Clevedon’s beloved miniature railway at Salthouse Fields is poised for a vibrant comeback, led by the family behind the iconic Rio Grande train. After lying unused and deteriorating in recent years, the railway, originally …
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). …
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 …
An unusual sight has captured the attention of residents and visitors at Weston-super-Mare: a colossal barge resembling an upside-down oil rig has arrived beside Birnbeck Pier. On March 18, this remarkable structure made its …
A £1 million coastal defence project is now underway to protect a vital stretch of Minehead’s seafront from ongoing flood risks. For years, Minehead town centre has been vulnerable to coastal flooding, causing damage to …
Two men remain in police custody following the discovery of a suspicious item in a rucksack at Weston-super-Mare’s seafront yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred on West Street near the waterfront, where patrolling …
Work has officially commenced to transform Weston-super-Mare’s beloved Tropicana into a “nationally significant” destination for culture, arts, and entertainment. Following a successful bid for Levelling Up funding in 2023, …
Weston Marine Lake has officially closed as of October 2nd to undergo extensive improvement works aimed at revitalizing this cherished tidal lake. North Somerset Council initiated the project on October 1st, with the …
A tragic incident at a South West beach has resulted in the death of a man this morning, Monday, September 29. Emergency services, including Police, Coastguard, RNLI, and the South West Ambulance Service, were called to Big …
A crash has caused significant disruption near Weston-super-Mare seafront, blocking a key bridge and resulting in traffic congestion. Motorists are advised to expect delays as emergency services respond to the scene. …
Residents of Weston-super-Mare, a South West seaside town, have voiced concerns that the area is in decline, citing a deteriorating high street dominated by charity shops and vape outlets, along with rising drug issues. The …
Weston-super-Mare often suffers from a harsh reputation, recently ranked as the eighth-worst seaside town in the UK by consumer magazine Which?. It trails behind notorious destinations like Bognor Regis, Bangor, and …
A woman was sexually assaulted near the seafront in Weston-Super-Mare on Friday, September 8, 2023. Avon and Somerset Police are actively investigating the case and have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in …
North Somerset Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to transform the Tropicana, an iconic former lido, into a premier entertainment venue. Following last month’s approval of the redevelopment scheme, the council’s …
Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of plans to reinvent it as a “nationally significant” cultural, arts, and entertainment venue. North Somerset Council’s …