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Reading befriending programme to launch in North Somerset

The campaign aims to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the proven power of reading during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

North Somerset Council

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Libraries in the region have secured a slice of funding to set up a reading befriending programme in North Somerset. Reading Friends is part of the new Read, Talk, Share campaign from national charity the Reading Agency. The campaign aims...
North Somerset Council leader Don Davies and deputy leader Mike Bell.

Council to focus on making community 'better and stronger' post Covid

Vicky Angear

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Cycling showcase in Worle.

North Somerset Council

Prizes worth thousands up for grabs as part of council cycling campaign

Jacqueline Cadogan

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The money will be used by the authority’s highway maintenance team to repair potholes, carry out resurfacing schemes and other preventative works on roads across North Somerset.

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council welcomes 'essential' pothole funding

Jacqueline Cadogan

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North Somerset Local Plan motors forward

Lily Newton-Browne

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Marine Lake and beach

Bid to revamp Weston's Marine Lake

Stephen Sumner

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EDDC's countryside team are showing people how to help hedgehogs

North Somerset Council

Councillors slam 'ridiculous' criteria for wildlife road signs

Carrington Walker

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Town leaders preparing for cultural revolution and new ways of working...

Vicky Angear

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Clevedon Town Council building

Clevedon Village Hall to be sold

Jacqueline Cadogan

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Jack Russell Terrier dog during obedience training

Warning issued to pet owners due to increase in dog mess

Jacqueline Cadogan

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Lunches have been given out to children entitled to free school meals since the first lockdown.

Winter grants available to help families with food and fuel

Vicky Angear

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North Somerset Council leader Don Davies and deputy leader Mike Bell.

'We can get through this and out the other side'

Vicky Angear

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Cllr Ben Kushner and Jan Barber

Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day with tree-planting

Vicky Angear

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Anyone concerned about a rough sleeper should contact StreetLink on 03005 000914. 

North Somerset Council

More than 100 rough sleepers supported during pandemic in North Somerset

Lily Newton-Browne

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Cllr Don Davies.

Council leader urges people to stay home to save lives

Vicky Angear

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Plans for rubbish, traffic jams and council offices form part of North Somerset's long-term strategy

Climate Emergency

Council recognised for work against carbon emissions

Carrington Walker

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North Somerset Council has announced a £500k fund is available to support those most impacted by pandemic.

Council announces £500k fund to support those most impacted by pandemic

Lily Newton-Browne

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North Somerset Council leader Don Davies and deputy leader Mike Bell.

Looking forward to a better new year for North Somerset

North Somerset Council leader Don Davies Deputy leader Mike Bell

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All manner of marine life await your visit at The SeaQuarium.

North Somerset Council

Why North Somerset Council is willing to offer rent-free periods for...

Carrington Walker

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North Somerset Council has announced a £500k fund is available to support those most impacted by pandemic.

North Somerset Council

Council announces £500k fund to support those most impacted by pandemic

Lily Newton-Browne

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Cllr Bridget Petty said Biffa’'s service has ‘not been good enough’. Picture: Mark Atherton

North Somerset Council

Head of council's new waste service appointed

Carrington Walker

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North Somerset Council

Council urges under 30's to have say in 20,000 new homes

Carrington Walker

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Weston College Knightstone Campus. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

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Asymptomatic coronavirus testing pilot starts with college students from...

Lily Newton-Browne

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People are being encouraged to travel sustainably in North Somerset.

North Somerset Council

Get rewarded for traveling sustainably in North Somerset

Lily Newton-Browne

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View of Backwell Leisure Centre, Farleigh Rd, Backwell.14-1-09

Leisure centre to reopen next year following repairs

Vicky Angear

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Images of four local development strategies

Local Plan proposals for development in North Somerset

Stephen Sumner Local Democracy Reporter

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Boris Johnson is sitting up in bed in his battle against coronavirus

Boris Johnson ‘sitting up in bed’, chancellor confirms

Richard Porritt

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Boris Johnson remains in a stable condition in hospital as he battles coronavirus.

Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in coronavirus fight

Richard Porritt

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Prime minister Boris Johnson is in a 'stable' condition in hospital suffering from coronavirus.

Prime minister Boris Johnson in “stable” condition

Richard Porritt

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How will you vote in the European Parliament elections this May 23?

European elections 2019: Who are the South West candidates?

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