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Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel
2+ hour ago (814+ words) The UK's Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel's Noam Bettan, after the country's inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations. Look…...
Weston Marine Lake announces reopening date after upgrades
41+ min ago (321+ words) Weston-super-Mare's Marine Lake has announced its reopening date following the completion of major upgrades. The seafront attraction is set to open this Friday, May 22, from 3pm, ready to be enjoyed during the summer. It comes after the year-round facility closed in…...
Exceptional" tartan archive gifted to the nation
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (639+ words) An "exceptional" archive of almost 800 historic tartan samples has been gifted to the nation. The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton, one of the largest tartan manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection has…...
Stephen Robinson "not surprised" as Aberdeen slip to Dundee defeat
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (483+ words) Stephen Robinson admits Aberdeen need to find more characters and add a stronger spine to their team this summer after the Dons lost their final game of the season 3-2 against Dundee. The Dark Blues took the lead through Drey Wright…...
Metropolitan Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (776+ words) The Metropolitan Police is investigating alleged hate crimes at both major protests in London as officers are still searching for seven suspects from the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally. About 60, 000 people are estimated to have joined Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom…...
Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76
20+ hour, 53+ min ago (280+ words) Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere has died aged 76 after a "long and courageous battle" with kidney disease, his management said. The musician sang vocals for the 1970s band alongside Ray Sawyer, who died in 2019. The band, known as Dr Hook & The…...
Weston-super-Mare market responds to criticism amid weather issues
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (423+ words) A weekly outdoor market in Weston-super-Mare has responded to criticism amid weather issues. Weston Independent Market received several critical comments after saying it was "disappointed" with the footfall at this week's event, held in the Italian Gardens. Due to weather…...
Labour leadership contest speculation "froth and nonsense" " Lisa Nandy
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (814+ words) A senior Cabinet minister has criticised speculation about a Labour leadership contest as "froth and nonsense. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also rebuked Wes Streeting, her former Cabinet colleague, for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit in his pitch to…...
Pictures: Wellington School celebrate Ten Tors success
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (93+ words) A Somerset school's 35-mile team finished first out of 240 teams in the Ten Tors challenge. Wellington School celebrated an outstanding achievement at this year's challenge when it participated in the annual event on Dartmoor. The 35-mile team was the first…...
Primary school in Weston named top in region for active travel
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (380+ words) A primary school in Weston-super-Mare has topped its region in a nationwide active travel challenge. Mead Vale Community Primary School has been named first in North Somerset in the Big Walk and Wheel 2026, the UK's biggest inter-school active travel challenge....