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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:09:00 +0000
BMW driver from Burnham fined for speeding at 96mph on M5
A MAN from Burnham-on-Sea has been fined £246 after he was clocked driving at 96mph on the M5. 

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:41:22 +0000
BBCOne appeal to track down fugitive Alex Male
AN appeal to track down a Somerset man named as one of the UK's most wanted fugitives has featured on BBCOne's Crimewatch Live programme this morning (Thursday, March 17).

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:35:21 +0000
British Airways launches luxurious business class sale for your next holiday
Business class gives you access to departure lounges, extra space, a fully flat bed, The White Company amenities, and a three-course meal.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:08:38 +0000
Police sergeant's alleged drunken antics in Weston-super-Mare
A police sergeant touched an officer’s hair without permission and described sex acts after getting drunk in a pub, it is alleged.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:34:39 +0000
Rural children's home approved in Badgworth
Young people with special needs living near the Mendip Hills will soon be able to be cared for locally after plans were approved by the district council.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:06:05 +0000
Programme to improve residents’ employability reaches Bridgwater
A COURSE that will target unemployed or economically inactive people who need specialist, personalised support to get back into work has reached Bridgwater.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:50:53 +0000
Solution to pollution issue halting new Somerset homes 'closer'
AN impasse over pollution fears that has seen planning applications for thousands of homes across Somerset put on hold is closer to being unlocked.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:25:23 +0000
Nasty Gal does the Zara pink dress that went viral on TikTok for less - How to get yours
TikTok has been obsessing over Zara's pink satin dress after it showed up on the app.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:23:31 +0000
Travelodge unveils Easter holiday deal with rooms for £32 - How to book
Travelodge has made it easier to plan your ultimate Easter staycation without blowing the budget. How to book yours.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:40:00 +0000
GALLERY: Highbridge Buskathon brings town to life with music
HIGHBRIDGE was 'filled with music and fun' on Sunday as performers took to the streets for the town's buskathon. 

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:31:48 +0000
Burnham daycare centre sends aid to Ukraine
CHILDREN, parents, and staff of Octopus Children’s Daycare have shown their support towards the current conflict in Ukraine by collecting and sending supplies.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:38:28 +0000
Platinum Jubilee abseil off Wells Cathedral
PEOPLE are being invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by SAFELY throwing themselves off the top of Wells Cathedral.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:06:53 +0000
Langport voted 'best place to live in Somerset'
LANGPORT has been voted the best place to live in Somerset in a recent survey.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:02:16 +0000
Who won what at the Somerset Business Awards
THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Local Heritage List project to protect Somerset and Exmoor
A CALL has gone out to communities across Somerset to help protect their local heritage.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:02:00 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Gifts from GO Outdoors, Craghoppers, Millets and Blacks
If you need a Mother's Day gift for someone who loves the great outdoors and walks in nature, there's lots of inspiration at GO Outdoors, Blacks, Craghoppers and Millets.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:11:40 +0000
Brent Knoll RSPCA cares for abandoned dog Ella
A TERRIFIED that was rescued after being found dumped beside a road in a cage has started to learn to trust thanks to the care and kindness of rescuers.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:28:07 +0000
Somerset sites where police are checking motorists' speeds
AVON and Somerset Police have publicised details of where they plan to site mobile speed cameras this week.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:51:19 +0000
Roadworks starting in Somerset
SIX roadwork schemes starting in Somerset today (Monday, March 14) will last between three weeks and over three months.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top tips for staying healthy this Spring
As the weather becomes brighter and Covid restrictions turn to guidance, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are sharing some top tips for staying healthy this Spring:

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Report highlights abuse threat to over 60s from relatives and partners - but help and support is available
As outlined in the Later Lives: Older people and domestic abuse report by Safe Lives,  victims aged 61+ are much more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member or current intimate partner than those 60 and under.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:34:53 +0000
Great British Spring Clean in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
BURNHAM-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is once again backing Keep Britain Tidy, in their ‘One Bag, Big Difference’ campaign to clean up the country.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:17:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 13
Here are some of the items in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Sunday, March 13.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:39:23 +0000
First orphans at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Highbridge
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue is welcoming the first orphans of 2022.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Charity buys supported living home in Weston-super-Mare
A VACANT supported living home in Somerset has been sold to a charity.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Yellow wind warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the whole of Somerset later today (Saturday, March 12).

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000
Somerset Business Awards winners
THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:16:09 +0000
I tried Aldi's new chocolate Easter egg range for 2022 - which ones are worth buying?
As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:19:00 +0000
6 garden essentials under £200 to get your garden summer ready
As we plough through the last of the cold weather, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:18:27 +0000
Burnham and Berrow surgery won't accept new patients
A DOCTORS' surgery may not be accepting new patients until next January as it struggles with staff shortages.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:40:01 +0000
iPhone 13 and 13 Pro in new green colour - How to pre-order from Sky, O2, Three and more
Apple revealed a new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro colour during its sneak peek event and we can't wait to pre-order it.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:32:27 +0000
Contractor appointed for Dunball Roundabout upgrade
A PLAN for a £5.2million scheme to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:02:24 +0000
St Margaret’s Hospice Care’s Colour Run is back
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting people across Somerset to throw on their brightest outfits and join them for the most colourful fun run of the year.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:09:22 +0000
Driver stuck in lane 2, on phone, eating McDonald's on M5
AN "unimpressive" motorist proved that multi-tasking is NOT a good idea behind the wheel on the motorway.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:15:58 +0000
No ban for speeding Burnham motorist
A SPEEDING motorist avoided a ban as it would have meant hardship for his family in Thailand.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:05:45 +0000
Man fined for possession of cannabis in Highbridge
KURTIS Leigh Ram, 27, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to two charges of possession of cannabis in Highbridge.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:51:09 +0000
New plans for Crosses Penn tennis courts in Burnham-on-Sea
SEDGEMOOR District Council is considering the disposal of the site of the two former tennis courts at Crosses Penn, Burnham-on-Sea.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:44:36 +0000
Arc CEO Justin Roxburgh retires
THE chief executive of a Taunton-based homeless charity has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:50:24 +0000
Missing Marion, from Brent, has links to Somerset
PEOPLE in Somerset are being asked to look out for a missing elderly woman with links to the county.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
H Samuel launches Jac Jossa jewellery range – but you’ll have to be quick
H Samuel has announced its new collection, ‘Hot Diamonds’ by Jac Jossa. The range features beautiful gold jewellery pieces, and it’s already selling fast.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
'There's a disparity, but hope for the future' says bishop
TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:01:03 +0000
Meet the new Members of Youth Parliament elected to represent Somerset
THREE newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) will now represent Somerset’s young people on a number of key issues including climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+, equality and safety.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:30:08 +0000
Bridgwater United captain Leah Burridge discusses IWD
AS it is International Women’s Day today we caught up with captain of the Bridgwater United Women’s Football team to speak about the women’s game in Somerset.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Federica Smith-Roberts on International Women's Day
FEDERICA Smith-Roberts is the LibDem leader of Somerset West and Taunton Council.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:29:17 +0000
Avon & Somerset Police celebrated on International Women's Day
AVON and Somerset Police is paying tribute to its inspirational women on International Women's Day.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:05:57 +0000
Rebecca Pow on International Women's Day
REBECCA Pow is the MP for Taunton Deane and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment).

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
'We have fun and laugh every day' - mum and daughter in business together
MOTHER and daughter duo Sharon and Livvi Grant started their business Daffodil PR & Communications in 2018, after working together for five years in previous roles.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Taunton Mayor Sue Lees on International Women's Day
CELEBRATING International Women's Day is Cllr Sue Lee, the Mayor of Taunton.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Crufts 2022 tickets available for each day - what to expect and ticket prices
Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:55:15 +0000
International Women’s Day 2022: Get a free LEGO Jane Goodall set
LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.



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