North Somerset Times

The Times, often referred to as the North Somerset Times, is a well-known free weekly publication that reaches over 35,000 homes in Nailsea, Clevedon, Portishead, and nearby villages. This award-winning newspaper also has a lively website that enhances its community engagement.

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North Somerset councillors say social site is 'frankly racist'

Jan 16, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | John Wimperis

North Somerset Council will look at whether it should quit the social media site X (formerly Twitter) after a councillor warned the platform was “frankly racist.” Speaking during the “question time” segment of a full council of North Somerset Council on January 14, Joe Tristram (Banwell and Winscombe, Green) said: “Back in 2022, this council declared itself an anti-racist council and so I wondered if there is a plan that we should stop using the social media platform X as a way of getting...
£20 for Clevedon and Portishead X10 service extended

Jan 16, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Antonio Scancariello

Archive image (Image: Newsquest) THE £2 bus fare for a North Somerset service has been extended until the end of this month. Passengers will still be able to travel between Portishead and Clevedon, and other areas on the X10 route, for £2. A message from Clevedon Town Council read: “The £2 bus fare on the X10 route has been extended until the end of January.
Letter: Do we really want to hand power over to a regional body?

Jan 15, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Richard Sibley

'It’s as though once elected, power goes to their heads!' Dear North Somerset Times readers, Despite claiming difficulties with balancing their books, government and councils continue to announce careless spending which voters don’t approve of and would rather not pay for.
A three-storey house close to Portishead's High Street

Jan 11, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Kirsty Woodgate

5 1/1 This three-bedroom, semi-detached property occupies a prime elevated position in Portishead, just a few minutes’ walk from the High Street with all its cafes, shops and restaurants, and it is also close to Slade Road play park. Thanks to its location, the house benefits from striking views across Portishead with the Gordano Valley in the distance. The three-storey dwelling is presented in good decorative order throughout and offers plenty of modern comforts.
Man jailed after 'significant role' in drugs supply

Jan 9, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Antonio Scancariello

Ronald Burton. (Image: Avon and Somerset Police) A MAN who played a “significant part” in the supply of drugs in Clevedon has been jailed for more than three-and-a-half years. Ronald Burton, 36, of Elton Road in Clevedon, was arrested after a warrant was executed at a house in Yeolands Drive in November. He was arrested and cash, cocaine, cannabis and crack cocaine were seized.
Dad raises over £3,000 for playground with SEND equipment

Jan 9, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Antonio Scancariello

The playground also has SEND equipment. (Image: Yeo Valley Lions) A DAD has raised over £3,000 for a playground with special SEND equipment. Dan successfully completed a 100K Ultra Challenge in the Lake District, the Peak District, and on Exmoor to donate £3,350 to three charities, including the Yeo Valley Lions who runs Kingsmour Playground in Kingston Seymour. He walked/jogged 104k and also organised two very successful Race Nights.
Somerset housing association offering grants of up to £7,500

Jan 9, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Bobby Angelov

Members of the Serendipity Craft Group outside Alliance Homes' community hub in Weston-super-Mare (Image: supplied) A housing association is offering grants of up to £7,500 to help stronger, connected communities. Alliance Homes' 2025 Communities Together Grants will provide funding for projects that benefit its customers. These projects can include activities such as running events or improving access to essential services.
Somerset athletes win 13 golds at South West Championships

Jan 9, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Bobby Angelov

4 1/1 North Somerset AC youngsters won 13 golds at the South West Championships. The athletes attended the two-day event at Cardiff Met University and achieved a record medal haul of 32, including a new North Somerset AC (NSAC) record. On the first day, Toby B claimed gold in the under-13 boys high jump with a personal best of 1.40m, while Millie W also won gold with a personal best of 4.30m in the under-13 girls' long jump.
‘Well-used’ footpath in Clevedon safer after resurfacing works

Jan 8, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | Antonio Scancariello

Works have been carried out recently. (Image: North Somerset Council) A FOOTPATH used by schoolchildren and walkers in Clevedon has been resurfaced. The path on Highdale Road has been improved and the recent works made it safer and more accessible. A message from Nature and Climate North Somerset read: “We’re excited to announce that the popular public right of way footpath on Highdale Road, a well-used route for schoolchildren and local walkers has been resurfaced.
North Somerset Conservative association in special measures

Jan 8, 2025 | northsomersettimes.co.uk | John Wimperis

4 1/1 The North Somerset Conservative Association has been put into special measures, after a year which saw it lose the constituency to Labour and end up in financial conflicts within the Conservative Party.