A weather warning has been issued for the Burnham-On-Sea area on Sunday (February 23rd) when heavy rain and high winds arrive.
Burnham-On-Sea's BOSfest music festival has launched a new fundraising campaign to help it run this year's event amid a reduction in grant funding from councils and other sources.
Burnham-On-Sea emergency services were called to free a person stuck in a car in a hedge in the car park at Tesco's supermarket in the town on Thursday (February 20th).
A wide range of real ales, including five from overseas brewers, will be available at The Reeds Arms in Burnham-On-Sea during a 12-day real-ale festival.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is inviting nominations for the towns’ annual Civic Awards.
The National Lottery has announced a retired Sergeant Major from Somerset has won £10,000 a month for one year after matching the five main numbers in a recent draw.
M5 motorway drivers were caught in miles of queues between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater on Friday (February 21st) while emergency repair work was carried out.
Burnham-On-Sea town centre shops and businesses have voiced their concern over plans by Somerset Council to raise parking charges in the town.
A new ‘recovery cafe’ to support local people with addictions has launched in Burnham-On-Sea this week.
Burnham-On-Sea Book Festival organisers say this year's event is moving from May to Saturday 6th September.
Somerset Council says it is facing a budget gap of £52.2m for next year, despite finding new savings of £48m which includes £34m of savings by reducing numbers of staff and managers employed.
A new prescription collection machine could soon be coming to Burnham-On-Sea Medical Centre after town councillors supported the planning application this week.
Burnham-On-Sea Rugby Club is set welcome a local entertainer for several special family entertainment events today (Thursday February 20th).
A new earth bund is to be introdced around Burnham-On-Sea's Cassis Close playing fields this Spring as part of a number of measures to deter travellers from pitching up there.
A rescue dog who walked 3,000 miles of the English coastline alongside his grieving owner to raise money for a cancer charity has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Kennel Club Hero Dog Award.
Local volunteers took part in a special day of clearing invasive plants at Berrow Local Nature Reserve over the weekend.
Burnham-On-Sea residents could see increases in parking charges as part of plans by Somerset Council to review parking fees across the county.
Staff and residents at a Burnham-On-Sea care home marked Valentines Day by reminiscing about their weddings and special days.
The community group that runs beach cleans in Burnham-On-Sea is to hold a special open meeting today (Wednesday) for interested residents to get involved.
A Burnham-On-Sea home owner who faces a big repair bill after his house was badly damaged in a fire at the weekend says he’s been "hugely humbled" by the outpouring of support from residents in the town.
A former Burnham-On-Sea pub is attracting a 'steady flow of interest' from potential new landlords says an estate agent with hopes that it will re-open again soon.
Burnham-On-Sea motorists have been warned to expect disruption this week when using a busy route into the town. Roadworks are taking place in parts of...
The team at Highbridge Indian restaurant and takeaway Mint Bay have celebrated their third anniversary this week and several top awards.
The community group that runs beach cleans in Burnham-On-Sea is to hold a special open meeting this week for interested residents to get involved.
Somerset Council and NHS Somerset’s ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign has hit a major milestone this month, reaching 3,000 blood pressure checks carried out across Somerset over the last 12 months.
A Brent Knoll resident is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by cycling 3,000 miles across America.
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has given a local group funding to help it resolve continual flooding problems at a set of community allotments.
Lifeboat crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Barry Dock teamed up for a joint training exercise on Sunday (February 16th) with a new Shannon class Lifeboat.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have issued an appeal after a KTM Duke motorcycle and quad bike were stolen from a property in the town centre.
Scores of model trains and railway layouts went on display during a two-day Sedgemoor Gauge O Group show in Highbridge over the weekend.
Dozens of the UK’s top land yachting enthusiasts will be heading to Brean beach when the British Land Yachting Championships are held.
A former school and adult learning centre building in Burnham-On-Sea has seen 'substantial interest' since it was put on the market at the end of January.
A tumble dryer fire is believed to have been the cause of a serious house blaze in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (February 15th).
A night of fast-paced wrestling action was held in Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening (February 14th).
A Burnham-On-Sea fundraiser is set to run a half marathon in memory of his mother.
Nine talented students from The King Alfred School in Highbridge have successfully completed their Bronze Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to Level 1 on the QCF framework.
Burnham-On-Sea Police say they are investigating a spike in the number of thefts of agricultural equipment across the local area and have issued fresh security advice.
A new-look craft gift shop will open in Burnham-On-Sea town centre later this year after two local craft businesses announced they are teaming up.
The chief executive of food manufacturing company Bakkavor will be visiting Highbridge this month to officially open the site’s new staff facilities following a £1 million investment.
Burnham Model Railway Club will hold their annual model railway show in Weston on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February.
Somerset Council has invited Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents to give feedback on proposed changes to transport services for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
An off-duty police officer arrested a suspected shoplifter in Highbridge while out shopping for a gift for his wife.
A funeral director in Highbridge has this week opened an expanded premises in the town to coincide with its 15th anniversary.
The deteriorating condition of Burnham-On-Sea’s former job centre has prompted new safety concerns to be raised by residents this week.
Two conservation events open to the public will be held in Berrow dunes over the next week.
Over 100 patients attended an open afternoon at Burnham Medical Centre this week. The event on Tuesday 11th February gave patients a chance to meet Symphony Healthcare Services, village agents, health coaches, Primary Care Network, and also get help on using the Ask My GP service.
Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater MP Ashley Fox has criticised the Government’s approach to illegal migration, describing the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill as "seriously underpowered" and failing to deliver effective deterrence.
Tributes have this week been paid to well-known community-spirited Highbridge resident Terry Rickard who has sadly died.
Somerset Council is inviting feedback on a major project to improve Burnham-On-Sea's M5 roundabout.
Somerset Council has this week voted to cut 555 jobs in a bid to plug a £66m budget gap.
