Content based on the tag Weston-super-Mare

Drink driver from Weston-super-Mare smashed van through gardens into shed

He now has three months to prove to a judge that he can behave himself

9 days ago

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Seaside cafe renowned for its ‘biggest, fattest, best breakfasts’ is up for sale

Locals and tourist love the Treats Cafe, with reviewers often leaving five stars

18 days ago

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Defendants jailed in Bristol over the last six months for offences against children

We list the offenders sent to prison for abusing youngsters between September last year and February, 2023.

20 days ago

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Pollution found in river after labrador falls seriously ill

The Environment Agency has confirmed that experts have identified the source of the pollution and an investigation is...

20 days ago

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Parking charges more than doubles at Weston seafront

People heading from Bristol to the seaside towns for a day trip should expect to pay more

21 days ago

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Teenager dealing Class A drugs sent into youth custody

Jayley Rickman admirtted being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine.

22 days ago

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Rescuers rush to help ‘swimmers signalling’ in Bristol Channel

Lifeboats scrambled to the scene after passers-by raised the alarm

about 1 month ago

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10 pictures of Weston-super-Mare throughout history

From trams along the prom to concerts in Maderia Cove

about 1 month ago

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Dog at NASS Festival sniffed out £1.3K drug stash that man 'picked up for friends'

Jack Wilson said he was asked to deliver package into Bath and West Showground

about 1 month ago

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Jailed in Bristol: Sex offenders sent to prison so far in 2023

They were all sent to prison after being convicted of sexual offences

about 2 months ago

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People jailed at Bristol Crown Court in January 2023

Court kicks off new year with another busy month

about 2 months ago

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Kate Wilson

Netflix announces Jill Dando documentary about her life, career and legacy

The TV icon was originally from Weston-super-Mare where she started her journalism career

about 2 months ago

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JAILED: The meanest crimes committed in Bristol last year

Cases have included a burglar who stole from a young family and a son fleeced his mum of her savings to feed his drug...

2 months ago

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Man on 'bender' took partner's car, crashed it, bit policeman and had crack cocaine

Thomas Harris pleaded guilty to a plethora of offences

2 months ago

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'Cowardly' attack with beer glass and bottle at cafe left man scarred

Mason Haycock struck from behind without warning, court told

2 months ago

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Jail for former lorry driver who had child abuse photos

David Brody failed to present devices to police for inspection and was found with child abuse images

3 months ago

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What happened when 100 asylum seekers arrived in a rural community near Bristol

A second hotel has now been taken over by the Home Office nearby

3 months ago

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Biggest jail terms handed down in Bristol in 2022

Cases have included convicted murderers, drugs and paedophile gangs

3 months ago

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Shashana Brown

Open-heart surgery survivor from Bristol is making the most of his 'licence to live'

"I wanted to give something back now that I had my licence to live"

4 months ago

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Criminals jailed at Bristol Crown Court in November 2022

We compile this month's list of people we reported on after their crimes caught up with them

4 months ago

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Shashana Brown

Popular Bistro near Bristol shuts for winter after energy bills skyrocket

The New Castle at Kewstoke is a popular stop off for tourists and locals

4 months ago

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Sophie Grubb

Steven Craig jailed for Jacqueline Kirk's murder decades after setting her on fire

The attack happened in a car park in Weston-super-Mare in April 1998

5 months ago

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Jailed in Bristol: The swindlers put behind bars so far this year

Cases have included rogue roofers, a fuel thief and a former headteacher who admitted fraud totalling some £330,000

5 months ago

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Scammers defrauded OAPs by 'collecting their bank cards for recycling'

Jahveen Martin pleads guilty to fraud and is remorseful, court told

5 months ago

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Teen Audi driver from pill tried to run and hide after 21-mile police chase

Brooklyn Woodman caught with the help of number plate recognition cameras and a helicopter with night vision

5 months ago

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Jailed in Bristol this month: Criminals sent behind bars in October 2022

Cases have included drug dealers, a child abductor and a woman convicted of murdering her partner

5 months ago

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Man jailed at Bristol Crown Court after using secret phone to get online

Terry Cullen admits breach of court order by concealing use of the secret device for six months

5 months ago

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Biggest jail terms at Bristol Crown Court from January to September 2022

Criminals included murderers and rapists who have been handed prison sentences totalling just under 200 years combined

5 months ago

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Estel Farell Roig

Weston General Hospital inspectors raise concerns of 'racist behaviours and discrimination'

But the overall rating of the hospital has improved

6 months ago

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Covid patients still above 100 in Bristol as 80,000 catch virus in region in a week

Health chiefs have warned it 'could be a difficult winter'

6 months ago

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Man sleeping in boiler cupboard admitted pushing crack cocaine

Peter Busulwa pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drug

6 months ago

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Woman charged with murdering baby has case mentioned at crown court

Sarah Jayne Barron charged after body of newborn was found in Weston-super-Mare garden

6 months ago

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Bus driver 'refused to let me pay asylum seeker's fare'

Residents in North Somerset speak out about the treatment of asylum seekers at the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport

6 months ago

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Tired dad broke crying baby's legs and arm by rough handling

Mum and dad in highly strained relationship as their newborn kept crying, court told

6 months ago

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Shashana Brown

Weston-Super-Mare named UK's best seaside town for safe and accessible parking

Parking spaces can often be seen as gold dust but which famous seaside towns are providing visitors with the best par...

6 months ago

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Bristol drug dealer jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine to Weston-super-Mare

"We hope this result reassures the people of Weston-super-Mare that tackling drug supply remains a priority of ours"

6 months ago

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Miss Millie's chicken shops to expand across the UK

It used to be just a Bristol thing, but not anymore...

6 months ago

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Flat £2 fare for buses across Bristol and Bath

But day riders are going up and it's the end of the three-stop-hop - all the new fares here...

6 months ago

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Criminals caught by undercover police in Bristol this year

One of them admitted to police: "I pretty much screwed up again"