Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and rural areas around Burnham-On-Sea, has called on the Government to scrap the latest energy bill rise for local pensioners who have had their Winter Fuel Payments slashed.
Ashley Fox, MP for Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater, recently visited the Somerset Women’s Centre to learn more about the crucial support it provides to women across the county.
A teenage sailing enthusiast from Highbridge is celebrating after qualifying for Team GB at a top international sailing event.
A former Somerset railway line that once ran from Burnham-On-Sea to Bournemouth has been recognised as one of the UK's most picturesque lost railway lines.
Dozens of people attended a special event to celebrate Pancake Day and raise funds for the Royal British Legion in Brent Knoll on Saturday (March 1st).
This new Banksy-styled piece of artwork has appeared in Brean with a reward on offer by the artist for the first finder of the piece.
Burnham-On-Sea residents have marked St David's Day with a Welsh-themed coffee morning.
Burnham-On-Sea Chamber of Trade is to hold a social networking lunch for home-based businesses in the town this week.
More than 1,700 people have signed a petition against Somerset Council's plans to scrap its remaining free car parks and bring in Sunday and overnight charges across all its parking sites, including in Burnham-On-Sea.
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has responded to concerns from several residents who say the council’s notices requesting the removal of memorabilia from graves is “insensitive and unreasonable”.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue has launched a new fundraising appeal to help the charity respond to a surge in orphan wildlife from across the Burnham-On-Sea area.
A special event to celebrate Pancake Day is being held by the Royal British Legion in Brent Knoll today, Saturday (March 1st).
Church communities across the Burnham-On-Sea area are being encouraged to join a wildlife initiative making use of churchyards and burial grounds.
Train services were cancelled to Highbridge Rail Station on Friday (February 28th) due to an emergency incident.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will not be closing despite ‘rumours’ suggesting otherwise, NHS Somerset has reassured residents.
A growing legal services company in Burnham-On-Sea is expanding into a vacant premises in the town centre.
A man has sadly died in an incident on the M5 motorway through Somerset this week.
Professional touring theatre group Conn Artists will be heading to Burnham-On-Sea in March to perform the classic Thomas Hardy masterpiece 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
The first Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market of 2025 will be held today (Friday February 28th) with a busy line-up of stalls.
Work to install a new 5G phone mast in Burnham-On-Sea has begun in a project to boost mobile reception coverage in the town, it has been confirmed this week.
A new social community group is launching in Burnham-On-Sea to encourage local people to meet and come together.
Tributes have this week been paid to a community-spirited resident who founded Burnham and Highbridge's Monarchs Gymnastics Club 42 years ago.
A charity baby loss walk is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (March 2nd) for local people who have lost a baby.
An innovative Adult Social Care transformation programme will save Somerset Council over £10 million by the end of March 2025 while also improving outcomes for residents, it has been claimed this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP Ashley Fox has voiced strong opposition to Somerset Council’s proposals to introduce new parking charges across the county, including in the town.
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council is considering a proposal for it to take over Apex Park's main building in the car park.
Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club has thanked local shoppers for supporting its latest charity collection this month.
Burnham-On-Sea Swimming Club is celebrating success at a leading competition at Millfield Pool which saw swimmers from across Somerset taking part.
Somerset's cycling community is being invited together to ‘pedal with purpose’ at a new charity cycle ride supporting the Youth Adventure Trust.
A popular cycle route connecting Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge could receive a programme of improvements as part of a new county-wide transport plan.
A former pub in Burnham-On-Sea could be turned into a six-bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) under plans submitted to Somerset Council.
Scores of tiny hats have been knitted by Burnham-On-Sea residents as part of a fundraising campaign for Age UK Somerset.
Meetings of the new Burnham and Highbridge branch of the Armed Forces Outreach Service are being hailed a success.
Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre is to host Bristol Ensemble Orchestra performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight.
Outstanding courage and dedication have been recognised at the Force Awards ceremony held at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters this month.
Burnham-On-Sea town centre shops have voiced their concerns at plans by Somerset Council to raise parking charges in the town ahead of a crucial Somerset Council meeting today (Monday).
A Burnham-On-Sea fire crew was called out on Sunday evening (February 23rd) to rescue the occupants of an overturned motorhome in a rhyne.
A former Highbridge school pupil is set to perform in a top stage show in London this Spring.
A Burnham-On-Sea author has launched a new book telling the story of his life at sea with the Merchant Navy.
Burnham-On-Sea resident Helen Bennetts is supporting her friend, Teri Moroney, and her family with the launch of a fundraising page.
A Burnham-On-Sea fish and chip shop and a Highbridge cafe have joined a unique voucher scheme that helps homeless people buy a hot drink and food.
A weather warning has been issued for the Burnham-On-Sea area today (Sunday, February 23rd) as high winds and heavy rain are forecast.
Fire crews were called to tackle a car blaze in the village of Pawlett on Saturday (February 22nd).
Supporters of a local wildlife rescue charity are being invited to a Burnham-On-Sea drop-in event to meet its founder.
A local centre for people with learning disabilities near Burnham-On-Sea has opened new facilities this month.
A local charity, Avalon Camps, that provides activity camps for children from underprivileged areas of Bristol is growing.
Burnham-On-Sea's Peacocks clothing store is temporarily closed for refurbishment and is set to re-open later in the year, it has been confirmed this week.
Burnham-On-Sea fire station is holding a special recruitment evening for local people to find out more about joining the service.
A charity pop-up shop selling items handcrafted by Gambian craftspeople is under in Burnham-On-Sea's railway signal box today (Saturday)
Hundreds of colourful Spring flowers will go on show when Burnham-On-Sea Horticultural Society holds its annual Spring Flower Show on Saturday March 8th.
