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Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Thangam Debbonaire

Thangam Debbonaire

Journalism Matters

Shadow Culture Secretary: Tech platforms must pay news media for their content

Journalism Matters

Journalism Matters: Trusted journalism is critical to combatting AI misinformation

Weston sea front.

Weston sea front.

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Nigel Dando has pioneered the Jill Dando News project since 2017.

Nigel Dando has pioneered the Jill Dando News project since 2017.

Brother of Jill Dando says youth news project is 'fitting tribute'

Sam Thompson celebrates Doritos setting the new record

Sam Thompson celebrates Doritos setting the new record

Doritos sets new record for world’s highest-ever cheese stretch

Filming is taking place at Holiday Resort Unity for Channel 5 series Happy Campers.

Filming is taking place at Holiday Resort Unity for Channel 5 series Happy Campers.

Dogs from Burnham-on-Sea, Brean, to feature in Channel 5 Happy Campers TV series

Penny Jackson stabbed her husband to death in their Berrow home in 2021.

Penny Jackson stabbed her husband to death in their Berrow home in 2021.

Documentary to be made about Berrow woman who murdered her husband

Tim Lethaby, editor of the Weston Mercury

Tim Lethaby, editor of the Weston Mercury

Meet the Editor

Meet the Editor session to be held by Tim Lethaby of the Weston Mercury

“The BBC’s ‘Across the UK’ plans are the exact opposite of fair competition.”

“The BBC’s ‘Across the UK’ plans are the exact opposite of fair competition.”

Local media calls for BBC to be a better neighbour by abandoning ‘Across the UK’

Solar panels will be installed at Bristol Airport

Solar panels will be installed at Bristol Airport

Preparation work for solar panels at Bristol Airport ‘already underway’

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The two lounges will open this summer

The two lounges will open this summer

Bristol airport announces opening of two new lounges

Weston-based mortgage broker wins two awards

The shows will reach Weston-super-Mare in February

The shows will reach Weston-super-Mare in February

The Mendip Players Pirate Panto Docks in Draycott

Stacey Dooley, presenter of DNA Family Secrets

Stacey Dooley, presenter of DNA Family Secrets

TV show seeks to reunite relatives separated during WWII

Police prevented access to the site of a rave near Winscombe

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a dog was stolen in Weston-super-Mare

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a dog was stolen in Weston-super-Mare

Police appeal after dog stolen from owner in Weston

Police confirm nine-year-old 'found safe and well'

Gabriel Tipney from the animal care team with Dusty the Chinchilla at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Gabriel Tipney from the animal care team with Dusty the Chinchilla at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Animal sanctuary ‘absolutely delighted’ with Cash for Charities funds boost

Schoolchildren with the new equipment

Schoolchildren with the new equipment

Schoolchildren enjoy the outdoors after homebuilder donation

The picket line outside Weston General Hospital

The picket line outside Weston General Hospital

Strike action at Weston General Hospital

The Public Notice Portal is being tested in towns and cities across the country, including Weston.

The Public Notice Portal is being tested in towns and cities across the country, including Weston.

Public Notice Portal: A powerful boost for local democracy

The warning will be in place tomorrow, Thursday, November 24

The warning will be in place tomorrow, Thursday, November 24

Heavy rain and strong winds to hit Somerset tomorrow

The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas

The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas

Newsquest CEO slams BBC’s plans to ramp up local news online

St Giles Animal Rescue used its share of last year's Cash for Charities grant to equip its new cattery.

St Giles Animal Rescue used its share of last year's Cash for Charities grant to equip its new cattery.

Local charities set to win share of £16,000 thanks to newspapers' giveaway

New Editor of the Weston Mercury and North Somerset Times, Tim Lethaby.

New Editor of the Weston Mercury and North Somerset Times, Tim Lethaby.

New Editor takes the reins at North Somerset titles

View of the Mecury building.

View of the Mecury building.

Town Council officially purchases old Mercury building

The Mercury is giving away two family tickets to this weekend's Circus Funtasia show.

The Mercury is giving away two family tickets to this weekend's Circus Funtasia show.

WIN! Tickets to acclaimed circus show this weekend

Sprout is a plastic-free, vegan cafe.

Sprout is a plastic-free, vegan cafe.

Vegan cafe opens in Grove Park

Ascot Group founder, Andrew Scott is on the hunt for new Weston employees.

Ascot Group founder, Andrew Scott is on the hunt for new Weston employees.

Weston business launches recruitment drive

Riverside Holiday Village has scooped TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice award for the second year running.

Riverside Holiday Village has scooped TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice award for the second year running.

TripAdvisor users crown Bleadon holiday park as best around

McDonald's has confirmed it plans to open a new restaurant close to Highbridge.

McDonald's has confirmed it plans to open a new restaurant close to Highbridge.

McDonald's hopes to open restaurant at business park near M5

GMB and NSEC have reached an agreement on improved pay for bin workers.

GMB and NSEC have reached an agreement on improved pay for bin workers.

Waste collection strikes OFF as bin workers accept pay rise

Outdoors and Active has made the final cut for the best High Street Business award.

Outdoors and Active has made the final cut for the best High Street Business award.

Weston business in the running for nation's best high street shop

Weston's Windwhistle Primary retained its Good Oftsed rating.

Weston's Windwhistle Primary retained its Good Oftsed rating.

Weston primary school scores Good Ofsted rating

Edith Cook celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday (April 11).

Edith Cook celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday (April 11).

Edith celebrates 100th birthday - and says dancing is key

A man in his X was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a shop below his home.

A man in his X was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a shop below his home.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Burnham man taken to hospital after halogen lamp catches fire

An animal rescue mission was carried out this week in Wedmore.

An animal rescue mission was carried out this week in Wedmore.

Horses submerged in water saved from ditch

The creator of Weston's GLOW Festival has revealed if we can expect to see the show again.

The creator of Weston's GLOW Festival has revealed if we can expect to see the show again.

VIDEO: Glow Festival founder reveals if it will return

Milton Park Primary School maintained its 'good' Ofsted rating.

Milton Park Primary School maintained its 'good' Ofsted rating.

Weston primary schools score glowing Ofsted reviews

Brent House Farm Shop and Coffee Corner enjoyed a successful opening.

Brent House Farm Shop and Coffee Corner enjoyed a successful opening.

Brent House Farm grateful for store's 'brilliant' support

North Somerset Courthouse.

North Somerset Courthouse.

Land Rover light-runner picks up six points

Homes across Yatton, Claverham and Congresbury took part in the Love Your Wildlife campaign.

Homes across Yatton, Claverham and Congresbury took part in the Love Your Wildlife campaign.

PICTURES: Stunning art trail lights up villages

A light festival will begin tonight in Weston.

A light festival will begin tonight in Weston.

GLOW festival to go ahead despite weather warning

Kimberley Shepherd has been touched by the number of tributes made to her son, Liam, who died last year.

Kimberley Shepherd has been touched by the number of tributes made to her son, Liam, who died last year.

Trail of 'touching tributes' to Liam Shepherd around North Somerset

The Lamb Inn pub has undergone extensive refurbishments.

The Lamb Inn pub has undergone extensive refurbishments.

PICTURES: Medieval pub's stunning transformation

Chestnut Park Primary headteacher, Tamara Dexter and her pupils reading the information board

Chestnut Park Primary headteacher, Tamara Dexter and her pupils reading the information board

Primary school's information board will tell village's hidden history

Weston's TSB branch will shut next year.

Weston's TSB branch will shut next year.

Town centre bank to close

Congresbury Tennis Club coach, Dean Copy.

Congresbury Tennis Club coach, Dean Copy.

Village tennis club on the hunt for next star

Chloe Howe SMP offers hair loss treatment in Weston.

Chloe Howe SMP offers hair loss treatment in Weston.

Hair loss clinic opens in Weston

Lola Lawrence made history when picking up her medal at the Aerobic European Championships.

Lola Lawrence made history when picking up her medal at the Aerobic European Championships.

Weston gymnast, 15, makes GB history

Weston Mayor James Clayton shared a hot chocolate with Ashcombe Primary School pupils.

Weston Mayor James Clayton shared a hot chocolate with Ashcombe Primary School pupils.

Mayor quizzed by Weston's youngest reporters