Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Met Office predicts temperatures in low-20s in Burnham this week
Met Office forecasts warm, sunny start to the week in Burnham-on-Sea, with changing winds, temperatures from 21°C to 4°C, and high pollen levels.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom Burnham chalet bungalow hits the market for £425,000
Three-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea’s Saints area for £425,000. Detached, modernised, near seafront, shops, and M5, with garage.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: April 7-13, 2026
Discover top family events in Somerset: Ray Bubbles at Bridgwater Arts Centre, LDN Wrestling in Burnham-on-Sea, Spring Fayre, and Dinosaur Adventure Live!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Chapel Allerton roads set to temporarily close in April
Front Street and Dunkery Road in Chapel Allerton will close for 12 days from 13 April for drainage works, Somerset Council confirms. Diversions in place.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0100
Petition to strip Somerset man of Crufts title after previous animal welfare offence
A petition has been launched to strip the 2026 Best in Show winner at Crufts of his title.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:05:45 +0100
Police launch appeal for missing 16-year-old with links to Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police has launched an appeal for a missing 16-year-old with links to Somerset.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: The link between dreams and wellbeing
Robert F Kennedy Jr’s quote on health inspires reflection on how illness limits life’s possibilities. Discover tips for wellbeing and maintaining your dreams.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater MP raises concerns in Parliament about ongoing flood risks
Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox raises flood risk concerns for Bridgwater, Moorland and Fordgate, urging better river maintenance by Environment Agency.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than £5,500 raised for charities by Burnham Moose Lodge
Burnham-on-Sea Moose Lodge raises over £5,500 for charities including Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, RNLI, and local groups through year-long fundraising.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
More than 65,000 policing days lost to staff sickness, FOI reveals
A freedom of information (FOI) request has revealed the total numbers of policing days lost due to staff sickness in 2025.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: Worker are coming to a pothole near you soon
I’ve occupied quite a few column centimetres in the past year banging on about the state of our roads, amid accusations that Somerset had become “pothole central”.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:16:27 +0100
Ex-cop who made indecent images of children faces misconduct hearing
A former Avon and Somerset Police officer who made indecent images of children is being hauled before a misconduct hearing at force HQ in Portishead.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:29:11 +0100
Brits could save £170 per year as new rules crack down on unwanted subscriptions
The UK government has announced new rules for subscriptions which could save households £170 a year

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:27:54 +0100
Drivers told to drive 10 per cent slower as petrol prices soar
The AA said slowing down by that amount “improves fuel efficiency” while still “keeping up with the flow of traffic”.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:26:25 +0100
Ryanair boss warns passengers of possible disruptions in May and June
The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:39:32 +0100
Parts of Somerset set to face disruption as doctors take strike action
Parts of Somerset are expected to face healthcare disruption as a result of an NHS resident doctors' strike from 7–13 April 2026.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:24:42 +0100
Coastal paths in Somerset become more accessible with new tours
Somerset coastal paths are now more accessible with the introduction of new tours.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:21:02 +0100
Landlord issues update after theme park delays opening
The opening date for Brean Theme Park in Somerset has been confirmed after a delay.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:17:36 +0100
Thousands of families in line for child benefit rate increase
Thousands of families in Somerset are in line for a child benefit rate increase from April.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:01:59 +0100
M&M's chocolate recalled in the UK as shoppers are issued 'do not eat' warning
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a "do not eat" warning to shoppers who may have already purchased the M&M's product

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:08:02 +0100
Fuel prices surge again as drivers hit with £100 a tank - how to save 5p a litre
Petrol and diesel prices are rising fast, pushing fill-up costs above £100. See how much more drivers are paying.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:55 +0100
Easter weekend supermarket opening hours as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons will all be closing stores over the Easter weekend - this is when they will be open

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0100
Mixed weather expected by Met Office in Burnham-on-Sea this week
Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Met Office predicts changeable conditions, sunny intervals, rain, strong winds, and high pollen levels from 31 March–4 April.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian seafront home in Burnham for sale for £500,000
A four-storey Victorian seafront home is on the market for £500,000.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0100
Brean Theme Park still not open after it entered liquidation
A theme park in Somerset has not opened as planned and has issued a new update to customers.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:23:26 +0100
Warning over plans by police chiefs to 'intrude' on rest days
Plans by police chiefs to make it ‘cheaper and easier to intrude’ on Avon & Somerset officers’ vital rest days are a serious mistake that risk welfare and public safety, it is feared.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Somerset NHS funding could be used to plug budget gaps in Dorset and Wiltshire
Somerset's integrated care board will shortly merge with its counterparts in Dorset and Wiltshire - which will lead to significant staffing cuts

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
20 bags of rubbish collected in Burnham-on-Sea litter pick
A community litter pick in Burnham-on-Sea has been hailed a success.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: March 31-April 6, 2026
Discover local events this week, including Surplus Stop food project, Easter Eggs-travaganza, family history sessions, and Spring Forward dance showcase.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:36:18 +0100
RAC warning - M5 Somerset drivers to face 'extra 50 minutes' in traffic over Easter
Travel experts are warning of likely chaos on the M5 in Somerset over the Easter break.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:38:58 +0100
Three charged for hunting a wild animal
Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into a hunt which took place last year.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:19:03 +0100
Somerset MP urges government to "think long and hard" on tourism tax plans
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has warned any kind of 'tourism tax' could be damaging for local businesses

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Your Health, Your Choice: The role of exercise in tackling dementia
Dementia is the leading cause of death in UK women. A Swedish study shows cardiovascular fitness in midlife may cut dementia risk by 90 per cent.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Spring has spring in Somerset - Camera club's latest pictures
A gallery of photos from Somerset Camera Club showing the start of spring

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free lifesaving courses made available across South West areas
SWASFT is calling on communities across the South West to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator through free awareness sessions.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
New specialist tuberculosis nursing service launches in Somerset
A new specialist tuberculosis nursing service has launched in Somerset to support patients through diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Armed police support Avon and Somerset Police with more than 2000 incidents
Armed police officers assisted Avon and Somerset Police with more than 2000 incidents in Somerset last year, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0000
'More resilient Somerset' with arrival of new workshops
Somerset Council is encouraging voluntary and community organisations across the county to take part in a new training initiative.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:49:43 +0000
Nursing home receives top food hygiene rating
A nursing home in Brent Knoll has earned the top food hygiene rating.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:07:00 +0000
Loved sculpture nicknamed the 'Wegovy Man' as future remains uncertain
The Willow Man is set to cost more than £1million to repair, but the council says they cannot 'take the project forwards'.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:57:00 +0000
Plans for 500-bed campus to house Somerset gigafactory workers on hold
Agratas currently has no plans to deliver a 500-bed campus near Somerset's new £4bn gigafactory as part of a wider accommodation strategy

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:48:00 +0000
Every winner crowned at the Somerset Business Awards 2026
The best Somerset businesses have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:38:15 +0000
Man jailed for driving while disqualified
A man from West Huntspill has been jailed for three months and disqualified for 26 months for multiple driving offences.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Bristol Airport submits plans for major expansion with more connections and jobs
New plans have been submitted to invest about £500m into Bristol Airport and create thousands of new local jobs.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:04:40 +0000
Expert reveals forgotten cleaning job that could be the cause of mould in your home
The extractor fan in your bathroom is more important than many people realise.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:59:31 +0000
April cost surge explained - and the one thing you need to do before March 31
Millions of households face higher costs this April despite lower energy bills, as council tax and other essentials rise sharply.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:52:35 +0000
Aldi’s new middle aisle buy that turns your car into a campervan for £69
Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with travel essentials starting from just 99p and holiday wines.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Training programme launched to support Somerset battery gigafactory
A new battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit launches in Somerset to boost skills, jobs, and EV supply chains, backed by Skills England and Agratas.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ambulance response times improve across South West this winter
Ambulance response times for heart attack and stroke patients in South West England hit record lows, improving by 38 minutes despite rising NHS demand.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers column: Are we becoming too reliant on convenience?
Clinton Rogers explores how ATM invention sparked rising impatience, takeaway culture, and services like Deliveroo, Amazon Prime and drone delivery.

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