Two-thirds of crime remains unsolved
Two thirds of the 10,000 crimes committed in one year in North Somerset are unsolved, and only 13 of them are still being investigated
Man stamped on boy’s head during ‘unprovoked attack’
A 40-year-old man who attacked a schoolboy in Weston-super-Mare by stamping on his head because he was ‘having a bad day’ has been jailed for the ‘unprovoked and sustained’ assault.
Call for greater scrutiny of Weston’s rehabs
Greater accountability is needed for privately-owned drug rehabilitation centres in Weston-super-Mare, a councillor has warned.
Gallery Glitz and glamour for Sidcot pupils
Sharply-dressed boys and girls in gorgeous gowns posed proudly at Sidcot School’s prom.
Weston’s newest primary school nears completion
The finishing touches are being made to the newest primary school in Weston-super-Mare, ready for its opening in September.
Landlords against licence scheme
Landlords in Weston-super-Mare say the council’s new licence scheme – aimed at tackling rogue landlords – is ‘short-sighted’ and a ‘money-making exercise’.
Weston teenagers take on walk for good causes
A charitable Weston-super-Mare teenager has enlisted the help of his schoolmates to help raise more money for good causes.
Council accused of ‘not providing care’ for addicts
The chief executive of a Weston-super-Mare drug and alcohol treatment centre says the council is ‘not providing care’ for people struggling with addictions.
Poll Junior doctors ‘tired and unappreciated’ by bosses
Junior doctors at Weston General Hospital say a lack of funding and staff shortages is tempting them to move overseas to work.
Father and son rescued from mud
A father and son were flown to safety in a rescue hovercraft after getting stuck in deep mud almost a mile from the shore at Weston.
