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Major plans to build new Highbridge community centre win go-ahead from council

A major project to build a new community centre in place of Highbridge’s Morland Community Hub has achieved a big milestone this week after the planning application was approved.

Emotional moment when stolen dog that was missing for EIGHT YEARS is reunited with owners

A beloved family dog called Daisy has been emotionally reunited with her delighted owners after being stolen from their Norfolk garden in 2017 and found this month in Weston and taken to the Brent Knoll RSPCA animal centre near Burnham-On-Sea.

Two Burnham-On-Sea schools announce they have joined Priory Learning Trust

Burnham-On-Sea Infants and St Andrew's School have officially joined The Priory Learning Trust at the start of this month.

Burglary victims invited to view seized property collection by Police

Police are inviting burglary victims in the Burnham-On-Sea area to view a collection of seized property believed to have been stolen from across Somerset and north Devon.

Burnham-On-Sea wildlife carers called to help swan after it hits power pylon

Burnham-On-Sea wildlife carers have released a swan after being called to help it when it struck a power pylon.

Burnham Conservative candidate wins by-election for seat on Town Council

The Conservatives have won a vacant seat on Burnham and Highbridge Town Council following a by-election on Thursday (February 6th).

Community group that maintains Apex Park issues urgent appeal for helpers

The community group that maintains Apex Park in Highbridge has issued an urgent appeal for helpers, saying it's at risk of having to disband.

Burnham-On-Sea gift shop set to close as the business moves online

A popular gift shop in Burnham-On-Sea town centre is set to move online and close its physical premises, its owner has announced this week.

Local artist opens mosaics exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea for charity

A local artist has opened a new exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea featuring his life's work to raise money to change lives in Kenya.

Burnham-On-Sea and Berrow beach cleaning events to be held on Saturday

Volunteers are being sought for two beach cleans taking place this Saturday (February 8th).

Local artist starts training courses on painting and drawing

Brent Knoll and Highbridge residents are being invited to learn how to paint and draw by a local artist who has started two new training courses.

Burnham emergency services called to overturned lorry as driver is helped free by residents

Burnham-On-Sea's emergency services were called out after a lorry overturned on a country road on Wednesday (February 5th).

VIDEO: Burnham-On-Sea MP speaks in Parliament on protecting local coastal water quality

Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox has spoken in Parliament this week on the importance of improving water quality for coastal communities, particularly in Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Brean.

Brave Burnham-On-Sea fundraiser set to celebrate her 40th birthday with 15,000ft skydive

A brave Burnham-On-Sea fundraiser is set to celebrate her 40th birthday by taking on the challenge of skydiving from 15,000 feet with a minute's freefall travelling at 125mph.

Somerset Council leader ‘extremely disappointed’ as government rejects devolution plan

Somerset Council's leader has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the authority's bid to form a devolved Wessex group of councils was this week rejected by the government.

Police to charge 5% more in council tax from April

Avon and Somerset Police will charge more council tax from April. The police and crime panel voted on Tuesday in favour of the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) proposal to increase the police precept by 5%.

New series of outdoor Burnham-On-Sea monthly markets to launch

A new series of outdoor Burnham-On-Sea monthly markets is set to be held over the Spring and Summer.

Burnham-On-Sea MP presses for ‘vital’ bus service improvements

Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox is stepping up his calls for improvements to local bus services after concerns were raised by residents in a recent survey.

New Bridgwater tidal barrier receives £43million of Government funding

The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Flood Defence Scheme is to receive £43 million from the Government as it today (Wednesday) unveils a package of projects around the UK aimed at boosting flood defences.

Burnham and Highbridge residents encouraged to recycle metal packaging

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents are being encouraged to recycle food and drink cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, empty aerosols and metal screw tops.