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TV crews in Weston to film BBC drama on Novichok poisoning

17:00 Vicky Angear

Filming is taking place at various locations in North Somerset.

Film crews are out in Weston-super-Mare again to film scenes from a new BBC drama based on the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury.

Icescape to return to Weston for third year with two new winter attractions

17:00 Mellissa Dzinzi

The Tropicana has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

The country's largest covered ice rink is returning to Weston for its third winter season.

Medical neglect at Weston hospital unit played role in death of mental health patient - jury

16:00 Sam Frost

Abs Benelghazi. Picture: Irwin Mitchell/Family

A grieving family will 'always be left wondering' after a jury ruled neglect by staff played a role in a patient's death at a hospital unit in Weston.

Pupils ask dog owners to pick up mess near school

13:00 Vicky Angear

Ashcombe Primary School pupils with the posters they have made to encourage people to bag and bin dog poo. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Children from a Weston-super-Mare school have designed posters and installed plastic bags to encourage people to pick up after their dogs.

Councillors defend their decision to decline referring A&E overnight closure to central Government

11:58 Henry Woodsford

Save Weston A&E protest outside Weston Town Hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Members of North Somerset Council's health overview and scrutiny panel (HOSP) say it was 'extremely unlikely' the Government would have insisted Weston General Hospital's A&E department reopened overnight, had it sought its assistance .

Gallery FIRST LOOK: PureGym opens in Weston

07:55 Henry Woodsford

Pure Gym opens on Wednesday in the Gallagher Retail Park.. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A national fitness chain will open its doors in Weston today (Wednesday).

Rise in hate crimes linked to Brexit

07:00 Vicky Angear

Hate crime is on the rise in North Somerset.

Hate crimes in North Somerset have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, with racial offences linked to Brexit.

Win tickets to see A Vision Of Elvis in Weston

12:15 Vicky Angear

Elvis fans can win tickets to an award-winning tribute act at Weston's Playhouse.

Story of war journalist to be staged in Clevedon

Yesterday, 15:00 Tom Wright

The story of Clare Hollingworth's life will be played out in Clevedon on November 16. Picture: Matt Austin

The story of a young journalist who covered World War Two from the continent will be staged in Clevedon in November.

Animated play about a world gone mad at Clevedon Theatre Shop next month

Mon, 15:00 Lily Newton-Browne

A Little Death will be performed at Clevedon Theatre Shop next month.Picture: Mark Conway

A moving musical about loss, hope and need for change will be performed at The Theatre Shop.

Gallery PICTURES: Weston Beach Race welcomes hundreds of racers and spectators

Mon, 13:00 Mellissa Dzinzi

Racers gathered to take part in the event

Weston Beach Race saw a 'record crowd' as the event marked its 37th year running.

Tickets on sale for Portishead beer festival

Sunday, October 20, 2019 Tom Wright

Ross Campbell being served by Ewan Nicol, John Nicol, Graham Constable and Kate Looker at Redcliffe Bay Beer Festival to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.

A beer festival will be held in Portishead next week.

Win Win tickets to Queen celebration show

Saturday, October 19, 2019 Mellissa Dzinzi

Rob Comber as Freddie Mercury and Christopher Gregory as Brian May on stage

Mercury readers are in for a chance to win tickets to see the tribute band of one of the most iconic music groups of all time.

What Halloween events are taking place in 2019?

Friday, October 18, 2019 Henry Woodsford

Family Halloween party at Portishead Football Club.

Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Spooky goings on will be occurring across North Somerset over the Halloween period. Here is our round up of events taking place around the area.

Medical neglect at Weston hospital unit played role in death of mental health patient - jury

16:00 Sam Frost

A grieving family will 'always be left wondering' after a jury ruled neglect by staff played a role in a patient's death at a hospital unit in Weston.

In The Dock

Yesterday, 05:38 Tom Wright

The following cases were heard at North Somerset Courthouse from September 23 to October 2:

Wife worried husband will return and 'hurt' her after he 'completely trashed' lounge

Mon, 07:00 Sam Frost

A Weston man has been given a restraining order after 'completely trashing' his estranged wife's lounge in a fit of rage.

Education News

Pupils ask dog owners to pick up mess near school

13:00 Vicky Angear

Children from a Weston-super-Mare school have designed posters and installed plastic bags to encourage people to pick up after their dogs.

Great British Bake Off contestant inspires students

Yesterday, 20:20 Tom Wright

Briony May with pupils from Yatton Junior School. Picture: Yatton Junior School

A former Great British Bake Off contestant inspired pupils at a primary school to cook.

Gallery Apple trees planted in memory of Jill Dando

Saturday, October 19, 2019 Henry Woodsford

The first apple tree was planted at St Anne’s Primary School. Picture: Skyla Hatcher

A primary school became the first in the area to create a garden for youngsters in memory of one of Weston's most famous faces.

Sport News

Hockey: Weston toast Beer after comeback win

18:00

Hockey coach and goalkeeper Simon Davies in action for Weston

The drinks were on Roy Beer as Weston returned to winning ways after coming from 3-1 behind to beat West Wilts 4-3 at Priory School.

Athletics: Weston members enjoy Exmoor Stagger

15:00

A group of 24 Weston AC members took on the 16-mile Exmoor Stagger on Sunday, the toughest and most beautiful race in their club championship.

Rugby: Winscombe look to rebound after Cheltenham loss

12:00

Simon Thomson attacks for Winscombe (pic John Podpadec)

Winscombe will look to get their season back on track when they host Old Bristolians on Saturday, following a 36-20 loss at Cheltenham last weekend.

Youth Rugby: Hornets Chargers get better of Bridgwater

09:00

Hornets Chargers under-13s face the camera (pic Jo Kane)

Hornets Chargers under-13s produced a great team effort to win 50-35 at Bridgwater.

Southern League: Weston 3 Tiverton Town 2

07:59 Josh Thomas at Optima Stadium

Nick McCootie during Weston's home game with Tiverton Town.

Nick McCootie's late header helped Weston return to winning ways and preserve their unbeaten record at The Optima Stadium after defeating leaders Tiverton Town 3-2 on President Dennis Usher's 90th birthday.

Will Burns title challenge goes down in flames despite taking the fight to final race

Yesterday, 14:44

Will Burns in action on the Brands Hatch Circuit.

Will Burns took the 2019 Millers Oils Ginetta GT4 SuperCup title fight down to the final race of the year as he was crowned series vice-champion for the second time in his career after a tense season finale weekend at Brands Hatch.

Splitz Gym Club celebrate at Honiton Invitational

Mon, 08:40

Splitz Gym Club had plenty to cheer at the Honiton Invitational recently.

Gallery FIRST LOOK: PureGym opens in Weston

07:55 Henry Woodsford

A national fitness chain will open its doors in Weston today (Wednesday).

Mobile takeaway van to serve treats to Weston workers

Mon, 16:55 Henry Woodsford

A Munchbase van will be based on the Buildbase forecourt.

A mobile takeaway van will serve workers' treats in Weston.

New nursery opens in Weston

Mon, 09:11 Vicky Angear

New nursery DaisyChain Childcare, Monkton Avenue, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A childminder has opened a new nursery on Weston-super-Mare's Oldmixon estate.

Developer supports scout group with donation to help 'deliver exciting experiences'

Friday, October 18, 2019 Sam Frost

Bellway has donated high-vis vests to 1st Banwell Scouts.

A housebuilder has made a 'hugely important' donation to a scout group.

Jacob, 8, given specialist trike to help him learn to ride

Thursday, October 17, 2019 Vicky Angear

The family of a Weston-super-Mare boy with cerebral palsy are 'over the moon' after he was presented with a specialist trike.

Weston butchers announces High Street shop closure

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lily Newton-Browne

Husband and wife team Darrell and Alison Wood will close their butchers shop next month.Picture: Lily Newton-Browne

The owners of a town centre butchers will permanently shut their shop after almost a quarter of a century of trading in Weston.

Struggling hotel demolition plan fails to win council support

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Stephen Sumner

Madeira Cove Hotel in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Google

Plans to demolish a struggling Weston hotel to make way for 10 flats have gone to appeal.

Poll Weston wine bar set to become ale house

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Henry Woodsford

Bonds in Oxford Street to reopen, under new management, as the Fork 'n' Ale. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A wine bar has shut and will be replaced by an ale house.

Poll KFC drive thru planned near Weston?

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Henry Woodsford

A KFC drive thru could be built in West Wick.

A fast food giant has announced plans to build drive-thrus in North Somerset within the next 12 months.

Gallery PICTURES: Food festival held in Weston

Monday, September 30, 2019 Tom Wright

Robert Hawker Venison at eat:Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Food businesses sold their tasty produce at a festival in Weston town centre on Saturday.

Eco-friendly store under threat of closure

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Vicky Angear

Holly Law with tubs of grains and washing power refills, organic and ethical products.

A Weston-super-Mare store which helps people to reduce waste and save money is in danger of closing.

Grocers forced to stop selling veg outside store after excessive thefts

Sunday, September 15, 2019 Gareth Newnham

Gardiner-Whites will no longer display produce at the front of the shop after 'excessive thefts'. Picture: Mark Newman.

A popular family-run greengrocer has stopped displaying fresh fruit and vegetables outside its store after a series of thefts.

Eat Weston

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Tracey Fowler

Ryan Bolton at his Big Bakes Bakery.

Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Featuring more than 80 fantastic local producers including farmers' market favourites like ales, cheese, pies and bread, alongside brand new flavours and a brilliant range of street food, Eat Weston promises another fantastic food and drink festival for all when it returns to the town on Saturday September 28.