Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-day programme announced for Somerset garden festival
Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival returns to Somerset, 17–19 Sept, with top speakers, eco-gardening talks, tours and plant sales.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:59 +0100Beach festival set to run for 'years to come' despite 'challenging' first event
Weston-super-Mare's Summer Fest at the Beach will be back 'even bigger and and better', according to event organisers
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bedroom bungalow near Axbridge listed for £650,000
Spacious four-bedroom bungalow for sale on Coombes Way, Biddisham, Axbridge. Features open-plan living, landscaped gardens, garage, and parking. £650,000.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Week of changeable conditions forecast in Burnham-on-Sea
Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: rain, sunny intervals, wind gusts up to 34mph, and temperatures rising to 23°C from 9–13 June 2026.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:32:37 +0100Misconduct hearing for detective inspector to take place this month
A misconduct hearing at the Avon and Somerset Police HQ in Portishead on Monday (June 15) will look into a detective inspector's alleged behaviour.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0100£50m flood defence investment to protect Somerset homes and farms
New government funding will back upgraded defences, nature‑based schemes and better water management after a winter of major flooding.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Burnham-on-Sea footpath set to close for three days
Somerset Council will close the Burnham-on-Sea footpath between Truro Close and Hawkins Close from 15–17 June for Openreach ducting works.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: June 9-15, 2026
Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: maritime talk at Blake Museum, 90s Weekend in Brean, Elton John tribute, and Motown show.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0100CQC social care probe should be 'wake-up call' for Somerset Council
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has identified numerous areas in which Somerset Council needs to improve regarding adult social care
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:48 +0100Musgrove Park Hospital gets £800k upgrade for radiotherapy treatment
A charity‑funded upgrade at the Taunton hospital removes the need for permanent skin tattoos for patients and provides a more comfortable experience.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0100How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever
Brent Knoll provides stunning views of the Somerset coast - but the idyllic scenes could be changes forever if Barratt Homes gets its way.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:51:29 +0100Burnham-on-Sea care home keeps top CQC rating for ninth year
A residential and dementia care home in Burnham has retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC, who've commended the staff and care quality.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:34:29 +0100Two arrested after taxi driver suffers racial abuse at festival
Two people have been arrested after a taxi driver was allegedly subjected to racial abuse and assaulted as crowds were leaving Summer Fest in Weston-super-Mare.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Your Health, Your Choice: Small changes that support a longer life
Research shows regular exercise, even moderate activity like walking or gardening, can add years to life and lower death risk by up to 30 per cent in adults.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0100Summer Fest at the Beach 2026 drink prices from cheapest to most expensive
The drinks prices have been revealed for Weston festival Summer Fest at the Beach - and it's bad news if you're looking to find a cheap can.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:48:42 +0100Summer Fest at the Beach 2026 day one - All the latest updates
Welcome to our live feed of all the latest updates from Saturday at Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Charity music event in memory of local student returns
The Awareness Fest charity music event will return for a third year on 13 June 2026, raising money for brain tumour research, treatment and support.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100South West insurer announces appointment of new chair
Richard Lane appointed chair of Cornish Mutual, succeeding Jeremy Oatey. Lane brings insurance expertise and a member-focused approach.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bill Revans: Understanding the pay of Somerset Council’s finance expert
Somerset Council defends interim chief finance officer Clive Heaphy’s pay, highlighting savings, value for money and comparison to Prime Minister’s salary.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0100Eight per cent increase in complaints against police, IOPC report says
The Independent Office of Police Conduct report shows a total of 3,058 complaints made against Avon and Somerset Police in the year to April 2026.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Festival organisers share excitement as event set to bring thousands to Weston
A new festival is set to bring tens of thousands of people into Weston-super-Mare, with the organisers sharing their excitement despite the 'mixed' weather.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Hopes for historic ship to return to Bristol Channel cruising by 2028
There are hopes for the Balmoral to return to Bristol Channel cruising by 2028, with a special fundraising trip planned on sister ship the Waverley.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Clinton Rogers: Why the BBC’s camaraderie stays with you
BBC presenter Clive Myrie donates exclusive BBC News experience for Taunton charity auction, while tributes paid to former BBC Somerset host Emma Britton.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:12:20 +0100Lieutenant Commander from Somerset killed in helicopter crash
A Lieutenant Commander from Somerset has been named as one of the people who tragically lost their lives in the helicopter crash yesterday morning (June 3).
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0100Somerset's road network compared to Joseph's 'coat of many colours'
Councillor Alan Bradford was feeling in a musical mood when he made comments about the state of Somerset's road network at a public meeting
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0100RNLI respond to report of two people stuck in mud at Somerset beach
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI was called out to a report of two people possibly stuck in the mud at the beach on Wednesday, June 3.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0100New summer beach festival road closures come into force today
Road closures are coming into force in Weston-super-Mare today (Thursday, June 4) as work ramps up to set up a new summer beach festival.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:50:29 +0100Two-week road closure starts in village today for emergency gas works
Emergency gas works are set to begin this week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0100Weather forecast for Weston-super-Mare's Summer Fest this weekend
Weston-super-Mare's Summer Fest is set to be held from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 - but will the sun be shining?
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0100Extra trains set to run for major Somerset seaside music festival this weekend
Thousands of extra train seats are going to be available for a major summer music event on the coast in Somerset this week as more services are set to run.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0100Man fined for possession of drugs after being stopped on M5
A man living in Horton, Ilminster, has been sentenced for the possession of drugs after being stopped on the M5 in Somerset.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:37 +0100Police searching for missing teen last seen in Bridgwater
An appeal has been launched to help find a missing teenager with links to several Somerset towns.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bed farmhouse near Highbridge with apartment on sale for £875k
Historic four-bedroom farmhouse for sale in East Huntspill, Highbridge. £875,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Period features, gardens, double garage.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bed Brent Knoll bungalow on the market for £625,000
Three-bedroom bungalow for sale on Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, Somerset. £625,000. Spacious, characterful home with garden, garage, and stunning views.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Varied weather forecast for Burnham-on-Sea this week
Met Office forecasts changeable weather for Burnham-on-Sea, 2–6 June, with showers, sunny intervals, strong winds and high UV levels.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100Somerset cider barn could close after 500 per cent rise in business rates
The quirky Cider Barn has been selling cider and sourdough pizzas since 2012 - but it faces a difficult future following a hefty business rates hike
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:34 +0100Somerset man's death in 'squalid conditions' leads to urgent calls for change
A Somerset man's death in squalid conditions has led to urgent calls for systemic change in safeguarding vulnerable adults.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than £200 - how to spot
The Blue Peter 50p was designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: June 2-8, 2026
Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater, including Robert Lee’s psychic show, Danny Hunt’s magic, the Classic Vehicle Show and The Big Lunch.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:54:27 +0100Bluebird in Wedmore celebrates three years with over £10k community giveaway
Co-owner Ian Scott, known locally as Scottie, said: "I set up the Bluebird 3 years ago as a not-for-profit business. I'm a musician myself and I know it's very difficult for artists to get frequent gigs.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0100New plans for homes, nursery and care home on former Yeo Valley campus
Plans to redevelop for the former Yeo Valley campus on the A371 Axbridge Road in Cheddar have been in works in one form or another since 2018
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Fraudsters targeted people in Somerset with £70,000 fake banking app scam
Bernie McDonagh and Thomas McDonagh used a fake banking app to trick 27 unsuspecting sellers into handing over expensive items worth £70,000
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Latest Weston and North Somerset offenders sentenced in Magistrates' court
Here are some of the latest Weston-super-Mare and wider North Somerset offenders who have appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Courts.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:37:10 +0100Drivers warned to avoid one thing when offering lifts that could lead to a fine
Drivers have been urged to avoid overcharging people when offering lifts, as it could lead to a fine, Tempcover has shared
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:56 +0100'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Highbridge road to close for eight nights for railway maintenance work
Walrow Road in Highbridge, Somerset, will close overnight from 6–14 June for Network Rail maintenance. Diversions in place; see public notices for details.
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Your Health, Your Choice: How to maintain strength with age
New research shows muscle loss in ageing is down to inactivity, not age. Strength training and staying active can prevent weakness and support healthy ageing.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hanging basket sponsorship scheme in Burnham and Highbridge launched for 2026
Burnham and Highbridge Town Council launches 2026 Hanging Basket Sponsorship Scheme for local businesses and residents to brighten the town centre.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Twelve apprentices join training scheme for Hinkley Point C
Twelve apprentices join Bilfinger UK’s NDT Apprenticeship at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, gaining hands-on nuclear sector training and BINDT qualifications.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Column: Tackling potholes across Somerset’s road network
Somerset Council ramps up pothole repairs after record wet winter, fixing over 15,700 defects in 2026. Surface dressing and road resurfacing ongoing.