

Weston Golf Club women's captain Glenda Latham Creasey, club president Gordon Robert and Jean Cooper with staff from the unit at Weston Hospital

Weston seniors held their latest stableford competition to qualify for the Alan Holt knockout in near perfect conditions.

Youth Rugby: Yatton youngsters see off St Bernadettes

Yesterday, 08:11

Yatton under-16s in action against St Bernadettes

Yatton under-16s ran out 43-17 winners in heavy rain at St Bernadettes on Sunday.

REPORT: Woeful Weston hammered at home by Hayes & Yeading

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Henry Woodsford

Nick McCootie heads home for Weston. Picture: Mark Atherton

Weston lost at home for the first time since December 7 after they were battered 5-1 by Hayes & Yeading United today (Saturday).

Weston v Hayes & Yeading LIVE BLOG

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Henry Woodsford

Weston AFC V Truro City. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Welcome to live coverage of today's football action, where Weston welcome Hayes & Yeading to The Optima Stadium.

Weston backs coach Mackay relishing 'biggest game of season' against Barnstaple

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Josh Thomas

Weston celebrate scoring their second try against Exeter University. (Picture: Josh Thomas)

Weston backs coach James Mackay has said Saturday's encounter with South West Premier leaders Barnstaple is their 'biggest one' of the season so far.

Weston will use frustrating postponements as fuel to drive them on claims Laird

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Josh Thomas

Weston havent played since their 2-1 victory at home to Hartley Wintney on the 7 January.

Scott Laird says Weston will use their disappointment of not playing their last three games as 'fuel' when they host on Hayes & Yeading at The Optima Stadium on Saturday.

Weston's Rees delighted with try reward

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Weston's Sam Rees tries to skip past the Exeter University defence.

Weston winger Sam Rees says to score his first try for the club was a 'lovely feeling' after defeating Exeter University.

Gallery FIRST LOOK: Weston town centre pub converted into carvery restaurant

Yesterday, 18:00 Henry Woodsford

A former Weston public house, which has been closed for more than two years, has reopened as a restaurant.

Bakers Dolphin tackles UK coach-driver shortage in Weston

Friday, January 24, 2020 Lily Newton-Browne

Bakers Dolphin driver Michael Blowers was named national Coach Tour Driver of the Year in 2018.Picture: Neil Phillips

A dozen people have graduated from the Bakers Dolphin Driving School in Weston, launched to tackle a national coach driver shortage in the UK.

Nursing home purchased

Friday, January 24, 2020 Henry Woodsford

Allegra Care has bought St George’s Nursing Home. Picture: Allegra Care

A business has purchased a nursing home near Weston.

Independent business event to take over Sovereign Centre this weekend

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Handbags and Home from Heidi Burton at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A group which supports local business is back this weekend with its first wellbeing event.

RSPCA shop to close in February

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Lily Newton-Browne

The RSPCA charity shop, in Regent Street, will close in February.Picture: Google Street View

A charity shop which raises funds to prevent animal cruelty will close next month.

Thatchers introduces first alcohol-free cider

Saturday, January 18, 2020 Vicky Angear

A cidermaker in Sandford has introduced its first alcohol-free cider.

Popular preschool moves onto Mead Vale school site

Friday, January 17, 2020 Vicky Angear

Julie McCallum manager and joint owner of Play and Learn Preschool with staff and children, pictured with head teacher Jason Nicolaides in their new building at Mead Vale School. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A thriving preschool has moved onto a school site in Worle.

Gallery PICTURES: eat:Weston team put on Christmas food festival

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Tom Wright

Cocoa's hand made chocolates by Jemma Bristow at eat:Christmas festival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Somerset food producers filled the Winter Gardens as a festive food festival went down a storm.

Campaigners fighting for Lord Nelson call on 'icon' to be saved

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Tom Wright

Campaigners celebrating planning permission being refused for Lord Nelson at Cleeve to be turned into petrol station.

Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Campaigners fighting to protect a closed pub being bulldozed believe its historic significance should not be sacrificed for the benefit of a commercial venture.

Ad Feature Simply the best: award-winning fish and chips to take away - or delivered to your door

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Lauren Knight

Blue Fish Co has just won the 2020 regional Good Food Award for Fish and Chips, thanks to its customers who voted for them. Picture: The Blue Fish Co / Coralie Kyriacou

Worle fish and chip shop has won a top regional food award. We spoke to the man behind the success, who has brought a convenience store spin to takeaway meals.

Gallery Weston pub reopens after refurbishment

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Sarah Whitchurch

Stephen Metcalf and staff of the Landing Light pub after its refurbishment. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

The Landing Light in Weston has officially reopened with a ceremony for veterans.

Opinion REVIEW: Guardian food writer Felicity Cloake gives insightful talk at Wells Festival of Literature

Monday, October 28, 2019 Lily Newton-Browne

Felicity Cloake talks French cooking at Wells Festival Of Literature.Picture: Donna Kynaston

Award-winning Guardian food columnist, Felicity Cloake, gave a passionate talk about her latest book at Wells Festival of Literature this month, where she spoke about her tour around France by bike to sample the best of the country's culinary offerings.