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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Pride event returns to towns today

Burnham-On-Sea's Pride event is set to take place today (Saturday, 27th July) with a day of activities.

Brean Down Festival of Archaeology underway this weekend

Brean Down is hosting a two-day Festival of Archaeology this weekend, highlighting its rich heritage.

Somerset Council chief financial officer set to leave this summer

Somerset Council's chief financial officer is to leave the organisation this summer as part of a wider overhaul of the authority's management structure. The council’s Section 151 officer, Jason Vaughan, is the person responsible for coordinating the council’s budget and...

New TV documentary filmed locally features Highbridge bigfoot enthusiast

A new TV documentary featuring Highbridge bigfoot enthusiast Daniel Lee Barnett has been filmed his month.

PHOTOS: Riverside Holiday Village near Burnham hosts successful Penny Party in the Park

Hundreds of people headed to Riverside Holiday Village near Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (July 25th) when it held a successful Penny Party in the Park.

Motorists clocked at over 70mph on Burnham-On-Sea speed device

Speeds of over 70mph have been clocked on a new speed indicator device installed on a busy roadside in Burnham-On-Sea as part of a council campaign to reduce speeding and increase safety.

Thieves steal valuables in garage break-in, prompting warning in Burnham area

Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area have been urged to be extra vigilant after a late night garage break-in.

New family fun day coming to Burnham on July 31st in place of Apex Park Playday

A new family event is set to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday July 31st in place of Apex Park's Playday which has been cancelled due to a funding shortfall caused by Somerset Council’s financial cutbacks.

Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market returns to Baptist Church today

Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market returns today (Friday July 26th) with a great line-up of stalls.

Burnham-On-Sea Police to hold free bike-marking session in Brean today

Burnham-On-Sea Police are holding a free bicycle marking session in Brean today (Friday, July 26th) to help deter thieves.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Gateway Club gather for annual summer disco

Members and helpers of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Gateway Club attended a special disco on Thursday evening (25th July). The annual party at the Burnham Area Youth Centre is held at the end of the club's summer sessions. The club is now...

VIDEO: New Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater MP makes his first speech in House of Commons

Ashley Fox, the newly-elected MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-On-Sea, has delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons this week, emphasising his commitment to serving the 'diverse and historic' constituency. In his first comments in Parliament, the new...

Local councillor airs concern over insurance withdrawal for Berrow beach cleaning group

A Somerset councillor has this week expressed concern after public liability insurance was abruptly withdrawn from a group of volunteers in Berrow who run regular beach cleans.

Charlie, 8, completes Mount Snowdon trek to raise £3,562 for Secret World Wildlife Rescue

A young fundraiser has completed a big hiking challenge to raise money for a local wildlife rescue charity near Burnham-On-Sea.

Growing industrial park in East Brent unveils plans to expand with new business units

A company has submitted formal plans to Somerset Council for a new large industrial unit and car park in the village of East Brent near Burnham-On-Sea.

Burnham residents invited to have a say on changes to Council Tax reduction support

Somerset residents are encouraged to have their say on possible changes to a scheme which offers financial support to working age adults on low incomes.

Countdown begins to Saturday’s Burnham-On-Sea Pride event – full schedule

The schedule for Burnham-On-Sea's Pride event on Saturday 27th July has been announced this week.

Hardknox Boxing Club in Highbridge supports charity helping needy children in Egypt

Hardknox Boxing Club in Highbridge has thrown its support behind The Valley Kings Foundation, a registered children's charity dedicated to helping impoverished children in Egypt.

Somerset Councillors debate action over unauthorised gypsy and traveller encampments

Councillors have debated how to resolve the issue of unauthorised gypsy and traveller encampments in Burnham-On-Sea and other parts of Somerset.

Burnham mother and son start 320-mile, 11-day run to help two good causes

Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers Julie Lench and her son Alfie are starting a 320-mile, 11-day running challenge today (Wednesday, July 24th) to raise funds for a young cancer sufferer to help him get vital overseas treatment.