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Citizens Advice Bureau launches expanded service in Burnham-On-Sea town centre

Burnham-On-Sea residents seeking free advice on issues such as debt, work, housing and benefits now have a new place to find help.

Burnham United U12s celebrate winning Woodspring Division 3 with 100% success rate

Members of Burnham United U12s are celebrating this week after winning the Woodspring 3rd Division with a 100% success rate.

Burnham-On-Sea Art Club set to hold its 64th annual exhibition

Burnham-On-Sea Art Club is set to open its annual week-long exhibition during May.

Part of Burnham-On-Sea High Street to close this week for roadworks

A section of Burnham-On-Sea High Street is to close for essential sewer works this week.

East Huntspill’s Lazy Monday Classic Car Display set to return on May 27th

The countdown is underway to East Huntspill's annual Lazy Monday Classic Car Display. This year's event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday May 27th from 12 noon to 4pm with scores of vehicles due to be on show. Bridgwater Classic and...

Burnham group to hold open day today for locals to have a say on shaping town’s future

A Burnham-On-Sea community group is set to hold an open day today for the public to have their say on shaping the town's future.

Construction of new McDonald’s in Highbridge begins ahead of autumn opening

Construction work to build a new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in Highbridge has started this month in the run-up to its scheduled opening this autumn.

Burnham and Highbridge Town Councillor steps down, prompting likely by-election

A councillor on Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has stepped down from his role this week, leaving a vacancy.

Berrow Makers Market returns today for second event with over 20 stalls

A new monthly market for local craft makers is set to return to Berrow today (Saturday, April 27th).

Somerset Council apologises to arms manufacturer

Somerset Council has been forced to apologise to an arms firm after it was accused of providing weapons to Israel's military.

Berrow Primary Church Academy to hold open day and tours on Monday

Berrow Primary Church Academy is set to host an open day and tours on Monday (29th April) for prospective pupils and their parents.

East Brent Harvest Home organisers announce date of their 2024 event

Organisers of East Brent Harvest Home have announced the date of their 2024 event as Saturday 24th August.

Highbridge’s Friends of Apex Park issues ‘urgent appeal’ for more volunteers

The Friends of Apex Park in Highbridge have issued an 'urgent appeal' for more volunteers as it struggles with a fall in numbers of helpers.

Burnham-On-Sea family set to do run for special cause close to their hearts

A Burnham-On-Sea family is set to run a 10km event for a charitable cause close to their hearts next month.

Local food stalls join Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market today in town centre

Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market returns today (Friday, April 26th) with a variety of stalls selling local produce.

31-mile fundraising cycling challenge for Burnham and Highbridge Sea Cadets

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets are taking part in a new fundraising campaign that aims to raise enough to maintain and refurbish their new fleet of ten mountain bikes.

Somerset Police launch new degree route into local neighbourhood policing

Avon and Somerset Police are seeking degree-holders in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area to join them as the organisation launches a new Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) as an additional route into neighbourhood policing.

Pawlett Pre-School near Burnham-On-Sea celebrates new ‘good’ rating from Ofsted

The standard of a pre-school between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater has this week been praised by Ofsted in a new report.

New McDonald’s in Highbridge reveals opening date as recruitment begins

Work to build a new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in Highbridge is underway with a scheduled opening date in the autumn being announced this week.

Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat crews called out as casualty is airlifted from Hinkley Point rig

Burnham-On-Sea RNLI crews and a Coastguard helicopter were called out in the early hours of Wednesday (April 24th) to rescue a person from a rig in the sea off Hinkley Point power station.