Pets

Plans for the Weston Business Quarter unit include veterinary facilities, teaching space and room for up to 40 people at training sessions.

Vacant Weston site could become new vet for exotic pets

Plans show how the new practice could look

Plans show how the new practice could look

Popular North Somerset vets reveals exciting plans for new home

Ocho, a Labrador, supports nurse and assistance dog handler Chloë Hammond

Ocho, a Labrador, supports nurse and assistance dog handler Chloë Hammond

North Somerset Labrador receives national animal award

Views of Sand Bay and Sand Point, path through Iron Age Fort.

Views of Sand Bay and Sand Point, path through Iron Age Fort.

Hidden gem Somerset beach named one of Britain's best beaches for dogs

Dock diving was among the attractions

Dock diving was among the attractions

9 adorable photos as dogs take over Weston-super-Mare beach for festival

A dog show is among the events taking place in Weston-super-Mare over the next week

A dog show is among the events taking place in Weston-super-Mare over the next week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: August 13-19, 2026

One happy pooch taking part in agility training fun

One happy pooch taking part in agility training fun

Canine competitors set to descend on Weston Beach Lawns

A dead cat was handed into Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic

A dead cat was handed into Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic

Cat found dead in Weston-super-Mare as vets appeal for information

Six-year-old Jack Russell Roxy is seeking her forever home

Six-year-old Jack Russell Roxy is seeking her forever home

North Somerset rescue dog still looking for a home after prior neglect

Fancy dress raffle and BBQ highlight fun filled charity afternoon

Fancy dress raffle and BBQ highlight fun filled charity afternoon

More than 300 bull terriers and their owners take to Somerset beach

Stewart Lee's latest comedy show is among the events taking place in Weston-super-Mare over the next week

Stewart Lee's latest comedy show is among the events taking place in Weston-super-Mare over the next week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: May 7-13, 2026

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Renters Rights Act

Tenants in England gain stronger rights to keep pets

The Bullie Bash event in Somerset is returning for its 15th year

The Bullie Bash event in Somerset is returning for its 15th year

Hundreds of bull terriers to descend on Somerset beach for charity event

Corondale Level Crossing

Corondale Level Crossing

Weston woman 'disappointed' with response after she fell onto railway track

After winning the £1,000 jackpot in the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity lottery, Barry Pook used his winnings to purchase some budgies

After winning the £1,000 jackpot in the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity lottery, Barry Pook used his winnings to purchase some budgies

Burnham-on-Sea man uses £1,000 hospital lottery win to buy budgies

Nico Toller stopped briefly at a Sainsbury’s car park in Worle when he was approached by two enforcement officers.

Nico Toller stopped briefly at a Sainsbury’s car park in Worle when he was approached by two enforcement officers.

Local government

Year in review: The top ten Weston-super-Mare stories in 2025

Gwen the Labrador recently visited Cadbury Hall Care Home

Gwen the Labrador recently visited Cadbury Hall Care Home

Therapy dog puts smiles on the faces of Yatton care home residents

Dogs Trust Together Through Homelessness is supporting homelessness services this Christmas

Dogs Trust Together Through Homelessness is supporting homelessness services this Christmas

Christmas parcels to support homeless dog owners across the South West

The RSPCA said it needs more people to volunteer to foster rescued cats as cases of rescue from cruelty continue

The RSPCA said it needs more people to volunteer to foster rescued cats as cases of rescue from cruelty continue

RSPCA in Somerset makes urgent appeal for feline foster homes

Cats Protection

Letter: How to keep your cat safe this Christmas

Nico Toller stopped briefly at a Sainsbury’s car park in Worle when he was approached by two enforcement officers.

Nico Toller stopped briefly at a Sainsbury’s car park in Worle when he was approached by two enforcement officers.

Local government

Dog owner fined £75 by council for not carrying poo bags — but dog hadn't pooed

Ocho the Labrador won the Medal of Honour at the Service Dogs UK Dogs Making a Difference National Awards Night

Ocho the Labrador won the Medal of Honour at the Service Dogs UK Dogs Making a Difference National Awards Night

Weston assistance dog Ocho wins national award

The birds are said to make

The birds are said to make

Nearly 300 hens at risk of slaughter unless homes can be found

The Cinnamon Trust is looking for dog-walking volunteers to assist a resident in Weston-super-Mare

The Cinnamon Trust is looking for dog-walking volunteers to assist a resident in Weston-super-Mare

Call for volunteers to help a dog owner in Weston-super-Mare

Kirsty Armitstead and her dog Cuba took first place in the Intermediate Kennel Club Agility Stakes quarter-final

Kirsty Armitstead and her dog Cuba took first place in the Intermediate Kennel Club Agility Stakes quarter-final

Dog lover from Yatton celebrates major win with her four-legged companion

The photos on display are by Weston-based photographer Paul Blakemore.

The photos on display are by Weston-based photographer Paul Blakemore.

New Weston photo exhibition to celebrate bond between dogs and owners

The Pier has made its facilities permanently dog-friendly.

The Pier has made its facilities permanently dog-friendly.

Cultural attractions

Dogs officially allowed permanently on Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare

The event will be held at Petmania on Saturday, July 19

The event will be held at Petmania on Saturday, July 19

Pet shop in Worle gearing up for annual charity event

Clinton Rogers: Dog fouling is becoming a big problem in Somerset

Original X Factor stars G4 will be performing in Weston over the next week

Original X Factor stars G4 will be performing in Weston over the next week

Cultural Events

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: May 8-14, 2025

All-white cat Gracie’s sun-damaged ears.

All-white cat Gracie’s sun-damaged ears.

Letter: How to protect your cat from the sun this summer

Weston Woods, number four on our list,

Weston Woods, number four on our list,

Top five places to walk your dog in Weston-super-Mare this summer

Sand Bay beach.

Sand Bay beach.

Weston-super-Mare

Sign which said dogs weren't allowed on beach in Weston was put up by 'mistake'

Warners Weddings helps dog owners to integrate their pooches into their special day.

Warners Weddings helps dog owners to integrate their pooches into their special day.

Highbridge-based dog wedding business wins prestigious award for unique services

The kennels are currently being used to house badger cubs.

The kennels are currently being used to house badger cubs.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Somerset wildlife charity unveils 'fabulous' multi-use kennels

Martha was trying to follow people home in Bath.

Martha was trying to follow people home in Bath.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Somerset charity cares for adorable badger cub which tried to follow people home

The dogs are uninjured.

The dogs are uninjured.

Weston-super-Mare

Person suffers wounds to their leg after being bitten by loose dog in Weston

Summer restrictions have come into force.

Summer restrictions have come into force.

Weston-super-Mare

Dogs no longer allowed on main Weston beach until end of September

The RSPCA has shared some advice to dog owners to stop them pulling

The RSPCA has shared some advice to dog owners to stop them pulling

How do I stop my dog pulling on the leash when walking? Top tips from experts

The fox cubs were returned safe and sound.

The fox cubs were returned safe and sound.

Somerset wildlife charity helps rescue fox cubs from underneath house floorboards

The badger was soon released safe and sound.

The badger was soon released safe and sound.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Charity to the rescue after badger falls into empty swimming pool in North Somerset

The fox was alive when it was rescued.

The fox was alive when it was rescued.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Fox who was found with crisp packet over its head in Somerset gets euthanised

Maggie was adopted from the RSPCA's North Somerset branch in Brent Knoll.

Maggie was adopted from the RSPCA's North Somerset branch in Brent Knoll.

Remembering when RSPCA dog Maggie found a home after years in kennels

The shop is launching the grooming area following demand for the service.

The shop is launching the grooming area following demand for the service.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston pet shop to open 'bespoke' grooming area for your beloved companions

Teddy is described as a

Teddy is described as a

Dog with a 'clumsy' walk brought to North Somerset RSPCA following welfare concerns

The otters became close friends.

The otters became close friends.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Remembering when two rescued offers became the best of friends in Somerset

There are rules that dog owners should follow.

There are rules that dog owners should follow.

Patrols carried out to catch 'irresponsible' dog owners in North Somerset

All five dogs are in need of medical attention.

All five dogs are in need of medical attention.

Weston-super-Mare

Urgent medical attention worth £10k needed for English bulldogs found 'dumped'

Mulligan is making a slow but sure recovery.

Mulligan is making a slow but sure recovery.

PHOTOS OF DOG INJURIES

Weston-super-Mare

Woman threatened after dog attack which left beloved pet 'in a lot of pain' in Weston

Over £20,000 has been raised.

Over £20,000 has been raised.

Weston-super-Mare

Visually impaired Weston musician raises over £2OK for sight loss charity

Thatcher with the 'grenade.'

Thatcher with the 'grenade.'

Remembering when a dog unearthed a 'hand grenade' on a Somerset beach

The branch is experiencing a lack of foster carers.

The branch is experiencing a lack of foster carers.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston cat charity makes 'difficult decision' to temporarily close to new admissions

The dog was shaken but unharmed.

The dog was shaken but unharmed.

Remembering when coastguard crews saved a dog's life after fall from Brean Down

Ariel is making a good recovery.

Ariel is making a good recovery.

Weston-super-Mare

'Lovely' puppy born with six legs has extra limbs removed at Langford vets