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3:38pm - 12 January 2022

Could you make a resolution to recycle as much as possible this year?

January might be the month for de-cluttering after the Christmas excess and it’s also the perfect time to make small, positive, more sustainable tweaks to your lifestyle.

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3:37pm - 12 January 2022

Does your place of work have a plan to reduce their emissions and work towards net zero yet?

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3:35pm - 12 January 2022

Start the New Year with some artistic inspiration to get your creativity flowing…

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10:21am - 17 December 2021

Work has started on building the long-awaited missing sections of the Clevedon to Weston-super-Mare cycle route.

5:21pm - 15 December 2021

Covid-19 booster jabs are now available to everyone over 18 to protect North Somerset from the spread of coronavirus.

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5:20pm - 15 December 2021

The final countdown to Christmas is now on and if you still have some seasonal essentials to buy, could you help spread some festive cheer to local businesses?

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5:19pm - 15 December 2021

Enjoy festive nights out safely in Weston-super-Mare town centre thanks to a new joint initiative we’ve launched with the police.

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5:17pm - 15 December 2021

Could you reduce your carbon footprint this Christmas?

Last year, we collected a massive 3,399 tonnes of kerbside recycling over the five-week festive period, about a quarter more than usual.

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5:14pm - 15 December 2021

Transport, food and energy industries create huge greenhouse gas emissions – but have you considered your clothing too?

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5:13pm - 15 December 2021

Support is available for local people who are struggling with their household finances this winter thanks to a new grant.

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5:12pm - 15 December 2021

Time is running out to get free support if you run an independent business.

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5:10pm - 15 December 2021

People and communities in need throughout North Somerset are going to be supported thanks to £2.8m of funding we’ve received in partnership with local organisations.

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5:09pm - 15 December 2021

Don’t fall prey to loan sharks this festive period.

Families trapped in spiralling debt might turn to loan sharks but this could lead to serious physical, emotional and psychological damage.

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5:07pm - 15 December 2021

Are you proud of the work you currently do?

If you’re looking for something new, becoming a care worker could mean a job which warms the heart and makes a real difference in your local community.

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4:56pm - 15 December 2021

Enjoy some festive fun across North Somerset…