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Three child swings at a play park

4:30pm - 10 August 2022

Play areas across North Somerset are set to be revamped thanks to new funding.

Church at the top of Uphill with the seafront in the background

4:27pm - 10 August 2022

Beautiful parks and green spaces in North Somerset deserve another ‘high five’ for being among the best in the country.

a courtyard with bunting and fairy lights strung above

4:23pm - 10 August 2022

A jam-packed summer events calendar continues in North Somerset over the next few weeks…

Body of the metal seamonster structure sits on Weston beach next to a crane

2:48pm - 13 July 2022

A huge decommissioned North Sea offshore platform now towers above Weston-super-Mare’s seafront.

Man and woman helping their little girl to walk over a tightrope

2:47pm - 13 July 2022

School summer holidays start next week and there is already a packed calendar of events ready to help keep boredom at bay.

young girl drinking from a bottle of water

2:47pm - 13 July 2022

An extreme weather warning is in place this weekend so please check-in with loved ones, family, friends and neighbours, and especially those who might be more vulnerable.

person holding a red mobile phone in their hand while tapping on the screen with the other hand

2:46pm - 13 July 2022

Energy bills, fuel and food are still all on the rise but schemes are available to help people in North Somerset who are struggling financially.

person's hands holding a lateral flow text while dropping solution onto the text

2:46pm - 13 July 2022

Cases of Covid are on the rise again both nationally and across the South West so stay vigilant as you enjoy your summer.

family boarding a bus - the parents are swinging their young child between them

2:45pm - 13 July 2022

Hop on the bus and explore North Somerset for free later this month.

Man and his son on a bus - they are grinning at each other

2:44pm - 13 July 2022

If you’re now making last-minute summer getaway plans please consider greener travel choices.

train tracks bending round to the left

2:44pm - 13 July 2022

We’ve committed an additional £10m to help reopen the rail line between Portishead and Bristol.

Smiling woman with her two children picking flowers together in a field

2:43pm - 13 July 2022

Come and help us count butterflies and see rewilding in action.

two babies laid on play mats with their parents say round them

2:43pm - 13 July 2022

Looking after a baby can feel overwhelming at times so a series of free webinars is taking place this summer to provide advice and support on a range of topics.

cartoon of three people exercising

2:33pm - 13 July 2022

Do you need help to lead a healthier lifestyle?

Whether you’re looking to get more active, eat a healthier diet, quit smoking, reduce drinking or more, a new website aims to be a ‘one-stop-shop’ of local information.

two children sat under a tree with summer hats on and windmills in their hands

2:32pm - 13 July 2022

Get out and about in your local community as popular events make a return this summer.