Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset names young professionals in its first Future 30 list
The list, launched by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, celebrates under-30s making a mark in business and the community.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:54 +0100
M5 incident causes huge tailbacks for Somerset drivers - LIVE
Incident on the M5 at junction 16 northbound near Aztec West is causing delays this morning

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028
Somerset Council has identified 15 projects which will be implemented over the next two years using £50m from Defra in response to Storm Chandra

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
M&S announces major change coming to 100 stores across the UK next spring
M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service
The state pension triple lock could be scrapped as Andy Burnham discusses difficult choices around funding a national care service.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea forecast to reach 24°C as warm, sunny week arrives
The forecast calls for consistent sunny intervals and warm temperatures, according to the latest outlook.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harvest supper raises hundreds for charity handover event
A harvest supper has raised funds for a charity handover evening.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:40:56 +0100
Police appeal for missing 17-year-old boy with links to Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for a missing 17-year-old boy from Castle Cary with links to Yeovil, Frome, Bruton, Bristol, Burnham-on-Sea, Dorset and Wiltshire

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:49:07 +0100
M5 now closed in Somerset as new phase of major scheme begins
Motorists are being warned of overnight disruption on the M5 in Somerset as a fresh series of weeknight closures gets underway as part of a major scheme

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0100
Somerset teacher who messaged pupil and met her out of class banned from classroom
A former teacher has been banned after the Teaching Regulation Agency found he messaged a pupil on social media and met her outside of school

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Diesel hits record high as drivers urged to check one thing before filling up
Diesel has hit a record 199.18p a litre, according to the RAC. Drivers are being urged to compare local prices before filling up.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
The 20-minute job that could save homeowners thousands before winter arrives
Homeowners must complete a 20-minute job this autumn before the first frost to avoid spending thousands of pounds on damage to their homes, say experts

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea area events include nights of country music and bingo afternoon
From country tunes to bingo afternoons, Burnham-on-Sea and nearby areas have a packed schedule of events.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Refurbished £485,000 three-bed house on the market in Burnham-on-Sea
A refurbished three-bedroom detached house in Burnham-on-Sea with no onward chain is on the market for £485,000

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Somerset recycling centre opening hours to change during autumn and winter
The opening hours for the recycling centres in Somerset over the winter period have been confirmed.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:14:02 +0100
What Aldi's £900m investment could mean for Somerset shoppers
Somerset shoppers could see more choice and lower grocery bills after Aldi announced plans to invest a record £900 million in the UK next year.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:57:45 +0100
New editor takes over newsquest titles in Somerset
Jess Chaffey takes over as editor of newsquest titles in Somerset.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0100
New community space and orchard planned near Somerset reservoir
A small plot of agricultural land, left in trust to Axbridge Town Council, could be turned into public open space with its own orchard under new plans

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We're always there' 24/7: Somerset ambulance crews shed light on the frontlines
We exclusively interviewed Somerset ambulance crews who featured in 999: On the Frontline, recently aired on Channel 4.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M5 in Somerset saw more than 9,000 'incidents' in two years, figures reveal
More than 9,000 'incidents' were reported on the M5 in Somerset over the last two years, according to newly released Freedom of Information data

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65
A new petition is calling for the State Pension age to be reduced to 65, with thousands already backing the proposal

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:37:40 +0100
Severe delays reported on the M5 northbound following an incident
Severe delays in patches have been reported on the M5 northbound between J17 and J22 in Somerset amid reports of an incident. The current average speed is 20mph.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M5 services in Somerset responds after it was named worst in Britain
The operator of an M5 stop in Somerset that was recently named the worst has said they will continue investing in their facilities

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Poundland to Primark: What happened to every Woolworths in Somerset
From Weston-super-Mare to Bridgwater and Taunton, here's what became of Somerset's former Woolworths stores after the retail giant's collapse

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What happens behind the scenes when you ring for an ambulance in Somerset
Calling 999 and asking for an ambulance is something we hope we never have to do - but you are in good hands if you ever have to make that call

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned of £100 fines over common motorway mistake
Red X signs are used to close lanes in the event of an obstruction, and ignoring them can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1
Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: How to exercise when time is short
Fitness coach Pete Richards shares a simple 10-minute workout, proving you don't need hours of exercise to get fitter.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Some Somerset residents facing 20 minutes on hold to phone council offices
Somerset Council claims its average call waiting time is under six minutes - but many residents are waiting much longer and find officers unresponsive

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club captures water across the county in striking photographs
See Somerset Camera Club members capture water scenes across Burnham-on-Sea, Wells’ Bishop’s Palace and Exmoor in this week’s featured images.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M5 delays of up to 90 minutes in Somerset on these days due to 'abnormal loads'
M5 motorists are being warned to prepare for significant delays as a series of oversized loads travel north at speeds of 25mph

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 43 Somerset pubs listed for sale on Rightmove - see the full list
Explore 43 pubs for sale on Rightmove across Bath, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome, Wells and wider Somerset

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
easyJet announces two new Bristol Airport routes for summer 2027 – here's where
easyJet has announced two new routes from Bristol Airport for summer 2027, with flights to Montpellier in France and Burgas in Bulgaria

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Scientists warn that 5 staple foods are set to become more expensive this winter
Scientists have revealed the five staple food products that will increase in price by the end of 2026.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Parents could miss out on £3,794 by waiting to start children's savings
Parents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:07:48 +0100
Huge M5 delays affect Somerset drivers after 'multi-vehicle crash'
Tailbacks have been reported on the M5 Northbound in Somerset, with the current average speed at 25 mph following a multi-vehicle collision.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The minimum temperature your heating should be set at to avoid condensation & mould
Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Pet expert issues warning to dog owners over autumn dangers including conkers
Letting your dog fully enjoy this environment can be very tempting, but a dog expert is warning that this could lead to some health issues

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: What’s behind the variation in fuel prices across Somerset?
Clinton Rogers explores why fuel prices vary so widely across Somerset and questions soaring costs at motorway services.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Car parking charges are 'not geese that lay golden eggs', warns Somerset resident
Somerset Council is considering sweeping changes to car parking charges - with residents and businesses warning it will do more harm than good

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fresh update after warning of Somerset bread shortages due to Hovis strike
Hovis strike action at Avonmouth paused on September 24 as Unite drivers vote on a revised pay offer, easing fears over bread supplies across Somerset

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Evacuation plans for Somerset nuclear site scaled back as decommissioning looms
Hinkley Point B ceased generating energy in 2022 and was declared to be free of nuclear fuel earlier this year

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M5 lane closures planned amid new Somerset junction leading to 'gigafactory'
Initial surveys are being undertaken as part of a £100m project to deliver a new junction to link the M5 to the Gravity enterprise zone

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Taxpayers have days left to back £18,000 HMRC tax-free personal allowance call
A petition calling for the Personal Allowance to rise from £12,570 to £18,000 has passed 75,000 signatures, with the September 30 deadline approaching.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Families could save on energy bills as Government backs huge heat network rollout
More than 750,000 homes could benefit from cleaner, cheaper heating after the Government announced £90m of investment in heat networks

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC
HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed, with young adults urged to check if they have an average £2,310 waiting.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning of Somerset bread shortages as Hovis workers set to strike 'indefinitely'
Hovis delivery drivers based in Avonmouth are set to begin 'indefinite' strike action in a pay dispute, with warnings of Somerset bread shortages

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Watch as 'red sprite' explodes above thunderstorm in rare phenomenon
The phenomenon, a type of high-altitude electrical discharge, was captured on camera in one of the clearest recordings to date

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weather: Burnham-on-Sea set for sunny spells and highs of 23°C this week
Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Sunny and cloudy spells this week, with highs of 23°C, some mist and light winds.

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