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Over 100,000 people used airport’s bus service in a month for the first time
MORE than 100,000 people have used Bristol Airport’s bus services in a month for the first time. In June, close to 110,000 passengers travelled on the A1 Airport Flyer, which links the Airport with Bristol city centre and Temple Meads, and the
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Council crackdown on blue badges misuses
A TOTAL of 40 blue badges have been seized and fines totalling £8,635 were issued as part of a North Somerset Council crackdown on misuses. North Somerset Council’s parking services have taken action against 40 individuals for blue badge abuse
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Watkins & Tasker named best vets in Somerset for the fourth straight year
A NORTH Somerset veterinary group has been named the best in the county for the fourth year running. Watkins & Tasker, which has practices in Nailsea, Portishead and Yatton, was recognised at the BestUK Vets Awards on Tuesday, June 11. The
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Free and low-cost activities over the summer holidays
Get your diaries ready as a number of free and low-cost activities will take place across North Somerset over the summer holidays. From a Summer Reading Challenge in the libraries, to free arts and craft activities, and thrilling BMX stunts at
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Council grants available for Nailsea organisations and charities
Nailsea Town Council is now accepting grant applications from local organisations and charities. These grants, awarded by the council, are primarily intended to support the residents of Nailsea. Local 'not for profit' groups, charities, and
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Jet2 expands capacity to fly to the Canary Islands from Bristol Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced more capacity to the Canary Islands at Bristol Airport this winter due to a surge in demand. It is part of a new programme by the popular airline and tour operator, which will add more than 25,000 seats across
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Free children's swimming sessions in Nailsea over the summer
Nailsea Town Council is funding free swimming lessons for children over the summer holidays. Residents can take advantage of the special offer from July 28 to August 30. There are limited vouchers remaining and they are offered on a first-come-first-serve
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Cadbury Hall care home starts new monthly gardening club
Staff and residents at Cadbury Hall care home in Yatton have launched a monthly gardening club. Head of maintenance, Paul Bennett, and activities coordinator, Paula James, devised the green-thumbed initiative so that everyone in the home can try
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More than £110k of fines for school absences issued since 2021
Bath and North East Council has issued more than £110,000 worth of fines to parents for unauthorised pupil absences since 2021. An investigation by Legal Expert uncovered a 77 per cent surge in the number of penalties issued to local parents over