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Weston AFC striker Alex Fletcher announces retirement after brain injury comeback
Weston-super-Mare AFC forward Alex Fletcher has announced his retirement from football this week at the age of 25. Fletcher was the subject of national reporting after suffering a near fatal head injury whilst playing for Bath City in November
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Community garden at Weston railway station to officially open this week
THE official opening of a new community garden at Weston-super-Mare railway station is taking place this week. Grow Feral is inviting residents to celebrate the launch and official opening of the gardens which will also feature garden tours, plant
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St Andrew's Mens A team secure crucial league win
St Andrew's Mens A team beat Clevedon Promenade B in North Division One of the Somerset County League for a much needed win. Despite being behind at halfway in gloomy conditions, an exceptional turnaround by Derek Hurst's team from 3-13 down after
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Boots to close down 300 stores this summer- Every store closed in 2024 so far
HIGH street brand Boots has shared plans to close down hundreds of stores in the coming months. The store's parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance said in June 2023 that Boots would be closing down 300 pharmacy outlets in the UK within the year
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Two free bus travel days on North Somerset routes
BUS passengers in North Somerset can travel for free on Friday, July 26, and Monday, July 29, and enjoy unlimited bus travel at no cost. Thanks to funding from the UK government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, North Somerset Council is offering
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Town council takes over Old Quarry
WESTON-super-Mare Town Council announced its takeover of the Old Town Quarry site, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this important local landmark. In its commitment to revitalising the quarry, the town council will ensure the
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Weston school principal to retire this week after more than 20 years in the role
A WESTON-super-Mare school principal is retiring this week more than 20 years after accepting the role and being “driven to an empty field” where the school would later be built. Julie Fox has led Herons’ Moor Academy since its inception, guiding
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Victoria Bowling Club Men's A team go top of Premier One Division
Victoria Bowling’s Men’s A team go to the top of their division with a win over Watchet this week. The Premier One Victoria ‘A’ men’s team made the away trip looking to continue their good form. The Westonians were given a great start when
