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Fundraiser to help Weston boy born with half a heart fulfil his bucket list
THE FAMILY of a 10-year-boy who was born with half a heart is fundraising to help him fulfil his bucket list wishes. Nicholas Smith, from Weston-super-Mare, was born with several heart conditions and was given a life expectancy of 13 years.
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Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Weston
POLICE are asking for the public’s help to find a wanted man who has links to Weston-super-Mare. Avon and Somerset Police want to locate Callum Evans, 30, who failed to appear in court. A spokesperson said: “He is white, around 5ft 10ins tall
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Resident parking scheme to be trialled in Weston-super-Mare
A resident parking scheme is to be trialled in Weston-super-Mare. The scheme will introduce parking controls on certain streets with the aim of helping “residents, commuters and other vehicles share available parking spaces fairly”. While
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Council activate protocol to secure shelter to rough sleepers in cold weather
NORTH Somerset Council have activated an emergency protocol to ensure all known rough sleepers can access shelter ahead of the cold snap forecast this week. The authority activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers
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Christmas toy run for hospice in memory of ‘much-loved’ young biker
FAMILY and friends of a much-loved teenager who lost his life in a road accident are organising a Christmas toy run for a children’s hospice in his memory. Eighteen-year-old Alfie Gray, from Weston-super-Mare, died after a collision with a car
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Works completed on Weston-super-Mare roundabout
WORKS to improve signage and crossing facilities on a roundabout in Weston-super-Mare have been completed through a scheme worth £22,000. Improvement works at the Francis Fox roundabout were carried out last week the North Somerset Travel and Roads
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Free bus travel to Weston food festival and Christmas lights switch-on
RESIDENTS and visitors of Weston-super-Mare eat Festival and Christmas lights switch-on will benefit from free bus services to get to the events. This Saturday, November 23, travel will be free on bus services 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 20, 125, 126 to get
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Weston MP welcomes independent Armed Forces Commissioner
THE Government has introduced legislation to establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner to improve service life for their families. Dan Aldridge, MP for Weston-super-Mare, has praised the plan stating the Commissioner “will be a strong,
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St Andrews' new stars shine bright in Yetton Plate win
Four players made their national debuts for St Andrews women as they beat Bristol by 13 shots in the Yetton Plate on Saturday. Wendy O'Sullivan, Sue Edwards, Angela Merchant and Jenny Webb were all new to this level of bowls but contributed well
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South West talent showcased in new short story anthology
A new community interest publishing house has released its first book. Axe River Books, based in the South West of England, is celebrating the launch of its first publication, Axe River Books Short Story Prize: Anthology 1. This collection
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Christmas family fun at The Helicopter Museum
Father Christmas and his elves will be visiting The Helicopter Museum this festive season. It will host its annual Christmas themed family fun day on December 8. The 19th annual event will see Father Christmas, his elves, and a snowman friend
