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Burnham seafront toilets to be upgraded for parents with pushchairs as council responds to safety concerns

Burnham and Highbridge Town Councillors have this week approved plans to upgrade public toilet facilities on the town’s seafront to make them better equipped for parents with young children and babies.

Brean’s Seagull Inn to get winter refurbishment and new look for Easter reopening

The owner of Brean’s Seagull Inn has reassured regulars that the popular pub is not closing down and will undergo a refurbishment over the winter.

Somerset Council approves phased parking charge increases affecting Burnham and Highbridge

Somerset Council’s Executive has approved a phased move towards 'fairer and more consistent parking charges' across the county, including in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge.

Burnham & Berrow golfer selected for England’s 2026/27 National Women’s Squad

Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is celebrating after Patience Rhodes was named in England Golf’s National Women’s Squad for the 2026/27 season.

Churchfield Church School and Nursery invites new families to Reception open days for 2027 intake

Highbridge's Churchfield Church School and Nursery is inviting new families to book appointment slots at upcoming open days to find out more about the school ahead of the 2027/2028 Reception intake.

Burnham-On-Sea Royal British Legion branch to hold AGM and seeks new volunteers

Burnham-On-Sea’s branch of the Royal British Legion is set to hold its Annual General Meeting next month and is seeking new volunteers to get involved.

Burnham-On-Sea church to hold special baby loss remembrance service

A special service of remembrance for baby loss is to be held at St Andrew’s Church in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday 11th October.

Don Bishop Photography exhibition in West Huntspill postponed

A planned landscape photography exhibition by West Huntspill photographer Don Bishop at the village church this weekend has been postponed.

Burnham-On-Sea town councillors support residents’ call for permit parking scheme

Burnham-On-Sea town councillors have this week backed calls from a group of residents in a town centre terrace for parking permits to be introduced.

Burnham-On-Sea shop owner celebrates award for ‘Best gift shop in Somerset’

Burnham-On-Sea’s Collective Dreams gift shop is celebrating after being named ‘Best Gift Shop in Somerset’ at the England Business Awards.

Brean country music fans dig deep to raise more than £3,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice

Country music fans have dug deep into their cowboy chaps and raised more than £3,000 over ten days of the annual music festival in Brean.

Burnham-On-Sea Book Festival announces shortlist for annual writing competition

The Burnham-On-Sea Book Festival committee has announced the shortlist for its annual writing competition, recognising local talent in poems and short stories across three age categories.

Burnham, Brean and Highbridge firms announced as finalists for Tourism Awards

Tourism businesses in Burnham-On-Sea, Brean, Berrow and Highbridge are among the finalists in a regional Tourism Awards, announced this week.

Churchfield School launches Clothes Exchange with strong community support

Highbridge’s Churchfield Church School has successfully launched its new Clothes Exchange, with families, staff and local supporters turning out in force for the official opening.

Popular Brean Down beachfront café set to close under National Trust plans

A popular café next to Brean Down could be set to close under proposals announced by the National Trust this week.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on A370 between Weston and Burnham-On-Sea

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam following a fatal collision on the A370 between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (4th October).

Secret World Wildlife Rescue opens new wildlife diagnostic suite in boost for animal care

Burnham-On-Sea wildlife carers at Secret World Wildlife Rescue have celebrated the official opening of a new Wildlife Diagnostic Suite, providing a major boost to the treatment of injured and orphaned British wildlife.

60 Burnham-On-Sea beach anglers raise £1,400 for Cancer Research in memory of local angler

More than 60 anglers lined Burnham-On-Sea beach for the Weston Outcasts Burnham Open at the weekend, coming together to remember much-missed local angler Stuart Withyman, who sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.

Windmill Bar and Bistro near Burnham announces ‘last night’ event as manager retires

A popular venue near Burnham-On-Sea has announced what it describes as its “last night” as general manager Julie Simmons prepares to retire. The Windmill Bar and Bistro, based at Edithmead Leisure Park near Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge, made the announcement this...

Burnham-On-Sea’s Reeds Arms pub announces 12-day beer festival with international ales

Burnham-On-Sea’s Reeds Arms pub has announced a 12-day beer festival with ales from China, Singapore and Ukraine.