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Man claims ‘far-right’ social media posts were meant as comedy
A 24-YEAR-OLD man accused of encouraging terrorism has told a court that “far-right” views he expressed online were of a “comedy character,” PA reporter Ben Mitchell writes. Gabriel Budasz, born in Poland, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court
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British champion Lele Nairne beaten by Georgian in opening Olympics bout
Lele Nairne’s Olympic hopes for gold in the judo competition were ended with a first-round defeat at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on Monday morning. The 26-year-old was competing in her first Olympic Games in the under 57 kilograms category but was
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Hotel claims nearby bar noise cost them £10k in refunds
A Somerset hotel has claimed that noise from a bar across the street has caused it to pay out over £10k in refunds to guests. Sass, a popular bar on Weston-super-Mare’s South Parade by the Italian Gardens, is applying to North Somerset Council
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Petition launched after bank announces branch closure
A WOMAN said that she does not think "the time has come yet" to close the branch of a Worle bank and started a petition to oppose the decision. Julie Leahy is a driving instructor who often uses the High Street area of Worle where the Lloyds Bank
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Patients’ survey reveals best and worst GP practices in North Somerset
PATIENTS in North Somerset have been rating their GP practices revealing the best and the worst in the area. The data comes from the GP Patient survey 2024 which rated a total of 14 practices taking into account experiences across a range of topics
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Weston firework company aims to be nation’s best at annual competition
A TEAM of pyrotechnic experts will be heading to Plymouth to take part in the UK’s biggest annual firework competition with the aim of becoming the country’s national firework champions 2024. Hutton-based firework display company Skyrascals has
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Community garden opens at railway station to turn land into ‘thriving space’
A COMMUNITY garden at Weston-super-Mare railway station has been officially opened to turn the site into a “thriving space”. The Grow Feral Open Return Garden opening event took place on Wednesday, July 24 from 4pm to 6pm. For the past year
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Fun-filled Penny Party in the Park at Riverside Holiday Village
Hundreds flocked to Riverside Holiday Village near Weston-super-Mare for this year's Penny Party in the Park. The family day on July 25 boasted live performances, circus skills demonstrations, inflatables, face painting, local trade stalls, craft
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Mystery Somerset woman celebrates £1million lottery win
A MYSTERY woman from Somerset said she will celebrate her £1million win on the National Lottery with a holiday in Greece. The woman, known only as Miss. D, has won after matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday
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Two-day, award-winning festival of outdoor arts returns to Weston-super-Mare
A POPULAR, award-winning, two-day festival is returning to Weston-super-Mare. ‘Whirligig’, Weston-super-Mare’s festival of international outdoor arts, returns with a continental flourish to the Italian Gardens on 7 and 8 September. A two-day
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Midfielder Dylan Kadji joins Weston AFC from Bristol City
Weston-super-Mare AFC have announced the signing of midfielder Dylan Kadji ahead of their 2024/25 campaign in the Vanarama National League South. Kadji joins from Bristol City having progressed through the Championship side’s youth system.
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A successful week for Weston Cricket as their men's teams record three wins
It has been a very successful week for Weston-super-Mare Cricket Club as three of their senior men’s sides picked up big wins. Weston’s 1st XI took on Wellington at home and recorded a big four wicket win to move to sixth in the WEPL Prem 2 Bristol
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St Andrew's Bowling go back to top of the table with win over Chew Stoke
It was a successful weekend for St Andrews Bowling Club’s men in the Somerset County League this week, with both teams winning and the B side regaining top spot in North Division Three. At home to Burnham A, Saints A held the upper hand throughout
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Worle gym offers unwavering support to Egyptian children's charity
WORLE'S Warrior Gym is backing The Valley Kings Foundation, a charity helping impoverished children in Egypt. Head coach Dean Lewis has said the gym fully backs the initiative and will continue to help their cause. He explained: "Through the
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Clarence BC celebrates double victory in Somerset County League
Clarence Bowling Club has won two Somerset County League matches at the weekend, defeating Isle of Wedmore B and Congresbury. The club's men's team triumphed in a nail-biting match, winning by six shots. The rousing success came largely thanks
