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A Henry Hutchings penalty was the difference as Wrington Redhill were narrowly beaten by Ashcott

Wrington Redhill FC

Penalty sends Ashcott to tight 1-0 win over Wrington Redhill

Photo of a bus for illustrative purposes ONLY. This is not the same bus service mentioned in the appeal.

Photo of a bus for illustrative purposes ONLY. This is not the same bus service mentioned in the appeal.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man arrested after alleged threats to kill on Weston-super-Mare bus

Collum Lane in Kewstoke is among the roads set to close in North Somerset in the coming weeks

Collum Lane in Kewstoke is among the roads set to close in North Somerset in the coming weeks

North Somerset Council

Upcoming regional road closures announced by North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council has launched a reduced-price offer for its waste collection scheme

North Somerset Council has launched a reduced-price offer for its waste collection scheme

North Somerset Council

Big North Somerset garden waste changes on offer until new year

North Somerset Magistrates Court

The latest Weston-super-Mare offenders sentenced in Magistrates' Court

Ted (not his real name or photo) saw his electricity bill rise to almost £200 last January despite trying to make his house as efficient as possible

Ted (not his real name or photo) saw his electricity bill rise to almost £200 last January despite trying to make his house as efficient as possible

Winter Fuel Payment

Somerset residents urged to support older people through winter appeal

The online questionnaire is being carried out by Cardiff University in collaboration with the North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Programme

The online questionnaire is being carried out by Cardiff University in collaboration with the North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Programme

North Somerset employees invited to share views in anonymous health survey

Right at Home North Somerset has relaunched its Threads of Hope campaign to raise funds for Weston Hospicecare

Right at Home North Somerset has relaunched its Threads of Hope campaign to raise funds for Weston Hospicecare

North Somerset clothing appeal to help raise funds for Weston Hospicecare

Holley James recently completed the 58-mile Great Weston Ride in memory of her late grandmother, raising £715 for the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

Holley James recently completed the 58-mile Great Weston Ride in memory of her late grandmother, raising £715 for the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

Keynsham speech therapist raises £715 for NHS charity with 58-mile ride

Heath Hughes-Davies at the Stockland Scamper

Heath Hughes-Davies at the Stockland Scamper

Somerset runner Heath Hughes-Davies wins 10 races in a row

Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, and Burnham-on-Sea has launched its annual Be a Santa campaign

Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, and Burnham-on-Sea has launched its annual Be a Santa campaign

Somerset campaign aims to spread festive joy to isolated older people

Hutton Village won a gold prize at the Britain in Bloom contest

Hutton Village won a gold prize at the Britain in Bloom contest

Britain in Bloom

Hutton Village wins gold at Britain in Bloom for community spirit

Clinton Rogers: Do men in Somerset care about losing their hair?

Oldmixon United recorded the biggest result of the day, beating AFC Nailsea & Backwell Reserves 14-0

Oldmixon United recorded the biggest result of the day, beating AFC Nailsea & Backwell Reserves 14-0

Football: Oldmixon hit 14 in latest Weston and District results

Wrington Redhill kept Imperial at bay with one less player on the field to keep the game at 0-0

Wrington Redhill kept Imperial at bay with one less player on the field to keep the game at 0-0

Wrington Redhill FC

Football: 10-man Wrington Redhill hold Imperial to 0-0 draw

Somerset narrowly retained the Haines Cup with victory over Gloucestershire

Somerset narrowly retained the Haines Cup with victory over Gloucestershire

Golf: Somerset retain Haines Cup after final-hole birdie

Bristol Airport will hold its careers fair in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday, November 17

Bristol Airport will hold its careers fair in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday, November 17

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport careers fair coming to Weston-super-Mare with jobs on offer

The lake at Mendip Adventure will open in 2027 and offer open-water swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and instructor-led sessions

The lake at Mendip Adventure will open in 2027 and offer open-water swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and instructor-led sessions

Mendip Adventure to open new lake for swimming and watersports in 2027

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: The steps needed to prevent violence against women

The crash occurred on the Broadway junction with the A38 Bristol Road on the edge of Shipham in Somerset.

The crash occurred on the Broadway junction with the A38 Bristol Road on the edge of Shipham in Somerset.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal after motorcyclist "seriously injured" in Somerset crash

Mohammed Saddiq, lord-lieutenant of Somerset

Mohammed Saddiq, lord-lieutenant of Somerset

Somerset campaign aims to shine spotlight on overlooked local heroes

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

South West business groups join forces over Wessex devolution

Yanley Lane in Long Ashton is among the roads set to close in North Somerset across November

Yanley Lane in Long Ashton is among the roads set to close in North Somerset across November

North Somerset Council announces upcoming road closures

The former TSB branch has stood empty since 2021, but fresh plans could give the building a new lease of life.

The former TSB branch has stood empty since 2021, but fresh plans could give the building a new lease of life.

Vacant former Somerset bank could be turned into four homes

Ryanair has launched a new winter flight route from Bristol Airport, starting this month.

Ryanair has launched a new winter flight route from Bristol Airport, starting this month.

Bristol Airport

Ryanair launches new flight destination from Bristol Airport

Essential road maintenance will take place overnight

Essential road maintenance will take place overnight

North Somerset Council

Major Somerset A-road to close for nine nights of essential work from next week

North Somerset Magistrates Court

Latest Weston and North Somerset offenders sentenced in Magistrates' court

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: Why changes at national level matter in Somerset

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children's Hospice South West

Businesses invited to spread Christmas cheer with CHSW fundraiser

Tony Ware, 34-years-old, with Weston-super-Mare links.

Tony Ware, 34-years-old, with Weston-super-Mare links.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man with Weston links wanted on recall to prison in connection with burglary

Clinton Rogers: The unforgettable highs and lows of Glastonbury Festival

Flytipping is illegal and can encourage dangerous unofficial bonfires

Flytipping is illegal and can encourage dangerous unofficial bonfires

Somerset fire service issue warning over household items ahead of bonfire night

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Backwell School

Yatton entrepreneur launches daily nutrition drink aimed at adults over 45

Portishead Town Colts hit 16 as 80 goals rain in across Weston football league

Zero carbon homes at Day's Rise by Newland Homes

Zero carbon homes at Day's Rise by Newland Homes

North Somerset bungalow shortage prompts homeowners to consider ‘rightsizing’

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset Police

Burnham-on-Sea PC celebrated for exceptional police service

About 30 year eight pupils from Worle, Clevedon and Backwell schools took part in the visit to Bristol Airport

About 30 year eight pupils from Worle, Clevedon and Backwell schools took part in the visit to Bristol Airport

Backwell School

North Somerset pupils visit Bristol Airport to explore aviation careers

The five-bedroom detached house in Lympsham is on the market for £550,000

The five-bedroom detached house in Lympsham is on the market for £550,000

Five-bedroom 'exceptional' home in Somerset village on the market for £550,000

A person has been hit by a train on the Somerset railway

A person has been hit by a train on the Somerset railway

Rail disruption after person hit by train between Weston and Taunton - RECAP

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

North Somerset care manager wins regional award for leadership and dedication

The A38/A368 junction is being transformed into a roundabout

The A38/A368 junction is being transformed into a roundabout

Major Somerset A-road works could knock out broadband this weekend

Grand Atlantic Hotel site.

Grand Atlantic Hotel site.

Trespassing at "dangerous" Grand Atlantic Hotel site could lead to arrests

Letter: Somerset Levels faces more frequent flooding thanks to climate change

North Somerset Magistrates Court

Some of the latest Weston-super-Mare offenders to appear in Magistrates' Court

Somerset Business Awards 2027 judges and sponsors

Somerset Business Awards 2027 judges and sponsors

Somerset Business Awards

Somerset Business Awards 2027 seek entries from organisations

Wrington Redhill were beaten 3-0 by Paulton Sports Rovers

Wrington Redhill were beaten 3-0 by Paulton Sports Rovers

Wrington Redhill FC

Paulton Rovers Sports seal 3-0 win over Wrington Redhill

Wales & West Utilities has completed gas network upgrades in the Draycott Road area of Cheddar ahead of schedule

Wales & West Utilities has completed gas network upgrades in the Draycott Road area of Cheddar ahead of schedule

Upgrade of key road completed seven days earlier than planned

Avon and Somerset PC Andrew Glen has won the inspiration in policing award at the Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset PC Andrew Glen has won the inspiration in policing award at the Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset Police

Cancer survivor from Somerset wins award for frontline policing

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

Somerset Art Weeks Festival concludes after 16-day celebration

The North Somerset Care Show will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre in Weston

The North Somerset Care Show will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre in Weston

North Somerset Care Show returns with 70 exhibitors and free support advice

Avon Fire and Rescue Service is urging people across North Somerset to take a few simple precautions to reduce the risk of a devastating house fire.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service is urging people across North Somerset to take a few simple precautions to reduce the risk of a devastating house fire.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

North Somerset households urged to check one everyday appliance before winter

Kindergarten, Child playing with brick toys at daycare nursery. Education development games for school toddlers kids

Kindergarten, Child playing with brick toys at daycare nursery. Education development games for school toddlers kids

Weston childminder told some of her services need 'urgent improvement' by Ofsted

North Somerset Magistrates Court

Latest Weston-super-Mare offenders who appeared in Magistrates' Court this week

A coffee machine was one of the prizes at Unity Beach’s Country Music Festival which helped raise more than £3,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice

A coffee machine was one of the prizes at Unity Beach’s Country Music Festival which helped raise more than £3,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice

Brean country music festival raises more than £3,000 for Somerset hospice