Burnham-On-Sea Parkinson’s sufferer John Thatcher has postponed his unique 100-mile fundraising challenge for charities trying to find a cure for the disease.
Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Somerset will be able to receive more support thanks to £1.9million of extra government funding.
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Berrow last night (Saturday, 13th February).
Parish councillors have called on Somerset County Council to clean up Burnham-On-Sea's M5 Edithmead roundabout after contractors clearing hedges and verges left the area in an "awful condition."
Burnham-On-Sea firefighters were called out on Saturday evening (February 13th) to tackle a property blaze in North Somerset.
A Brean couple has launched a new desserts delivery service across the Burnham-On-Sea area.
The final day of the latest cold snap created wintry scenes in the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday (February 13th).
A new post box has been installed in Brent Knoll this month to replace the previous one which was stolen by metal thieves.
A Burnham-On-Sea resident has been named the winner of Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre's Valentine's Day adoptions promotion competition.
Proposals to transform a set of aging tennis courts in Burnham-On-Sea into a new multi-use sports area have been given a boost as the group overseeing the work has gained official charity status this month.
Burnham-On-Sea's Octopus Children’s Daycare centre has this week celebrated the silver anniversary of one of their longest-serving employees.
Police have stepped up patrols at a church near Burnham-On-Sea following an increase in anti-social behaviour in its porch.
Somerset County Council and the NHS have paid tribute to all the fantastic volunteers supporting Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews have tackled a blaze which destroyed a garage and threatened to spread to an adjoining house.
Dog fouling is decreasing in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge following a five week crackdown, a group of campaigners has said this week.
A project to encourage children and residents to build friendships and take part in activities together is underway in Burnham-On-Sea.
Somerset has recorded its lowest number of new positive Covid cases in a day for several weeks, according to new figures.
A new purpose-built electric powered rubbish collection truck is being trialled in Somerset to help protect the environment.
Sub-zero temperatures have created these chilly scenes on Burnham-On-Sea beach this week.Â
Somerset County Council's education team has put together an action-packed list of things to do with children this half-term holiday from home during the ongoing lockdown.
Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being invited to share their love of wildlife this Valentine's Day by helping Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre hopes to start screening daytime films in its main auditorium when it re-opens later in the year - but it does not intend to compete with the town's Ritz Cinema, councillors have been told this week.
Internet provider Virgin Media UK has this week confirmed that they’ve begun installing their new ultrafast broadband and TV network in Burnham-On-Sea.
Police have praised a group of community-spirited pupils for making this large banner thanking keyworkers.
Fun-loving teachers at Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy have recreated a hit TV show to unmask ‘The Masked Teacher’ in a popular online competition.
Freezing weather has created these icy scenes on beaches in Burnham-On-Sea and Brean this week.
Worthy Farm - home of Somerset's iconic Glastonbury Festival and an award-winning dairy farm - has launched its first ever Reserve Cheddar cheese, exclusively in Co-op stores across the nation this February.
Burnham-On-Sea households will be receiving letters in March explaining how they can complete this year's national census.
A series of new heritage trail leaflets have been launched in Burnham-On-Sea this week to bring the town's history to life.
Sedgemoor District Council is considering introducing tougher restrictions on firework displays to try and safeguard pets, livestock and vulnerable residents.
Plans to build a new Costa Coffee drive-thru on Highbridge's Isleport Business Park have moved a step closer to getting a final go-ahead.
People living in Somerset aged over 70 who haven’t had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine or booked a vaccine appointment, can now book at one of the county's large vaccination centres or pharmacy-led sites through the national booking service.
Burnham-On-Sea's Haven Holiday Village, Apex Park and around 100 homes could be better protected from future flooding if new flood prevention work gets the go-ahead.
Somerset County Council's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been praised by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.
Police say two men have been arrested following a late night crash in Burnham-On-Sea in which a car was left in a ditch in Stoddens Road on Friday (February 5th).
Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy has announced that is getting a new Acting Principal.
Burnham-based charity Somewhere House Somerset has received a huge financial boost from Burnham & Berrow Golf Club.
Public health staff from Somerset County Council are rolling up their sleeves to join the army of vaccinators in the Burnham-On-Sea area.
Over 100 motorists have been caught committing driving offences during a high-profile road safety operation by Avon and Somerset Police which is underway this month.
A Burnham-On-Sea family say they have been "amazed and humbled" by local support as £7,500 has been raised to buy a specialist wheelchair and physiotherapy for a relative who has been paralysed from the neck down.
Two people who had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck on the top of cliffs at Cheddar Gorge last night (Sunday February 7th) were handed fines for non-essential travel by Police.
Beaches were busier than normal over the weekend as local walkers took advantage of bright weather for socially-distanced exercise strolls.
Brent Knoll Parish Council has expressed its 'disappointment' over a decision to sell off a small area of land in the village which it hoped could be secured for community use.
Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being invited to share their love of wildlife this Valentine's Day by helping Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
A further 111 people in Somerset have tested positive for Covid-19 tests during the latest 24-hour period.
A motorist was rescued by firefighters after a car crashed into a ditch in Burnham-On-Sea late on Friday night (February 5th).
A Burnham-On-Sea nursery is among the Somerset employers benefiting from an initiative during National Apprenticeship Week (February 8-14) that helps them to fund apprenticeship training.
A busy road near Burnham-On-Sea is set to be closed as work gets underway on the next phase of a major project set to bring thousands of jobs and huge investment to the area.
A Burnham-On-Sea family say they have been "completely overwhelmed" by local support as they appeal for funds to buy a specialist wheelchair for a relative who has been paralysed from the neck down.
Residents in Burnham-On-Sea town centre have raised objections over proposals by national pizza chain Domino's to open a take-away in the town centre.
