North Somerset Council Provides Free Refurbished Smartphones to Low-Income Residents Thursday, March 19, 2026 northsomerset smartphones digitalinclusion refurbished goodthingsfoundation lowincome connectivity community accessibility council North Somerset Council is launching a new initiative to support low-income residents by offering free refurbished smartphones. The council has received 45 Samsung Galaxy phones donated by the digital inclusion charity Good … Read More
Boats Set to Return to Birnbeck Pier Following £19m Investment by Reeves Thursday, March 19, 2026 birnbeck pier weston-super-mare restoration investment heritage community infrastructure government tourism Heritage vessels may soon once again dock at Birnbeck Pier, thanks to a transformative £19 million government investment announced today aimed at revitalising this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The substantial funding … Read More
Boats Could Return to Birnbeck Pier Following £19m 'Game-Changing' Investment from Reeves Thursday, March 19, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration investment heritage community maritime government infrastructure Heritage vessels may soon grace Birnbeck Pier once more, after the government announced a transformative £19 million investment for this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The funding will enable extensive restoration of the … Read More
Car and Cash Stolen During Burglary at Somerset Home; Police Seek Suspects Wednesday, March 18, 2026 burglary somerset theft police investigation suspects cctv fordfocus crime community A burglary in Twerton, Somerset, has left a family robbed of their car, cash, and bank cards, as police work to identify two suspects captured on CCTV. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. at a residence on Albany Road near … Read More
Frome Residents Rally to Reclaim Access to Packsaddle Fields Wednesday, March 18, 2026 frome packsaddle greenspace somerset development protest housing community council legaldispute Frome residents are standing firm in their demand to restore public access to Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space on the northern edge of the town, amid a contentious legal battle. Owned by Somerset Council since 1973, … Read More
10-Year-Old Girl Raises Thousands to Help Grandparents Rebuild After Hurricane Tuesday, March 17, 2026 hurricane jamaica fundraiser community rebuilt disaster younghero relief home donation When Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica last October, it left devastation in its wake, including the destruction of the home of a local family’s beloved grandparents. In response to this tragedy, a determined 10-year-old … Read More