A kind-hearted Burnham-On-Sea resident has donated hundreds of ladies hygiene products to needy local people.
A Brent Knoll women's rugby player has been named Cheddar Valley Ladies Rugby Club's most improved player of the year.
The principal of Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy has welcomed the government's U-turn on marking A-Levels and GCSEs.
Police were out on patrol in Cheddar Gorge over the weekend to tackle anti-social driving and the problems it causes.
Police are investigating a spate of vandalism and incidents in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge during the last few days.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Tesco store is holding a special summer food collection to support two charities as they respond to an increased demand for food in the wake of the pandemic.
Police and ambulance crews were called to a crash on the A370 near Burnham-On-Sea this afternoon (Monday, 17th August).
The leaders Of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset West & Taunton Council And South Somerset District Council have this week issued a joint statement on Somerset County Council's plans to create a unitary authority.
West Huntspill Horticultural Society has announced the winner of its potato growing competition.
Burnham-On-Sea RNLI lifeboat crews were called to rescue a drifting jet ski after it suffered technical problems on Sunday (August 16th).
Two fire crews tackled a large shed fire in Highbridge's Clyce that left the inside of the building heavily damaged.
A ceremony has been held to unveil a new oak tree and plaque in Brent Knoll to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Hundreds of pounds have been raised towards the upkeep and repair of a Highbridge community hall and war memorial garden.
Two animals stuck in water-filled ditches were rescued by fire crews in Burnham-On-Sea during separate incidents on Sunday (August 16th).
A large water spout was spotted in the Bristol Channel estuary today (Sunday) as summer storms continued to affect the region.
A country pub near Highbridge has re-opened this week, five years after closing down.
Burnham and Highbridge's Mayor and the Chairman of Burnham's Royal British Legion have laid wreaths at the Burnham-On-Sea grave of the wife of the late Lord Montgomery as part of the local events to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge school children have provided art work for two displays to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has given his views on controversial plans to create a new unitary authority in Somerset that will would see the end of district councils.
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day was marked in Burnham-On-Sea today (Saturday, August 15th) with a special ceremony.
Today’s wet weather means the Red Arrows won’t be flying over the Burnham-On-Sea area today (Saturday) during their VJ Day flight around the country.
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day will be marked in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (August 15th) with a special event.
A new shop selling and buying second-hand mobile phones and tablets has opened in Burnham-On-Sea.
A busy Burnham-On-Sea road was partially blocked on Friday (August 14th) after a collision. Queues of traffic quickly built up along Love Lane in Burnham...
Entries will open on September 1st for the county’s biggest and most prestigious annual business awards - the Somerset Business Awards organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.
Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after a woman was stabbed with a syringe in Highbridge.
A Burnham-On-Sea craft shop is set to close, its owners have announced this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's seafront Rescue Services Day has become the latest local event to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The popular event was due to...
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a property in West Huntspill.
Highbridge’s King Alfred School says it will be appealing against some students’ A-level results after an “incredibly mixed” set of grades was announced today (Thursday).
Flashes of lightning lit up the night sky in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday as the heatwave triggered thunderstorms in the region.
Police have appealed for witnesses after several vehicles were damaged by vandals in an early morning spate of vandalism.
Seafront shops in Burnham-On-Sea are reporting bumper trade as the heatwave brings extra visitors into the town.
Brean's Holiday Resort Unity has appealed for information after a bee hives at the park was damaged by vandals this week.
The leaders Of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset West & Taunton Council And South Somerset District Council have this week spoken out against Somerset County Council's plans to create a unitary authority.
The banning of cars from part of Burnham-On-Sea town centre could be set to continue in an effort to enable shoppers to stay socially-distanced during their visits.
A Burnham-On-Sea runner has this week completed his 1,000th mile of running this year — as he keeps training for charity events over the coming months.
A BBC TV crew has been busy on Brean beach this week filming a new childrens TV series.
Burnham-On-Sea's Sye Ryder charity shop has re-opened with extra Covid safety measures in place.
A nationally rare plant not recorded in Somerset since 1914 has been spotted on the Somerset Levels by botanists.
Berrow beach will be closed to vehicles this Thursday (13th August) due to a lack of council beach safety staff.
NHS trusts in Somerset have this week been allocated nearly £2million to upgrade their facilities ahead of winter.
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews were called to a small fire at the town's Rosewood Pub this evening (Monday).
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week met the Chairman of the town's BASC sports ground to discuss concerns over groups of travellers pitching up there.
Burnham-On-Sea's traditional August Bank Holiday Summer Fete has been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards and BARB's hovercrafts were called to Brean beach on Monday evening (August 10th) following reports of two people in the mud near Brean Down.
Burnham-On-Sea residents have been warned to expect thunderstorms and potentially torrential rain today (Tuesday).
Two girls were rescued after getting stranded in mud on Brean beach on Sunday afternoon (August 9th) during a busy day for the rescue crews.
Coastguards were called out on Sunday afternoon (August 9th) to search for a missing girl on Burnham-On-Sea beach and also help a cyclist following an accident on Brean Down which also required an air ambulance.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge community groups can now apply for grant funding from the Town Council.
