civil parish in North Somerset, Somerset, England
Flags installed on Minehead seafront by social media flagger: Locals woke up to a newly decorated sea view, after flags were installed across the seafront by ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26634639.flags-installed-minehead-seafront-social-media-flagger/
'Flag man' returns to Weston seafront yet again and offers council an ultimatum: But they've already been taken down
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/flag-man-returns-weston-seafront-11190441
'Shock' in Weston-super-Mare as mounds of waste are neatly dumped in plain sight on playing field
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/shock-weston-super-mare-mounds-11202782
New plan for Weston-super-Mare's roadside wasteland left 'derelict for a decade': It sits along one of the main routes into town
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/new-plan-weston-super-mares-11201021
The mounds appeared months ago and "uncertainty remains about what lies beneath"
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Weston-Super-Mare mum shares 'trauma' of losing her own mum to suicide just days before her daughter's first birthday
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/weston-super-mare-mum-shares-11197392
Trespassers warned to stay away from 'dangerous' hotel or face arrest: Young people and 'urban explorers' are risking serious injury 'or worse'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/trespassers-warned-stay-away-dangerous-11201038
Tributes to Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare after sudden death: Lord Archer died at home
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/former-weston-super-mare-politician-11185535
Key FactsJeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Archer sold more than 300 million books during five decades, including the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel.
- In 1969, he was elected for Louth in Lincolnshire and served as a Member of Parliament for five years.
- In 2001, he was sentenced to four years for perjury and perverting the course of justice; he was released in 2003.
- His final novel, Adam and Eve, was released on Tuesday, the day after his death.
Jeffrey Archer was a dear friend and an extraordinary human being. His gift for storytelling was matched by his wit, warmth and boundless energy. Life was never dull in Jeffrey's company.— Nadim Zahawi, Reform UK member and former Conservative minister, paying tribute to Archer
Mum opens up on grief 💔
Ashton Tawton from Weston-super-Mare was left heartbroken when her mother, Elaine, died by suicide just days before her baby ... Show more
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Somerset trains disrupted after person struck - LIVE: All lines between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton via Weston-super-Mare are blocked after a person was ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26611114.somerset-trains-disrupted-person-struck---live/
Biker dies after crash on A370 near Weston-super-Mare: Tragic news
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/biker-dies-after-crash-a370-11184645
Teenagers knocked unconscious in late-night attack at The Grand Pier: Police have shared a description of a suspect
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/teenagers-knocked-unconscious-late-night-11186698
Man, 70, named after alleged Somerset explosives incident: A man has been named after being charged following an incident involving suspected explosive ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26605893.man-70-named-alleged-weston-explosives-incident/
Seaside town offers shop unit for free in unusual move to revitalise centre: "Residents want to see their high street thriving again"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/seaside-town-offers-shop-unit-11180871
Replacement of bridge demolished at Christmas delayed to 2028: Heatwaves have delayed the replacement of a bridge used by 20,000 drivers a day
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/replacement-bridge-demolished-christmas-delayed-11185911
Somerset pays tribute to Jeffrey Archer as ex-MP dies: Lord Archer, who grew up in Weston-super-Mare and attended Wellington School, led an extraordinary ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26611971.somerset-pays-tribute-jeffrey-archer-ex-mp-dies/
Homes evacuated as bomb squad deployed to property near Weston-super-Mare ⚠️
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "As part of an ongoing ... Show more
Weston-super-Mare councillor calls for arrest of seafront flaggers: Activists have attached flags to lampposts on the seafront three times this summer
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/weston-super-mare-councillor-calls-11149917
The long battle to save Weston-super-Mare's historic seaside pier: From its Victorian heyday, to becoming HMS Birnbeck during the WW2, its decline and now its ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/long-battle-save-weston-super-10882089
Young driver jailed over death of much-loved son near Weston-Super-Mare : 'The heartbreak never ceases. It will never go away. Every day I wake up hoping this ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/young-driver-jailed-over-death-11167081
A Weston-super-Mare pensioner has been left utterly devastated after her beloved dog Monty was stolen from her car during a brief 15-minute shopping trip ... Show more
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More than 150 homes evacuated & bomb disposal unit deployed after ‘suspicious items’ discovered at home in fraud arrest
thesun.co.uk/news/40546070/150-homes-evacuated-bomb-disposal-unit-deployed-suspicious-items/
She spent New Year's Eve in hospital after vomiting blood
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Somerset man has spoken out after he was assaulted in Weston: Paul James Taylor has spoken out about the importance of stepping up in times of crisis after he ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26576771.somerset-man-spoken-assaulted-weston/
Weston man accused of raping 14-year-old : He cannot have any unsupervised contact with under 16s
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/weston-man-accused-raping-14-11164564
Town's 'crown jewel' woodland nature reserve faces housing threat: The local Labour MP is also concerned
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/towns-crown-jewel-woodland-nature-11151433
Weston-super-Mare school statement after 'medical emergency': Weston-super-Mare school has released a statement following a ‘medical emergency’ at the site
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26580272.weston-super-mare-school-statement-medical-emergency/
Welfare concern amid search for woman with links to Swindon: AN URGENT appeal has been issued to locate a missing woman from Stroud last seen more than a month ...
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26579963.appeal-find-missing-stroud-woman-last-seen-weston-super-mare/
Air ambulance landed at Locking Park amid incident: An air ambulance landed at a public park in Weston-super-Mare along with two land ambulances in response to ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26558699.air-ambulance-landed-locking-park-amid-incident/
Somerset holiday park that's 'last of its kind' named UK's worst: A Which? survey has named the best and worst holiday parks across the UK, with a site in ...
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/somerset-holiday-park-thats-last-11149102
Six miles of M5 queues as lorry overturns in Somerset : The slip road was closed shortly afterwards
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/long-m5-delays-traffic-held-11146127
Weston-super-Mare family say dad's 'devastating' death remains a mystery: Their dad mostly worked in the Bristol and Weston-super-Mare area, and they are keen to ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/weston-super-mare-family-say-11148977
Pre-school where 'all children thrive' shines in Ofsted report: Memorable Moments was found to put children's happiness and wellbeing at the heart of ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/weston-super-mare-pre-school-11141954
Crash shuts road near hospital : Drivers are warned of delays in the area
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/crash-near-weston-general-hospital-11133711
CrossCountry disruption: Taunton and Weston trains cancelled: Train services through Taunton and Weston-super-Mare have been cancelled after major disruption hit ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26487829.crosscountry-disruption-taunton-weston-trains-cancelled/
Key FactsPower cut disrupts most CrossCountry services across the UK
Aug 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- On Sunday, 23 August 2026, CrossCountry cancelled most nationwide services after a power cut in Birmingham.
- According to the operator, the failure made critical systems at its main control centre unavailable, resulting in suspensions across almost all routes.
- Affected routes include Glasgow–Edinburgh, Manchester–Birmingham, Cheltenham–Cardiff and Newcastle–Edinburgh; a near-normal service is running between Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport, while a planned replacement-bus service remains in place between Leicester and Peterborough.
- Sunday tickets remain valid with other operators along the same route and on CrossCountry services until Wednesday, while passengers can claim Delay Repay for delays of at least 30 minutes or a refund if they do not travel.
While we will run as many trains as possible, passengers should expect significant reductions to services and cancellations across almost all CrossCountry routes throughout the day. We are sorry to passengers affected by this significant and unforeseen disruption. We are working closely with relevant partners and will provide further updates as soon as possible.— CrossCountry spokesperson, addressing disruption caused by a power cut in Birmingham that led to widespread cancellations.
Oh, the painful memory of this sight! 😩
If you were around Weston-super-Mare back in 1983, you might remember this notorious moment.
It was September 5 ... Show more
Meet Britain's champion gull caller Trish Clemit 😄
The full-time carer has spent 51 years perfecting her seagull impression ... Show more
Dad demands new trial after teenager who stabbed girl, 9, walks free: Tom Thorpe, the dad of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, is launching a campaign after his ...
metro.co.uk/2026/08/22/dad-demands-new-trial-teenager-stabbed-girl-9-walks-free-29436820/
Man sought after handbag stolen from Weston-super-Mare house: Police want to identify this man
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/man-sought-after-handbag-stolen-11132026
'Weston-super-Mare is not a dumping ground - we shouldn't have to put up with this'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/weston-super-mare-not-dumping-11121917
Teenager arrested after industrial estate fire: Several businesses have been severely impacted by the fire
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/teenager-arrested-after-weston-super-11123932
Weston-super-Mare fire near Locking destroys business units: Weston-super-Mare business units at Locking Farm Industrial have been destroyed after a major fire
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26475217.weston-super-mare-fire-near-locking-destroys-business-units/
Drink-driver sentenced for Weston crash that killed woman: Matthew McGrath has been jailed after a crash on Kewstoke Road in Weston-super-Mare killed 20-year-old ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26466598.weston-drink-driver-sentenced-crash-killed-woman/
🎣 Now THAT is how you spend a lunch break! 🌊✨
Imagine swapping the busy streets of 1960s Birmingham for a peaceful spot over the waves.. ... Show more
Drink driver killed 'kind and vibrant' woman in 'senseless act': McGrath was driving at around 60 miles-an-hour in a 25 miles-an-hour zone
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/drink-driver-killed-kind-vibrant-11113610
🌊 Trading the Brum drizzle for the Somerset seaside breeze back in 1963! 📸✨
Take a look at Mr. and Mrs. Victor Beard strolling past Weston-super-Mare's ... Show more
Safety fears cancel event to replace falling apart recycling bags: So many people want to replace their defective recycling bags that the council is worried the ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/safety-fears-cancel-event-replace-11118099
M5 blocked after crash near Clevedon: Expect delays on the motorway this morning
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/m5-blocked-after-crash-near-11113021
Weston-super-Mare named UK's top hidden gem staycation: Weston-super-Mare has been named among the UK's top hidden gem staycation destinations in a new ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26465986.weston-super-mare-named-uks-top-hidden-gem-staycation/
What a perfect snapshot of life in 1963! ✨
Check out the Poolton family enjoying a wonderful day at the beach in Weston-Super-Mare ... Show more
Video captures dramatic grass fire as key A-road in Weston-super-Mare shut for hours
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/video-captures-dramatic-grass-fire-11115590
Industrial units and businesses severely damaged in large Weston-super-Mare fire: Police want to know about people 'acting suspiciously' in the area
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/two-industrial-units-several-businesses-11118056
LIVE: Huge delays reported on M5 in Somerset after crash: The M5 has reopened after a crash involving a motorcycle occurred on the M5 in Somerset near J21 ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26447520.live-huge-delays-reported-m5-somerset-crash/
First Bus Somerset service changes coming from August 30: First Bus has announced timetable changes, route alterations and service withdrawals across Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26449809.first-bus-somerset-service-changes-coming-august-30/
M5 traffic LIVE: Delays as incident stops traffic in Somerset: M5 partially blocked southbound between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare) this ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26425254.m5-traffic-live-delays-incident-stops-traffic-somerset/
Body found on M5 in Somerset during search for missing man: A body has been recovered on the M5 in Somerset during searches for a missing man.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26448565.body-found-m5-somerset-search-missing-man/
'Incident' closes train line as emergency crews attend: Emergency services are "dealing with an incident near the railway"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/incident-closes-taunton-bristol-train-11100185
Family of Scott Morris, found dead on M5, issues statement: The family of Scott Morris, whose body was found on the M5 in Somerset last weekend ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26461605.family-scott-morris-found-dead-m5-issues-statement/
Flags lining seaside town's promenade removed due to 'public risk': The council has explained its position after videos were widely shared online
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/flags-lining-seaside-towns-promenade-11080379
M5 traffic RECAP: Long delays reported in Somerset after incident: Huge delays remain along the M5 northbound after all traffic was stopped by authorities due to ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26447520.m5-traffic-recap-long-delays-reported-somerset-incident/
New Taco Bell opens tomorrow 🌮
Weston-super-Mare is officially getting its very own Taco Bell tomorrow (Wednesday, August 5)! Located at Weston Links ... Show more
We visit the quintessential seaside town that might not be here in 25 years: Weston-super-Mare is at risk
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/visited-quintessential-seaside-town-might-11085385
🚨 MISSING YOUNG WOMAN 🚨
A 20-year-old has been reported as missing.
Police are appealing for the public's help in finding Destiny ... Show more
Weston Crematorium reopens after disruptive gas leak closure: Weston-super-Mare Crematorium has reopened after a gas leak forced the cancellation and relocation ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26401083.weston-crematorium-reopens-disruptive-gas-leak-closure/
Weston-super-Mare seafront attraction restoration starts: Work has started to restore a historic Weston-super-Mare seafront attraction after years of sand and ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26425544.weston-super-mare-seafront-attraction-restoration-starts/
Weston Helicopter Museum founder Elfan Ap Rees dies aged 84: Tributes have been paid following the death of the founder of Weston-super-Mare's Helicopter ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26415709.weston-helicopter-museum-founder-elfan-ap-rees-dies-aged-84/
Weston, Burnham and Minehead rank among worst seaside towns: Weston-super-Mare, Burnham and Minehead have been named among the worst-rated seaside towns in the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26279805.weston-burnham-minehead-rank-among-worst-seaside-towns/
💦RAIN FORECAST 💦 Gardeners rejoice - parched Somerset is finally set to get some rain according to the Met Office map 😍
A band of rain is expected to sweep in ... Show more
Weston seagulls 'queue for Big Macs', councillor says: Councillor has raised concerns about noise and aggressive seagulls in Queensway, urging people not to feed ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26298841.weston-seagulls-queue-big-macs-councillor-says/
Weston-super-Mare man charged in Class A drugs plot: Ashleigh Leighton, who comes from Weston-super-Mare, remains in custody as part of a drug plot
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26282996.weston-super-mare-man-charged-class-drugs-plot/
Weston-super-Mare shop owner fined after illegal tobacco and vapes seized: A total of 304 packets of cigarettes, 4.4 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco and 23 ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/weston-super-mare-shop-owner-11064863
Coastguard rescue people trapped in mud near Clevedon Pier: Two people had to be rescued by the RNLI Portishead and Weston-super-Mare after becoming trapped in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26290712.coastguard-rescue-people-trapped-mud-near-clevedon-pier/
Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake set to close this week: Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake will close for several days this week for planned maintenance work
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26274290.weston-super-mare-marine-lake-set-close-week/
Vulnerable man is missing 🚨
Police say they are concerned for John, a vulnerable man who is missing from his home in Weston-super-Mare.
John, 59 ... Show more
Teenage rape suspects named after police swoop: Four teenagers face serious charges
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/rape-suspects-named-after-police-11055317
'I won't back lower speed limit on accident-hit A-road': Council leader objects to his own council’s speed limit plan
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/i-wont-back-lower-speed-11049865
Worle school keeps pupils indoors during police operation: Worle Community School Academy kept pupils indoors during heightened police activity in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26267994.worle-school-keeps-pupils-indoors-police-operation/
A climate study suggests Weston-super-Mare could be “swallowed by the sea” by 2050, with surrounding towns on the Somerset coast like Brean ... Show more
The devastated dad of Aria Thorpe said he froze when he was told the tragic news of his nine-year-old daughter's death after she was stabbed 😔
Little ... Show more