News

brightly coloured fireworks on a dark background

10:09am - 21 October 2022

As the nights draw in, lots of events will be lighting up the night sky in the next few weeks.

five teenagers wearing school uniform working at a desk

10:08am - 21 October 2022

Time is running out to apply for a secondary school places for September next year.

mock up of Clevedon seafront

10:07am - 21 October 2022

Work has started this week to complete improvements to The Beach in Clevedon.

a variety of healthy foods in bowls

10:06am - 21 October 2022

Scores of projects which support the health and wellbeing of people of all ages across North Somerset are being supported through new funding.

young woman smiling with an elderly woman

10:05am - 21 October 2022

Health experts are worried about a bad flu season and rising covid rates as we head into winter so please book your vaccinations when you’re eligible.

Birnbeck Pier

10:04am - 21 October 2022

Historic Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare will be saved from the brink of collapse thanks to £3.55m of funding.

SEE MONSTER with a clear blue sky behind it

10:02am - 21 October 2022

Just two weeks remain to experience the sights, sounds and views of the spectacular SEE MONSTER.

Nailsea Library, including a row of trees

10:01am - 21 October 2022

Two libraries in North Somerset will remain in their local communities for years to come thanks to investment and improvement works.

Young girl making Halloween crafts

10:00am - 21 October 2022

Halloween is on the horizon but if it’s rocketing bills and food prices that are scaring you right now, there are lots of ways to have some free or low-cost family fun.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second talks with a group of children outside of Ashcombe Children's Centre

3:58pm - 14 September 2022

Do you have any memories of Her Majesty The Queen visiting North Somerset that you’d like to share?

Recycling and rubbish bins ready for collection on the kerbside

3:50pm - 14 September 2022

Next Monday (19 September) has been declared a bank holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral so people can pay their respects and commemorate Her reign.

As is usual for a bank holiday most council services won’t be available, and revised arrangements will be in place for recycling and waste collections.

Black and white profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second

3:49pm - 14 September 2022

Tributes have been paid across North Somerset to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the sad news of her death last Thursday.

woman buying food at a market stand

3:07pm - 14 September 2022

A number of events planned for this week and next have been cancelled or postponed due to the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen.

children in red sweatshirts running in a playground

3:05pm - 14 September 2022

A new school year has only just begun but it’s already time to start planning ahead for next year’s intake.

train travelling though countryside

3:03pm - 14 September 2022

 

Planned engineering works on the rail line between Bristol and Taunton will no longer take place next week.