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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
East Brent LVA LLP and Edenstone Homes submit plans for Old Bristol Road site in East Brent
REVISED proposals have been put forward for a new housing development dubbed “one of the worst” in Somerset.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:35:26 +0000
One in 26 Avon and Somerset Police officers identify as gay or lesbian
ONE in 26 Avon and Somerset police officers identify as gay or lesbian, the first figures of their kind suggest.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 23 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Period property for sale in Spaxton, near Bridgwater
A PERIOD property sits in the heart of Spaxton at the foot of the Quantock Hills.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:37:04 +0000
Pedestrian dies in Asda car park, Highbridge
A WOMAN has died this morning (Friday, February 25) after being hit by a car in a supermarket car park.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:50:21 +0000
DC Jon Hooper accused of sending inappropriate text messages
AN Avon and Somerset detective has been accused of sending inappropriate texts to two victims of sexual assault.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:46:00 +0000
East Brent man avoids driving ban despite no insurance
A MAN from Highbridge has been handed a court bill of £745 after he was caught driving without insurance near Weston-super-Mare. 

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:37:52 +0000
Mark Foster supports Swimathon 2022
FORMER Team GB swimmer Mark Foster is calling on people across Somerset to take the plunge and sign up for Swimathon 2022.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:42:44 +0000
Motoring offences at Taunton Magistrates' Courts
A MOTORIST has admitted speeding on the M5 between Wellington and Taunton - but he denies he was going as fast as the police claim.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Extra rubbish collections in West Somerset and Bridgwater
HOUSEHOLDERS across Sedgemoor and West Somerset should check if they are among the thousands scheduled for an extra rubbish collection tomorrow (Saturday, February 26).

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
£2m to be spent on low-cost homes on Rhode Lane and in Sydenham, Bridgwater
MORE than £2m extra will be spent on delivering new low-cost housing in Bridgwater due to high inflation and supply chain issues.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:14:00 +0000
Aldi’s Lacura has launched skincare and makeup bundles
Aldi’s popular health and beauty brand, Lacura, has launched three amazing new bundles, available exclusively online.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:54:00 +0000
Collision brings traffic to standstill on M5 southbound
ONE lane is closed and there are "severe delays and queueing traffic" on the M5 heading southbound between junctions 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 22 (Burnham-on-Sea).

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:14:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival's Queen's jubilee cart on The One Show
THE entry Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is constructing for the Queen was featured on BBC1’s The One Show yesterday (Wednesday, February 23).

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Somerset County Council works with schools to combat holiday hunger
SOMERSET County Council is once again working with schools to provide food vouchers to families eligible for Free School Meals to combat holiday hunger over the February half-term.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:20:28 +0000
Final budget for Somerset County Council approved
SOMERSET County Council has successfully approved its last ever budget, which will see council tax bills rise by just under three per cent.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:09:50 +0000
Ukraine: Ian Liddell-Grainger condemns Russian invasion
VLADIMIR Putin has "lost every shred of international respect he ever had" by launching a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, says Ian Liddell-Grainger MP.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:28:20 +0000
County council's Cllr Nigel Taylor has 'months to live'
THE chairman of Somerset County Council has revealed he may only have a couple of months to live.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
We speak exclusively to Somerset CCC CEO Gordon Hollins
SOMERSET County Cricket Club chief executive officer Gordon Hollins chats exclusively to the County Gazette about keeping Somerset a club for its members.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Recycling collections return for Friday morning in Somerset
HOUSEHOLDERS across Somerset are being asked to help ease the pressure on recycling collections this Friday (February 25) as services bounce back from Storm Eunice.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:14:16 +0000
World Book Day kids fancy dress costumes from Sainsbury's, Matalan, Disney and more
World Book Day is held on Thursday, March 3 - here are some amazing costume ideas for your little ones.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:14:13 +0000
Police appeal to find missing Somerset man Darren
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing Somerset man who was last sighted more than a fortnight ago.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:03:53 +0000
Success for Somerset businesses at tourism awards
MORE than a hundred businesses joined the online celebrations on Thursday, February 17, for the Bristol, Bath, and Somerset Tourism Awards 2021/22. Several businesses across Somerset celebrated their achievements and won awards in different categorie...

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:22:45 +0000
Increase in council tax share for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
RESIDENTS in Devon and Somerset will pay more to the region’s fire service after moves to stop an increase in its share of council tax were rejected.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:25:54 +0000
Police scheme helping people with dementia celebrates its seventh year
A BESPOKE scheme set up by Avon and Somerset Police to help safeguard people living with dementia is now into its seventh year.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Visitors enjoy Wheelie Wedmore at the Borough
CYCLISTS from across Somerset joined together for Wheelie Wedmore earlier this month.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000
Iceland is selling a Pancake Day bundle for £5
Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:05:00 +0000
South Somerset District Council reveals Annual Action Plan
PROTECTING the environment, helping local businesses recover from the impact of Covid, and building towards Somerset's new unitary authority are among the priorities of South Somerset District Council for 2022/23.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:39:28 +0000
Dragons Den star Deborah Meaden reveals why she wears masks
Dragons Den star Deborah Meaden makes her feelings clear on mask-wearing in public.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:44:06 +0000
Aldi’s own brand vodka is named best in the world
Aldi's vodka won a gold award at the World Vodka Awards 2022.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:03:06 +0000
Covid booster vaccine: Sajid Javid announces fourth jab for highest risk groups
Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:55:55 +0000
Fallen trees clear up operation in Somerset
TEAMS from Somerset County Council have been working around the clock to clear up the devastation caused on our roads by Storm Eunice.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:58:30 +0000
Recycle More in Sedgemoor and West Somerset
HOUSEHOLDERS across Sedgemoor and West Somerset will be able to recycle more items in their weekly kerbside collections from next Monday (February 28).

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:22:14 +0000
Ladies' night for Somerset Breast Cancer Now at Brean Leisure Park
A CHARITY is hosting a ladies night next month.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:36:59 +0000
WPD to reconnect customers ‘as soon as possible’
CUSTOMERS in the South West “will be reconnected as soon as humanly possible”.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:15:56 +0000
Storm Franklin brings strong winds to Somerset
SOMERSET is currently in the grips of the UK's third storm in less than a week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:32:46 +0000
Police mobile speed camera locations
AVON and Somerset Police have published the following list of sites where mobile speed cameras will be operating at certain times this week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:59:11 +0000
Roadworks in Somerset this week
WORK resurfacing a road in Minehead is scheduled to start today.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Armed burglars jailed for Weston-super-Mare attack
THREE men who forced their way into the home of two vulnerable people armed with weapons have been jailed for 24 years.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:59:04 +0000
Merlin Pass membership sale for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more - how to buy yours
The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:01:55 +0000
Storm Eunice: Thousands in Somerset still off supply
THOUSANDS of properties in Somerset are still without power after Storm Eunice hit the region on Friday (February 18).

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Business column from Emma Rawlings, Somerset Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESSES are facing an impending crisis as they come under increasing pressure from spiralling costs - from their supply chains and energy supplies to their production and raw material overheads. It looks inevitable that they, in turn, will have to...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Green focus column from Sigurd Reimers
SOMERSET West and Taunton Council and Somerset County Council have done well in being ranked the top local council and county council, respectively, for having shared their Climate action plan with the independent group Climate Emergency UK, which ex...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:58:34 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 20
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:17:59 +0000
Storm Eunice leaves thousands of homes without power
AROUND 54,000 properties in the south west of England are currently without power after Storm Eunice caused widespread disruption across the region yesterday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:30:30 +0000
Met Office issues warnings for Sunday and Monday in Somerset
Gale-force winds are set to sweep across Somerset again, thwarting Storm Eunice recovery efforts.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 11:25:00 +0000
South Western Railway and Greater Western Railway updates
STORM Eunice is continuing to have an affect on rail services today (Saturday, February 19) with a number of routes not active.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:05:01 +0000
Red Letter Days reveals Mothers Day guide with Hot Air Balloon rides and Afternoon Tea
Red Letter Days has revealed its Mother's Day guide to help you really blow her away this year. See our top picks here.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 14 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
EYES ON THE ROAD: Clampdown on 'phone driving' in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council’s road safety team is working with partners to urge drivers to keep their eyes on the road.



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