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North Somerset businesses get support to reach net zero goal
BUSINESS and organisations across North Somerset have achieved significant sustainability milestones with help from North Somerset Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme. In April 2023 North Somerset Council launched the UKSPF Net
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Calls to end ‘ludicrous’ ban on motorbikes using Long Ashton bus lane
NORTH Somerset Council has faced calls to end the ban on motorcycles using the bus lane on the Long Ashton bypass. Since it was installed in 2023, motorbikes have not been allowed to use the bus lane on the major A-road although bicycles are.
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New Hinkley Point C factories proving as 'game-changer for the nuclear sector'
NEW factories for Hinkley Point C near Bridgwater are reportedly providing proven evidence for a new approach to nuclear construction. EDF states that the factories in Bristol have given a significant productivity boost by following a modular construction
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Speed croquet fun this weekend at Nailsea and District Croquet Club
Nailsea and District Croquet Club (NDCC) recently held their Speed Croquet tournament. As the name suggests, this is against the clock, with each team getting only 25 minutes on the lawns. The times are determined as in a game of chess with
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Council remains committed to reopening ‘hugely important’ Portishead railway scheme
NORTH Somerset Council said it remains committed to reopening the Portishead to Bristol rail line, despite news that the government have cancelled the Restoring Your Railway programme. Rail schemes within the programme will now be subject to review
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Cleeve Cricket Club up to fifth after thrilling victory
Cleeve Cricket Club's first team beat Coalpit Heath by two wickets to go to fifth in the Senior Division table. In thrilling match, the home side secured the victory by 188 runs, shrugging off Coalpit Heath, who had a rocky start at 39-5 in the
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Unique fundraising offer from North Somerset's Cadbury House Hotel
North Somerset's Cadbury House Hotel has announced a unique offer to help charitable causes. Charities organising events at the hotel can now benefit from additional fundraising through the hotel's latest scheme. The hotel has promised to donate
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Congresbury junior bowler shines at international competition
Congresbury Bowling Club's Madi King played a starring role as she represented England at The British Bowls Under 18 International Series. The event was held at Belmont BC in Belfast on July 21 and 22. Her impressive performances helped England
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Bristol B get revenge on Nailsea A after tight encounter
Nailsea A were pitched against Bristol B in a round of the South West Croquet Federation GC Handicap League at Nailsea and District Croquet Club. Bristol utilised a team of mostly higher handicap players, standing at 1, 7, 8, 10 and 12. On
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New arrivals guide Clevedon Town to perfect start to new season
Clevedon Town enjoyed the perfect start to the new Jewson Western League with a 2-0 win over Barnstaple Town. Oscar Bridgman and Cam Steer made spectacular debuts against a much-changed away side. It was a shaky start for both teams in the
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Cleeve CC 2nds surge ahead at the top of Division 8 West
Cleeve Cricket Club 2nds cemented their position at the top of Division 8 West after a comfortable away win over Bristol 4ths. After opting to field first, initial efforts from Cleeve’s opening pairing were fruitless. The tide changed when