Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards have praised a 'heroic' young cyclist who came to the rescue of a person in distress after a fall on Brean Down this week.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP James Heappey has praised the ‘brilliant’ local charity In Charley’s Memory following a visit to it.
Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy sixth form is celebrating their latest progress - with performance figures showing it is higher than most state schools and colleges in Somerset.
A talented Burnham-On-Sea cross country runner has received his Senior Men England vest.
Highbridge's brand new Morlands Co-Op store officially opened its doors to shopppers for the first time today (Thursday, February 6th).
New security measures are set to be introduced at Burnham-On-Sea's seafront car park in an effort to halt late night anti-social driving.
An air ambulance landed in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (February 5th) to help a patient following a ‘medical emergency’.
Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre is to hold an open day this month when local people will be able to tour the building, find out more about its history, and how they can get involved as a volunteer.
New Police figures released this week reveal that 28 people in the Avon and Somerset force area reported being a victim of courier fraud in 2019, amounting to an estimated £127,224 of losses.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge students from King Alfred School Academy have excelled with their best ever performances in a prestigious running event.
Burnham-On-Sea Scouts have this week thanked local shoppers for donating over £600 during a bag packing fundraising event.
Somerset Speedway owner and promoter Debbie Hancock went back to the classroom this week to honour the pupils of her former school with the purpose of presenting a gift of book tokens for school use.
Several minor injury units in Somerset could be closed down and replaced with a smaller number of 'urgent treatment centres', it has been revealed.
Berrow Garage, one of the longest established garages in the Burnham-On-Sea area, is set to re-open this month under new ownership.
Controversial proposals to build 121 new homes on fields next to Lakeside in Highbridge have been given the go-ahead today (Tuesday) by Sedgemoor district councillors.
Burnham-On-Sea Gig Rowing Club is to hold an open evening on Wednesday 5th February when newcomers can find out more.
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens has increased the policing part of the council tax by 84p a month across the region in order to invest in extra police staff investigators and PCSOs with the aim of improving outcomes for victims.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP James Heappey has met with young climate activists to hear about their concerns about climate change.
Council tax bills in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge will rise by 16 per cent this year after inflation-busting proposals were approved by Town Councillors last night (Monday, February 3rd).
The £22bn Hinkley Point C nuclear development bear Burnham-On-Sea has banned its workers from flying to China over fears that its links to Beijing could make it particularly vulnerable to the recent outbreak of coronavirus.
Burnham-On-Sea charity In Charley's Memory is set to expand its services supporting people with mental health issues over the age of 26.
A Burnham-On-Sea entrepreneur who invented a new GCSE revision product has been named as an area finalist in a national business awards’ start-up category.
Dozens of schools and colleges across Somerset - including the Burnham-On-Sea area - are already plugging in to the County Council’s trail-blazing use of robot technology to help children back into the classroom.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the creation of Somerset’s first Climate Emergency Strategy.
Plans to build up to 121 new homes on land at Lakeside in Highbridge could move a step closer when they are considered by Sedgemoor District Council on Tuesday (February 4th).
Two sixth form students from Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy are celebrating after winning places at the University of Oxford following a rigorous application process.
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, Sue Mountstevens, will be visiting Burnham-On-Sea to see its Chat Bench this month.
Young Burnham-On-Sea actor Beau Plested has been playing the role of ‘Benji’ during performances of the UK Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical.
KD Beauty, Nails and Aesthetics opened its doors at 1-1a Victoria Street, Burnham for the first time.
Grassroots community groups in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1,500 from The Somerset Fund with the deadline for the next round of funding approaching fast.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were called to Brean Down amid concern for two people cut off by the tide.
The long-awaited official opening of the YMCA's new £4.6 million replacement for the Highbridge Hotel was held today (Friday) in front of scores of...
A group of energetic Burnham-On-Sea ladies has completed over 1,765 miles during January to raise awareness for a mental health charity.
Representatives from more than 100 businesses across Somerset - including several from the Burnham-On-Sea area - came together this week to discuss how the county's business community can help tackle climate change.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Air Cadets have completed a health and safety course to learn more about keeping safe.
Brean's Seagull Inn is holding a recruitment day this Saturday (February 1st) when a wide varity of jobs will be on offer for the coming season.
Burnham and Highbridge's Mayor has welcomed today's long-awaited opening of a £4.6 million replacement for the Highbridge Hotel.
Highways England has criticised drivers who ignored a road closure at Burnham-On-Sea's M5 junction and 'putting lives at risk'.
A horse stranded in a water-filled ditch in Brent Knoll has been rescued by a Burnham-On-Sea fire crew.
Gin lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of gins from the UK and overseas during a 17-day gin festival at Burnham-On-Sea's The Reeds Arms pub.
Burnham-On-Sea farmers market returns to the town’s High Street today (Friday, January 31st) with a varied line-up of stalls.
A man from Brean has been charged with three counts of burglary. Nicholas Davis appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, charged with three counts of burglary.
Town councillors have last night opposed controversial plans for 46 new homes to be built next to Walrow in Highbridge - just three months...
Burnham-On-Sea Police's former community beat officer says taking on the role of Avon and Somerset Police’s new Wildlife Officer is a 'dream job' for him.
The new £4.6 million replacement for the Highbridge Hotel is set to be formally opened to the public this Friday (January 31st).
Burnham-On-Sea's MP James Heappey has this week welcomed the ‘crucial’ news that Mendip and Sedgemoor District Councils have been allocated a combined total of more than half a million pounds to tackle rough sleeping in the county.
Dozens of bargain hunters converged on Highbridge’s King Alfred School on Wednesday (January 29th) when a popular annual fashion show was held.
The search is on for community heroes as the Chair of Somerset County Council calls for nominations for his annual Community Awards.
Around 30 people attended a successful day of clearing and burning sea buckthorn vegetation at Berrow Local Nature Reserve.
Council tax bills in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge look set to rise this year under inflation-busting proposals being considered by the Town Council.
