Nailsea news

A drone shot of all lawns in use at Nailsea and District Croquet Club

Debutant Greeshka Hunt wins all games to claim Nailsea croquet trophy

65 High Street has closed for emergency maintenance works

65 High Street has closed for emergency maintenance works

North Somerset high street venue announces sudden emergency closure

Nailsea Air Cadets is hosting an information and recruitment evening on Wednesday, September 9, from 7.30pm to 9pm

Nailsea Air Cadets is hosting an information and recruitment evening on Wednesday, September 9, from 7.30pm to 9pm

Clubs and societies

Recruitment drive launched to rebuild Nailsea Air Cadet squadron

The next screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing will play at Nailsea Tithe Barn on Tuesday, September 29

The next screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing will play at Nailsea Tithe Barn on Tuesday, September 29

Second screening of climate film announced in Nailsea after high demand

The four-bedroom detached house in Nailsea is on the market for offers over £500,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Nailsea is on the market for offers over £500,000

Four-bed house in North Somerset up for sale for offers over £500,000

The Somerset Team: Kriss Chambers on far right

The Somerset Team: Kriss Chambers on far right

Somerset Takes Third Place in 2026 Inter-Counties Golf Croquet Championship

UWE professor John Hancock, from Nailsea, has collaborated with fellow academics Ros Rouse and Chris Pawson to release the book, titled Animal Behaviour, Welfare, and Interactions in Sports and Recreational Environments

UWE professor John Hancock, from Nailsea, has collaborated with fellow academics Ros Rouse and Chris Pawson to release the book, titled Animal Behaviour, Welfare, and Interactions in Sports and Recreational Environments

Nailsea professor launches book on animals in sports venues

The Blooming Community Bus is a horticultural project by Nailsea and District Community Transport and has been turning heads at summer shows across North Somerset

The Blooming Community Bus is a horticultural project by Nailsea and District Community Transport and has been turning heads at summer shows across North Somerset

Bus full of flowers and plants turns heads at North Somerset summer shows

Cllr Parsons (right) unveiled two commemorative plaques at the recent celebration

Cllr Parsons (right) unveiled two commemorative plaques at the recent celebration

Nailsea volunteer honoured for decades of service to community centre

NDCC players at the One Ball Competition. Baddeley and Roynon at the ends of the back row:

NDCC players at the One Ball Competition. Baddeley and Roynon at the ends of the back row:

Glorious sun shines on annual croquet competition

Nailsea School pupils celebrating this results

Nailsea School pupils celebrating this results

North Somerset pupils celebrate as Nailsea School releases GCSE results

Nailsea Croquet Club players in the summer of 2026

Nailsea Croquet Club players in the summer of 2026

Marcus Evans retains Nailsea croquet crown

Nailsea Town Council is seeking volunteers to help with road closures for the Remembrance Day Parade later this year

Nailsea Town Council is seeking volunteers to help with road closures for the Remembrance Day Parade later this year

Remembrance Day

Town seeks volunteers for Remembrance Day parade

Roy Ackrill, in costume, showing his model railway

Roy Ackrill, in costume, showing his model railway

Cultural attractions

Nailsea man joins Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre as volunteer

Students at Nailsea School & Sixth Form have been celebrating success across A-levels and Level 3 qualifications

Students at Nailsea School & Sixth Form have been celebrating success across A-levels and Level 3 qualifications

Nailsea School students celebrate success on A-level results day

North Somerset Council is proposing 12-month permits for residents and businesses in Roath Road Car Park and Station Road Car Park in Portishead and Nailsea, respectively

North Somerset Council is proposing 12-month permits for residents and businesses in Roath Road Car Park and Station Road Car Park in Portishead and Nailsea, respectively

New parking permits proposed for car parks in two North Somerset towns

The winners were presented at the Nailsea Horticultural Society's Summer Flower Show

The winners were presented at the Nailsea Horticultural Society's Summer Flower Show

Nailsea Allotment Competition 2026 winners announced

North Somerset Council

Letter: Alterations need to be made to the Wraxall Hill junction

Free film screening and discussion on climate crisis coming to Nailsea

Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews were sent to the Isle of Wight to help tackle wildfires that lasted for several days.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews were sent to the Isle of Wight to help tackle wildfires that lasted for several days.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

North Somerset fire crews sent to Isle of Wight to tackle wildfires

Nailsea Town Council has opposed an 82-home development, which has been proposed at Youngwood Farm

Nailsea Town Council has opposed an 82-home development, which has been proposed at Youngwood Farm

North Somerset Council

Nailsea Town Council strongly objects to 82-home development

Local government

New all-weather path lets everyone enjoy park all year round

Plans have been submitted for 82 homes to be built on a plot of green space near Nailsea.

Plans have been submitted for 82 homes to be built on a plot of green space near Nailsea.

Opposition to town's 82-home development plans on green space

Arrest made and major A-road closed after early morning incident - LIVE

Arrest made and major A-road closed after early morning incident - LIVE

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset A-road closed after early morning crash as driver arrested - RECAP

A speed croquet tournament was recently hosted at Nailsea and District Croquet Club

A speed croquet tournament was recently hosted at Nailsea and District Croquet Club

Croquet club in North Somerset holds speed competition

Pat Gilbert, chair of the Friends of Trendlewood Park, and Pauline Tillet

Pat Gilbert, chair of the Friends of Trendlewood Park, and Pauline Tillet

Award-winning park celebrates 15 years of high honour

Nailsea Town Council is inviting residents to join two projects focused on improving the environment and the town

Nailsea Town Council is inviting residents to join two projects focused on improving the environment and the town

Nailsea Town Council issues call for new volunteers to improve town

The road and footpath closures will impact North Somerset between July and September

The road and footpath closures will impact North Somerset between July and September

New road and footpath closures announced in North Somerset

Jonathan Isaacs presenting Kathy with the Lynn Donovan Handicap Jug

Jonathan Isaacs presenting Kathy with the Lynn Donovan Handicap Jug

Ladies win croquet titles at national veterans event

Nailsea Residents experiencing bereavement or grief are invited to attend a new free peer support group.

Nailsea Residents experiencing bereavement or grief are invited to attend a new free peer support group.

Clubs and societies

New support group offers comfort to people living with grief

Nailsea-based Butterfly Travel took top honours at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies Awards 2026, which celebrates standout travel businesses across the UK and Ireland

Nailsea-based Butterfly Travel took top honours at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies Awards 2026, which celebrates standout travel businesses across the UK and Ireland

Town's travel agency named South West's best at major awards

Kathy Wallace (tournament organiser and NDCC President) presenting the award to Paul Arbos.

Kathy Wallace (tournament organiser and NDCC President) presenting the award to Paul Arbos.

First triple peel in tournament history

New parking fees in Clevedon, Nailsea, and Weston-super-Mare will be implemented from Monday, July 6

New parking fees in Clevedon, Nailsea, and Weston-super-Mare will be implemented from Monday, July 6

North Somerset Council

New parking charges coming to car parks in North Somerset towns

Nailsea in Bloom displays, is inviting sponsorship from businesses to help fund this year’s planting and displays

Nailsea in Bloom displays, is inviting sponsorship from businesses to help fund this year’s planting and displays

Businesses encouraged to help fund floral displays in Nailsea

Tesco colleagues in Nailsea teamed up with the Nowhere FUNdraisers for Turn Nailsea Pink, helping to raise more than £430 in total

Tesco colleagues in Nailsea teamed up with the Nowhere FUNdraisers for Turn Nailsea Pink, helping to raise more than £430 in total

Cancer research UK

Fundraiser at Nailsea Tesco store raises over £400 for cancer charity

Community hub No 65, located on Nailsea's High Street, has been given a makeover as part of ongoing restoration work

Community hub No 65, located on Nailsea's High Street, has been given a makeover as part of ongoing restoration work

Local government

Nailsea High Street community hub gets new vibrant look

A series of temporary road closures have been announced across North Somerset

A series of temporary road closures have been announced across North Somerset

North Somerset Council

North Somerset roads to close from this summer for works

Cllr Parsons (left) has been formally elected as Nailsea Town Council chair for 2026-2027, with Cllr Louden-Cooke set to serve as vice chair

Cllr Parsons (left) has been formally elected as Nailsea Town Council chair for 2026-2027, with Cllr Louden-Cooke set to serve as vice chair

Local government

Nailsea Town Council appoints new chair and vice chair

Nailsea and District Croquet Club also recently hosted its annual OBE competition

Nailsea and District Croquet Club also recently hosted its annual OBE competition

Croquet: Season opener ends in tense victory for Nailsea

Nailsea and District Community Transport has relied on the support of its volunteers over the past year to deliver essential transport services across North Somerset

Nailsea and District Community Transport has relied on the support of its volunteers over the past year to deliver essential transport services across North Somerset

Volunteer-driven lifeline transport aids hundreds across North Somerset

Hannah More Play Park in Nailsea has had £70k improvements

Hannah More Play Park in Nailsea has had £70k improvements

New £70,000 improvements at Nailsea play park open

The three-bedroom stone-built barn conversion is on the market in Nailsea for £650,000

The three-bedroom stone-built barn conversion is on the market in Nailsea for £650,000

Three-bedroom barn conversion for sale in Nailsea for £650,000

Waitrose in Nailsea has been affected by the heatwave

Waitrose in Nailsea has been affected by the heatwave

Heatwave chaos as supermarket chillers fail and shelves left bare

Tournament manager Robert Upton presenting Roger Baddeley

Tournament manager Robert Upton presenting Roger Baddeley

Nailsea and District Croquet Club tournament played 'in good spirits'

More than 100 Girlguiding members took part in the Nailsea district activity day at Nailsea School.

More than 100 Girlguiding members took part in the Nailsea district activity day at Nailsea School.

Clubs and societies

More than 100 girl guides take part in themed activity day

Ms Gilbert (left) has encouraged people to attend the upcoming Festival of Nature at Trendlewood Park

Ms Gilbert (left) has encouraged people to attend the upcoming Festival of Nature at Trendlewood Park

Nailsea park to host Festival of Nature later this year

Nowhere Fundraisers for Cancer Research UK recently turned Nailsea pink with a dazzling fortnight of events

Nowhere Fundraisers for Cancer Research UK recently turned Nailsea pink with a dazzling fortnight of events

Cancer research UK

Nailsea turns pink with dazzling fortnight of events for Cancer Research UK

Gregor King and Nancy Warbrick from Chew Valley School were crowned winners of the 2026 North Somerset Debate Competition, hosted by Sadik Al-Hassan MP

Gregor King and Nancy Warbrick from Chew Valley School were crowned winners of the 2026 North Somerset Debate Competition, hosted by Sadik Al-Hassan MP

Clevedon School

Two students crowned champions of North Somerset debate competition

The event will be held at Tithe Barn in Nailsea on Thursday, July 2

The event will be held at Tithe Barn in Nailsea on Thursday, July 2

Wellbeing event for over-50s to be held in Nailsea this summer

The Nailsea and Glamorgan croquet teams

The Nailsea and Glamorgan croquet teams

Nailsea croquet team begin league campaign with fine home win

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is reviewing changes for North Somerset, including Nailsea

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is reviewing changes for North Somerset, including Nailsea

Local government

Public invited to comment on proposed changes to North Somerset wards

Customers in the BS48 and BS49 postcode areas will receive property visits by National Grid Electricity Distribution-approved contractors to inspect service termination points

Customers in the BS48 and BS49 postcode areas will receive property visits by National Grid Electricity Distribution-approved contractors to inspect service termination points

Doorstep visits planned for electricity customers in Nailsea and Yatton

Coffee and Crime's first featured title is A Plot to Die For by Ardal O’Hanlon

Coffee and Crime's first featured title is A Plot to Die For by Ardal O’Hanlon

New digital book club launches for readers in North Somerset

Avon and Somerset Police

Two arrests made in Nailsea as Avon and Somerset Police clamp down on crime