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Decommissioned oil rig to reopen as public art installation

A 450-tonne decommissioned oil rig that has been transformed into an interactive art installation in Weston-super-Mare will open to the public from Saturday. Dubbed “See Monster”, the former North Sea platform now features four publicly accessible ...

23 Sept 2022 at 15:03

Convicted murderer given third life sentence for sex attacks on young boy

A convicted murderer has been given a third life sentence for historic sex offences against a young boy. Alun Kyte was found guilty after a trial in February of 11 offences against a boy, who was aged just nine when the attacks started in the ...

11 May 2023 at 11:28

Woman who died 21 years after being set alight ‘funny and witty’, family say

A mother-of-two who died 21 years after being set alight has been described as “funny and witty” by her family. Jacqueline Kirk, known as Jackie, suffered horrendous injuries after the attack by her then-partner Steven Craig in ...

28 Oct 2022 at 17:23

Decommissioned oil rig arrives to be transformed into art installation

A 450-tonne decommissioned oil rig has been delivered to the beach front at Weston-super-Mare where it is due to be transformed into an interactive art installation. Dubbed “See Monster”, the people behind the project are ...

13 Jul 2022 at 17:23

Petrol attack in 1998 was inspired by Reservoir Dogs scene, previous trial told

A man has been convicted of murdering his former girlfriend more than 20 years after he doused her with petrol and set her on fire. Steven Paul Craig, 58, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent two years ...

28 Oct 2022 at 15:54

Government announces another £68m for homes on brownfield land

Councils will receive £68 million to help build thousands of homes on disused brownfield sites, the Government has announced. The money, spread around 54 local authorities, is expected to deliver 5,200 homes on sites ...

15 Oct 2024 at 11:25

Man, 24, discussed buying materials from Tesco to make firearms, court hears

A 24-year-old man talked online about making firearms with 3D printers and buying materials for them from Tesco, a court has heard. Gabriel Budasz, born in Poland, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of ...

22 Jul 2024 at 17:26

Gangland rule of Kray twins recalled in opposition to ousting hereditary peers

The violent reign of notorious 1960s gangsters the Krays has been highlighted at Westminster to argue against plans to throw out hereditary peers from the Lords. The London underworld activities of Ronnie and ...

11 Dec 2024 at 20:54

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Sixth-tier Weston-super-Mare reach FA Cup third round for first time

Weston-super-Mare reached the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 138-year history with a 2-0 win at Chelmsford. Louis Britton struck twice in the second half, after 62 and 88 minutes, to ...

06 Dec 2025 at 17:27

Teenage boy arrested after death of nine-year-old girl

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl. Emergency services were called to an address in Lime Close, in the Mead Vale area of Weston-super-Mare, ...

16 Dec 2025 at 23:00

Teenager faces court charged with murder of nine-year-old girl

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol ...

17 Dec 2025 at 17:16

Teenage boy charged with murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The teenager, who has not been named because of his age, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court ...

17 Dec 2025 at 09:16

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