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Health bosses have called a ‘public health emergency’ as four in every 100 deaths of people aged 30 and over in North Somerset last year was caused by air pollution.

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Slimming World members in Weston and Berrow have raised £7,375 for Cancer Research UK.

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44 minutes ago

A book of remembrance was brought to Burnham on Saturday, as part of a national charities annual fundraising drive.

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Yesterday, 19:00

A woman who put her ‘heart and soul’ into supporting families in North Somerset rubbed shoulders with some of the country’s most influential politicians.

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Yesterday, 17:38

Avona and Somerset Constabulary has launched an appeal to find a missing 15-year-old girl who has links to Weston-super-Mare.

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Yesterday, 17:00

With April just around corner, unsurprisingly there is a distinct flavour of spring in this week’s events round-up.

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Yesterday, 16:07

A Weston RNLI volunteer has been awarded a national accolade for his work to raise more than £750,000 for a new lifeboat station.

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A tribute act certain to masterfully recreate the timeless tunes of one of greatest bands ever to take the stage will perform in Weston this spring.

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Yesterday, 21:00

Alternative rockers Papa Roach are set to play Bristol’s O2 Academy as part of a country-wide tour in support of their latest album, Who Do You Trust?

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Yesterday, 17:00

With April just around corner, unsurprisingly there is a distinct flavour of spring in this week’s events round-up.

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Yesterday, 15:00

Disney favourite Dumbo swoops into the Odeon in Weston-super-Mare this week.

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Thu, 14:52

A dementia-friendly music event will take place in Weston later this month.

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Tue, 15:00

A choir will perform a famous piece of classical music next month.

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Mon, 17:50

Local legends The Communicators blew the roof off the Tropicana on Friday night.

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Court News

Tue, 07:37

The following cases were heard at North Somerset Courthouse from February 28 to March 5.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The following cases were heard from February 20-27 at North Somerset Courthouse:

Monday, March 18, 2019

A former store manager stole thousands of pounds from his Weston employer.

Education News

Yesterday, 10:58

A Worle Community School student has stunned teachers with his memory skills.

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Wed, 07:45

A highly-respected physicist visited a secondary school to open its new multi-million-pound science block, ‘delivering a wonderfully positive message to students and staff’.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

A year six student from Weston-super-Mare has managed to raise more than £1,500 for charity following the death of his mother.

Sport News

Mon, 17:01

Cheddar Tennis Club presented retiring chairman Jennie Colton with their Ace Award to recognise her outstanding contribution over many years.

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Mon, 11:57

Yatton under-15s got the better of their Weston rivals in a decisive third meeting between the two teams at the weekend.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Hornets under-15 girls battled to victory over local rivals Winscombe in a hard-fought derby at The Nest on Sunday.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Uphill Badminton Club men’s A team took two giant steps towards the Division One title with two emphatic displays.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Hornets Chargers under-12s came away with silverware from the County Cup Festival at Wells on Sunday.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Splitz Gym Club members have enjoyed success in competitions recently.

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Friday, March 15, 2019

Weston ran in 12 tries on their way to a 74-17 rout of lowly Newton Abbot in South West Premier.

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Business News

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Plans for a food centre in Weston have taken a step forward this afternoon (Tuesday).

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Monday, March 18, 2019

A supermarket petrol station has shut for three months to allow redevelopment work to take place.

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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Readers have had their say on a pioneering new drug-checking service which is being trialled in Weston.

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Monday, March 4, 2019

Thatchers Cider is celebrating its award-winning apprenticeship scheme which is transforming young lives and building a workforce for the future.

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Sunday, March 3, 2019

A supermarket chain says it is being forced to take ‘ridiculous and expensive’ steps in order to get ‘straight-forward’ plans to develop a former pub approved.

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Saturday, March 2, 2019

The owners of Uphill Manor which was devastated by a fire two years ago celebrated its grand reopening with a family wedding.

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Saturday, March 2, 2019

Almost a quarter of a million pounds will be invested into Weston Football Club after more details on a ‘lucrative’ sponsorship deal were revealed.

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Food and Drink

Friday, January 11, 2019

Most of us are watching our wallets after an expensive Christmas, so we have compiled a list of meal deals in Weston-super-Mare to see you through January....

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Weston’s first vegan B&B has opened on the seafront, giving guests the chance to enjoy a holiday free from meat or animal products.

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