Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw's Jubilee Jaunt across Somerset
THE Queen's personal representative in Somerset is planning a 70-mile Jubilee Jaunt to celebrate the monarch's seven decades on the throne.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 10 and March 16 2022.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Pictures: Red Nose Day at North Newton and Stogursey Primary Schools
CHILDREN from across Somerset celebrated Red Nose Day on Friday, March 18.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000'Things my dog has taught me' column by Mark Wall
I AM a simple man. I like to know where I stand. I like to know what is expected of me; what rules I need to follow. Which side of the pavement to walk on, how to order a pint in a pub without pushing in, how much to tip your barber, which queue to j...
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bridgerton series two: best baby names inspired by Netflix's Regency return
Best Bridgerton inspired girl baby names
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bridgerton series two: Will there be another series of Netflix's smash hit?
We have just been reunited with Lady Whistledown and her drama in series two but we are already wanting more. Will fans get a third and a fourth series?
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Bridgerton series two: Where you can buy the books and what order to read them in
Bridgerton is back for series two but if you want to more your Regency romance last a little longer, here's where you can buy the books and what order to read them in.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:08:41 +0000Somerset community heroes to be recognised in new BBC award scheme
COMMUNITY heroes who make a difference where they live will be recognised in a new award scheme being run by every local BBC radio station in England - but they need your help to identify people who should be honoured.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:42:50 +0000Huge pressure on NHS across Somerset
SOMERSET'S health and social care services are under more pressure than at any time during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:32:09 +0000Number of substandard bridges in Somerset one of the highest in Britain
SOMERSET is one of the councils in Britain with the highest number of substandard bridges.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:19:22 +0000Bridgerton-style dresses you can wear this Spring from I Saw It First, Boohoo and more
Bridgerton is back on our screens so dress for the occasion with I Saw It First, Boohoo and more.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bridgerton-style dresses you can wear this Spring from I Saw It First, Boohoo and more
Bridgerton is back on our screens so dress for the occasion with I Saw It First, Boohoo and more.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dress like Netflix's Bridgerton: Embrace the Regency look from I Saw It First
Bridgerton is back on our screens and it's about time that we Debutantes dressed for the occasion. Get the Regency look from I Saw It First.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:28 +0000Burnham car wash to raise funds for RNLI
MEMBERS of the Miele South-West service technicians team are raising funds to support Burnham-on-Sea RNLI with a car wash at the town lifeboat station.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:33:18 +0000Report praises turnaround at Priory Court Care Home, Burnham
PRIORY Court Care Home, in Burnham-on-Sea, has been rated 'Good' in all areas in a Care Quality Commission inspection in an impressive turnaround.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:22:05 +0000Wellington charity installation to raise awareness for dementia
A WELLINGTON-based charity has created a handcrafted “huge butterfly and dementia awareness installation”.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Glastonbury Festival ticket resale: Coach and Ticket packages go on sale today
The Glastonbury resale is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Devon County Council leader disapproves of Somerset's Covid and work policy
DEVON County Council’s leader has distanced himself from neighbouring Somerset, after it said some care workers with covid have been allowed to work.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000New laws for mobile phone use by drivers
DRIVERS are being warned by Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team that tough new legislation kicks in this week to punish mobile phone use at the wheel.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:49:00 +0000Shop Disney's full Easter collection including a new Mickey Toy
Disney's new Easter collection has all the soft toys you could want.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:39:34 +0000Police appeal into man punched and headbutted in Burnham pub
POLICE appeal for help to identify the man in this CCTV image after a man was punched and headbutted in a pub.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:25:27 +0000Swinging sergeant from Avon and Somerset Police quits force
A SWINGING sergeant who bragged about taking cocaine and having sex with 1,000 women sexually harassed colleagues on a drunken night out in Weston-super-Mare.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:09:36 +0000Guide to purdah in the run up to Somerset elections
From Monday (March 21), local authorities in Somerset will be less willing to give their views or provide statements about big issues in their area.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:09:21 +0000Emergency repairs after sewer collapse closes Burnham road
TRAFFIC is likely to be prevented from using a road in Burnham-on-Sea until next week due to a collapsed sewer.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:30:00 +0000April heatwave 2022: keep your house cool with these fans from B&Q, Homebase and more
The UK is set to experience a heatwave over the next few weeks as temperatures are set to rise.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:01:45 +0000Channel 4's The Simpler Life: who is in the cast and what is an Amish lifestyle?
Tonight a new Channel 4 reality series will take 24 contestants back to basics in a Devonshire farmland owned by an Amish family.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000PS5 stock available at BT now - how to buy one
New consoles will be available from BT today.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:56:38 +0000Soccer Aid 2022: when and where it is, line-up and tickets
Liam Payne, Harry Redknapp, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Robbie Wililams will all feature in this year’s Soccer Aid.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:48:46 +0000Ladies 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 +000064 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 +0000Police 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 +0000This week's roadworks in Somerset
A TOTAL of 14 major roadworks are starting across Somerset this week.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:57:35 +0000Sky 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 +0000Dartmoor 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 +0000Aldi 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 +0000Best 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 +0000Churchfield 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 +0000North 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 +0000Simon 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 +0000Bridgwater 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 +0000Bridgerton 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 +0000Crews 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 +0000Be 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 +0000QHotels 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 +0000Bridgerton 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 +0000Where 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 +0000Valley 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 +0000Two 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 +0000Puxton 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 +0000BMW 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.