Weston-super-Mare news, events and sport

Poll Cycle route connecting Weston to Clevedon set to go ahead after 41-year wait

18:00 Henry Woodsford

The new cycle path could be ready next year.

Weston and Clevedon could finally be connected by a cycle route which will cost more than £2million.

Woman shocked by response to review of 'awful' Weston restaurant food

12:42 Mellissa Dzinzi

Aimee Casey left a review on SFC just eat page and received nasty letter back from the manager. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A takeaway customer has been left in 'shock' after receiving a scathing letter from the manager after she left a two-star review online.

Hutton man presented Volunteer Of The Year award

14:46 Lily Newton-Browne

The Mendip Hills AONB Partnership announced their Volunteer Of The Year 2019.Picture: The Mendip Hills AONB

A Hutton man has been made Volunteer of the Year 2019 by The Mendip Hills AONB Partnership.

Village benefits from thousands of pounds, thanks to housebuilder

06:50 Vicky Angear

Cash for school transport, new play equipment and money for youth projects has been given to Banwell, thanks to a new housing development.

Readers discuss alternative uses for Dolphin Square as a result of housing delay

Yesterday, 16:00 Gareth Newnham

View of Dolphin Square Centre from sea front across Sands car park.

Readers discussed uses for Dolphin Square after it was revealed North Somerset Council were considering other options for the site amidst a potential five year delay to their current housing plans.

Lyra receives Points Of Light award from Prime Minister for charity work

Yesterday, 12:00 Lily Newton-Browne

Lyra Cole, aged six, released a Christmas single for Brain Tumour Research. Picture: Jessie Hawkes

A six-year-old cancer surviver is one of the youngest winners of the Points of Light accolade, awarded to her by the Prime Minister.

Family raises £50k for children's hospice in memory of son

Yesterday, 09:00 Vicky Angear

A Weston couple has raised thousands of pounds for a children's hospice in memory of their son Harry, who died from cancer.

Mark Thomas to perform stand-up show in Bristol

Yesterday, 14:00 Vicky Angear

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas. Picture: Steve Ullathorne

Comedian and political satirist Mark Thomas is set to bring his latest stand-up show, 50 Things About Us, to the Tobacco Factory in Bristol this month.

Five things to do in Weston this week

Friday, January 17, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Johnnie Walker will perfrom at the Playhouse. Picture: Parkwood Theatres

We have put together a list of five things you can do this weekend in Weston.

17th Weston Model Railway show raises thousands of pounds for good causes

Friday, January 17, 2020 Gareth Newnham

Charity model railway exhibition at Locking Castle Campus. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A popular model railway exhibition once again raised thousands of pounds for charity when it returned this weekend.

Win WIN: Tickets to see Bad Boys For Life at Weston's Odeon cinema

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

Bad Boys 3 stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Picture: Sony Pictures

The third and final instalment in the Bad Boys series is released on the big screen this week, 25 years after the original Bad Boys made its debut in cinemas in 1995.

Win WIN: Tickets to a celebration of The Bee Gees at Weston's Playhouse

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Sarah Whitchurch

You Win Again will take to the Playhouse stage. Picture: Pawel Spolnicki

Prepare to experience the distinct sounds of the Bee Gees in a spectacular concert at the Playhouse Theatre next month.

Singer-songerwriter to perform latest album in Bristol

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Vicky Angear

Martyn Joseph will perform in Bristol. Picture: Konstantina Frasia

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Martyn Joseph is performing his latest album to fans in Bristol this Saturday.

God Of Carnage showing in Bath

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Vicky Angear

Nigel Lindsay and Elizabeth McGovern in God Of Carnage. Picture: Nobby Clark

Hit comedy, God Of Carnage, returns to the Theatre Royal Bath next week as part of its acclaimed 10th anniversary tour.

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.

Woman fined for homophobic hatecrime

Friday, January 10, 2020 Gareth Newnham

A Weston woman was fined for a homophobic tirade in which she told female officers she 'couldn't deal with lesbians' and 'hoped their kids died of cancer'.

Overwhelming support for special school expansion

Saturday, January 18, 2020 Vicky Angear

Baytree School at Locking Campus. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

A special school in Worle has received overwhelming support to expand its site so it can support more children with special educational needs.

Ribbon cut on Weston College's Health and Active Living Skills Centre

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Gareth Newnham

Weston College Prinicipal paul Phillips cuts the ribbon on the College's new health and Active Living Centre.
Picture: Weston College

The ribbon has been cut on Weston College's new multi-million-pound Health and Active Living Skills Centre.

Village school enjoys non-uniform day

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Teachers dressed up as rockstars too during the maths celebrations

A primary school enjoyed a 'non-uniform day' to raise the profile of two new maths learning platforms.

Weston maintain unbeaten home record with important win over Exeter University

17:54 Josh Thomas

Sam Rees shows his strength to hold of Exeter University's defence during their 24-17 victory. (Picture: Josh Thomas)

Weston again produced a spirited display to gain a hard fought 24-17 victory over the impressive Exeter University, who selected a strong side to try and take the hosts unbeaten home record.

Youth Rugby: Yatton youngsters show form in Hornets loss

08:42

Yatton under-16s battle it out with Hornets

Yatton under-16s produced some of their best rugby of the season in defeat against Hornets.

Assistant boss Laird asks Weston to continue good form on trip to Poole

Friday, January 17, 2020 Josh Thomas

Jacob Cane in one of his last games for Weston during their New Years Day match against Truro City. (Picture: MARK ATHERTON)

Scott Laird has called on Weston to put their past disappointments behind them at Poole Town on Saturday.

Hornets send Sidmouth to a heavy defeat to take over at top of South West One table

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Hornets in action during their match with Sidmouth. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Hornets moved top of the South West One table with an emphatic 57-12 win over Sidmouth at the Nest on Saturday.

Rugby: Winscombe miss out at Matson

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Winscombe's Owen Howells tries to get through the Matson defence (pic John Podpadec)

Winscombe were left empty handed following a 32-14 loss at Western Counties North high-flyers Matson.

Back-to-back wins for Wrington Redhill Reserves

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Jake Horton scored Wrington Redhill Reserves' third goal against Yatton & Cleeve.

Wrington Redhill Reserves made it back-to-back wins in Weston & District League Division One after defeating Yatton & Cleeve to move into fourth place.

Weston AC enjoy Riverbank Rollick

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Weston Athletics Club male team members celebrate winning the team prize.

A total of 20 Weston AC members headed to Thornbury's Running Club to take on the Riverbank Rollick.

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.

Congresbury hotel wins Wedding Venue of the Year award

Friday, January 10, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Cadbury House wedding team, Wedding Venue of the Year 2019

A four star hotel in North Somerset has been chosen as the Wedding Venue Of The Year 2019.

Congresbury hotel to hold annual Burns Night celebrations next month

Thursday, January 9, 2020 Mellissa Dzinzi

Burns night celebrations to be held in Congresbury

A four-star hotel in Congresbury will be holding their annual Burns Night celebrations next month.

Ad Feature The simple guide to funeral costs and everything you need to know about finding the right funeral director

Thursday, January 9, 2020 Lauren Knight

A pre-paid plan can help you cover funeral costs. Picture: Groves Family Funeral Directors

All too often Claire and Nigel Groves, owners of Groves Family Funeral Directors, have seen family members racked with guilt over whether they're doing right by their loved one when planning their funeral.

Barley Wood crowned overall winner at tourism awards

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Vicky Angear

The winning team from YMCA Dulverton Group with one of their awards.

The team at Barley Wood in Wrington is celebrating a triple gold award success at this year's Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

Online Italian takeaway service opens in Weston

Sunday, December 29, 2019 Mellissa Dzinzi

Guilio's Italian takeaway opening in Oxford Street, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

An online-only Italian takeaway, which offers only a home delivery option, has opened in Weston.

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.