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Left to right: Louise Blundell, headteacher; year 11 students Josh Dillon and Harriet Preston; Laura Harding, assistant headteacher

Left to right: Louise Blundell, headteacher; year 11 students Josh Dillon and Harriet Preston; Laura Harding, assistant headteacher

Gordano School hosts event to showcase phone-free policy success

Clinton Rogers: Would a social media ban protect young people?

Sadik Al-Hassan: A safer internet for everyone is important to me

Better Mobility Clevedon: how fast can a mobility scooter go?

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

West of England mayor Helen Goodwin hosted a visit to South Gloucestershire by UK mayors and ministers at the Mayoral Council, which met at the University of Bristol’s National Composites Centre

West of England mayor Helen Goodwin hosted a visit to South Gloucestershire by UK mayors and ministers at the Mayoral Council, which met at the University of Bristol’s National Composites Centre

'Exciting week' as UK mayors and ministers visit West of England

The NSPCC is calling for tougher action from technology companies, and the government, to protect children from growing online abuse

The NSPCC is calling for tougher action from technology companies, and the government, to protect children from growing online abuse

Avon and Somerset Police

South West faces surge in online child abuse image offences

Residents in need could get a refurbished smart phone

Residents in need could get a refurbished smart phone

North Somerset Council

Free smartphone giveaway launch for residents in need

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Clinton Rogers column: How far could AI reshape employment?

Clinton Rogers: Society must confront screen addiction

North Somerset Council has launched an updated version of its mobile app

North Somerset Council has launched an updated version of its mobile app

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council upgrades smartphone app

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Clinton Rogers: It's not easy spotting what's real anymore

The scheme has been developed by Bristol Airport in partnership with Ultima Forma

The scheme has been developed by Bristol Airport in partnership with Ultima Forma

Bristol Airport plans liquid hydrogen refuelling scheme

The competition by Southern Co-op and Deliveroo will see the winner receive a weekly £20 grocery shop delivered for 12 months through the Deliveroo app

The competition by Southern Co-op and Deliveroo will see the winner receive a weekly £20 grocery shop delivered for 12 months through the Deliveroo app

Southern Co-op and Deliveroo give shoppers chance to win year of groceries

The ultimate mobility gift guide for loved ones who need extra support

Clinton Rogers column: Has technology lost the plot?

Openreach has begun work to upgrade properties in and around various Somerset communities

Openreach has begun work to upgrade properties in and around various Somerset communities

Somerset communities set for ultra-fast broadband as project begins work

Viper Innovations received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category

Viper Innovations received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category

King's Award for Enterprise

Portishead company presented with King's Award for Enterprise

The closures will affect North Somerset for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026

The closures will affect North Somerset for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026

North Somerset Council

Road and footpath closures planned for North Somerset in 2025 and 2026

Holotronica will officially open its new studios in Long Ashton on Satrurday, December 6

Holotronica will officially open its new studios in Long Ashton on Satrurday, December 6

Holographic pioneer to open new studios in Long Ashton

Edenstone Homes has commissioned aerial photographs of its Eden's Green development in Bleadon

Edenstone Homes has commissioned aerial photographs of its Eden's Green development in Bleadon

Drone photography shows off views at new homes in Bleadon

The new system will be put in place at recycling centres in Weston-super-Mare, Backwell, and Portishead

The new system will be put in place at recycling centres in Weston-super-Mare, Backwell, and Portishead

North Somerset Council

New online booking system to be introduced at North Somerset tips

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Clinton Rogers: I got it wrong on the internet – AI is the real game-changer

Louise Dumbell is one of the volunteers on hand to assist with any tech queries at the sessions

Louise Dumbell is one of the volunteers on hand to assist with any tech queries at the sessions

Free digital help sessions launched in Nailsea

North Somerset MP Sadik Al-Hassan (left) joined Q5D’s CEO Stephen Bennington (centre) and CTO Chris Elsworthy (right) to see first-hand the wiring automation technology driving productivity, innovation, and skilled jobs in the region

North Somerset MP Sadik Al-Hassan (left) joined Q5D’s CEO Stephen Bennington (centre) and CTO Chris Elsworthy (right) to see first-hand the wiring automation technology driving productivity, innovation, and skilled jobs in the region

Sadik Al-Hassan

Portishead tech firm developing cutting-edge innovation backed by MP

The laptops were given out through libraries in North Somerset and identified via Opportunity North Somerset

The laptops were given out through libraries in North Somerset and identified via Opportunity North Somerset

Local government

Dozens of laptops donated to help North Somerset residents get online

Clinton Rogers: Has online outrage taken over our lives?

St Georges Surgery is implementing AI integration as part of its care service, benefiting approximately 14,000 patients across the region

St Georges Surgery is implementing AI integration as part of its care service, benefiting approximately 14,000 patients across the region

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI technology helping improve care at North Somerset GP surgery

No, I don't want to have to go online

No, I don't want to have to go online

Letter: Easy tasks seem so much harder these days

Clinton Rogers column: Can technology be a curse rather than a benefit?

Letter: Plans for more solar panels in Congresbury will destroy countryside

Owen Meredith, CEO of News Media Association has launched the 'Make it Fair' campaign today (February 25)

Owen Meredith, CEO of News Media Association has launched the 'Make it Fair' campaign today (February 25)

UK newspapers launch ‘Make it Fair’ campaign to stop AI ‘content theft’

The initiative, in partnership with Opportunity North Somerset, aims to help residents who do not have access to technology

The initiative, in partnership with Opportunity North Somerset, aims to help residents who do not have access to technology

North Somerset libraries receive free laptops to give away

The project means many homes in North Somerset will have uninterrupted internet connections

The project means many homes in North Somerset will have uninterrupted internet connections

Local government

Faster internet to be rolled out to thousands of homes in North Somerset

Southwest residents lead the country in use of energy saving bulbs

Southwest residents lead the country in use of energy saving bulbs

How many people does it take to change a light bulb in the southwest?

The Green Open Homes event, organised by Sustainable Clevedon

The Green Open Homes event, organised by Sustainable Clevedon

Free energy advice event saving Clevedon homeowners money

L to R: Sue Adamson, volunteer at the Resource Centre, Louise Swain, Group Chief Executive at Alliance Homes, Jill Coleman, Chair of the Pill Community Foundation.

L to R: Sue Adamson, volunteer at the Resource Centre, Louise Swain, Group Chief Executive at Alliance Homes, Jill Coleman, Chair of the Pill Community Foundation.

Alliance Homes awards £3,500 to Pill community hub to boost local connectivity

CCTV screengrabs showing the last confirmed sightings of Jack O'Sullivan.

CCTV screengrabs showing the last confirmed sightings of Jack O'Sullivan.

Strava users urged to check app in search for missing student Jack O'Sullivan

North Somerset business can now tap into the Tech for Growth programme

North Somerset business can now tap into the Tech for Growth programme

£60k funding boost for businesses to access new technology

Person using a laptop

Person using a laptop

Research finds growth in microbusinesses in North Somerset

Spot could help manage traffic on the M5 in Somerset

Spot could help manage traffic on the M5 in Somerset

Robot dog being tested on M5 in Somerset to end traffic jam

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

Scientists fond disease causing bacteria capable of leading to abscesses, pneumonia and more on smartwatch wristbands

Scientists fond disease causing bacteria capable of leading to abscesses, pneumonia and more on smartwatch wristbands

Scientists issue alarming health warning to everyone with a smartwatch

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

BT Group recently opened its new flagship office in Bristol for 2,500 colleagues

BT Group recently opened its new flagship office in Bristol for 2,500 colleagues

How BT Group is powering the South West economy of the future

TUI have unveiled a new route to Boa Vista, Cape Verde and additional flights out of Bristol Airport.

TUI have unveiled a new route to Boa Vista, Cape Verde and additional flights out of Bristol Airport.

TUI launches 2024 summer programme from Bristol Airport

Thousands of Twitter users are reporting issues with the site

Thousands of Twitter users are reporting issues with the site

Is Twitter down? Thousands of users report issues with website and app

Firefighters are investigating ways of tackling fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Firefighters are investigating ways of tackling fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Firefighters investigate ways of extinguishing fires caused by phone batteries

Somerset residents are urged to be more aware about cyper crime.

Somerset residents are urged to be more aware about cyper crime.

Avon and Somerset Police teach residents to protect themselves against cyber crime

Truespeed will install new full fibre broadband across North Somerset.

Truespeed will install new full fibre broadband across North Somerset.

Full fibre broadband to be expanded in some areas of North Somerset

Bristol Airport will invest £250,000 into projects which could help it reduce carbon emissions.

Bristol Airport will invest £250,000 into projects which could help it reduce carbon emissions.

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport to fund green projects