Weston's Grand Pier will open early for a quiet hour once a month to help people with sensory conditions enjoy the seaside attraction.

A school's new puppy is having an incredible effect on students and staff only weeks after joining.

More than 1,000 chickens died in a fire despite crews best efforts. The story appeared in the Weston Mercury and Somerset Herald 50 years ago.

A choir had donated £500 to Weston Hospicecare after a 'fantastic' concert.

Drivers face huge delays on the M5 as thousands of motorists head to the West Country for the three-day bank holiday weekend.

A Somerset school's major roof refurbishment scheme is complete, thanks to a £1.2million Government grant.

Cats and dogs will be able to die with dignity thanks to a funeral directors' new service.

A police initiative saw more than 70 people arrested and £85,000 seized in the region in May.

Figures from Public Health England reveal rates of vomiting, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and flu all fell in the region for a week this month.

An allegation of an attempted abduction of a toddler in Weston-super-Mare is being investigated by police officers.

A three-day food festival will take over Weston's Italian Gardens this summer.

An author is 'proud' to have published her first book.

A High Street shop has had a face lift and has been revealed after months covered up.

Keen knitters have been hard at work making clothes, hot water bottle covers and toys for charity.

An array of vintage cars and classic motorbikes were on show in Redhill on May 16.

Theresa May has announced she will step down as the UK's Prime Minister in two weeks' time and has been praised by North Somerset MP Dr Liam Fox.

Scores of budding stars flocked to the opening of a new performing arts academy on Saturday.

An accident involving an overturned car on the M5 this morning (Friday) is causing delays.

A woman who was sexually abused as a child has hit out at a lack of support and huge waiting lists for counselling in Weston.

A Weston Hospicecare supporter has taken the plunge from 15,000ft in memory of her father-in-law.

A Somerset charity which supports young adults with learning difficulties has been given a very handy cash boost from The Thatchers Foundation.

Five caravans and vehicles have been spotted at Maltlands Play Area in Weston Milton.

A man suffered head injuries and was sent to hospital after an incident in Weston yesterday (Wednesday).

A popular pageant run every 10 years has been gifted £2,000 to make the 2020 event 'possible'.

A world record holder will host a beach clean in Weston on Saturday.

A food and drink festival dedicated to showcasing fresh produce made in the area will return to Burnham this weekend.

A disco, rock-painting, a bouncy castle and sweet cones were on offer to guests at St Nicholas Preschool's fete.

Weston's outgoing mayor has thanked the town's volunteers as he bowed out of politics.

The dust has barely settled on the local council elections, but voters will again be heading to their polling stations today (Thursday).

Intrepid staff from a Weston care home are preparing to walk a total of 300 miles in aid of Weston Hospicecare.

A Worle boxing gym which is used by more than 400 youngsters and adults has been saved from closure.

Police have launched an investigation after two people were sexually assaulted on a bus in Worle.

A Ninja Warrior ace who runs parkour classes in Weston is hoping for a place in the final of the toughest TV obstacle course.

Model railway enthusiasts gathered to enjoy an inaugural show on Sunday.

A campaign to help victims of the Syrian conflict has returned to Weston for the first time in six years.

Canadian teachers have shown their support after a video made by a group of students opposed to Bristol Airport's Expansion plans went viral.

An appeal has been launched to try to track down the owners of a canary which has flown away.

Traffic is slow after a crash at a A-road roundabout as emergency services deal with a collision.

A police crackdown on crime in North Somerset has 'made a flying start' after the force was bolstered by 100 new officers.

An avid fundraiser is 'delighted' to have reached his target after walking 20 miles around Weston's Grand Pier.

Registered voters are set to go to the polls on Thursday (May 23) to decide who sit in the European Parliament - but why vote?

The new mayor of Weston-super-Mare is 'honoured' to represent the town and will fight to improve mental health among young people.