Spectacular skating rink returns

Skate under a canopy of glowing fairy lights when the spectacular Icescape reopens in Weston-super-Mare today – and get 10 per cent off the ticket price.

The popular all-weather attraction Icescape at the Tropicana opens today (Friday 25 October) at the Marine Parade venue.

October holiday highlights

Pick a pumpkin or enjoy a spooky tale or two during these school holiday highlights across North Somerset next week…

Reduce scary wastefulness this Halloween

The amount of waste generated during Halloween can be scary so follow these top tips to have a spookily good time in a more eco-friendly way…

Find your local fireworks display

Organised displays are a fabulous and safe way to enjoy some fantastic fireworks.

Here’s a round-up of what’s happening locally:

Use the NHS wisely this winter

Patients are being urged to use NHS services wisely following a surge in demand.

A&E is only for genuine, life-threatening emergencies so seek the most appropriate care if you have a medical need.

This could be a pharmacist, out-of-hours GP service or minor injuries unit.

Fight the flu and get your jab

Flu is unpleasant for most people but it can also cause serious complications for some – so help fight the virus with the vaccine.

Flu can be fatal and about 8,000 people die each year in the UK due to related complications.

Register to be able to vote

Voting in an election is the cornerstone of our involvement in democracy but you need to be registered before you can have your say at the ballot box.

Elections can be called at short notice and – in the current political climate – one may well be heading our way sooner rather than later.

Residents parking scheme to be introduced

On-street pay and display charges are coming to Leigh Woods to address the big parking problems in the area.

Leigh Woods has become a hotspot for commuter parking since Bristol introduced its own residents’ parking scheme in 2015.

Drop-in and report anti-social behaviour concerns

Do you have questions about personal safety, crime or anti-social behaviour?

If so, a Safer and Stronger Communities Roadshow takes place next Wednesday (30 October) in Portishead.

Last chance to apply for secondary school places

There is less than a week to go to apply for a school place if your child is due to start secondary school next year.

Children who were born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 can transfer to a secondary school next September and applications must be in by next Thursday (31 October).