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Dozens of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering on Burnham-On-Sea’s seafront this Sunday (August 25th) for the town’s annual rescue services day.

Virtual parking season tickets are set to be introduced for motorists in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge this month as Sedgemoor District Council goes paperless.

Sedgemoor District Council has this week warned Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge dog walkers to stay away from the water at Highbridge’s Apex Park lakes after ‘potentially toxic’ algae was found.

A Burnham-On-Sea greengrocer is celebrating after being selected as a finalist in a regional awards competition.

Over 400 people attended East Brent Harvest Home on Friday (August 23rd). The traditional, long-running event is held every year on the last Friday in...

A man has been arrested after an assault in Brean early today (Friday) left a person with head injuries.

The Works has this week revealed its planned opening date for its new store in Burnham-On-Sea's town centre. The Works – which sells books, art...

A Burnham-On-Sea personal fitness instructor is set to take on an 80-mile extreme fitness challenge to raise funds for charity.

Over 200 excited children attended a Treasure Hunt at Highbridge’s Apex Park in Wednesday (August 21st).

Road markings outside King Alfred School in Highbridge will be repainted next week following recent road resurfacing work, Somerset County Council has reassured local residents.

Students at Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy are celebrating today (Thursday) after achieving an impressive set of GCSE exam results.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Liberal Democrat Councillors are proposing a new way to make Town Council meetings more relevant to the public.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has written to owners of shops and businesses across Burnham town centre urging them to stop placing commercial waste bins on footpaths and roads.

Burnham-On-Sea fire station crews were called out on Wednesday (August 21st) to tackle a combine harvester on fire.

Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards have urged dog owners not to put their pets at risk by walking them on Brean Down without a lead following a death at the weekend.

A Mad Hatters themed coffee morning held in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea charity on Wednesday (21st August)

People in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being asked to share how they access information, support and advice when they are ill, looking after someone or finding it difficult to manage living at home, to help shape local services going forward.

The unique service in Brean on Sunday September 1st will begin at 4pm with Revd Steven Bennett.

171 new homes and a new primary school in Highbridge have been given the go-ahead by Sedgemoor District Council.

Laurel and Wylde has opened at 5, High Street in Burnham-On-Sea, its second Somerset branch.

A post box was pushed onto its side in Burnham-On-Sea town centre this week after a lorry struck it.

Two Burnham-On-Sea artists are holding an exhibition of their work in the town’s Princess Theatre this month.

A fundraising screening of The Greatest Showman at Burnham-On-Sea’s Ritz Cinema has raised hundreds of pounds for the town’s BosFest music festival.

The owner of one of Burnham-On-Sea’s longest-running shops has thanked customers for their support as he confirmed this week that it will be closing...

Secret World Wildlife Rescue is seeking new volunteers in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area.

Donkey rides have re-started on Burnham-On-Sea beach this week after a four year absence.

Berrow Football Club marked their 50th anniversary on Sunday (August 18th) with a hugely successful and well supported family fun day.

Around 600 extra caravan bed spaces are needed across the Sedgemoor area to accommodate Hinkley Point C workers, a new report has warned this...

A Burnham-On-Sea town centre shop selling a wide range of high-quality gifts has celebrated its second anniversary this week.

Over 690 entries went on display at the annual West Huntspill Horticultural Show on Saturday (August 17th).

Crews from Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard and BARB Search & Rescue had a busy three-hour period yesterday (Saturday), dealing with THREE separate incidents at Brean that...

Hundreds of fans of comic book heroes such as Batman, Star Wars and Superman crowded into Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre on Saturday (August 17th) for the town’s second Comic Con.

A Burnham-On-Sea councillor is asking for the public's feedback on proposals to move the Town Council from its current location into the Princess Theatre.

A fundraising family fun day at a Burnham-On-Sea pub raised £1,000 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. 

A group of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Conservative councillors have announced the launch of their 'Grab A Band' childrens safety band scheme.

Donkeys will be returning to Burnham-On-Sea beach this summer, it has been announced this week by Sedgemoor District Council. 

Book-lovers in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge will once again have a chance to enjoy a good choice of reads when the Rotary Club opens a bookshop

‘Staff shortages’ are being blamed for further unplanned closures of Burnham-On-Sea’s Minor Injuries Unit over the next few days.

Fans of Batman, Star Wars, Superman and other comic book heroes will be heading to Burnham-On-Sea this month for the town’s second Comic Con.

An international sand artist has this week helped a man with a big heart propose to his girlfriend at Brean in an incredibly unique way.

Thousands of pounds worth of lead has been stolen by thieves from the roof of St Michael's Church in Brent Knoll. Police have issued an...

Sixth form students at Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy are celebrating a record set of top A-Level exam results today (Thursday).

A Burnham-On-Sea drumming group is set to hold an 'open evening' for adults on Monday 19th August for visitors to find out more.

Burnham-On-Sea's MP James Heappey has held a meeting with the Chief Executive of the Local Enterprise Partnership to discuss plans to develop the economy of Somerset. 

Millions of pounds worth improvements to Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's roads network and M5 motorway junction are being planned as part of Sedgemoor District Council's long-term transport strategy.

A large group of more than 20 travellers moved away from a field opposite Burnham-On-Sea’s Tesco store on Wednesday evening (August 14th) after two days camped there.

A Burnham-On-Sea karate instructor was among those recognised at a Pride Awards ceremony hosted by Somerset's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens this week.

A Burnham-On-Sea teenager needs your help to represent England in the European majorette championships this autumn. 

HM Coastguard is recruiting volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers to join the team in Burnham-On-Sea. Coastguard Rescue Teams are part of the main four emergency services...

Somerset County Council is inviting Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents to sign its parliamentary petition over social care funding.