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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:54:00 +0100
Gallery: Secret World Wildlife Rescue hosts The Healing Weekend
A HIGHBRIDGE animal rescue centre hosted a weekend of entertainment and workshops to allow people to experience a range of healing and complementary therapies.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:52:55 +0100
Sedgemoor Vintage Show in West Huntspill in pictures
RESIDENTS and visitors joined the Sedgemoor Vintage Show last week (July 9 and 10).

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:23:39 +0100
Heatwave continues in Somerset this week
SOMERSET can expect temperatures of 30degs C today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and 12) as the heatwave continues, according to the Met Office.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:56:15 +0100
Police mobile camera sites in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have published a list of sites where officers will be checking motorists' speeds from today (Monday, July 11).

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:34:09 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
WORK to form a new road in Somerset starts today (Monday, July 11).

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:09:37 +0100
RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to UK dog owners this weekend amid Met Office forecast
Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Escape to Guernsey, where there's so much to see and do
AND we all thought it was going to be easy to get away once the pandemic died down.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:22:42 +0100
King Alfred School Academy RAG week fundraising
STUDENTS at the King Alfred School Academy, Highbridge, have raised £2,189 for charity,

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:20:12 +0100
Motorcyclist in hospital following collision with car
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital following a collision with a car on a Somerset road.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:35:34 +0100
SIX of the biggest mistakes drivers on M5 in Somerset make
IF you're planning on getting on the M5 any time soon, here's a list of the biggest driving mistakes - and how to avoid them

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Charterhouse silver, jewellery and watch auction
AN inherited collection of ancient and modern silver is going under the Charterhouse auctioneers gavel in their specialist sale of silver, jewellery and watches on Thursday, August 4.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: applications for Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 23 and June 29 2022 for Bridgwater and Burnham & Highbridge.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Large family home nestled at the foot of Brent Knoll
NESTLED at the foot of Brent Knoll is this beautifully presented five bedroom family home.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:15:07 +0100
Vandals smashing bottles on Burnham-on-Sea beach
PEOPLE heading to a Somerset beach are being pit "in danger" from vandals smashing bottles on the rocks.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:31:07 +0100
Freewheelers charity visits Gateway Club in Burnham-on-Sea
GATEWAY Club members were delighted when a member of the Bloodbike charity Freewheelers paid a visit to Burnham Area Youth Centre.  Weston-super-Mare resident Richard Reeves visited the group yesterday, Thursday, June 7.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:36:13 +0100
The King Alfred School holds prom at Batch Country House near Lympsham
This week was King Alfred’s Year 11 Leaver’s prom, a glamorous and exciting event hosted by Batch Country House.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:46:37 +0100
Heatwave could cause delays on GWR trains this weekend
PASSENGERS catching the train in Somerset this weekend are being warned of potential delays - due to the wrong kind of weather.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:34:13 +0100
King Alfred School Academy’s triple celebration
A SCHOOL hosted an incredible celebration of 100 years of the Royal British Legion, The Queen’s Jubilee and 40 years since the Falklands War.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:15:02 +0100
Burnham RLNI volunteers help find missing man, 81
Lifeboat volunteers were called to assist in the search for a missing 81-year-old man in Brean on Monday.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:17:33 +0100
Somerset MPs react to Boris Johnson's resignation
Somerset had barely woken up this morning when the Prime Minister announced his resignation.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:52:53 +0100
Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:59:26 +0100
Westhaven School shortlisted in national competition to win playground worth £5K
CHILDREN from a special education school have collected and transformed thousands of plastic bottle tops into stunning art murals, as part of a nationwide recycling campaign to raise awareness about the dangerous impact of plastic waste on the enviro...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:50:31 +0100
On the run prisoner Sean Phipps could be in Somerset
POLICE are appealing to people in Somerset to look out for a prisoner who has gone on the run.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:18:23 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:49:39 +0100
1,299 Somerset potholes repaired in June
MORE than 60 potholes were repaired on Somerset's roads every working day last month, according to figures from Travel Somerset.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:40:42 +0100
RNLI Burnam-on-Sea attended reports of missing person
RNLI volunteer crews launched lifeboats to conduct a search for a missing person.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:17:13 +0100
Somerset NHS FT helps people facing unemployment back into work
A TEAM at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been helping people who are unemployed or at threat of redundancy to find a career in the NHS.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:39:11 +0100
Engage Somerset wellbeing project gets extension
THE Engage Somerset wellbeing project delivered by Pluss, that was announced in January as a six-month programme, has been extended by a further three months.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:18:44 +0100
Traffic stops on M5 near Burnham following collision
A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision involving three vehicles on the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:45:09 +0100
More than 150 Somerset children taken to hospital for teeth extractions
More than 150 Somerset children under the age of 11 had to be admitted to hospital to get teeth removed as the NHS dentistry crisis deepens.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:47:00 +0100
East Brent man caught speeding on M5 avoids driving ban
AN East Brent man has avoided a driving ban for family reasons after he was caught speeding on the M5 while a temporary 50mph speed restriction was in place.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:45:35 +0100
Housing association to build 302 rural homes in two years
HOUSING association LiveWest has committed to build 302 homes in rural areas across Somerset over the next two years.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Weekly News backs ‘Songs of Somerset’ folk music event
THE Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News is proud to be the media partner of an upcoming music event showcasing the talent of a local singer-songwriter.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:20:13 +0100
Born Free Foundation reveals dangerous wild animals in Somerset
See the dangerous and wild animals being kept in Somerset - and where they are - with Born Free's interactive map.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:48 +0100
Operation Scorpion drugs crackdown backed by police
AVON and Somerset Police are joining South West counterparts in Operation Scorpion, a crackdown on drugs.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:47:51 +0100
Fuel cost protests to hit Somerset road
MOTORISTS are being reminded to expect travel delays in Somerset today (Monday, July 4).

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:53:00 +0100
Successful summer fête at St Peter Church in West Huntspill
A LOCAL church held a summer fête on Saturday, featuring a raffle, a barbecue, a tombola, cakes and refreshments, and plenty of other stalls.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:31:00 +0100
Wedmore Street Fair returns with help from the Harvest Home team
A POPULAR street fair returned Wedmore at the weekend, bringing “a day of fun, entertainment and lots of stalls to browse”.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:41:45 +0100
M5 traffic held after car collides with central reservation
All traffic is being temporarily held on the M5 heading northbound between Burnham-on-Sea (junction 22) and Weston-super-Mare (21).

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:30:51 +0100
Major roadworks across Somerset
A NUMBER of lengthy roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset this week.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:44:46 +0100
Homes in Sedgemoor shares advice to reduce house fires risk
SEDGEMOOR'S largest housing provider has shared advice for reducing the risk of domestic fires following several reports in the area.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 24 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.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Stunning four bed family home in Burnham-on-Sea for sale
LOCATED in the ever so popular residential location is this executive four bedroom detached house which has been modernised throughout in a stylish finish yet neutral décor with accents of colour splashes and lots of natural light.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:43:38 +0100
Aldi’s school uniform collection is back - get yours now
Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:24:49 +0100
Suitcases and bags your 2022 summer holiday needs including Aldi, M&S, and more
Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:23:16 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:10 +0100
New Somerset specialist clinic to help patients with leg ulcers
PATIENTS in Somerset with hard-to-heal ulcers are now able to get more targeted treatment and support thanks to a new specialist clinic.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:03:19 +0100
Group to protest against fuel prices near Taunton and Bridgwater
A GROUP of protesters “will be blocking all three lanes of the motorway” near Taunton and Bridgwater against the “ridiculous” price of fuel.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:13:45 +0100
M5 disruption warning amid fuel cost protest
Travel disruption is expected on Monday (4 July) due to planned nationwide protests about the cost of fuel, police have warned.



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