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Portishead ALDI to re-open on Wyndham Way following refurbishment
The Aldi store on Wyndham Way, Portishead will re-open to customers on Thursday, July 18 following a refurbishment that has kept the store closed since July 13. The upgrades will make for an all-round better shopping experience and a more sustainable
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North Somerset shot-putter wins gold at English Schools athletics championship
Athletes from North Somerset Athletics Club achieved fantastic results at the English Schools Athletics Association Track and Field Championships last weekend Three junior members of North Somerset Athletics Club competed against the best young
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Clevedon Cricketers to cycle 150 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground for charity
A group from Clevedon Cricket Club are celebrating the club’s 150th anniversary by cycling from London to Clevedon in three days to raise money for charity. The team plan to leave from London’s Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday July 18th plan to
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North Somerset marks Disability Pride Month to promote ‘inclusive community’
NORTH Somerset Council is marking Disability Pride Month this July, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for everyone. Disability Pride Month was first celebrated in the UK in 2015 as a focus for disabled
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‘Successful’ skate park festival could be the last with current organisers
THIS year’s edition of the Nailsea Skate Park Festival may have been the last to be run by the current organisers. Phil Williams, head of the organising team, said that this was likely to be the last skatepark festival that he and the team would
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Mobile library service halted as vehicle ‘declared unroadworthy’
THE mobile library vehicle in North Somerset has been “declared unroadworthy” – but the service could come back next year. The vehicle has been taken off the road permanently due to the discovery of a defect with the chassis. But North Somerset
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Portishead school is ‘Good’ in all areas
AFTER an inspection at the end of April 2024 Ofsted has graded Gordano School ‘Good’ in all areas. The inspectors commented on the wide breadth of subjects and extracurricular activities on offer at the school and said that “pupils’ achievement
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Clevedon Town FC's pre-season preparations in full swing
Clevedon Town's pre-season preparations are in full swing with a hard-fought draw and a 10 goal thriller. The Seasiders' latest friendly matches resulted in two very different outcomes. In the first game, Clevedon Town FC romped to victory
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Historic tractor at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm undergoes restoration
Weston College and Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are working to restore a popular vintage tractor. The historic vehicle, loved by visitors of the park and prominently displayed by the zoo’s ticket offices, was generously donated by the local Nailsea community
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More than £5,000 raised for Weston hospice charity
A team of 33 colleagues embarked on the Welsh Three Peaks challenge to fundraise for Weston Hospicecare. The team, all employees at Alliance Homes, hiked the three highest peaks in Wales in just one day in a bid to raise money for the worthy cause
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Winless weekend of action for Clevedon Cricket Club
Clevedon Cricket Club were winless on the weekend. The 1st XI was on the attack at Keynsham, who were eventually bowled all-out for an impressive 212. The top-performing bowler for Clevedon was Matt Carpenter, who took 4 - 37. The batting