The Latest Breaking News from North Somerset Council

Man arrested after bomb squad destroys ‘suspicious items’ found at Somerset home

Some 153 properties in and around the property were evacuated during the search

The Independent UK · Oct 1

96% Get Their First-Choice Primary School Place — But What About the Other 4%?

Despite high satisfaction rates, some North Somerset families face challenges with school admissions, highlighting the need for criteria that reflect modern family dynamics and childcare realities.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Family share pictures of ‘lively and bubbly’ young girl, 9, who died in stabbing

A teenage boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the murder of Aria Thorpe

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Campaigners fear seafront scheme review will just 'pay lip service' to objections

The row over the works rumbles on

Bristol Post · Jul 10, 2023

Travellers cut through gate using angle grinder to set up illegal camp

It is the second time travllers have broken through the ballards

Bristol Post · Jul 4, 2023

Couple threatened with legal action as Post Office error sends council tax to wrong account

Ron and Jean Febrey were sent letters which threatened court action despite paying their bill

Bristol Post · Jun 30, 2023

Tourists banned from West Country sand dunes as new barriers appear

Fencing is being erected on a section of Weston-super-Mare sand dunes

Bristol Post · Jun 22, 2023

Angry locals slam travellers who 'smashed' through security bollards to camp on seafront site

The 700 bollards were put around Weston-super-Mare Beach Lawns earlier this year to prevent encampments

Bristol Post · Jun 20, 2023

Gig club plan for new seafront base amid fears for future of boats

The new facility will be built on a seafront car park

Bristol Post · Jun 17, 2023

Irresponsible dog owners and litterbugs slapped with fines totalling over £16,000

North Somerset Council is cracking down on those who breach Public Space Protection Orders

Bristol Post · May 25, 2023