Somerset Council to Sell Large Farm Near Weston-super-Mare for Redevelopment Tuesday, November 25, 2025 somerset weston-super-mare eastfarm council landsale redevelopment agriculture housing finance assets Somerset Council is set to sell East Farm in Lympsham, near Weston-super-Mare, as part of a wider effort to improve its financial situation. The farm, which spans approximately 79.5 acres—equivalent to about 45 football … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Winterstoke Road Bridge Closing Until 2027 for Major Replacement Monday, November 24, 2025 bridge weston-super-mare closure traffic infrastructure railway ministryofdefence construction diversion replacement The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital crossing used by around 20,000 drivers each weekday, closed on November 24 for an 18-month replacement project, with reopening not anticipated until 2027. Constructed … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Optima Stadium Redevelopment Approved, Paving Way for Football League Ambitions Wednesday, November 19, 2025 weston-super-mare optimastadium footballleague redevelopment nationalleaguesouth sportsfacilities northsomerset community housing cmsgroup sport Weston-super-Mare AFC has reached a significant milestone with the approval of plans to redevelop the Optima Stadium, a crucial step towards upgrading the club’s facilities to host football league matches. North Somerset … Read More
A-Road Reopened Following Crash Near Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, November 18, 2025 weston-super-mare accident roadblock traffic emergency clearance safety incident transportation travel sport An accident on an A-road near Weston-super-Mare caused significant disruption earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly, and the road was temporarily closed to manage the incident and ensure safety. Fortunately, …
MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Shakes Off 'Worst Town' Label to Become Top UK Tourist Destination Saturday, November 15, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside tourism revitalization nostalgia attractions holiday beach culture development Weston-super-Mare, a seaside town once criticized as one of the UK’s worst, is making a remarkable comeback as a top holiday destination for 2026. Recent data from FlixBus—an operator of coach routes across the … Read More