Local news from Weston-Super-Mare and the surrounding area
Get ready, Weston! Our town is buzzing as it plays host to a rather unique championship this weekend. Prepare yourselves for an army of seagull impersonators descending upon us to battle it out for the top prize!
Oh dear, some worrying news coming out of Locking Farm Industrial Estate this week. It's a real shame to hear about the businesses there being destroyed by a fire, and we're glad to hear arrests have been made.
Soon culprits caught could be forced to clean up their mess and pay more
Several businesses have been severely impacted by the fire
Well done to Trish Clemit for winning the Seagull Festival Championships right here in Weston-super-Mare! It's great to hear someone speaking up for our feathered friends, who can sometimes get a bit of a bad rap.
Burglaries were carried out in Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare and Glastonbury
Oh dear, our thoughts are with the businesses affected by that terrible fire that raged in Weston-super-Mare this week. It's been reported that crews battled for a staggering 14 hours to get it under control.
Police want to know about people 'acting suspiciously' in the area
Residents are being told to keep windows and doors shut
The fire service has advised doors and windows stay closed
Fantastic news for our town! Chloe Hammond from Weston-super-Mare is all set to dazzle at the carnival, and it's all thanks to a brilliant new accessible cart that will allow her and her support dog to join the fun safely. We can't wait to see them shine!
Well, it sounds like our lovely seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is proving quite the draw! A nursery from Washwood Heath was absolutely astounded when nearly 200 people signed up for a trip here, far exceeding their initial hopes of filling just one coach. We're always happy to welcome visitors to our beautiful coast!
Well hello there, Weston! Our beautiful seafront is getting a fresh look thanks to a new campaign, with clever stencilled messages popping up to remind us all to keep our beaches pristine. It's all about leaving only footprints, so let's all do our bit to keep our beloved coastline looking its best!
Our very own Weston-Super-Mare is getting some love from a talented photography student! He's been out and about capturing the unique charm of our town, showing off what makes our seaside home so special, even with its quirks. It's wonderful to see such a personal project highlighting the place we all call home.
Weston-super-Mare is at risk
There were lengthy traffic jams southbound between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare
A woman was also attacked
A huge emergency services presence was seen across a village
Get ready for a splash of colour, Weston! Our amazing street art festival is back this July, transforming our town with 20 brand new murals. It's fantastic to see our streets coming alive with such incredible local talent!
A total of 304 packets of cigarettes, 4.4 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco and 23 illegal vapes were seized
