Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Camera club members capture pictures of animals on the move
A gallery of pictures from Somerset Camera Club around the theme of animals on the move

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Foundation donates £15,000 to boost South West education and job opportunities
The foundation has handed over the cash to the South-West Social Mobility Commission, a group set up to improve education and job opportunities across the South West.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, April 18-24
The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea is showcasing a variety of films from Friday, April 18 to Thursday, April 24.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100
Brand-new bakery opens in Burnham High Street
A new bakery has opened in Burnham High Street and the new owners have thanked customers for a very busy opening day after selling out their popular items.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:41:13 +0100
Chief constable defends force’s investigations
Avon & Somerset’s top police officer has defended her force following criticism from government inspectors over how it investigates crime.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
More than 90 per cent of homes sold at Highbridge development
Barratt Homes Bristol's development on Huntspill Road has seen 80 out of its 86 private homes sold two and a half years after launching.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0100
'Iconic' 55-year-old business tries to save stores from permanent closure
An ‘iconic’ Devon family-run business, with a branch in Burnham, that closed all its stores after 55-years, is working to save the stores from permanent closure.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:09:52 +0100
Train journeys to be disrupted this Easter weekend by engineering projects
Brits using train travel this Easter weekend are being warned that their journeys could be disrupted by engineering projects.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:07:49 +0100
UK travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy back from EU
UK travellers have been issued a warning over the import of meat and dairy products from EU and EEA countries for personal use.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:40:53 +0100
Winners of MP’s Independent Shop Awards announced
Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, has announced the winners of this year’s Independent Shop Awards.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:51:39 +0100
Avon and Somerset Police crackdown on uninsured drivers
This week, Avon and Somerset Police’s Road Policing Unit launched Operation Scalis to tackle the number of uninsured drivers on the road.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:16:31 +0100
Starbucks is giving away free reusable Snoopy cups, but be quick
Starbucks Rewards reusable cup giveaway is back with limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy design - but customers will need to be quick

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:12:02 +0100
Over 1,000 miles of roadworks in England to be lifted this weekend
More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:07:11 +0100
Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:56:34 +0100
Pontins charged over death of grandmother
The parent company of Pontins holiday parks has been charged with corporate manslaughter after part of a ceiling at a Somerset resort.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts mix of rain and sunshine for Burnham this week
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of rain and sunshine for Burnham-on-Sea this week.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:34 +0100
Legendary sports presenter John Inverdale speaks at Combat Stress fuindraiser
John Inverdale speaks at Combat Stress fundraiser in Winscombe

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:55:30 +0100
Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and 16), according to the Met Office.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:49:22 +0100
Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected
Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-On-Sea, April 15-21, 2025
From a health walk to a new monthly market, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:22:28 +0100
Flooding expected as Met office issues yellow rain warning for Somerset
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "heavy rain" affecting most of Somerset from Tuesday (April 15) until Wednesday (April 16).

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chamber of Commerce rebrands to better reflect its membership
The name change aims to represent the diversity, geographical spread and ambitious growth plans of the chamber.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:03:00 +0100
Camera Club members enjoy the sunshine in Somerset
This week, the members of Somerset/Devon Camera Club have been taking photos of bird and other wildlife in wintery conditions.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:46:12 +0100
Here's when you'll will be able to spot the stunning Pink Moon this week
Here is when stargazers in the UK can expect to see the stunning Pink Moon this April.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:44:42 +0100
'Do not eat': Products sold at Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and more recalled
Items sold at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more have been recalled from supermarket shelves, including some of Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Lager

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, April 11-17
Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will be showing a selection of films from Friday, April 11, until Thursday, April 17.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bestselling author Fay Keenan to sign books in Winscombe this weekend
The event will be held at the newly opened bookshop, The Stationery House from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, April 12.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:49:57 +0100
Caravan park expansion approved in Lympsham
A caravan park near one of Somerset’s main railway lines can expand after plans were unanimously approved by local councillors.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:30:14 +0100
HMRC to give one last chance for full State Pension after computer error
HMRC is to to give last chance to buy back National Insurance for full State Pension after a computer error hit thousands of people

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:58:01 +0100
RNLI deployed to three paddleboarders off Somerset beach
RNLI crews at Burnham-on-Sea station in Somerset were launched at the weekend to assist with three stranded paddle boarders.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Weare Academy welcomes author Sarah-Lou Evans to inspire pupils
The pupils were given the chance to ask questions, learn about the creative process, and even gain insights into how to develop their own storytelling skills.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:26:46 +0100
Part of County Hall could be redeveloped to provide key worker housing
Somerset Council has completed the sale of C Block of County Hall in Taunton to a developer that intends to provide a new key worker accommodation.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:15:23 +0100
Over 100 Highbridge homes can be built amid local pushback
Construction work on 110 new Highbridge homes can begin after a scheme to protect the new homes from surface water flooding was agreed.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:42:11 +0100
Tesco set for major change at checkouts as it trials axe of traditional feature
Tesco is considering a major change at its checkouts as it begins trialling QR codes on some own-branded products instead of traditional barcodes.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:48:58 +0100
Burnham karting star sponsored by Bridgwater businessman
A Bridgwater businessman has throw his support behind an up-and-coming motorsport star from Burnham-on-Sea.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Almost £300,000 awarded to support hospice care in Somerset
Of the amount, Weston Hospicecare received £150,000, and St Margaret’s Hospice was granted £132,294.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:51:43 +0100
King Alfred School oversubscribed
Secondary school pupils in Highbridge may have to travel to Bridgwater for their lessons after Somerset Council said it had no plans to expand their local school.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:09:27 +0100
Burnham author publishes new children's book
AN author from Burnham-on-Sea has published a new children’s book. Sarah J Fisher's book, Splodge, follows the story of a lost cow finding its way home.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:40:49 +0100
Millions of motorists issued MOT warning after drivers 'caught out'
Experts have urged drivers to check their cars carefully before their next MOT.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:38:48 +0100
Warning for anyone who fixed their gas and electricity bills last year
Fixed deals from British Gas, EDF, OVO, E.ON, Octopus Energy, and several small suppliers are ending, and customer bills may shoot up

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:55:15 +0100
'Do not eat': Products sold at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and more recalled
The Food Standards Agency 'do not eat' warnings to customers after some products have been found to contain plastic and others insects

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:07:19 +0100
Bridgwater veteran takes on VE Day challenge for sight loss
A Bridgwater veteran is preparing to take on an ambitious fundraising challenge this May to mark 80 years since VE Day.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:11:41 +0100
Bridgwater Carnival photographer stepping back after 40 years
The official photographer of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, Peter J Nicholls, is to step back after 40 years of covering the procession.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:20:00 +0100
Motorway with 'constant crashes' that goes through Somerset among UK's worst
The M5 motorway that passes through Somerset has been named among the UK's worst according to a poll of AA members

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea forecast: Met Office predicts sun and warm weather
The Met Office has forecasted a sunny week for Burnham-on-Sea.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Seven-year-old girl from Burnham runs a mile every day for charity
Burnham-on-Sea's Mabel Mackay ran a mile every day in March to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-on-Sea, April 8-14, 2025
From an Easter trail to a 60s and 70s disco night, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:11 +0100
Work officially under way on new (approx) three-mile long off-road walking route
The newest section of a car-free route linking communities near the Mendip Hills will be open to the public by the late-summer, weather permitting.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:53:37 +0100
Detective allegedly faked working from home
A detective allegedly faked using her laptop to make it look like she was working from home.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:25:27 +0100
New 22A M5 junction revealed amid gigafactory plan
The location of Somerset’s newest motorway junction has been revealed during a public exhibition on revised plans for the county’s new ‘gigafactory’.

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