Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset schools closures heatwave extremeheat temperature safety education weather health

In response to an unprecedented heatwave, over 100 schools across Somerset are scheduled to close temporarily. Authorities have cited extreme heat conditions as the primary reason for the closures, prioritizing student safety … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 pride vandalism weston-super-mare flagpoles community intolerance celebration armedforcesday pridemonth parade

During Pride Month, Weston-super-Mare has witnessed the targeted vandalism of Pride flags, highlighting ongoing intolerance. On June 18, the town council discovered that ropes were cut and damage inflicted on flagpoles … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 landonorris formula1 madametussauds waxfigure mclaren britishgrandprix racing motorsport silverstone championship sport

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris made a special visit to Madame Tussauds London to unveil his very first wax figure ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The meticulously crafted figure … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 bridgwater hmo expansion somerset planning council housing development parking tenants

A six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, close to Bridgwater town centre, has been given the green light for expansion by Somerset Council. The application, submitted by Edward James in partnership … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset a30 heatwave roadworks repairs bitumen surfacedressing trafficsafety highways kielybrothers

Repairs to a vulnerable section of the A30 in Somerset have been delayed due to ongoing heatwave conditions, which caused the road surface to “liquify” following extreme weather in late May. Somerset Council, … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 assault weston-super-mare police investigation attack victim facialinjuries witness crime safety

A man and woman in their early twenties were assaulted late Saturday night in Weston-super-Mare, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The couple was walking home across Hildesheim Bridge between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on … Read More