IT HAS been a busy year for Weston-super-Mare and the Mercury’s website has drawn in visitors from all around the world, but what were the biggest stories of 2015? We’ve compiled a handy list...
Banksy to unveil Tropicana show - and Mercury readers will see it first
No points for guessing the arrival of Banksy’s Dismaland at the Tropicana was the most-read story of the year on the Mercury’s website, with people from Thailand, Venezuela and Uzbekistan logging on to the Mercury’s website to read the world exclusive.
Flatmate horror as man eats faeces
The slightly more unusual story of a man eating his own faeces captured the attention of the masses for all the wrong reasons, with social media going crazy for the unsavoury story.
Video: Crews tackle Weston-super-Mare seafront fire
A huge fire filled the sky with smoke on Weston seafront in April, with eyewitness comments from readers flooding in as multiple crews tackled the blaze.
You know you’re from Weston-super-Mare when…
This fun article caused a stir on social media with people trying to decide which of the 20 reasons applied to them the most and more than 10,000 people viewed the article.
Tributes paid to ‘adorable’ April
The death of seven-year-old April Reeves when she fell off her bike left much of Weston devastated and many paid tribute to the young girl.
Family tributes to ‘well-loved’ Ashley
Another tragic accident led to heart-warming tributes pouring in for 27-year-old Ashley Doyle, who died in a motorway crash when travelling back from a weekend of celebration with Uphill Castle Cricket Club.
5 top places to eat fish and chips in Weston-super-Mare
The people of Weston are passionate about their fish and chips and this article pointing out some of the best places to eat some vinegary treats proved popular.
Crash victim’s death is a ‘tragic loss’
When a young man died after a road collision in the alleyway known as Cambridge Place, in the centre of Weston, his family and friends spoke out about their struggle at having a lack of answers.
Storms leave pier walkway on brink of collapse
High winds caused yet more damage to Weston’s derelict Birnbeck Pier and left a walkway on the verge of collapsing.
Teen rescued after getting trapped on rollercoaster
Firefighters completed an unusual rescue mission in August when a teenager was trapped on a rollercoaster.
Click this link to see a round-up of Weston’s year in pictures.
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