The Latest Breaking News from WestonsuperMare

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

How Reform ‘misinformation’ campaign sank town’s refugee sanctuary plan

Party accused of stoking divisions in Weston-super-Mare over scheme to improve support for asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

‘We’re told we won’t amount to anything’: is it possible to change the fortunes of young people living in England’s coastal towns?

Young people living by the sea are often in some of the most deprived areas of the country, but they say they want the chance to thrive. The Guardian is embarking on a year-long series to tell their stories

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

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

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

Fire breaks out at Weston-super-Mare takeaway and nearby flats as photos show extent of damage

All three emergency services were at the scene

Bristol Post · Aug 22, 2022

Tesco shoppers in Weston-super-Mare evacuated after fire

Fire crews have since confirmed that the fire was accidental

Bristol Post · Jul 1, 2022

Weston-super-Mare ranked second-worst seaside town in the UK

Naturally, we disagree

Bristol Post · Mar 31, 2022

Key road closures today force First Bus to divert multiple services

First Bus has announced a huge number of changes in response to roadworks in key areas

Bristol Post · Mar 27, 2022