The Latest Breaking News from Clevedon

‘We’ve seen it decimate areas’: Somerset town’s traders oppose parking charges

Traders on Clevedon’s Hill Road say they fear the proposals could hasten the decline of independent retail as councils across Britain look to raise income by forcing shoppers to pay to park

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Cat wedged inside drainpipe found with head poking out of tube

John the female cat was rescued by fire crew at Clevedon Fire Station in Somerset.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

‘It’s torn the town apart’: seaside shops rebel over ‘waste of money’ improvements levy

Some traders in Clevedon, Somerset, are refusing to pay the Business Improvement District charge, citing a lack of transparency and little in the way of benefits

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

Vote to reverse Clevedon seafront changes to take place

The scheme has been much-derided by locals

Bristol Post · May 23, 2023

Coronation road closures in Bristol area - full list including bus disruption

There will be some disruption on the roads as the nation celebrates

Bristol Post · May 6, 2023

'Gut-wrenching' decision to shut Clevedon restaurant popular with celebrity diners

It has been hailed as one of the West Country's best restaurants every year since it first opened in 2019

Bristol Post · Apr 28, 2023

The rise of the 'mega-MAT' as 28 schools in Bristol and Somerset merge

It will run schools for 12,000 children

Bristol Post · Apr 2, 2023

Bristol shoppers complain Tesco store 'smells like death' after complaints about Clevedon pong

Tesco said their maintenance team have been to the site and carried out work

Bristol Post · Mar 3, 2023

Fed-up residents stage conga dance protest against 'Britain's most bonkers road markings'

The council has been heavily criticised over the new design which is thought to help slow down traffic, but one annoyed resident has described the road as 'a hot mess'

Wales Online · Jan 16, 2023

Britain's 'weirdest road' painted with 'bonkers' wiggly lines leaving locals baffled

The white lines have been installed in Clevedon, Somerset by the council to slow traffic down but locals are claiming the wobbly markings look like the 'lane for drink drivers'

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023