Shop owners in Burnham-On-Sea have seen a positive summer of trade, but some are reporting customers are scaling back their spending due to the rising cost of living.
A Burnham-On-Sea pub is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday September 15th to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.
Final tickets are on sale for a ladies night being held in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea based breast cancer support charity.
The RSPCA in Brent Knoll has announced the return of its Sunday Funday following a two-year break due to the pandemic.
St Michael’s Church in Brent Knoll is to hold a special Bell Ringing Open Day this month for newcomers to find out more about the hobby.
Police have arrested fifteen people in connection with an ongoing protest at a dairy plant in Bridgwater.
Organisers of Burnham-On-Sea's music and performing arts festival, BOSfest, have thanked the crowds of people who attended the event over the weekend.
A Burnham-On-Sea artist is set to launch a new series of weekly art classes and workshops in the town.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards and RNLI crews were called out to conduct a night-time search for a missing person at Brean early on Sunday (September 4th).
Burnham & Highbridge Town Band entertained seafront visitors with a free outdoor performance on The Esplanade on Sunday afternoon (September 4th).
Dozens of classic American hot rods, vintage cars, bikes and classic vehicles roared through Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Saturday (September 3rd) in a mass convoy for charity.
Somerset Playing Fields’ Association has announced the winners of its 'Field of the Year Awards' to recognise parish councils and volunteers for their work in maintaining them to a high standard.
A Burnham-On-Sea retirement home has raised more than £250 for a cancer support charity by holding a successful fundraising cream tea.
Burnham-On-Sea’s three-day music and performing arts festival, BOSfest, is underway this weekend with a full programme of activities.
Dozens of Ukrainian families and their local hosts from across the Burnham-On-Sea area gathered together at West Huntspill Model Railway on Friday (September 2nd) for a special evening of networking in a fun environment.
Dozens of classic American hot rods, trucks, bikes and classic vehicles will roar through Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge today (Saturday, September 3rd) in a mass convoy for charity.
The magic of Shrek The Musical is set to be brought to the stage at Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre this autumn.
Work is underway in Highbridge today (Friday, September 2nd) to fix a burst water main which has caused delays for motorists.
Somerset Wildlife Trust is asking for support as it launches its annual Nature Reserves Fund appeal.
Pawlett Beer Festival attracted scores of beer fans to the village last weekend.
A new community cafe serving up freshly cooked waffles has opened in Burnham-On-Sea this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's Neighbourhood Watch team have urged residents to be vigilant for 'rogue' cold callers after an incident in the town this week.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were called to help an injured horse rider following an accident on Berrow beach on Wednesday (August 31st).
Burnham & Highbridge Town Band will be holding a free outdoor performance on the town's seafront this Sunday (September 4th).
Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre is to hold a small exhibition of paintings by a local artist from Lympsham for an extra month.
A motorist who was stopped by Police in Highbridge during a vehicle check was found to be carrying this machete.
A second strike was held by Burnham-On-Sea Royal Mail postal workers yesterday (Wednesday, August 31st) during the latest action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Valerie Singleton OBE, a well-known broadcaster and former presenter of TV's Blue Peter, is to host an upcoming event at Secret World Wildlife Rescue near Burnham-On-Sea this month.
A special fundraising jumble sale has been held at Highbridge's Morland Hall in memory of a community-spirited resident who sadly passed away in July.
Burnham-On-Sea author Sue Thorne has published a new collection of poems, meditations and recipes that reflect the changing seasons of the year.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have carried out extra "high visibility patrols" in the town's Manor Gardens this week following concerns about anti-social behaviour.
A drought has this week been declared across South West England, including the whole of Somerset.
Burnham-On-Sea’s three-day music and performing arts festival, BOSfest, is set to return this coming weekend with a full programme of activities.
Dozens of classic cars will go on display at the 15th annual West Huntspill Vintage & Classic Car Show on Saturday September 10th.
A young singer from Burnham-On-Sea has taken part in her first professional audition for a part in the Les Misérables UK Tour.
Local carnival supporters are celebrating the news that the National Lottery has awarded the annual spectacular event a huge funding boost of £26,225 this week.
A popular, long-serving Burnham-On-Sea vicar is set to retire next month after almost two decades in the town, it has been announced.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were called out at the weekend to investigate two empty boats anchored up in the estuary near the town's jetty — only to find the occupants had left the vessels in order to have a picnic on a sand bar.
Burnham-On-Sea firefighters were called out to tackle a night-time caravan blaze over the weekend.
More than £5,000 has been raised for local good causes so far this year from weekly quiz nights held at Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Social Club - and now local groups are being invited to benefit from future sessions.
Hundreds of families and model train enthusiasts headed to King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge over the weekend for Burnham & District Model Railway Club's annual show.
Two members of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets Unit have achieved gold and silver medals in a national regatta.
Large crowds headed to Burnham-On-Sea seafront on Sunday (August 28th) when the town’s rescue services day made a welcome return after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre in East Huntspill will be open today (Bank Holiday Monday) as it welcomes visitors for its three-day open weekend.
Organisers of the Axbridge Pageant that took place over the Bank Holiday weekend have hailed the event a huge success.
Entries are set to open on Monday, September 12th for Somerset's biggest annual business awards - the Somerset Business Awards 2023 which are organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.
Dozens of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering on Burnham-On-Sea seafront today (Sunday, August 28th) when the town’s rescue services day returns for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Burnham-On-Sea firefighters were among over a dozen crews called to tackle a big barn blaze on Saturday (August 27th) as it spread to a nearby domestic premises.
Hundreds of people headed to East Brent on Friday (August 26th) when one of the UK's longest-running Harvest Homes made a successful return after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Music fans are being invited to Highbridge’s St John’s Church for the start of a new series of monthly music jam and open mic sessions.
