Warning Issued After Multiple Illnesses Linked to Illegal Vapes in North Somerset Tuesday, April 14, 2026 illegal vaping tobacco enforcement northsomerset health underage addiction safety regulation North Somerset Council has issued a serious warning following a series of illnesses connected to the use of illegal vapes in Weston-super-Mare. The council calls on residents—especially parents and carers—to remain vigilant … Read More
Menace e-scooter riders are putting people in danger Monday, April 13, 2026 e-scooters weston-super-mare police safety enforcement pedestrians road-safety illegal vehicles seizure In Weston-Super-Mare town centre, police have reported disturbing incidents where young e-scooter riders deliberately targeted pedestrians. On Friday, April 10, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing unit responded to … Read More
65 Homes Approved in Somerset Village Despite Road Safety Concerns Monday, April 13, 2026 housing somerset street development planning affordable infrastructure safety ecology construction Up to 65 new homes will soon be constructed in the large Somerset village of Street, despite ongoing concerns about the safety of the proposed access road. Crossman Acquisitions Ltd., a Bath-based developer, initially … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Shop Closed for Selling Illegal Tobacco and Vapes to Minors Friday, April 10, 2026 weston-super-mare tobacco vapes illegal closure police tradingstandards health safety underage A shop in Weston-super-Mare has been ordered to shut down for three months after repeatedly selling illegal tobacco and vaping products to underage customers. Avon and Somerset Police issued the closure order against Weston … Read More
Plans Underway to Rebuild Industrial Units Destroyed in Major Somerset Fire Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset fire industrialestate reconstruction haydon radstock planning blaze safety business A year after a massive fire tore through Haydon Industrial Estate near Radstock, Somerset, plans are now moving forward to rebuild the destroyed industrial units. The fire, which broke out in March 2025, sent thick smoke … Read More
Plans to Rebuild Industrial Units Destroyed in Major Somerset Fire Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset fire industrial rebuild haydon radstock planning construction recovery safety Industrial units at Haydon Industrial Estate near Radstock, Somerset, destroyed in a significant fire last year, are set to be rebuilt. The fire, which occurred in March 2025, sent thick plumes of smoke visible for miles. … Read More