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A photo of Birnbeck Pier

Mayor Crockford-Hawley: ‘Birnbeck birthday restoration begins’

The renovation project has received a £10m lifeline

The renovation project has received a £10m lifeline

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Birnbeck Pier a step closer to reopening to the public after £10m lifeline

The annual event took place at the Cross of Sacrifice and the War Graves section in Milton Cemetery

The annual event took place at the Cross of Sacrifice and the War Graves section in Milton Cemetery

80th Anniversary of the Double Hills Memorial Service

Circular walk around Cheddar Gorge is undergoing an upgrade

Circular walk around Cheddar Gorge is undergoing an upgrade

Why it will soon become much easier to explore this Somerset beauty spot

Staple Plain by Malcolm Lewis

Staple Plain by Malcolm Lewis

Somerset's heritage celebrated by camera club members

Mr Andrews shared this photo with other residents on social media

Mr Andrews shared this photo with other residents on social media

Resident shares memories of ‘vibrant’ WH Smith shop in Weston-super-Mare

Liam and Noel Gallagher, who will return with Oasis in 2025.

Liam and Noel Gallagher, who will return with Oasis in 2025.

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Do you remember when Oasis shot a single cover on Weston-super-Mare beach?

The pathway at Gorge walk has undergone work with donations from Heidelberg Materials.

The pathway at Gorge walk has undergone work with donations from Heidelberg Materials.

Cheddar Gorge gets fresh new look with visitor access improved

Bryan Grove, Elfan Ap Rees, Dave Organ and Clive Elks with ‘Little Nelllie Too’.

Bryan Grove, Elfan Ap Rees, Dave Organ and Clive Elks with ‘Little Nelllie Too’.

Helicopter Museum unveils latest exhibit – modified to resemble a Bond classic

Adrian Webb, Doris Cox, R-A Tim Lowe in Weston-super-Mare

Adrian Webb, Doris Cox, R-A Tim Lowe in Weston-super-Mare

Weston woman among chart markers who worked on D-Day Landings maps

George Nott, of the 6th Airborne Division (left) and Café Gondrée, the first home liberated in Normandy.

George Nott, of the 6th Airborne Division (left) and Café Gondrée, the first home liberated in Normandy.

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Weston-super-Mare builder one of first soldiers to liberate France on D-Day

Bournville suffered huge damage during the Second World War.

Bournville suffered huge damage during the Second World War.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Weston-super-Mare prepares to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

Somerset Day was a resounding success, with events across the county.

Somerset Day was a resounding success, with events across the county.

Somerset Day a resounding success with events across the county

The old Weston Mercury building.

The old Weston Mercury building.

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Mayor of Weston helps restore 'remarkable' old Mercury building

Normandy veteran Doug Baldwin

Normandy veteran Doug Baldwin

Second World War Normandy veteran says key to a good life is freedom

Margery on Weston prom in June 1943.

Margery on Weston prom in June 1943.

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From spitfires to dance halls: Woman recounts her memories of Weston in World War Two

Wessex Water has delivered on its promise to install a replica of the landmark.

Wessex Water has delivered on its promise to install a replica of the landmark.

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Weston welcomes replica of historic 'stink pipe' which had stood for over 120 years

An official royal wedding photo.

An official royal wedding photo.

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Remembering when a royal wedding guest from Weston put a goody bag up for sale

Stefan Clarke lost seven stone in one year.

Stefan Clarke lost seven stone in one year.

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Remembering when a Worle man appeared on ITV's This Time Next Year

A mini-tornado brought down a plum tree on Southville Road.

A mini-tornado brought down a plum tree on Southville Road.

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'We really became afraid': Remembering when a 'mini tornado' hit Weston

Weston High Street in 1982.

Weston High Street in 1982.

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'If you don't use it, you lose it': Weston locals on the 'demise' of High Streets

Hannah Coulton.

Hannah Coulton.

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Remembering when a Worle pianist performed on Elton John's piano at Royal Albert Hall

The pair wowed the judges.

The pair wowed the judges.

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Remembering when a Weston musician wowed judges on Britain's Got Talent

Residents have been sharing their memories.

Residents have been sharing their memories.

WE GREW UP IN WESTON

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From storms to waterslides: Weston locals share memories of times gone by

The sinkhole was back filled.

The sinkhole was back filled.

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Remembering when a family had to leave their home after a sinkhole opened in Weston

Theo Paphitis and David Thorne.

Theo Paphitis and David Thorne.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Remembering when a dragon helped to get a Somerset business roaring

Flickering candle

Flickering candle

Grief is a unique, personal and changeable experience that is beyond our control

Unexploded bomb uncovered at old St Thomas Head firing range.

Unexploded bomb uncovered at old St Thomas Head firing range.

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Remembering when an unexploded bomb was detonated in Kewstoke

Locals have been travelling down memory lane.

Locals have been travelling down memory lane.

WE GREW UP IN WESTON

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'We should never let these memories die': Locals reminisce on old Weston post office

Cllr Cronnelly gave out the awards.

Cllr Cronnelly gave out the awards.

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Weston's mayor congratulates town's Civic Society award winners at annual ceremony

Jane Tucker during her skydive.

Jane Tucker during her skydive.

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Remembering when a Weston mum jumped out of a plane in memory of beloved son

The SW Sport Series: The ultimate rugby team from players in the South-West

WE GREW UP IN WESTON

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Photo of historic Marine Lake amongst those shared in nostalgic Facebook group

Proposals were put forward to change Weston's name.

Proposals were put forward to change Weston's name.

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Remembering when proposals were made to change Weston's name

A lot of weird and wonderful things have been found on Weston's seafront.

A lot of weird and wonderful things have been found on Weston's seafront.

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Prosthetic leg and Lord Voldemort rock among unexpected finds on Weston's seafront

Eddie The Eagle helped to open the attraction.

Eddie The Eagle helped to open the attraction.

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Remembering when a British Winter Olympic hero opened a Puxton Park attraction

Maggie was adopted from the RSPCA's North Somerset branch in Brent Knoll.

Maggie was adopted from the RSPCA's North Somerset branch in Brent Knoll.

Remembering when RSPCA dog Maggie found a home after years in kennels

The otters became close friends.

The otters became close friends.

Burnham and Highbridge villages

Remembering when two rescued offers became the best of friends in Somerset

Residents have taken a trip back in time.

Residents have taken a trip back in time.

WE GREW UP IN WESTON

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From horse-drawn carts to donkeys on the beach: See Weston in times gone by

Friends for Life 2018 winner Vanessa Holbrow and her dog Sir Jack Spratticus with Geri Horner.

Friends for Life 2018 winner Vanessa Holbrow and her dog Sir Jack Spratticus with Geri Horner.

Remembering when a Somerset dog who helped its owner live scooped a Crufts title

Price's work had a lasting legacy on the town.

Price's work had a lasting legacy on the town.

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Town council works to secure legacy of 'visionary' Weston architect

The screening will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

The screening will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

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Weston's newest cinema to screen 'heart-warming film' mirroring Birnbeck Pier legacy

Weston's first lifeboat crew of 1882 wearing boots, woollen pullovers, cork lifejackets, and beanie hats.

Weston's first lifeboat crew of 1882 wearing boots, woollen pullovers, cork lifejackets, and beanie hats.

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Weston heritage champion shares history of 'extraordinary' RNLI

Faye got her money back.

Faye got her money back.

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Remembering when a Worle woman found a snail in her supermarket sandwich

The hotel is now closed.

The hotel is now closed.

Remembering when a brave passerby saved a Somerset hotel from burning down

Diane had said that she would use the money to spoil her grandchildren.

Diane had said that she would use the money to spoil her grandchildren.

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Remembering when a Somerset pensioner almost missed out on £20k lottery prize

Residents have been travelling down memory lane.

Residents have been travelling down memory lane.

WE GRE W UP IN WESTON

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Vintage postcards of Anchor Head, seafront and more stir up old memories

The tour culminates with a visit to Cheddar Gorge.

The tour culminates with a visit to Cheddar Gorge.

Cultural attractions

Tour that showcases Somerset's 'treasures' named one of the best in the UK

Only one managed to complete the challenge.

Only one managed to complete the challenge.

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Remembering when one man beat Weston restaurant's 'insane' spicy eating contest

Walkers ready for the start of their walk at the entrance to RAF Locking.

Walkers ready for the start of their walk at the entrance to RAF Locking.

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Remembering when Somerset walkers raised over £1,300 in Star Wars hike

Somerset Film at the Engine Room has been granted almost £40,000.

Somerset Film at the Engine Room has been granted almost £40,000.

'Chronicler of life' who died 23 years ago will have films showcased in new project

Residents gathered to celebrate the occasion.

Residents gathered to celebrate the occasion.

WE GREW UP IN WESTON

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Residents remember late Queen's visit to Weston: 'She was so lovely'

The rally car was repaired at Weston College.

The rally car was repaired at Weston College.

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Remembering when Weston students repaired a race car following Silverstone crash

Thatcher with the 'grenade.'

Thatcher with the 'grenade.'

Remembering when a dog unearthed a 'hand grenade' on a Somerset beach