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Sidcot School student scores globally high International Baccalaureate marks
A student at Sidcot School came out top in the latest International Baccalaureate (IB) results, scoring eight points over the world average. Sidcot School, located near Bristol, is one of the only institutions in the area to offer the IB. Its
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Plans to convert closed spa near M5 into homes have been refused
PLANS to convert part of a closed Somerset spa into new homes have been thrown out by local councillors. Rookery Manor is located in the small hamlet of Edingworth, just north of the Sedgemoor services on the M5 between Highbridge and Weston-super-Mare
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New recycling and waste collections measures approved in North Somerset
THE introduction of a kerbside collection of soft plastics is among the measures that will be adopted to boost recycling rates and cut its cost in North Somerset. At last night's (Wednesday 17 July) meeting of North Somerset Council’s Executive
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Oriental mini-supermarket open its doors in Weston town centre
AN ORIENTAL mini-supermarket has opened in Weston-super-Mare town centre. (Image: Contributed) (Image: Contributed) Jia Yuan Oriental Foods is a new Oriental mini-supermarket that has opened at 12B Waterloo Street in Weston-super-Mare
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Weston school wins award for its newly built expansion
A SCHOOL in Weston-super-Mare has won an award for its newly built expansion. The expansion of Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Locking Parklands has won at the Michelmores Property Awards and was shortlisted in 2024’s Construction News and Constructing
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Charging facilities for electric vehicles could be added to Weston bus depot
A PLANNING permission has been submitted to provide Weston bus depot with infrastructure to charge electric vehicles. Plans would see electric infrastructure and electric vehicle charging works taking place at the bus depot operated by First West
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Man arrested after assault in Weston
A MAN has been arrested after an assault in Weston-super-Mare. Police said they are investigating an incident in Knightstone Gardens, Clarence Road South, in which a man was assaulted and needed hospital treatment. A man was arrested and released
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Weston Grand Pier announces recruitment drive for summer season
THE Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has announced a recruitment drive to hire 30 new team members immediately as the busy summer season approaches. Despite the challenges faced by the hospitality industry across the UK, The Grand Pier remains positive
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Seaside restaurants featured in new coastal café guide
A summer guidebook recommending prime independent eating spots along the coastlines of England, Scotland, and Wales has recently been published. The Coastal Café Guide is compiled by author Kerry O’Neill, who said: "This book celebrates the local
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Busy week of competition at Weston Golf Club
All three main club championships were held in just one busy week at Weston Golf Club. Starting with the Seniors Championship on the Monday, followed by the Ladies Championship, and concluding with the drama-filled Men's Championship at the weekend