North Somerset

British

/ ˈsʌməˌsɛt /

noun

a unitary authority of SW England, in Somerset: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Avon. Pop: 191 400 (2003 est). Area: 375 sq km (145 sq miles)

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Now 52, De-Laune, from Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, has created a support network called Women In Wellness.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

Member Amy Haynes, 39, from North Somerset, said it had been "positive" having a group to connect with where she can say "actually, I'm not OK".

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

Band D council tax bills will rise by an average of 9% in Shropshire, while in North Somerset they will rise by 8.6% on average.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

Three of them - Reform-controlled Worcestershire County Council, Liberal Democrat-controlled Shropshire and North Somerset, which is run by Lib Dem-led coalition - are likely to increase bills by 9%.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

It was from this point that the expeditions radiated that established the geographical configuration of North Somerset.

From The English at the North Pole Part I of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Jules Verne

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