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EDF pull out of the UK, implications No New Nuclear? No new Pylons across North Somerset?

By 3_2_1

Brian Mathew and ITV West, I can't think of two lesser sources of quality news. Anyone with half a...

By Sven22 at 09:07 on 30/07/10

Welcome News for all in North Somerset This morning on the Today programme it was announced that EDF is pulling out of its UK electricity supply companies, it is thus I believe highly unlikely that they will continue with leading nuclear build in the UK. If I am right then there will be no new nuclear at Hinkley Point and thus no need for Pylons across North Somerset! It also means that the UK will have to get serious over...
Pylon consultation to start again

By MikeHydroSoil

In any event it is not the environment, it is farmland, forestry, water supply, rivers, national...

By thepickler at 16:02 on 05/05/10

ENERGY giant National Grid is to launch a further round of consultation for people to have their say on controversial plans to put a new 400,000 volt power line across the North Somerset countryside. National Grid is organising a series of meetings this month with towns and parish councils along the proposed route of the proposed overhead power line. The meetings will give further information to local councillors on various aspects...
New supermarket plans for Portishead

By Frank_o_File

I am in favour of a new Lidl, which would save us the drive to Clevedon, although I support both...

By Portishead-People at 07:00 on 12/11/09

A patch of scrubland in Portishead could soon house a huge Sainsbury's supermarket – only 250m away from two other supermarkets. The retail giant has submitted early details of its proposals to build a 50,000 square foot supermarket to North Somerset Council. If approved, the new store would be built between the Gordano Gate Business Park and Homebase on Serbert Way. It would form a triangle of supermarkets with the...
Sculpture to go from Pill Park?

By artlife123

I think the sculpture itself is a very beautiful piece of art. It's uplifting and makes me think of...

By thepickler at 18:41 on 02/05/10

RESIDENTS in Portishead are calling for a sculpture in a town park to be removed because it has become a magnet for anti social behaviour. People living in Port Marine say the 10ft high metal Viaggio sculpture, at Pill Park, constantly gets vandalised and is used as a meeting place by local teenagers. The sculpture, which crosses over and looks like a cave, was put on the site as part of the Portishead Arts...
Photographers Get ready for the Portishead Show

By portzed

PORTISHEAD SHOW on JULY Fri 30th and Sat 31st. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES for 2010 Schedules now...

By portzed at 16:51 on 19/04/10

PORTISHEAD SHOW on JULY Fri 30th and Sat 31st. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES for 2010 Schedules now available from the High Street shops GET CLICKING NOW All entries to be handed in by the MONDAY before the show - July 26th All UNMOUNTED 7”x 5” (18x13cm) unless otherwise stated. Class 425 A print, colour or monochrome, of “Animal or Bird” 426 A print, colour or...

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By Portishead-People at 09:00 on 30/07/10

Miracles do happen I thought as I pulled back the curtains at 5am the other morning. Only the previous day I’d been wittering on in my column about what a blooming nuisance litter louts were, and how they cost us taxpayers £850 million in England last year. As I drank my first coffee of the morning, I watched a flock of bright orange tabards picking up rubbish. I’d assumed the council had, on reading my article...
Boasts channel views

By Portishead-People at 16:38 on 29/07/10

IN the sought after Redcliffe Bay area of Portishead is this two-bedroom, detached bungalow with channel views. The property is in need of some updating, but it has lots of potential. With a great view, the lounge is a lovely space, light and airy and ideal for relaxing in. Fitted with a range of units, the kitchen is very practical and there’s plenty of space for a cooker, fridge/freezer and a washing machine....
All that jazz keeps up tradition

By Portishead-People at 11:00 on 29/07/10

TRADITIONAL jazz is alive and well and flourishing in Portishead. Despite suffering a slight recession of its own, Dixieland is refusing to roll over and disappear as a new club opening in Portishead proves. The Bristol-based Muskrats Jazz Band performs on the first Thursday of each month at Clarence House in the High Street. The six-piece combo, comprising trumpet, clarinet, trombone, keyboard, bass and drums, includes three...
Pennant place, Portishead

By Portishead-People at 07:00 on 29/07/10

ON THE market at £249,500 is this immaculate middle-terraced town house on three floors on the Marina Development in Portishead with many amenities close at hand. The property was built around two years ago by Crest Nicholson and was in fact the show home for this development. The property is being sold with no onward chain and viewing is strongly recommended. For further details, contact Parker’s, North Somerset...
Tuneful protest to show City devotion

By Portishead-People at 07:00 on 29/07/10

A MUSICIAN who co-wrote a hit dance anthem is planning a noisy but peaceful protest in support of a new stadium and music arena for Bristol. Mikee Freedom rapped on Nomad’s classic house track The Bristol City season ticket holder is calling on his musical contacts to stage a musical day of action in the city, and has asked the council for permission to put on a peaceful protest event on College Green. Mikee, 40, told the ...