Portishead13 May 2026Council step closer to joining combined authorityNorth Somerset Councillors have voted to become a part of the West of England Combined Authority. 13 May 202629 Apr 2026Portishead Town set to be relegated despite finishing secondPortishead Town have been thrown out of the Southern League over stadium requirements.29 Apr 202621 Apr 2026The petrol pump attendant who's been working for 63 yearsJohn, 80, says he loves his job at the filling station near Bristol.21 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Open-air pool welcomes swimmers after £1.7m refurbThe pool closed in September for the works, which included a new boiler and improved changing rooms.4 Apr 202626 Mar 2026'Antidepressants gave me brain fog': Why so many teens are being prescribed the drugGP says long waits for support mean some doctors feel forced to prescribe medication outside of guidelines.26 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Section of busy junction to close for repairThe bridge at J19 of the M5 will be partially closed from Friday evening to Monday morning. 4 Mar 202622 Feb 2026New bus service to link Portishead to AirportThe A2 will also call at Walton-in-Gordano, Clevedon, Tickenham, Nailsea and Backwell.22 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Booking system to launch at recycling centresThe 15-minute slots at Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and Backwell need to be pre-booked.31 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Mother says it is a 'miracle' she is still aliveMum given 12 months to live in 2015 says it's a miracle she is still alive after a liver transplant.12 Jan 2026...