A deputy headteacher at Clevedon School, near Bristol, has been indefinitely banned from teaching following inappropriate sexual messages sent to female colleagues. Russell Gregory, who held the role of assistant headteacher …
For the first time in recorded history, average rents in Bath have exceeded those in Bristol, marking a significant shift in the rental market of the South West. Both Bath and Bristol continue to hold the highest rent …
Birnbeck Pier in Somerset has taken important strides toward restoration, with visible progress celebrated at a recent event attended by councillors and project funders. On Monday, 28 September, the first non-contractor …
Significant progress has been made in the restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a treasured Victorian landmark in Somerset. On Monday, 28 September, councillors and funders were invited to take the first steps on the newly restored …
A comprehensive programme of roadworks is set to commence in Worle, with work beginning on Monday, 5 October and expected to continue until spring next year. The initiative includes the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on …
A significant programme of roadworks is set to commence in Worle, beginning on Monday, 5 October, and continuing until spring next year. The works will introduce a new 20mph speed limit along Worle High Street and its …
Efforts by Winscombe villagers to prevent the establishment of a children’s home in their community have been unsuccessful, despite strong local opposition. North Somerset Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the …
North Somerset Council has been advised by external auditors to identify additional savings to minimise the likelihood of requiring another exceptional council tax increase. Last April, the council received government …
Auditors have issued a warning to North Somerset Council, emphasising the need for the authority to identify further savings to safeguard against the possibility of another exceptional council tax increase. Last April, the …
Elii King, a 41-year-old man from Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare, has appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court charged with the rape of a 14-year-old. The alleged offence is said to have occurred on 25 August 2025. During …
North Somerset Council has revised its previous ban on walking more than six dogs simultaneously, deciding that the restriction will now apply exclusively to commercial dog walkers. In 2023, the council implemented a cap …
North Somerset Council has recently amended its policy regarding the maximum number of dogs that may be walked at one time. Previously, a controversial restriction prohibited walking more than six dogs simultaneously for any …
North Somerset Council has revised its rule limiting the number of dogs walked simultaneously in public spaces, deciding that the restriction will now apply solely to commercial dog walkers. Earlier in 2023, the council …
Lauren Neads, aged 34, appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court today (21 September) to deny charges of assault by beating. The alleged incident occurred on 3 February this year while Ms Neads was returning home from …
North Somerset Council has reluctantly accepted a substantial rent increase for its recycling depot to ensure it continues meeting its legal obligations for waste collection. The council does not own the depot, located at …