Teen Raped in Early Morning Attack in Rural North Somerset Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset rape investigation assault police northsomerset crime victimsupport publicappeal safety A young woman in her late teens was raped in the rural Rooksbridge area of North Somerset shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, March 16. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the victim managed to flee the scene and was aided by … Read More
Town Challenges North Somerset Council Over Introduction of On-Street Parking Charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset localgovernment businessimpact council judicialreview charges retail community Clevedon Town Council is mounting a legal challenge against North Somerset Council’s decision to impose parking charges on on-street spaces in several local areas, sparking tension between the local authority and the … Read More
Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More
Plans Approved to Revitalize Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Central Hotel with Flats and HMO Friday, March 20, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel development hmo regeneration flats planning northsomerset housing seafront Councillors in North Somerset have approved plans to restore the iconic but long-neglected Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare by converting it into residential flats alongside a controversial 19-bedroom House in … Read More
Plans Approved to Revitalize Former Weston-super-Mare Hotel with Flats and HMO Conversion Friday, March 20, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel regeneration hmo planning housing development northsomerset flats seafront North Somerset councillors have given the green light to a controversial plan aimed at rescuing the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare by converting it into flats and a house in multiple occupation (HMO). … Read More
North Somerset Council Launches Free Smartphone Program for Low-Income Residents Thursday, March 19, 2026 northsomerset smartphones digitalinclusion goodthingsfoundation refurbishedphones lowincome connectivity communitysupport techaccess libraryprogram North Somerset Council has announced a new initiative to provide free smartphones to residents from low-income households. Thanks to a generous donation of 45 refurbished Samsung Galaxy phones from the digital inclusion … Read More