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Tributes paid as war veteran who lived in Weston dies at 107
A WAR veteran who lived in a nursing home in Weston-super-Mare has died. In October, Arthur Steel celebrated his 107th birthday at Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home. He received visits from the Scouts King’s Guard, who presented him
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Man wanted on recall to prison has links to Weston
A MAN wanted on recall to prison has links to Weston-super-Mare. Avon and Somerset Police issued an appeal to trace Jack Davey, who has a pound sign (£) tattoo on his left cheek. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing
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Weston couple’s fertility treatment success despite Covid obstacles
A WESTON-super-Mare couple whose IVF treatment was interrupted by Covid have shared their story after returning to introduce their son to the team who helped them. Bilitis and Simon Hammond were quick to respond to an invitation to take part in
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Former police officer sets up group to tackle bike thefts in Weston
A FORMER police officer has set up a group to tackle motorcycle thefts in several Somerset areas, including Weston-super-Mare. Bikers Against Theft Somerset (BATS) has been set up by two victims of recent attempted motorbike thefts from their homes
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New Christmas lights installed in Weston town centre
NEW Christmas lights are being installed in Weston-super-Mare town centre. The town council said this year’s decorations will have a new design. (Image: Weston-super-Mare Town Council) The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on
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National Highways set to close off M5 near Weston this week
NATIONAL Highways is urging drivers to allow extra time for their journeys ahead of overnight closures of the M5 between Gordano and Weston, which start today. Drivers in and around North Somerset will have National Highways road closures to watch
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Community invited to join final stage of Weston green area restoration
VOLUNTEERS are joining the council’s team to put the finishing touches to a restored green space in Weston-super-Mare. People are going to help North Somerset Council’s Parks and Countryside Ranger team to complete works on the Madeira Cove Gardens
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Weston student’s successful European windsurf championship
A WESTON student has joined the Youth Windsurf Racing European Championships. Broadoak Academy announced that Year 7 student, Theodora Coulton, achieved an impressive fifth place finish in the Under-13 Girls’ fleet at the prestigious Youth Windsurf
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Helicopter Museum to host 19th edition of Christmas fun day
THE Helicopter Museum will be hosting its annual Christmas themed family fun day on Sunday, December 8. The annual event, now in its 19th year will see Santa, his elves and his snowman friend pop in for the day to greet visitors in his woodland
