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Local MPs will urge the government for more funding for North Somerset Council
Local MPs in North Somerset are set to urge the government for more funding for the cash-strapped council. North Somerset Council has warned it is in a “financial emergency” and is in danger of issuing a section 114 notice — effectively going bust
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New parking charges concerns for Clevedon and Portishead
New parking charges in North Somerset will threaten Clevedon’s independent shops and Portishead’s open air pool, locals have warned. North Somerset Council’s executive voted on October 16 to roll out parking charges to eight free car parks and
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Portishead cold water dip in aid of Bristol St Peter’s Hospice
AFTER the success of last year’s inaugural Cold Water Dip, St Peter's Hospice is inviting brave fundraisers to take the plunge again. Taking place at Portishead Open Air Pool on Sunday, December 1, the event will see participants brave icy waters
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Clevedon Pier pays tribute to One Direction star
CLEVEDON Pier has paid tributes to the One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in Argentina. A message from Clevedon Pier said: “We take time to remember 'One Direction' star, Liam Payne
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Men charged after police seize drugs from van in North Somerset village
TWO men are due to appear in court after a significant amount of class A and B drugs were seized from a van in a North Somerset village. Robert Evans, 58, of Heywood Terrace, Pill, and Parmajit Atwal, 41, of Springvale Avenue, Walsall are due to
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Council seeks more foster carers in powerful film campaign
A powerful new fostering film has been produced by more than 100 councils, including North Somerset Council. The film, titled Everything, was launched on Thursday, October 17, and aims to highlight the significant impact fostering can have on those
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Energy expo coming to Somerset Hall in Portishead
An energy expo is coming to Somerset Hall in Portishead this November. The event, titled Portishead's Energy Expo: Empowering Homes and Inspiring Change, will take place on November 2, from 11am to 3pm. Organised by the Centre for Sustainable
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Irish Portishead man receives special award for reaching 100
A Portishead centenarian was one of the few people in the country to receive a special award for turning 100. Martin McLoughlin, who was born in Derryhick, County Mayo, in 1922, died in December last year, aged nearly 102. He lived in Portishead