Portishead29 Dec 2025Plans for fire service to move its headquartersAvon Fire and Rescue Service currently share their HQ with Avon and Somerset Police in Portishead.29 Dec 202512 Nov 2025Officer barred from policing after breaching bailPC Thomas West is sacked after a panel finds he committed gross misconduct by deceiving police.12 Nov 202526 Oct 2025Somerset in Pictures: Thieving seagulls and pumpkinsThis week's picture round-up includes a new mural, a horse rescue and pick-your-own pumpkins.26 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Football players with Parkinson's are 'empowering'Playing football is helping some players with Parkinson's manage their symptoms. 18 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Horse rider with Down's syndrome helps save club The riding club in North Somerset is now able to stay open for another year.9 Oct 202528 Sep 2025Three-week overnight road closure to beginThe A369 which connects Portishead to Bristol and the M5 will close overnight for three weeks.28 Sep 202525 Sep 2025Jhoots ordered out by GP over lack of pharmacistJhoots Pharmacy has been told to leave its premises at Portishead Medical Group over multiple issues.25 Sep 202511 Sep 2025New booking system to come in at recycling centresNorth Somerset Council said it will be brought in this autumn, beginning with Weston-super-Mare.11 Sep 202518 Aug 2025Council apologises for wave of missed bin collectionsA councillor says many bin lorry drivers have taken time off during the summer holidays.18 Aug 2025...