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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:48:46 +0000
Ladies night for Burnham Moose members
MEMBERS of Burnham’s Moose lodge 123 gathered at Brean Country club, on Wednesday evening, for their annual ladies’ night.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:33:01 +0000
64 arrests in Avon and Somerset during regional drugs op
AVON and Somerset Police have this month worked with colleagues across the South West to tackle cross border drugs supply activities.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:12 +0000
Police mobile camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced at which locations they will be siting mobile speed cameras in Somerset this week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:32:35 +0000
This week's roadworks in Somerset
A TOTAL of 14 major roadworks are starting across Somerset this week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:57:35 +0000
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in April
Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:36:48 +0000
Dartmoor pony helps to raise funds at Brent Knoll Parish Hall table top sale
A DARTMOOR pony helped to raise £700 for charity at an event this week.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:11:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 20
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Best Bridgerton-style homes for sale in the UK from Zoopla - See inside them
Here's your chance to live as the Bridgertons do. See the best Bridgerton-style properties on the market in the UK right now.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Churchfield Nursery in Highbridge rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
A NURSERY in Highbridge has been given top marks by Ofsted.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:07:08 +0000
North Petherton Surgery is most oversubscribed GP in Somerset
THE GP practices in Somerset with the most and least patients per doctor have been revealed.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Simon Bament, from Taunton Deane Swifts, gives advice in latest green focus column
SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years. Landing only to raise their young, swifts are largely aerial birds that can be seen flying low over the rooftops in screaming groups on warm summer evenings. The world’s fastest bird in level fli...

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater ambassador plan to cut down anti-social behaviour
SIX lucky individuals could soon be paid more than £28,000 a year to patrol Bridgwater town centre in a bid to cut down on antisocial behaviour.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two full cast ahead of the Netflix series return
Bridgerton is almost back. Here's the full cast with who is returning and the new faces set to appear.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:08:57 +0000
Crews tackle back garden fire in Cheddar last night
FIRE crews tackled a blaze in the back garden of a property late last night (Friday, March 18).

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:11:00 +0000
Be an Espresso Martini taster with The Bottle Club - Here's how to apply
Calling all cocktail lovers, you can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:09:42 +0000
QHotels Collection launches sale with discounts on spa breaks perfect for Mother's Day
QHotels Collection launches Spring sale, the ideal gift for Mother's Day or a gift to treat yourself and loved ones this Easter.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Bridgerton series 2 release date: When does the Netflix show return?
Dear Reader, Bridgerton is about to return to our screens and we couldn't be more excited.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Where is Bridgerton filmed? See all the locations featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations of Netflix's regency romance.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:53:04 +0000
Valley Fest, set alongside Chew Valley Lake, line-up announced
THE line-up for a popular Somerset festival has been announced.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:43:00 +0000
Two fined for littering cigarettes in Weston-super-Mare
TWO people have been handed court bills worth hundreds of pounds after breaching a public spaces protection order in Weston-super-Mare by littering cigarettes. 

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:34:25 +0000
Puxton Park donates 10,000 medical kits to Ukraine
PUXTON Park has donated a 3-month supply of medicine and pharmaceutical kits for 10,000 families facing the devastating humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Ukraine.

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 FREE 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.



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