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Holley James recently completed the 58-mile Great Weston Ride in memory of her late grandmother, raising £715 for the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

Woman raises £715 on 58-mile ride in memory of late grandmother

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

Mr Heale won BBC Radio Bristol’s Make a Difference great neighbour award for his positive impact on shoppers in Nailsea

Mr Heale won BBC Radio Bristol’s Make a Difference great neighbour award for his positive impact on shoppers in Nailsea

Iceland worker honoured for helping vulnerable customers in Nailsea

Daisy Mae-Lee, from Bridgwater, was the recipient of a special judges’ recognition role model award

Daisy Mae-Lee, from Bridgwater, was the recipient of a special judges’ recognition role model award

Two Somerset women honoured at national Dyslexia Awards

The 2026 Community Awards were presented at a ceremony

The 2026 Community Awards were presented at a ceremony

Local government

Nailsea honours four community champions for decades of voluntary service

The Nailsea Community Awards 2026 winners

The Nailsea Community Awards 2026 winners

Five North Somerset volunteers honoured for decades of community service

David Woodhouse and Emily after the ring was recovered

David Woodhouse and Emily after the ring was recovered

I found a lost engagement ring buried in lake mud and reunited it with its owner

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Backwell School

North Somerset entrepreneur launches nutrition drink

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

North Somerset care manager wins community care award

Five-year-old Arthur, from Portishead, has become one of the faces of Swim England’s #LoveSwimming campaign

Five-year-old Arthur, from Portishead, has become one of the faces of Swim England’s #LoveSwimming campaign

Boy, 5, with limb difference becomes national swim campaign face

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset Police

Burnham-on-Sea police officer named unsung hero of the year

Avon and Somerset PC Andrew Glen has won the inspiration in policing award at the Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset PC Andrew Glen has won the inspiration in policing award at the Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset cancer survivor recognised for dedication to policing

Ms Langan spent time performing with Royal Caribbean and is now back at Clevedon School, where she studied to help inspire current students

Ms Langan spent time performing with Royal Caribbean and is now back at Clevedon School, where she studied to help inspire current students

Clevedon School

Clevedon performer returns from Caribbean cruise to inspire young dancers

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Column: The group every aspiring journalist should know about

Michael Heale was among the winners at the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards

Michael Heale was among the winners at the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards

North Somerset man honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards

Charley Maher has been appointed as the new chief executive at Bristol Airport

Charley Maher has been appointed as the new chief executive at Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport

Charley Maher appointed Bristol Airport CEO as Dave Lees steps down

Joshua Riggs has written and published his first book, titled Academy of Fire

Joshua Riggs has written and published his first book, titled Academy of Fire

Portishead author has his first novel published at just 14

Ron and Hilary Hazelton were married for 66 years

Ron and Hilary Hazelton were married for 66 years

Much-loved former North Somerset pub landlord dies aged 90 after life of service

North Somerset amateur eventer Sandra Wharton hopes to compete alongside her horse Pinkie at the Costwold Cup three-day eventing championship

North Somerset amateur eventer Sandra Wharton hopes to compete alongside her horse Pinkie at the Costwold Cup three-day eventing championship

North Somerset rider launches fundraiser for final event with her horse

Sewell House resident Kay Lang celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday, September 10

Sewell House resident Kay Lang celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday, September 10

North Somerset resident celebrates her 103rd birthday - she still lives independently

Mr Howells will be visiting all 13 hospital sites that make up Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Mr Howells will be visiting all 13 hospital sites that make up Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

South West hospital boss to cycle 60 miles to raise funds for charity

Trooper Jack Orchard, 23, from Bristol, was a Royal Dragoon Guards Piper at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Trooper Jack Orchard, 23, from Bristol, was a Royal Dragoon Guards Piper at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Bristol soldier plays bagpipes at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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

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

Annabel says council care costs are draining her son Fred of his Universal Credit and disability benefits

Annabel says council care costs are draining her son Fred of his Universal Credit and disability benefits

Adult Disability Payment

North Somerset mum’s plea over cost of her disabled son’s care

Marshall Hale (pictured) is running 310 kilometres in 31 days.

Marshall Hale (pictured) is running 310 kilometres in 31 days.

'We can raise awareness' - Man from Somerset to run 310km in 31 days

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

Win and Ray Booth proudly hold up the Winray Lounge plaque to mark their 80th wedding anniversary

Win and Ray Booth proudly hold up the Winray Lounge plaque to mark their 80th wedding anniversary

Lounge named after Portishead care home couple to mark anniversary

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Bristol woman who survived sepsis attempts ballooning world record for charity

Six First Bus drivers from the South and West of England to have made the national finals of the UK Bus Driver of the Year competition

Six First Bus drivers from the South and West of England to have made the national finals of the UK Bus Driver of the Year competition

North Somerset bus driver reaches national finals of industry award

The couple first met when Raf, 102, was serving with the RAF in Canada during World War Two

The couple first met when Raf, 102, was serving with the RAF in Canada during World War Two

Couple aged 102 and 101 celebrate 80 years of marriage after wartime romance

Alan Gray carrying Su's wheelchair down the stairs.

Alan Gray carrying Su's wheelchair down the stairs.

Great Western Railway

Woman left stranded at North Somerset railway station in 'horrendous' experience

Ten-year-old Charlie, from Backwell, will embark on the challenge on Saturday, August 15, visiting all 20 Premier League stadiums over 16 consecutive days

Ten-year-old Charlie, from Backwell, will embark on the challenge on Saturday, August 15, visiting all 20 Premier League stadiums over 16 consecutive days

Cancer research UK

Ten-year-old from Backwell to take on 970-mile charity cycle challenge

Harry cycled 264 miles, despite injuring his foot playing football to raise funds for or the Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital charity

Harry cycled 264 miles, despite injuring his foot playing football to raise funds for or the Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital charity

North Somerset teen pedals more than 250 miles for hospital charity

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

OPINION: Is it really my job to clean a bench near my home ?

The successful nominees from North Somerset were invited to a special reception at Leigh Court, where their achievements were acknowledged and celebrated, and attendees included the lord-lieutenant of Somerset

The successful nominees from North Somerset were invited to a special reception at Leigh Court, where their achievements were acknowledged and celebrated, and attendees included the lord-lieutenant of Somerset

North Somerset community heroes honoured for their achievements

Tracey and Dave Hurst

Tracey and Dave Hurst

New holiday lettings business launched by Portishead couple

Professors David Gunnell and Andrew Mumford

Professors David Gunnell and Andrew Mumford

King's Birthday Honours

Three South West health professionals recognised with honours

Andrea Arlidge with Malcolm Broad MBE, former chair of Futura Learning Partnership

Andrea Arlidge with Malcolm Broad MBE, former chair of Futura Learning Partnership

King's Birthday Honours

Former Somerset education boss awarded OBE

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Mr Cleeve (inset) attended his first official event as head of performance health for Great Britain at the England’s Strongest Disabled Man competition

Mr Cleeve (inset) attended his first official event as head of performance health for Great Britain at the England’s Strongest Disabled Man competition

Portishead chiropractor takes on role supporting adaptive athletes

Ms Roberts has become a vocal advocate for brain tumour patients following her diagnosis

Ms Roberts has become a vocal advocate for brain tumour patients following her diagnosis

Backwell woman with inoperable tumour calls for political action

Richard Lane has been appointed as the new board chair of Cornish Mutual

Richard Lane has been appointed as the new board chair of Cornish Mutual

South West insurance firm appoints new chair of the board

Clinton Rogers: Looking back on the camaraderie of BBC life

Human remains have been found on Portway, not far from North Somerset.

Human remains have been found on Portway, not far from North Somerset.

Human remains found in search for missing man

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

Portishead Town photographer Jack Davidson was shortlisted for a national award

Portishead Town photographer Jack Davidson was shortlisted for a national award

Portishead Town photographer attends Wembley for national awards

Eva Davis has done a sponsored swim in memory of her grandmother

Eva Davis has done a sponsored swim in memory of her grandmother

Eight-year-old girl swims 500 metres for hospice in memory of grandmother

Ms Bradford led her team, known as the Pressure Cookers, to victory in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026

Ms Bradford led her team, known as the Pressure Cookers, to victory in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026

North Somerset care home team wins charity cook-off

Cadbury Hall resident Mike celebrated his birthday with a special performance from The Filtones choir he once led

Cadbury Hall resident Mike celebrated his birthday with a special performance from The Filtones choir he once led

Surprise concert brings music and memories to Yatton care home residents

Portishead East ward councillor Caritas Charles is the new chairperson of North Somerset Council

Portishead East ward councillor Caritas Charles is the new chairperson of North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council

New chairperson announced for North Somerset Council

Pauline Weatherburn.

Pauline Weatherburn.

Tributes paid to beloved Portishead lifeboat volunteer who left a lasting impact

Gordano School PE lead Emma Harradine was recently invited to support the England women’s table tennis team at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London

Gordano School PE lead Emma Harradine was recently invited to support the England women’s table tennis team at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London

North Somerset PE teacher secures major international coaching role

Tributes have been paid to Joanne Shaw.

Tributes have been paid to Joanne Shaw.

Avon and Somerset Police

Tributes paid to 35-year-old 'hero' mother killed in explosion at her home