M5 Bridge Repairs Near Weston-super-Mare to Enforce 50mph Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge repairs nationalhighways contraflow speedlimit westonsupermare infrastructure traffic construction Drivers using the M5 near Weston-super-Mare are being advised to expect delays as crucial repair work on St Georges Bridge begins next month. The £50 million project will reinforce the bridge’s foundation by lifting it 72 … Read More
M5 Bridge Repair to Enforce 50mph Speed Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge roadworks nationalhighways westonsupermare traffic infrastructure construction safety congestion Drivers should prepare for significant roadworks on the M5 as essential repairs to St Georges Bridge, near junction 21 at Weston-super-Mare, set to begin next month. The ambitious £50 million project involves strengthening … Read More
Man Suffers Broken Jaw After Altercation Over Table at Weston-super-Mare Bar Thursday, May 21, 2026 assault westonsupermare bar altercation injury police attack tattoo suspect victim A man in Weston-super-Mare sustained a broken jaw after being punched during an argument outside a local bar. The incident occurred around 8pm on Saturday, April 25, outside Vinnie’s on West Street. The victim was seated … Read More
North Somerset Council to Inspect Rubbish Bags in New Recycling Crackdown Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset recycling waste environment booking inspection recyclingcentres westonsupermare portishead backwell North Somerset Council is stepping up its efforts to improve waste recycling by introducing a new policy requiring staff at recycling centres to open and inspect rubbish bags. This initiative aims to ensure residents are not … Read More
UK’s Devoted Royal Enthusiast, Known as the ‘Union Jack Man,’ Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty tribute somerset royalenthusiast nhs campaigner birnbeckpier westonsupermare queen community Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, Britain’s most devoted royal enthusiast, affectionately nicknamed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who holds the record for meeting the Queen more times … Read More
Man Arrested After Child Assault Near Weston-super-Mare Shop Friday, May 8, 2026 assault child westonsupermare police arrest bail inquiry support violence ebdonroad A child was left bruised and shaken following an assault near a convenience store on Ebdon Road in Weston-super-Mare. The incident occurred around 6pm on Wednesday, April 8. Avon and Somerset Police have arrested a man in his … Read More