Weston Independent Market fills the Italian Gardens on Saturday 14 November, 12 noon to 7pm, with about 65 stalls and free entry. Updated November 2026.
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Churchill
Churchill's New A38 Signs Tell Speeding Drivers to Slow Down
Two solar-powered signs on the A38 in Churchill flash 30mph Slow Down at drivers over the limit and record their speeds. Bristol Airport's fund gave £10,000.
Christmas
eat:Weston Christmas Festival: 95 Food Stalls and the Grinch on 21 November
eat:Weston fills the Italian Gardens and High Street on Saturday 21 November, 10am to 4pm, with over 95 traders. Free entry, level access and dogs welcome.
Weston-super-Mare
Weston Pink Scooter Nepal Ride Under Way: £50,200 Raised
Tony Hobden set off on 12 November on a 1,000km pink scooter ride across Nepal. His Scoot4Nepal ride has raised £50,200 of £80,000 for school water systems.
Portishead
Portishead wins national gold for its flowers and gardens
Portishead has won gold in the Coastal category of the Britain in Bloom UK Finals 2026, one of seven seaside places in the national final.
Christmas
Boxing Day Walks in North Somerset: 10 Headlands, Hillforts and Combes
Ten Boxing Day walks in North Somerset, from Brean Down to Poets' Walk and Tyntesfield, with parking and what is open on the day. Updated November 2026.
Council
Ofsted Rates North Somerset Children's Services Good in Three of Four Areas
Ofsted rates North Somerset's support for children in care and care leavers as good. Help and protection still requires improvement, including out-of-hours cover.
Police appeal
Police
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Threats on the X1 Bus From Weston
Avon and Somerset Police want to hear from anyone on the X1 from Weston-super-Mare to Bristol at about 8.45am on 13 October, when a man made threats.
Council
North Somerset Will Recruit Volunteer Mentors for Care Leavers
North Somerset Council plans to recruit 10 to 15 volunteer mentors for young people leaving care, from January 2027. Full Council is asked to back the scheme on 10 November.
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Shipham
Shipham FEASTING: Cameroonian Feast and Kurdish Folk Songs
Trigger's Humanity Club filled Shipham Village Hall on 10 October with a Cameroonian feast, folk songs and games for refugees and locals. How to volunteer.
Council
North Somerset Is Off Track for Net Zero by 2030, Council Says
North Somerset's emissions are down 37% since 2005, but transport has fallen just 13% and is now almost half the total. The council says 2030 net zero is off track.
Roads
A38 Upgrade Gets £26m, but Construction Is Being Re-Tendered
The government has confirmed £26m for A38 upgrades near Bristol Airport, Langford and Sidcot. The council wants to re-tender the build, adding about six months.
Weston-super-Mare
Vee Dub Christmas Cruz Weston: 5.30pm, Sunday 13 December
Up to 170 lit-up Volkswagens leave Worle at 5.30pm on Sunday 13 December, pass the Grand Pier and reach The Range at about 6.15pm. Here is the expected route.