Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Project home just moments from Burnham-on-Sea beach
AVAILABLE to the open market for the first time in almost 60 years, this incredibly spacious and versatile family home offers a wealth of charm and character throughout.
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 11 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:25:53 +0100M5 southbound closed Bridgwater after crash and fuel spill
THE M5 southbound after Junction 23 is currently closed after a fuel spillage and two-vehicle incident.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:58:44 +0100Picnic bench installed in Joseph's Pond Park, in Rooksbridge
PEOPLE in the village of Rooksbridge are being encouraged to use the local play area more frequently.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:41:00 +0100Met Office issues red warning for the south of England
“Exceptional” and “perhaps record-breaking temperatures” are likely on Monday and Tuesday in Somerset.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:56:29 +0100Flag at half mast for funeral of Cllr Nigel Taylor
THE flag is flying at half mast outside Somerset County Council's HQ at County Hall, in Taunton, to mark the funeral of the authority's former chairman.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:32:04 +0100Avon & Somerset Police's 700 drugs disruption acts in a week
AVON and Somerset Police officers carried out "almost 700 acts of disruption" in a clampdown on drug supply and associated crime.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Captain Tom Abell believes Somerset can win the Vitality Blast
SOMERSET will be going into Saturday's Vitality Blast T20 Finals Day oozing with confidence after their record-breaking quarter-final win over Derbyshire.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:04:47 +0100Waste and recycling crews extra early shifts in extreme heat
WASTE and recycling collection crews will be starting their shifts extra early to avoid the worst of the heat during the extreme weather warning next week.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:47:38 +0100Fire crews rescue horse stuck in drainage ditch at Wedmore
FIRE crews have rescued a horse stuck in a drainage ditch.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Charterhouse auction of Hillcrest, Blandford, contents
NEARLY all of the contents of this three-storey country house are going up for auction this summer.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:10:16 +0100Arul Suppiah speaks about his battle with anorexia
FORMER Somerset cricket star Arul Suppiah has courageously opened up about his battle with anorexia
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:42 +0100Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News: Tim Lethaby to hold Meet the Editor session
The man in charge of the editorial department of the Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News is set to hold a Meet the Editor session.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:16:38 +0100Warning to stay away from cliffs during heatwave
People looking to make the most of the hot weather and visit the coastline have been warned that there is an increased risk of rock falls.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:35:48 +0100Amber heat warning in Somerset until Tuesday
WE can expect some sizzling hot weather for a few more days into next week, according to the Met Office.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:53:27 +0100Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
AN Ashcott man has been handed a six-week suspended prison sentence for breaching a community order.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:09:56 +0100Concerns raised over borrowing as Gravity employment site progresses
Concerns have been raised about how much money will need to be borrowed to deliver a major new employment site near Bridgwater.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:19:16 +0100Lauren Emery returns to Bridgwater and Taunton College
FORMER Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) student Lauren Emery has returned to judge a competition for barbering students.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:53:37 +0100Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge businesses invited to join free webinar
BUSINESSES in the area are being invited to join a free session run by LOCALiQ on pay-per-click strategy.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:35:32 +0100Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £325 support on Thursday
A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:08:13 +0100DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans
The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:08:54 +0100Extreme heat warning extended to Monday next week
THE Met Office has extended its weather warning for extreme heat in Somerset into the next working week.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:02:16 +0100Laura Briggs running 290 miles to support Mo Laughton
A FORMER County Gazette reporter is in training to run a mind-boggling 290 miles in six days in support of her friend, who is battling cancer.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:51:41 +0100Delays on M5 near Burnham-on-Sea after two crashes
There are delays on the M5 this morning after two separate crashes.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:57:42 +0100Brent Knoll community shop hosts cash lesson for school pupils
VOLUNTEERS manning Brent Knoll’s Community Shop will be tested by the pupils of the village’s primary school.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:33:11 +0100Missed recycling pick ups due to heatwave & staff shortages
HOUSEHOLDERS in Somerset are being warned of missed kerbside recycling pick ups due to the heatwave and staff shortages.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:21:22 +0100Avon & Somerset PC 'used confidential details from computer'
AN Avon and Somerset PC used the police computer system to access confidential information about people he knew, it is claimed.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:54:02 +0100Extreme heat weather warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning for Sunday, July 17.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:54:00 +0100Gallery: The Healing Weekend 2022 in Highbridge
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 +0100Sedgemoor 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 +0100Heatwave 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 +0100Police 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 +0100Roadworks across Somerset this week
WORK to form a new road in Somerset starts today (Monday, July 11).
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:09:37 +0100RSPCA 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 +0100Escape 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 +0100King 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 +0100Motorcyclist 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 +0100SIX 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 +0100Charterhouse 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 +0100Planning 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 +0100Large 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 +0100Somerset 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 +0100Vandals 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 +0100Freewheelers 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 +0100The 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 +0100Heatwave 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 +0100King 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 +0100Burnham 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 +0100Somerset 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 +0100Boris 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.