Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Burnham-on-Sea this week, December 16-22, 2025
Discover Burnham-on-Sea events this week: Christmas market, community café, dementia-friendly service, and social club. Local activities, dates, venues.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office issues five-day weather forecast for Burnham-On-Sea
Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: rain, sunny intervals, gusty winds and changing temperatures from 16–20 December.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bed period house in Burnham-on-Sea for sale for £575,000
Spacious four-bedroom detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea for £575,000, featuring period charm, landscaped gardens and sought-after location.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +0000
Companies plead not guilty to health and safety offences after Hinkley worker's death
Three companies pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences at Bristol Magistrates' Court following the death of Jason Waring in 2022.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:12:00 +0000
Pushing for more Somerset GP funding could jeopardise new affordable homes
Somerset Council risks "kicking the legs out" from affordable housing projects if it pushes for more funding for GP surgeries, a senior councillor has warned

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:43:00 +0000
Festive services held in Somerset to remember loved ones
A Somerset charity hosted two remembrance gatherings across Somerset as the year comes to a close.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:35 +0000
Met Office issue new yellow weather warning across Somerset
The whole county of Somerset is set to be hit by bad weather this week, according to the Met Office.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:32:21 +0000
Yeo Valley hosts community Christmas meal for older people
Yeo Valley has hosted a special Christmas meal at their Isleport staff canteen to help with loneliness for older people in Burnham-on-Sea.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:01:00 +0000
Man dies from drug overdose following 'neglect' from staff, inquest hears
Daniel Short died at Glogan House Approved Premises in Bridgwater in August 2019.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:52:33 +0000
Crime severity in Somerset reaches highest point on record
New government data shows that the crime severity score in the Avon and Somerset area is at an all-time high.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Rare plants facing extinction near Mendip Hills rescued
Conservationists rescue rare starved wood-sedge in Axbridge, Somerset -one of only two UK sites - after trampling risk. Species Recovery Trust leads effort.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:26:00 +0000
M5 works between Bridgwater and Burnham to be completed soon
Roadworks along a section of the M5 Motorway in Somerset are set to be completed this month.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
NHS South West urges vaccinations as flu cases fill hospitals
NHS South West urges urgent flu jab uptake as hospitalisations soar 76 per cent. Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and support the NHS this Christmas.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
South Western Railway secures dual gold awards for staff commitment
South Western Railway wins Investors in People Gold for People and Wellbeing, recognising strong leadership, employee support, and workplace culture.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The 12 Walks of Christmas: ways to explore Somerset before the new year
Somerset has a huge range of walking and cycling routes to explore - and there's no better way to get in shape after your Christmas dinner

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club members reflect on the wet weather
Somerset Camera Club members have been busy taking photographs involving puddles after the rain

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, December 12-18
The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea film listings for 12–18 December 2025: screening Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, The Polar Express.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:42:00 +0000
Somerset Council to spend nearly £2.2m by 2029 looking after trees
The council has a legal duty to protect trees on public land - and will be making additional efforts to combat ash dieback across the county

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:36:46 +0000
'Do not drink': Popular alcoholic drink recalled due to pieces of glass in bottles
The potential presence of glass in the 700ml bottles of Disaronno Originale make it “unsafe to drink” according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Great British Railways marks new chapter with bold redesign
Great British Railways unveils new branding, logo and livery at London Bridge as Railways Bill progresses to nationalise UK trains and reform passenger service.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers: Is modern technology going too far?
Clinton Rogers reflects on the rise of smart home technology, from video doorbells to remote heating, and questions if such tech truly improves our lives.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Four Somerset women honoured at regional awards ceremony
Somerset women win at 2025 West Country Women Awards in Plymouth. Clare Farthing honoured for empowering introverted women entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000
Somerset Council faces 'lingering death' over £73m budget gap
Auditors have warned Somerset Council that it needs to move faster with organisational changes to avoid effective bankruptcy

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0000
Plans submitted for new Wetherspoons in Burnham-on-Sea
A new Wetherspoons could open at the Haven holiday park at Burnham-on-Sea - as a planning application has been submitted.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:04:43 +0000
Giant turkey appears outside Hinkley Point C for Christmas protest
Protesters gathered outside of Hinkley Point C with a giant, cold turkey to highlight a claim made by EDF in 2006.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:54:15 +0000
Somerset's 'tremendous' Slinky service to benefit from six new minibuses
The Digital Slinky service has completed 10,000 journeys since launching in May 2024 - and will soon benefit from a brand new fleet of minibuses

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:13:51 +0000
Dogs get into the Christmas spirit to raise money for charity
A charity dog walk took place on Sunday, December 7, as owners dressed up their dogs in the Christmas spirit to raise money for local charity Help 4 Hounds.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:45:32 +0000
How to stay warm in your home amid urgent British Gas warning - it only costs 94p
As temperatures begin to plummet across the UK, most households are switching on their heating.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:44:06 +0000
Morrisons confirms axing of Christmas staple from cafes after more than 20 years
Morrisons has confirmed it is not offering its Christmas dinner in cafes for 2025.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:39:40 +0000
DVLA warning to drivers aged over 70 as they risk not being allowed to drive
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media, telling them to act “now”

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sea shanty group helps raise around £1,000 for Burnham RNLI
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI shanty night at the Tennis Club raised £1,000 with The 85ers, supporting volunteer lifeboat crews and lifesaving efforts in Somerset.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Yellow weather warning issued for Burnham-on-Sea early this week
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Burnham-on-Sea as heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding hit South West UK this week.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom Wedmore period house for sale with a guide price of £900,000
Grade II listed four-bed home in Wedmore for sale at £900,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Period features, Mendip views, garden, plus extra land option.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cheaper South West bus travel on the way with new funding
The government pledges £245.9m to boost South West bus services. Funding aims for lower fares, more reliable journeys, and improved public transport.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0000
Council seeks to avoid 'any more grief' on Somerset local election boundaries
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has reopened its consultation - but Somerset Council won't be adding any further submissions

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:05:26 +0000
Police issue appeal after nighttime arson attack near Weston-super-Mare
Police have issued an appeal following an arson attack in Loxton which occurred on the night of Monday, December 8.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:26:06 +0000
Multiple red flood warnings and amber alerts have been issued across Somerset
Multiple red flood warnings and amber alerts have been issued across Somerset and North Somerset after a yellow rain warning was issued as Storm Bram hits.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'We cannot take it for granted': Here's why you should support our Christmas appeal
THIS year we are supporting St Margaret's Hospice and their Light up a Life campaign - and we've spoken to some well-known faces in Somerset, who have shared why it is so important to support the appeal this Christmas.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Burnham-on-Sea this week, December 9-15, 2025
Discover top Christmas events in Burnham-on-Sea this week, including festive concerts, Santa shows at Princess Theatre, choral music, and community brass bands.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:10:22 +0000
Surfboards and patio doors among items found at the side of M5
National Highways has said that the M5 is one of the worst roads in the country for obstructions, with over 3000 incidents between January and September.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:03:04 +0000
Hinkley Point C reveals rare glimpse into the work taking place at site at night
Hinkley Point C has today (Dec 8) unveiled a rare glimpse into the work that happens after dark on Britain’s biggest infrastructure project.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:55:28 +0000
62 arrests made in seven days amid new police drink-driving campaign
62 arrests have been made in seven days following the new Avon and Somerset Police Christmas drink/drug driving campaign, showing an increase since last year.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning across Somerset and North Somerset
A yellow Met Office warning for rain has been issued over the next two days across Somerset and North Somerset, with flooding and travel disruption expected.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:30:11 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea author publishes book about Isambard Kingdom Brunel
An author based in Burnham-on-Sea has self-published a biography on the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:28:09 +0000
Calls for better town bus travel as survey launched
Bridgwater Bus Users Group has launched a survey, campaigning to improve public transport in the town, with the support of Bridgwater Town Council.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Homeless dog owners in the South West to receive festive parcels
Dogs Trust delivers over 2,400 Christmas parcels to homeless dog owners across the UK, supporting people and pets with gifts, care and vital services.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent RSPCA plea for Somerset cat foster volunteers
The RSPCA urgently appeals for volunteers in Somerset to foster rescued cats as catteries reach capacity. Help give cats a home; all costs covered.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Christmas is coming for Somerset Camera Club
Members of Somerset Camera Club capture pictures of the county preparing for Christmas

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, December 5-11
The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea screens Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, Paw Patrol Christmas & more, 5–11 December. Book now.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures new sponsorship deal
Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures new two-year sponsorship with Unity Holidays, supporting all teams. Unity Beach branding now at BASC Ground.

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