North Somerset news

• Hospital visiting hours cut after virus outbreak

  21-11-2019 09:26 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Visiting hours at Weston General Hospital have been reduced to prevent the spread of norovirus.
  
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• Two people hit by car in Portishead

  20-11-2019 17:21 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Two people were involved in a collision with a car in Portishead last night (Tuesday).
  
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• Have your say on sites for new forests and tall grass areas

  20-11-2019 15:51 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  People can have their say on sites chosen for North Somerset Council’s rewilding programme.
  
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• Students thank Rotary club for voyage at sea

  20-11-2019 15:45 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Six teenagers enjoyed a life-changing experience on board a tall ship, thanks to Rotary, Nailsea and Backwell.
  
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• Pupil raising funds for school which changed his life

  20-11-2019 13:10 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A teenager from Ravenswood School has raised hundreds of pounds to thank teachers for their support which has transformed his life.
  
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• Nailsea church holds popular craft fair

  20-11-2019 13:06 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Jewellery, woodwork, soap, ceramics, scarves and toys were just some of the impressive items on sale at Nailsea Methodist Church’s popular craft fair.
  
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• Vital counselling service celebrates 25 years

  20-11-2019 13:02 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A counselling charity in Nailsea is celebrating 25 years of helping people.
  
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• Golf course could be allowed to go wild to give nature a helping hand

  20-11-2019 08:20 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Portishead’s former golf course could be allowed to go wild as part of plans to combat climate change and boost biodiversity.
  
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• Fireworks event raises £2.5k for primary

  19-11-2019 18:26 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A fireworks display to mark Bonfire Night has raised more than £2,500 for a village school.
  
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• Village football club shelter ‘vandalised’

  19-11-2019 18:25 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Graffiti has been sprayed onto a village football club shelter’s wall in Long Ashton.
  
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• Police to take no further action against men suspected scaring pedestrians while wearing body suits

  19-11-2019 16:15 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Two men arrested on suspicion of wearing full-body suits and scaring pedestrians will face no further action.
  
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• Flu-like illness leaves 60 pupils out of school

  19-11-2019 15:15 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Dozens of pupils are out of class after reports of a flu-like illness sweeping through a primary school.
  
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• North Somerset AC youngsters impress at Gwent Cross-Country League meeting | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea sport news - North Somerset Times

  19-11-2019 14:00 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  North Somerset AC youngsters impress at Gwent Cross-Country League meeting | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea sport news  North Somerset Times
  
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• North Somerset under-10s have mixed fortunes at Avon mini festival | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea sport news - North Somerset Times

  19-11-2019 10:00 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  North Somerset under-10s have mixed fortunes at Avon mini festival | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea sport news  North Somerset Times
  
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• RNLI and Coastguard rescue swimmer in Bristol Channel

  19-11-2019 09:08 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Volunteers with Portishead Coastguard and RNLI rescued a swimmer from the water in the Bristol Channel yesterday (Monday).
  
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• Bristol Airport expansion decision date | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news - North Somerset Times

  19-11-2019 07:50 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Bristol Airport expansion decision date | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news  North Somerset Times
  
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• Somerset docked 24 points for 'poor' pitch against Essex

  18-11-2019 21:48
  
  Somerset are docked 24 points after being found guilty of preparing a "poor" pitch for their Championship match against Essex.
  
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• No decision on Bristol Airport expansion until 2020

  18-11-2019 19:49 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A decision on Bristol Airport’s major expansion bid will not be made this year.
  
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• PICTURES: Pupils hold fundraisers for Children in Need 2019

  18-11-2019 18:47 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Thousands of pounds were raised across North Somerset on Friday for Children in Need.
  
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• PHOTOS: Children in Need events in North Somerset | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news - North Somerset Times

  18-11-2019 18:47 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  PHOTOS: Children in Need events in North Somerset | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news  North Somerset Times
  
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• Medical cannabis: Secret Somerset site conducting research

  18-11-2019 18:25
  
  First government-approved plants now growing at secret Somerset location
  
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• Woman dies after ‘medical emergency’ in Clevedon

  18-11-2019 17:53 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A woman died following a ‘medical emergency’ in Clevedon this morning (Monday).
  
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• Wells Cathedral's resident cat Louis dies

  18-11-2019 16:18
  
  The ginger tomcat became a well-known character after being adopted 16 years ago.
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney to headline Glastonbury's 50th anniversary in 2020

  18-11-2019 15:59
  
  The star will top the bill on the festival's Pyramid Stage, one week after his 78th birthday.
  
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• Public encouraged to have their say on sites for North Somerset Council's rewilding programme | Latest Weston-super-Mare and Somerset news - Weston Mercury

  18-11-2019 15:16 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Public encouraged to have their say on sites for North Somerset Council's rewilding programme | Latest Weston-super-Mare and Somerset news  Weston Mercury
  
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• Love Saves The Day festival set to move to North Somerset's Ashton Court from Bristol | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news - North Somerset Times

  18-11-2019 14:05 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Love Saves The Day festival set to move to North Somerset's Ashton Court from Bristol | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news  North Somerset Times
  
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• Huge music festival played by Stormzy and Lily Allen set to relocate to North Somerset

  18-11-2019 14:05 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A popular music festival is looking to relocate to North Somerset as organisers seek to boost its capacity.
  
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• Tom Abell: Somerset captain signs contract extension

  18-11-2019 14:00
  
  Club captain Tom Abell signs a one-year contract extension with Somerset, which will now run until 2022.
  
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• Parking could be banned outside 11 North Somerset schools - Bristol Post

  18-11-2019 13:44 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Parking could be banned outside 11 North Somerset schools  Bristol Post
  
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• Overlooked rescue dog Faith finally gets new home

  18-11-2019 12:48
  
  Faith was found dodging traffic in Bath in 2017 and had been in kennels for more than 1,000 days.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies in crash with car on A38 near Taunton

  18-11-2019 10:30
  
  Avon and Somerset Police says the collision happened at Thurloxton on the A38 near Taunton.
  
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• Wrington to hold village arts fair | Things to do in Somerset - North Somerset Times

  17-11-2019 14:00 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Wrington to hold village arts fair | Things to do in Somerset  North Somerset Times
  
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• Strawberry Gardens: How to apply? | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news - North Somerset Times

  17-11-2019 08:06 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Strawberry Gardens: How to apply? | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news  North Somerset Times
  
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• Yeovil Town 0-1 Dover Athletic

  16-11-2019 20:40
  Scott Doe grabs the only goal as Dover beat Yeovil to stop the hosts from moving to the top of the National League.
  
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• Heineken Champions Cup: Bath 16-17 Ulster

  16-11-2019 16:20
  
  Ulster hold on to victory by a point at Bath in a closely fought opening Pool three game in the Heineken Champions Cup.
  
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• Fruit orchard planned for Yatton | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news - North Somerset Times

  16-11-2019 13:02 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Fruit orchard planned for Yatton | Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea news  North Somerset Times
  
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• Irish singer to perform in North Somerset village this month | Things to do in Somerset - North Somerset Times

  15-11-2019 18:00 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Irish singer to perform in North Somerset village this month | Things to do in Somerset  North Somerset Times
  
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• Gordano School in Portishead named North Somerset's best for GCSE results | Latest educational news in Somerset - North Somerset Times

  15-11-2019 17:00 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  Gordano School in Portishead named North Somerset's best for GCSE results | Latest educational news in Somerset  North Somerset Times
  
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• Public may not be happy with rewilding plan, warns council member

  15-11-2019 16:15 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  People may not accept North Somerset Council’s rewilding plan and could take matters into their own hands.
  
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• Princess Anne to present Clevedon family with award

  15-11-2019 16:14 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A family of sailors from Clevedon will head to London next week to pick up an award from a member of the Royal Family.
  
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• Council and police concern over pupils’ safety

  15-11-2019 16:12 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  The safety of children crossing the road to school in Claverham has been raised as a concern.
  
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• Extra care housing complex on track to open in spring

  15-11-2019 16:08 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  People who are struggling with their physical or mental health and need assistance are being urged to consider a new housing project, which is being built on the edge of Yatton.
  
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• Village plans to plant community fruit orchard

  15-11-2019 16:07 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A community orchard could be created in Yatton allowing people to pick fresh fruit.
  
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• Food festivals to return in 2020

  15-11-2019 16:02 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Food festival organisers have confirmed dates for their events next year.
  
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• Bath Prior Park's crayfish-damaged dam restoration work begins

  15-11-2019 14:32
  
  The 250-year-old dams owned by the National Trust have been partly damaged by American Signal crayfish.
  
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• Heineken European Champions Cup: Bath pick England World Cup trio for Ulster game

  15-11-2019 13:40
  
  Bath include England World Cup trio Sam Underhill, Jonathan Joseph and Ruaridh McConnochie for the Champions Cup opener against Ulster.
  
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• Scouts sleep rough to rasie vital cash for homeless charity

  15-11-2019 11:34 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  Dozens of Backwell scouts and explorers braved the wind and rain while sleeping rough for an evening to raise thousands of pounds for a homeless charity at the start of the month.
  
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• Penny Brohn teams up dance initiative to offer dancer classes to women living with cancer

  15-11-2019 11:34 via North Somerset Times - News
  
  A cancer charity and a London-based dance initiative have launched a new scheme to support, through dance, women affected by cancer.
  
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• American aircraft join RAF allies in training exercise over North Sea - Somerset County Gazette

  15-11-2019 10:19 via "allintitle:North Somerset" - Google News
  
  American aircraft join RAF allies in training exercise over North Sea  Somerset County Gazette
  
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• Jamie Roberts: Bath centre hopes to catch new Wales boss Wayne Pivac's eye

  14-11-2019 21:32
  
  Bath centre Jamie Roberts says he will not give up on his Wales ambitions as he bids to impress new head coach Wayne Pivac.
  
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