Somerset businesses are gearing up for a bustling summer as tourists flock to the region’s scenic landscapes, beautiful beaches, and vibrant attractions. The South West continues to draw thousands each year, and this season …
Halloween may be months away, but fans of spooky tales won’t have to wait to get their scare fix. The third annual Chapter 3: Weston Horror Book convention is coming to Weston-super-Mare, celebrating dark fiction and indie …
Significant changes to bus services in Weston-super-Mare and nearby regions will take effect from August 31, aiming to improve route clarity, connectivity, and coverage. FirstBus, in collaboration with North Somerset Council …
Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier has declared that dogs are now welcome on the pier permanently, after a highly successful trial period. This exciting decision allows dogs and their owners to explore the scenic …
A 28-year-old man from Robin Close, Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to undergo treatment for alcohol dependency after pleading guilty to multiple vehicle-related offences. The individual admitted to theft from a motor …
Police are urgently seeking information about Skye, a 31-year-old woman from Somerset who has not been seen for three weeks. The last confirmed sighting of Skye was on Monday, July 7, in Bridgwater. Although there was phone …
Elaine Salmons, from Weston-super-Mare, has been leading the Macular Society’s sight loss support group at St Mark’s Church Centre for the past three years. Living with macular disease herself, Elaine’s dedication to …
A five-year-old girl is currently hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries after being struck by an electric bike near her home in Weston-super-Mare. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm on Thursday, July 24, on …
North Somerset Council has taken the unusual step of removing all public comments from its planning portal regarding a mosque expansion application in Weston-super-Mare, following an influx of offensive and racist objections. …
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in Weston-super-Mare, with two ambulances on site and helicopter crews circling above. Details about the nature of the incident remain limited at this time, but the …
Herons’ Moor Academy, located in the Locking Castle area of Weston-super-Mare, has received a positive “Good” rating across all areas from Ofsted following a detailed two-day inspection in May 2025. The primary school, …
As the UK endures its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures climbing above 30°C for several consecutive days, many have sought relief on the nation’s beaches. However, in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, a …
This weekend’s heatwave in the South West saw temperatures soar to 30°C, prompting many to flock to the coast for relief. But at Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside destination, visitors found themselves besieged by an …
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 …
Weston-super-Mare, often dismissed as one of the UK’s worst seaside towns, might surprise you. Having lived there for three years, I can attest there’s much more to this Somerset resort than its reputation suggests. Ranked …