A circus is coming to Highbridge's Oaktree Arena for a three-day visit this coming weekend - and has a number of Covid-19 safety measures in place.
Burnham-On-Sea Library has re-started a limited service to the public this week, with new hours and extra Covid safety measures.
Beachgoers in Burnham, Berrow and Brean have been urged to keep safe when they visit local beaches during this weekend's hot weather.
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews were called to a car fire in Highbridge on Saturday morning (August 8th).
Two kayakers were rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft and Coastguards at Brean beach this afternoon (Friday).
A local reservoir near to Burnham-On-Sea is closed to visitors as temperatures are expected to soar and anti-social behaviour levels rise.
Leader of Somerset County Council David Fothergill has welcomed a new report making the case for unitary authorities based on county council boundaries.
A Burnham-On-Sea resident has won a refreshing summer treat from a town gift shop.
A Burnham-On-Sea charity shop has urged residents not to leave donations of clothes and other itens in the street outside its premises.
A Burnham-On-Sea resident has been treated to a spectacular hot air balloon ride in Bristol this week to thank her for her work as a frontline keyworker at Weston General Hospital.
A Burnham-On-Sea town centre cafe has re-opened this week with new Covid safety measures in place to keep customers safe.
Tommy Banner from The Wurzels was the special guest invited along to the opening of the new-look restaurant at Rich's Cider Farm in Watchfield, near Highbridge, this week.
The news that three schools in the Wells constituency will receive a share of more than £1million of Government funding to upgrade buildings has been welcomed by local MP James Heappey.
The Met Office has issued a level two heat alert for the South West as a heatwave is forecast to arrive this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's Tesco supermarket has apologised after a shopper found a locust in a bag of watercress at the store earlier this week.
The owner of a Highbridge craft supplies shop has thanked residents for their support as it marks its fifth year of business in the town centre, having just re-opened over the past week.
A new plan has been agreed on how to react to local Coronavirus outbreaks in Somerset.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a cyclist was injured in a collision in Harp Road, Brent Knoll.
Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater fire crews were called to a fuse box fire at a home in Burnham's Gloucester Road on Wednesday (August 5th).
A car that became stranded in mud and was then covered over by four tides on Brean beach has finally been towed away by a recovery service.
Families in the Burnham-On-Sea area can enjoy a programme of free live online events this summer as part of the Library Service’s ‘Silly Squad’ 2020 Summer Reading Challenge.
Burnham-On-Sea farmers markets have this week been given a ‘green light’ to return to the High Street at the end of this month by town councillors.
A stranded car on Brean beach has become a new tourist attraction - but Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards are advising people to stay away from it and not put themselves at risk.
Town councillors have this week decided that a by-election will be held in Burnham-On-Sea next Spring to elect a new councillor in the wake of a recent resignation.
Brent Knoll quilt maker Sarah McClean says she is "delighted" to find out this week that her work will be going on display at a prestgious show.
Donkey rides have returned to Brean beach, providing traditional seaside fun on the village's beach this summer.
A huge search of the Bristol Channel was launched last night (Monday August 3rd) involving a Burnham-On-Sea RNLI lifeboat and other lifeboats from around the channel after reports of a distress call.
National Grid has announced the timeline for work to install dozens of new power pylons across Somerset to connect Hinkley Point C and Avonmouth. A...
Burnham-On-Sea RNLI lifeguards are using 'sand signage' to highlight risks on the town's beach this summer.
Patients in the Burnham-On-Sea area who need planned treatments are being invited to take up re-scheduled dates for care, as the NHS returns to the 'new normal'.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP, James Heappey, has this week welcomed the formal launch of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, unveiled by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss.
A Volvo car was lost to the incoming tide on Brean Beach this evening (Monday) after getting stuck in mud and soft sand.
Holiday parks in Burnham-On-Sea and Brean have seen a surge in demand as holidaymakers take 'staycations' instead of travelling abroad due to the Covid pandemic.
Over £1,000 was raised at a Burnham-On-Sea beauty salon on Sunday (August 2dn) to help a Highbridge woman pay for vital treatment to help prolong her life.
Burnham-On-Sea beach walkers have been watching a new activity during recent weeks.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle collision in Cheddar Gorge on Friday (July 31st).
Money raised by a group of students at Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy, in response to the devastating bushfires in Australia earlier this year has been donated to the Australian RSPCA.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were called to Brean Beach on Sunday afernoon (August 1st) amid concerns for the welfare of several people in beach mud.
A speedboat was rescued from the sea next to Burnham-On-Sea jetty on Saturday evening (August 1st) after it became partially submerged in the incoming tide.
Burnham-On-Sea RNLI lifeguards helped a dog walker after he was injured in a freak accident on Saturday morning (August 1st).
Proposals to launch an expanded 'Recycle More' kerbside collection service in Somerset with three-weekly rubbish waste collections were given the go-ahead on Friday (July 31st).
Burnham-On-Sea's Mayor cut a ribbon to officially open a newly-expanded farm shop in the town centre on Friday (July 31st).
A question mark has been placed over the future of a Burnham-On-Sea travel agent with this week's announcement from travel company Tui that it is shutting 166 High Street stores in the UK and Ireland, affecting up to 900 jobs.
Staff and residents at Priory Court Care Home in Burnham-On-Sea have been enjoying welcoming visitors for the first time in several months this week.
The French market watchdog has levelled a £4.5m fine against energy giant EDF for misleading investors about the cost of the Hinkley Point C new nuclear project.
A Burnham-On-Sea fire crew was called out to tackle a kitchen blaze at a home in East Huntspill early on Friday morning (July 31st).
Having set up an Emergency Shop within ten days of the start of the Covid crisis, the volunteers running the community shop in Brent Knoll are now challenging their customers to design a logo for their venture.
Burnham-On-Sea's former Job Centre could be transformed into a new town centre convenience store with eight flats above it under new proposals unveiled this week.
Holiday traffic came to a halt in Brean this afternoon (Friday) following a two-vehicle collision that closed a busy road.
Scores of Burnham-On-Sea, Brean and Berrow restaurants are among thousands across the country offering 50% discounts as part of the Government's new Eat Out...
