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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.

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 tennis club unveils newly re-surfaced Astroturf courts as head coach receives top award

Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club has unveiled four newly re-surfaced Astroturf courts as its head coach has received a top regional award.

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

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

Organisers of 76th Highbridge Festival of The Arts celebrate ‘hugely successful’ event

Organisers of the 76th Highbridge Festival of The Arts are celebrating after more than 2,000 pairs of feet took to the stages at The Princess Theatre and Highbridge Community Hall during a fortnight of competition last month.

King Alfred Concert Band to perform Spring concert in Highbridge this month

King Alfred Concert Band will be performing their Spring concert at Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday 18th May.

Town Council decides it won’t move into Burnham-On-Sea town centre

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Councillors have voted against moving out of their current council chambers and into the town centre.

Roadchef opens new LEON restaurant at Sedgemoor Services near Burnham-On-Sea

Motorists travelling southbound on the M5 motorway approaching Burnham-On-Sea can enjoy a new restaurant.

VIDEO: Huge Hinkley Point C barge glides past Burnham-On-Sea

A huge barge glided past Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday evening (April 23rd) on its way to Combwich near Bridgwater.

Brave Burnham fundraiser plans 220-metre bungee jump from Swiss dam

A brave Burnham-On-Sea fundraiser is set to undertake a bungee jump from the top of a famous dam in Switzerland for a local charity.

Burnham Book Festival announces writing competition shortlist

The organisers of Burnham Book Festival have this week announced the shortlist authors of their writing competitions.

Somerset’s Age UK holding information day today in Burnham for over 60s

Somerset’s Age UK is to hold a special information day in Burnham-On-Sea today (Wednesday, April 24th) aimed at local residents over 60.

PHOTOS: Wedmore Young Farmers’ Club celebrates its 90th anniversary

Wedmore Young Farmers’ Club celebrated their 90th anniversary show over the weekend with a day of activities.

Burnham-On-Sea Gig Rowing Club set to compete in world championships

Burnham-On-Sea Gig Rowing Club is gearing up to compete in the World Pilot Gig Championships.

Burnham-On-Sea photographer captures Aurora in the night sky behind lighthouse

Burnham-On-Sea photographer captures Aurora in the night sky behind iconic lighthouse

Survey finds Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge drivers are among Somerset’s most dangerous

A new study has found drivers in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are among Somerset's most dangerous.

Berrow’s Under 13 Girls football team celebrates a solid first season of action

Berrow's new Under 13 Girls football team is celebrating a busy and successful first season of fixtures.

Highbridge fundraiser takes on 24-hour line dance challenge for Secret World Wildlife Rescue

A Highbridge wildlife lover is in training for a unique fundraising initiative - a 24-hour line dance challenge for a local charity.

Highbridge firm wins council go-ahead for upgrade of its site

Proposals to demolish several buildings in Highbridge and replace them with a new canteen and storage area have been approved by Somerset Council.

Estate agent expands into Bridgwater and Burnham-On-Sea under new management

An independent estate agent has undergone a structural change, with a new managing director, new staff and expanded into Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater.