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Weston-super-Mare Cricket Club lose to Golden Hill by just two runs
Weston-super-Mare Cricket Club took on Golden Hill this week and came up just barely short as they were bowled out two runs shy of the target, despite 77 runs from Lachie Bailey. Golden Hill opened the batting and put on a solid performance as
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New disabled access lift installed in Weston theatre
A NEW disabled access lift has been installed in a Weston-super-Mare theatre. North Somerset Council have completed works to fit a new disabled access lift at the Playhouse in Weston-super-Mare, finished in time for the summer season. The lift
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Plans to improve accessibility at Weston railway station with two lifts
TWO lifts could be installed at Weston-super-Mare railway station to improve its accessibility. Network Rail’s proposal includes the installation of two 13-person lifts with associated lift equipment room and new stairs and ramps to both platforms
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North Somerset marks Disability Pride Month to promote ‘inclusive community’
NORTH Somerset Council is marking Disability Pride Month this July, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for everyone. Disability Pride Month was first celebrated in the UK in 2015 as a focus for disabled
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Uphill Castle Cricket Club lose by 94 runs to third place Butleigh
Uphill Castle Cricket Club played third placed Butleigh this weekend but lost out by 94 runs as they suffered a batting collapse that saw only three players hit double digits. Butleigh went into bat first after Castle won the toss and out in a
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Clarence Ladies complete successful week with hat-trick of wins
It has been a great past week for the Ladies at Clarence Bowling Club after they picked up three wins, but there was no such luck for the men. In the Ladies most important game of the week they took on Portishead in the Somerset Fear Plate and
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Secondary school is ‘Good’ in all areas after latest report
AFTER an inspection at the end of April 2024 Ofsted has graded Gordano School ‘Good’ in all areas. The inspectors commented on the wide breadth of subjects and extracurricular activities on offer at the school and said that “pupils’ achievement
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Weston Grand Pier offers free seaside day out to primary school pupils
THE Weston Grand Pier offered unlimited ride wristbands to hundreds of primary school pupils and their teachers. The Pier team has very kindly gifted a typical British seaside favourite day out for 174 students from Evergreen Primary Academy in
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St Andrew's trio win Triples tournament at Winscombe Bowls Club
Winscombe Bowling Club hosted an open Men’s Triples tournament this Sunday, July 14th, with the trophy going to a trio from cross-town club St Andrews. Jack and Si Angove along with Ian Allchorne, all from St Andrews, took on and beat a trio from
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Taunton Shire Hall building expected to re-open ‘early next year’
TAUNTON Shire Hall building could re-open early next year after “extensive renovations” work will be completed. The building hosting the Crown Court is undergoing refurbishment works to improve brickwork and roof and floor repairs. Shire Hall
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Winscombe Bowling Club lose on extra end to Street
Winscombe Bowling Club’s Men took on SCL Prem 1 team Street in the fourth round of the Turnbull Cup at home last week and lost out by the slimmest of margins. It was an exciting match in the knockout competition, with the two teams pushing each
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Mobile library service halted as vehicle ‘declared unroadworthy’
THE mobile library vehicle in North Somerset has been “declared unroadworthy” – but the service could come back next year. The vehicle has been taken off the road permanently due to the discovery of a defect with the chassis. But North Somerset
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Weston AFC fixtures confirmed for 2024/25 Vanarama National League South
The Vanarama National League South has confirmed its fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 season as The Seagulls find out their travel schedule for the upcoming year. Weston AFC’s first game of the season will be a home tie against last year’s final game
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Weston-super-Mare AFC draw 1-1 with Exeter City in pre-season game
Weston-super-Mare AFC have played their first two pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2024/25 season this week and have been looking in fine form. First up The Seagulls took on Exeter City at The Optima Stadium on Friday night before travelling
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Weston bus ticket prices to increase as operator announces fare changes
BUS ticket prices in Weston-super-Mare will increase as the operator announces changes to some of its fares. The changes will be in place from later this month, First West of England said. Adult and child fares across Bristol, Bath, and Wells
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Donate your outdated tech outside Weston Town Hall
Give your old devices a new purpose with a tech donation event outside Weston Town Hall. North Somerset Council invites residents to give their unused or outdated technology a second lease of life on Saturday, July 27. A spokesperson for the
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Drug-driver from Weston caught on Christmas Eve slapped with 18-month ban
A MAN from Weston-super-Mare who was behind the wheel while on cocaine has been banned from driving for 18 months. Claudio de Carlo, 56, of Wakehurst Gardens, was caught on the Dunball Interchange near Bridgwater on Christmas Eve in 2023. Blood
