Burnham-On-Sea town councillors have discussed proposals for a new seafront water feature attraction in the town.
The owner of a Highbridge Indian restaurant and takeaway is celebrating this week after the business won a top national award.
Burnham Book Festival organisers have this week unveiled plans to hold their 2023 event in the Spring.
Pupils at The Huntspill Primary Academies have earned an international accreditation for their amazing eco work.
The M5 motorway is set to close in both directions between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston for a night later this month during major roadworks.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Mayor is set to hold a Celebration of Youth event on Saturday (October 15th) to shine a spotlight on local young people’s achievements.
Record numbers of people visited Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form during its open morning on Saturday (October 8th).
Burnham-On-Sea's Carnival is set to make a welcome return on Monday November 7th - the town's first full carnival since 2019 due to the pandemic.
London's West End was brought to Berrow over the weekend with a Chicago workshop featuring Mamma Mia and Legally Blonde performer Matt Wesley.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge may not be top of the list for surfing destinations in the UK but it is now home to two of England’s most successful female surf kayakers.
Burnham-On-Sea U3A (University of the Third Age) held a successful open day on Saturday (October 8th) when its numerous activities and groups went on show.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue’s biggest fundraising event of the year is returning this month after a three-year break due to the pandemic.
An eye-catching art installation of 500 paper butterflies suspended from the ceiling of a Highbridge church went on show for the final time on Sunday (October 9th) when a dance performance was held.
Strong onshore winds have provided ideal conditions for kite buggying racers from across the country on Brean beach this weekend.
A list of Somerset bus services that will be disrupted by a drivers strike on Monday October 10th has been released.
A Burnham-On-Sea runner has raised over £3,000 by completing the London Marathon in memory of a local boy who died of cancer.
A hand-knitted poppy wreath is being raffled in Burnham-On-Sea to raise funds for the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion.
Over 200 people attended a successful ladies night on Friday (October 7th) that was held in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea based breast cancer support charity.
Soft plastics - including bread bags, cling film, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags - can now be recycled at Co-op's store in Berrow as it becomes one of the first local convenience stores in the Burnham area to offer an extended recycling service.
Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has reported high uptake in the first four weeks of the new Autumn Booster campaign.
Burnham-On-Sea's University of the Third Age is holding an open day today (Saturday, October 8th) in the town's community centre.
The magic of Shrek The Musical was brought to the stage at Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre last week in front of sell-out audiences.
Volunteers are being encouraged to join a beach clean-up in Berrow this morning (Saturday, October 8th).
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a teenager who’s been missing from his Somerset home for more than two weeks have made a new appeal for information as they search parts of the Burnham-On-Sea area.
Members of the RMT union working on buses across Somerset are going on strike over pay for four days from next Monday (October 10th).
Town councillors in Burnham-On-Sea have this week approved plans to install new signs on the town's seafront asking people not to feed seagulls.
A local 72 year-old runner with a metal hip has proven that age is no barrier to running the London Marathon by completing the event for a local charity.
Burnham-On-Sea Library is to host a special art display that aims to raise awareness of modern day slavery.
Burnham-On-Sea MP James Heappey has welcomed the Prime Minister's U-turn on plans to scrap the 45p tax rate.
Burnham-On-Sea's RNLI lifeboats were featured in an episode of BBC TV series Saving Lives At Sea on Thursday (October 6th).
An upgrade of two blocks of public toilets in Burnham-On-Sea is scheduled to be completed early next year, it has been announced this week.
A popular bar in Brean has this week been granted planning permission to upgrade and extend its facilities.
A local village pub has temporarily closed following a devastating fire on Tuesday night (October 4th).
Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form is set to hold an open morning this Saturday (October 8th) when potential students can find out more.
EDF has this week unveiled new details about its plans to take over Pontins holiday park in Brean to redevelop it for Hinkley Point C workers.
Town councillors in Burnham-On-Sea have supported licensing proposals to turn a former estate agent's premises into a new restaurant and takeaway.
Burnham-On-Sea charity runner Dusica Roberts has completed the London Marathon to raise over £3,200 for a special cause close to her heart.
A Burnham-On-Sea artist's colourful work has gone on display at her first solo exhibition in the town.
Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being asked for their views on the part of the council tax that covers fire and rescue.
Somerset County Council has said this week it is "looking at all available options" for the future of an historic tree in Burnham-On-Sea that was due to be cut down due to safety concerns.
Somerset households face new delays in getting superfast broadband after one of the companies leading the rollout had its contract terminated.
A contractor working on National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project near Burnham-On-Sea has rescued an injured polecat and it now has a new home.
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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's Mayor has formally appointed her second Mayor's Cadet this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre is offering families a fun-filled introduction to theatre for toddlers.
Burnham-On-Sea Scout Group is set to hold a community afternoon tea later this month.
Duncan Sharkey, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Somerset County Council, started in his new role on Monday (October 3rd).
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The introduction of expanded kerbside recycling collections in the Burnham-On-Sea area and other parts of Somerset has been hailed a success by Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP).
Dozens of colourful scarecrows were on display in Brent Knoll over the weekend during the village’s annual scarecrow festival.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has announced details of how it plans to help local people during the cost-of-living crisis this winter.
A Burnham-On-Sea holistic therapist has begun offering treatments at a town centre beauty salon.
