On Monday (November 11), Direct Line Group revealed it is set to axe around 550 jobs amid cost cuts. The group said it is consulting on the cuts as it seeks to save £50 million in 2025, although it ...

Today, we are asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal. As Christmas approaches, children across ...

A Somerset tidal pool which offers "sweeping views" and is a "beautiful spot to watch the sunrise" has been named among the most beautiful to visit in the UK. Clevedon Marine Lake was featured in the ...

HERE are some pictures from the Ecumenical Service of Remembrance at St Andrews Church Backwell held on Sunday, November 10. Robin Langford President of Nailsea & Backwell Rotary laying and holding ...

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips ...

Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the ...

Universal Credit claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year, after the DWP set new benefit rates for 2025. Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal ...

A FUNDING gap caused by higher costs and lower funding could reduce North Somerset Council services to their bare essentials.

Yesterday the chancellor set out the first budget of this Labour government and I was incredibly proud to be present in the chamber ...

Portishead Ladies Reserves secured an emphatic 8-0 victory over Bishops Lydeard. The game, played in muddy conditions, saw the Reserves take an early lead thanks to Kevie Jones, who opened the scoring ...

Mendip Spring Golf Club has welcomed its first club lady captain in its history. The honour has gone to Jackie Richards. She has chosen Weston Hospice as her charity, as she intends to raise money for ...

Fostering South West was launched in April to bring together the expertise of 14 councils from across the South West region - including North Somerset Council.