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The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group offers a welcoming space every Thursday from 10am to 12pm for those living with or affected by cancer

Weston cancer support group celebrates 15th anniversary

The oldest participant in the Strawberry Hearts, Yatton WI team was in her 80s

The oldest participant in the Strawberry Hearts, Yatton WI team was in her 80s

Yatton WI members raise £550 for charity on sponsored walk

This opportunity for these nine dancers from Weston follows a series of competitive auditions that saw them chosen to join an elite cast of 75 dancers for the EYB's production

This opportunity for these nine dancers from Weston follows a series of competitive auditions that saw them chosen to join an elite cast of 75 dancers for the EYB's production

Cultural Events

Nine dancers from Weston chosen to join esteemed ballet production

Champions! From left, Sam Stocker, Tim Wyatt, Lee Stocker and Craig Walker of St Andrews, winners of the Somerset county men’s fours championship

Champions! From left, Sam Stocker, Tim Wyatt, Lee Stocker and Craig Walker of St Andrews, winners of the Somerset county men’s fours championship

Bowls: St Andrews' strong season continues with county title

Billie Belcher, Benjamin Kingston, and Hilary Wolfe secured spots in the cast of the EYB's performance of Coppélia after competing in auditions in May

Billie Belcher, Benjamin Kingston, and Hilary Wolfe secured spots in the cast of the EYB's performance of Coppélia after competing in auditions in May

Three young dancers set for English Youth Ballet performance in Weston

Students at Worle School’s art department, are also members of the Nomads, have worked closely with Mr Stroud to create a design that reflects the spirit of the club and its 160 young players

Students at Worle School’s art department, are also members of the Nomads, have worked closely with Mr Stroud to create a design that reflects the spirit of the club and its 160 young players

Mural unveiled at Weston-super-Mare recreation ground

The bronze group, which saw children between the ages of four and six playing against each other on short courts

The bronze group, which saw children between the ages of four and six playing against each other on short courts

Children as young as four compete at tennis tournament in Cleeve

The group of Weston friends ran in different locations across the South West and Wales, including Ashton Gate, the Bristol Zoo Project, and Celtic Manor

The group of Weston friends ran in different locations across the South West and Wales, including Ashton Gate, the Bristol Zoo Project, and Celtic Manor

Weston runners complete 24-mile challenge in 24 hours

During the inspection, the school was rated 'Outstanding' for personal development and 'Good' in all other areas, including leadership, behaviour and quality of education

During the inspection, the school was rated 'Outstanding' for personal development and 'Good' in all other areas, including leadership, behaviour and quality of education

North Somerset specialist school praised by Ofsted in latest report

Chloë’s team were with her all through her journey from start to finish, including Ocho, her assistance dog

Chloë’s team were with her all through her journey from start to finish, including Ocho, her assistance dog

North Somerset disabled nurse crosses finish line in wheelchair race

The day was designed to develop employability skills and broaden Herons' Moor Academy pupils’ understanding of the working world

The day was designed to develop employability skills and broaden Herons' Moor Academy pupils’ understanding of the working world

Weston school pupils get hands-on career experience at special day

The event featured social dancing, demonstrations by local Age UK Somerset class participants, and a surprise medley of classical sequence dances by Weston competition dancers Jennifer Board and Bradley Winter

The event featured social dancing, demonstrations by local Age UK Somerset class participants, and a surprise medley of classical sequence dances by Weston competition dancers Jennifer Board and Bradley Winter

Charity dance event held in Weston-super-Mare raises thousands

The school has earned the RHS Level Three School Gardening Award, which celebrates its dedication to sustainable gardening and engaging pupils in hands-on environmental education.

The school has earned the RHS Level Three School Gardening Award, which celebrates its dedication to sustainable gardening and engaging pupils in hands-on environmental education.

Weston-super-Mare school wins national gardening award

Jason Smith will take on the 1,500km ride from London to Edinburgh and back, which must be completed within five days

Jason Smith will take on the 1,500km ride from London to Edinburgh and back, which must be completed within five days

Weston cyclist to take on 1,500km ride in memory of lifelong friend

The school was praised for the

The school was praised for the

School in Weston-super-Mare maintains 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

Stephanie's selection for the World University Championships marks a significant milestone in her career

Stephanie's selection for the World University Championships marks a significant milestone in her career

Former Weston student to represent GB at World University Championships

Dressed in period costumes, pupils Year Four pupils from Uphill Village Academy launched catapults, tried archery, carried water as medieval water bearers, and took part in fencing

Dressed in period costumes, pupils Year Four pupils from Uphill Village Academy launched catapults, tried archery, carried water as medieval water bearers, and took part in fencing

Uphill Village Academy trip to castle turns into medieval adventure

Wrington CofE Primary School was praised for its strong sense of community, which has resulted in pupils'

Wrington CofE Primary School was praised for its strong sense of community, which has resulted in pupils'

Ofsted praises 'broad and ambitious curriculum' at Wrington primary school

Aishah Ahmed is one of 27 individuals being recognised with the BCA Medal of Honour for Services to the Community

Aishah Ahmed is one of 27 individuals being recognised with the BCA Medal of Honour for Services to the Community

Weston student and food bank founder to be honoured at Palace of Westminster

Weare Academy headteacher Mrs Dover cut the ribbon to open the playground

Weare Academy headteacher Mrs Dover cut the ribbon to open the playground

Nationwide Building Society

New playground with Nationwide funding opens at Weare school

Dr Singhal (middle), a consultant physician at Bristol and Weston hospitals, has been recognised for his public service in medical education and healthcare

Dr Singhal (middle), a consultant physician at Bristol and Weston hospitals, has been recognised for his public service in medical education and healthcare

King's Birthday Honours

Bristol and Weston consultant physician honoured with OBE

Visitors to the festival enjoyed henna art, a virtual reality F1 racing simulator, and participation from Avon Fire and Rescue

Visitors to the festival enjoyed henna art, a virtual reality F1 racing simulator, and participation from Avon Fire and Rescue

Cultural Events

Festival celebrating culture in Weston returns for third year

Representatives from the club also made an appearance at Banwell School's fete on Saturday, June 28

Representatives from the club also made an appearance at Banwell School's fete on Saturday, June 28

Banwell Bowling Club raises £290 during charity coffee morning

North Somerset Council's cabinet member responsible for the economy, Cllr Mark Canniford, said:

North Somerset Council's cabinet member responsible for the economy, Cllr Mark Canniford, said:

North Somerset Council

Various projects across North Somerset receive Rural England Prosperity Fund

The golf day raised enough money to fund 14 missions for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

The golf day raised enough money to fund 14 missions for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport golf tournament raises more than £32,000 for air ambulance

Seven students regularly participate in the litter-picking, which targets Broadoak Road and the external perimeter of the academy grounds

Seven students regularly participate in the litter-picking, which targets Broadoak Road and the external perimeter of the academy grounds

Weston students show community spirit by collecting litter

Mead Field Manor care home received the score on carehome.co.uk

Mead Field Manor care home received the score on carehome.co.uk

Weston care home praised for 'exceptional' service with 10 out of 10 rating

Actress Sonya Cassidy, who hails from North Somerset, is a long-time ambassador of Springboard Opportunity Group

Actress Sonya Cassidy, who hails from North Somerset, is a long-time ambassador of Springboard Opportunity Group

Actor Sonya Cassidy praises North Somerset charity in Small Charity Week

Sidcot School received a Silver Award for School Partnership of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards, along with the Extended Learning Academies Network

Sidcot School received a Silver Award for School Partnership of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards, along with the Extended Learning Academies Network

Winscombe school recognised with national award for art and sport work

Dani the Donkey's visit to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children was organised in partnership with The Grand Appeal, the hospital’s dedicated charity

Dani the Donkey's visit to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children was organised in partnership with The Grand Appeal, the hospital’s dedicated charity

Mascot from Weston attraction brings joy to children's hospital

Six peregrine falcons were rescued by Secret World Wildlife Rescue over the last year

Six peregrine falcons were rescued by Secret World Wildlife Rescue over the last year

Peregrine falcons

Somerset charity celebrates record year with six peregrine falcons released

The children wore the costumes at the festival at Brent Knoll Primary on Friday, June 6

The children wore the costumes at the festival at Brent Knoll Primary on Friday, June 6

Draycott pupils given up-cycled costumes for country dancing competition

The festival launch with Disco Neurotico, a silent disco designed for those who find traditional nightlife overwhelming

The festival launch with Disco Neurotico, a silent disco designed for those who find traditional nightlife overwhelming

Cultural Events

Annual wellbeing festival set to return to Weston next month

Student reporters from Worle School, Priory School, and The King Alfred School Academy were welcomed by Cllr Crockford-Hawley and toured the Grade II listed building, hearing stories about Jill’s early career along the way

Student reporters from Worle School, Priory School, and The King Alfred School Academy were welcomed by Cllr Crockford-Hawley and toured the Grade II listed building, hearing stories about Jill’s early career along the way

Young Weston reporters follow in footsteps of beloved journalist

The Summer Spectacular took place on Saturday, June 7, filling the Italian Gardens and Winter Gardens with live music, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities

The Summer Spectacular took place on Saturday, June 7, filling the Italian Gardens and Winter Gardens with live music, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities

Weston College students kick off summer of celebrations with events

The show raised a final figure of £2,030.33 for Cancer Research UK

The show raised a final figure of £2,030.33 for Cancer Research UK

Cancer research UK

Weston charity event raises over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK

Franklin's family praised him for his maturity and compassion upon meeting 69-year-old Pete Davis, who was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of two

Franklin's family praised him for his maturity and compassion upon meeting 69-year-old Pete Davis, who was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of two

Worle schoolboy raises more than £500 in charity walk

Alice, who has been swimming since she was three, swam to raise funds to extend the adventure playground at Worlebury St Paul's School, which she attends

Alice, who has been swimming since she was three, swam to raise funds to extend the adventure playground at Worlebury St Paul's School, which she attends

Weston primary pupil completes half-mile swim to raise money for school

The change in approach to play at the school has reportedly seen behavioural incidents drop by 80 per cent

The change in approach to play at the school has reportedly seen behavioural incidents drop by 80 per cent

School near Weston-super-Mare celebrates platinum play award

A nurture teacher at the school said:

A nurture teacher at the school said:

Worle school praised for creating safe and caring environment

Bristol-based company PlantCare have provided a collection of plants to Mendip Green Primary School

Bristol-based company PlantCare have provided a collection of plants to Mendip Green Primary School

Primary school in Worle transformed into 'rainforest' after plant donation

The charity has raised funds to purchase 10 age-appropriate wheelchairs, which will will be available at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the Bristol Children’s Hospital, and the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit

The charity has raised funds to purchase 10 age-appropriate wheelchairs, which will will be available at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the Bristol Children’s Hospital, and the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit

Charity set up in memory of Weston teenager raises more than £40,000

Four students from Worle School were part of the 11-strong UK dance squad who finished as runners-up

Four students from Worle School were part of the 11-strong UK dance squad who finished as runners-up

Weston-super-Mare students help make waves at global dance championships

The event, which was its ninth edition, raised £3,662 for Weston Hospicecare

The event, which was its ninth edition, raised £3,662 for Weston Hospicecare

Sixties and seventies-themed night raises thousands for Weston Hospicecare

The boys recently competed at the European Championships in Luxembourg

The boys recently competed at the European Championships in Luxembourg

Weston gymnastics duo return from European Championships with medals

The day trip to Minehead was part of a busy May for the Notable Club

The day trip to Minehead was part of a busy May for the Notable Club

Social club for disabled adults enjoys day trip to Minehead and steam train ride

The farm now hosts regular occupational therapy sessions, where patients can engage in planting seeds and bulbs, watering, and harvesting produce

The farm now hosts regular occupational therapy sessions, where patients can engage in planting seeds and bulbs, watering, and harvesting produce

Weston mental health hospital transforms disused farm into therapy space

Somerset-based Family Adventures Group was recognised in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work 2025

Somerset-based Family Adventures Group was recognised in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work 2025

Somerset firm named one of the best places to work in 2025

Hutton Comets is the newest team associated with Hutton Football Club

Hutton Comets is the newest team associated with Hutton Football Club

Weston football club launches new team for children with disabilities

After winning his latest race, Heath was also named the winner of the overall race series

After winning his latest race, Heath was also named the winner of the overall race series

Somerset primary school boy wins running series championship

The band consists of Nate on rythmn guitar and lead vocals, Zac on lead guitar and vocals, Nell on bass, and Isaac on drums

The band consists of Nate on rythmn guitar and lead vocals, Zac on lead guitar and vocals, Nell on bass, and Isaac on drums

Weston teen band Unførgiven to play at Bristol music venue

The young learners have been observing and caring for the chicks

The young learners have been observing and caring for the chicks

Weston primary school hatches chicks as part of hands-on learning

The cyclists, who wore bright orange Y-fronts over their cycling gear, set off from Westward Ho! on Saturday, May 3, and crossed the finish line at The Globe Inn, Frampton Cotterell, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5

The cyclists, who wore bright orange Y-fronts over their cycling gear, set off from Westward Ho! on Saturday, May 3, and crossed the finish line at The Globe Inn, Frampton Cotterell, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5

Cyclists don Y-fronts for 300-mile testicular cancer bike ride

Manager Will Cawte said the team showed

Manager Will Cawte said the team showed

Somerset youth football team wins league with maximum points