Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: mixed conditions 6–10 January with rain, strong winds, and temperatures ranging 2°C–9°C.

Modern five-bedroom detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea, Bathurst Close. Features garage, landscaped garden, open-plan living. Guide price £465,000.

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

16 Somerset GP surgeries will share £102m of NHS funding to allow their premises to expand - and work on two sites will begin very soon

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at Hinkley Point C.

Pines for Pounds returns to raise money for Weston Hospicecare, allowing people to recycle their Christmas trees and raise money for charity.

An initiative to raise £10 million to buy an emergency helicopter to save more lives across Somerset is nearing its target.

Bedrock Furniture, a business based in Bridgwater, has surpassed 25 years of serving the local community.

A Met Office yellow ice and snow warning covering the whole of Somerset is currently in place until midday. Snow has been spotted across multiple locations.

The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech.

British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,

Tesco has apologised to shoppers after a “do not eat” warning was issued to customers at the supermarket giant.

The Met Office has issued a new yellow ice and snow warning, covering Somerset and North Somerset.

The DWP has confirmed that millions of pensioners will see a sizeable increase in their payments from April 2026, following the government's new figures.

The DWP has now confirmed payments will increase by more than 6% for claimants in April 2026, reflecting September 2025's 3.8% inflation rate, plus the standard allowance increase of 2.3%.

Brits are becoming much more ruthless with their spending, according to a new survey from Moneybox.

This week, we have rounded up photos from Somerset Camera Club members that they have taken over Christmas.

An average of 13 people apply for every one-bedroom property which becomes available on the Homefinder housing register

Burnham-on-Sea Baptist Church has launched a new youth cafe, offering a safe space for young people

Traffic delays have been reported along the M5 Northbound from Junction 20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to Junction 26 (Wellington).

Somerset fire crews responded to reports of alarms sounding and smoke issuing from an office block on the Hinkley Point C site this morning.

The NHS has announced that families with young children will be offered protection against chickenpox as part of their routine childhood vaccinations.

Around 44,000 private parking tickets were issued every day in 2025, or 15.9 million annually. An expert shares how to successfully appeal unfair tickets.

Afluenza, the modern obsession with material excess, is explored by Clinton Rogers, with insights from a village vicar and Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge.

Sir Ashley Fox MP has launched a new constituency-wide bus survey to gather residents' views on local bus services.

Struggling to keep New Year’s resolutions? Behavioural science tips for UK readers on setting achievable health, fitness and weight loss goals that last.

We've made it, bruised, bloodied and possibly a little hungover, to the end of another year in Somerset - and what a year it's been in local politics

Avon and Somerset police warn drivers to "expect to be pulled over" on New Year’s Eve after 243 arrests were made in December for drink/drug driving.

An amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), warning of a potential “rise in deaths” across Somerset.

YMCA Dulverton Group chief executive Martin Hodgson has been awarded the MBE for outstanding services to communities, children, young people and the homeless and vulnerable.

WE have been supporting the St Margaret's Hospice Light Up A Life appeal this Christmas - and as part of this support, we are sharing just some of the dedications made during the festive season.

A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court after being charged with multiple driving offences.

The former South West medical director for NHS England, and other key figures working for the trust have all been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

Discover Somerset's top events this week, from festive pantomimes in Yeovil and Bridgwater to Burnham's Christmas Tree Festival and Taunton's BSO Gala.

A Somerset man has been banned from keeping horses for seven years after admitting neglecting three in his care.

Numerous major transport projects (many backed by central government funding) will be implemented across Somerset over the next 12 months

Ultra-processed foods like ready meals and fizzy drinks are linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn about UK health risks and healthier choices.

Discover upcoming films at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Anaconda, and more. View showtimes and book tickets online.

Somerset councillor Christine Lawrence to be named Honorary Alderwoman for decades of service to West Somerset, honoured by Somerset Council.

Clinton Rogers reflects on prostate cancer recovery, turning 70, and exercise in later life. Read his candid look at ageing, health and keeping fit.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of things that strike them as being Christmassy.

Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the speed cameras in Somerset that have recorded the highest number of speeding drivers within the last year.

Somerset Council has announced that a Severe Weather Emergency Provision will be in place over the festive season.

These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4

Met Office forecast: Burnham-on-Sea set for dry, sunny weather and mild temperatures over Christmas week, with low rain risk and breezy conditions.

Tesco Winter Food Collection donates nearly 17,000 meals to Somerset families in need, supporting Trussell Trust and FareShare food banks amid rising demand.

Four-bedroom detached bungalow for sale on Capstan Drive, Highbridge, £300,000. Modern kitchen, garden, parking, near M5, shops, schools.

Councillor Diogo Rodrigues has been asked to resign after allegedly leaving a full council meeting during a minute's silence for deceased councillors