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Part of Burnham-On-Sea’s former Lloyds Bank building will be turned into new flats after councillors approved plans to replace its ageing timber window frames with heritage‑style uPVC, overruling concerns raised by Somerset Council’s planning officers.

Over 30 darts players have taken part in a 12-hour Highbridge darts marathon, raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Burnham-On-Sea's music festival BOSfest is gearing up for a huge weekend this September as the popular community festival marks its 10th anniversary in 2026 with three days of live music, spoken word, family entertainment and culture.

Over 570 entries went on display at West Huntspill Horticultural Society’s annual Flower, Vegetable, Cookery and Craft Show on Saturday 15th August.

An exhibition of artwork and photography by local creator Sue Webber will be held in Burnham‑On‑Sea over the Bank Holiday weekend, giving visitors the chance to explore a range of her illustrations, pet portraits and creative pieces.

Over 20 travellers vehicles have left Burnham-On-Sea's Winchester Park after pitching up on Saturday evening (August 15th) following a stand-off with Police at the entrance.

Burnham-On-Sea’s Peacocks store has submitted a new planning application this week as long-running work to refurbish its High Street building continues, more than 18 months after the shop first closed its doors.

A beach angler in Burnham-On-Sea was treated to the rare sight of a dolphin or small porpoise on Saturday morning, August 15th, when the marine mammal was seen turning in the estuary off the jetty at high tide.

Dozens of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering on Burnham-On-Sea’s seafront on Sunday August 30th when the town’s popular annual emergency services day returns.

Tributes have been paid to a former Burnham-On-Sea guesthouse owner who has sadly passed away.

Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club has held a successful fundraising collection at Brent Knoll's Sanders Garden Centre, raising £233.50 for Water Survival Boxes.

Burnham-On-Sea firefighters have seen one of their busiest ever weeks as high temperatures and dry conditions trigger wildfires across the region, leading to a series of demanding call-outs.

A fundraising charity ball is set to take place at Burnham-On-Sea’s Ritz Social Club today (Saturday 15th August) to support local teenager Caleb Bingham as he battles a rare neuromuscular disease.

The long-running West Huntspill Horticultural Show is set to blossom once again as it returns today (Saturday, August 15th).

Burnham-On-Sea’s Royal British Legion welcomed the town's Mayor during a summer event at its town centre premises on Friday (August 14th).

A new Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge ukulele group is preparing to strike its first chord this month with the launch of weekly sessions.

A long‑delayed housing development in Lympsham is finally set to move forward after Somerset Council signed off the legal agreements needed for construction to begin, four years after the plans were originally approved.

Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox has visited a local haulage company to hear first-hand how rising fuel prices are placing growing pressure on transport businesses and the wider economy.

Burnham and Highbridge Year 13 students at King Alfred School Academy are celebrating after receiving a great set of A-Level results on Thursday (August 13th).

The family of a man found dead on the M5 between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston has thanked the public for their support.