Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:58:00 +0100
Toilet limescale can be gone in a flash if households use this one 30p item
Lemons and lemon juice can be used to help clean those stubborn limescale spots in your toilet - here's how.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:52:27 +0100
Households urged to buy washing-up liquid for this reason (it's not the dishes)
UK households can pour washing-up liquid down their drains to help unblock them. Here is how it works.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:40:15 +0100
Are you smarter than a 10 year old? Take this pub quiz to prove it
Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:21:53 +0100
The minimum temperature your heating should 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

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Residents in Somerset encouraged to report rough sleepers
Somerset Council urges residents to report rough sleepers via StreetLink for World Homelessness Day. Find out more.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Free rail journeys offered to veterans and armed forces this Remembrance
Serving military personnel and veterans can get free rail travel across Great Britain for Remembrance services. Also for RBL volunteers for London Poppy Day.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset photographers showcase autumnal colours
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing the colours of autumn

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:20:33 +0100
How fast can I drive before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:19:31 +0100
The ultra rare £5 note worth £25,000 set to sell at auction next week
The rare £5 note, from the Bank of England’s Birmingham branch, will go under the hammer next week

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:53:25 +0100
RECAP: Delays on M5 in Somerset after animals spotted on road
There are animals on the M5. As a result there is stop-start traffic in places.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bakery in Burnham-on-Sea applies to serve alcohol with food
Laura Lorraine Evans has applied for a premises licence for Enchanted Creations – Bake Hut in Burnham-on-Sea to serve alcohol with food. Objections by Oct 20.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, October 10-16
The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, October 10 to Thursday, October 16.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:24:00 +0100
M5 traffic stopped as swans fly onto the motorway
Traffic on the M5 motorway was brought to a halt by emergency services after what some may think could be filming for Hot Fuzz 2.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0100
Bridgwater MP dismisses poll showing he would lose seat to Reform UK
YouGov is predicting that Reform UK would fall just short of an overall majority if a general election were called tomorrow

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:11:03 +0100
'Public anger over bill rises' as water bills going up by more than Ofwat limits
Five water firms are to be provisionally allowed to raise their bills by between 1% and 5% more than previously granted by regulator Ofwat

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: Whether you like it or not, e-bikes will shape cycling’s future
Clinton Rogers writes as e-bike sales triple as electric bikes surge in popularity, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads in Somerset.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Column: Five ways to get more from your money before the year’s end
Paul Fox shares five top tips to save money this autumn, including unclaimed benefits, energy bills, Christmas budgeting and free support.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Police officers honoured for courage in Burnham lake rescue attempt
Sgt Joe Pitman and a colleague win Bravery Awards after entering a deep, freezing lake near Burnham-on-Sea in a rescue attempt after a hoax call.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church unveils new banners at Harvest Festival
Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church unveils new cloth wall hangings at Harvest Festival, featuring the iconic beach lighthouse and RNLI lifeboat.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:21:43 +0100
I went to a new Somerset farm shop on the M5 - here is what I thought
A farm shop has opened up at an M5 Motorway services in Somerset - but does it rank among the best in the country?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:28:00 +0100
Replacing A38 crossing would delay major Somerset roadworks by a year
The crossing on the main road between Highbridge and Bristol Airport is used by more than 150,000 people every year

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:43:16 +0100
Domino's Pizza could open new takeaway outside Somerset secondary school
Up to 25 local jobs could be created - but the school fears it will lead to a rise in obesity among its pupils

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:51:33 +0100
Celebrity Traitors fans laughing as star reveals odd place they once fell asleep
During the latest challenge on BBC's Celebrity Traitors, Lucy Beaumont revealed a funny story that left fans laughing.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:09:20 +0100
Driver 'appalled' by Morrisons after petrol station causes 3k damage to his car
A Morrisons petrol station mistake has left several drivers with damaged vehicles and one facing a repair bill of almost £3,000.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
West Huntspill road to close for two days for pole replacement works
New Road in West Huntspill will be closed, Oct 14 and 15, for pole replacement works. Road closed to all traffic, alternative route available.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +0100
Somerset Council spent more than £33m on consultants and agency staff
The council has shelled out significant sums since April 2023 - at a time when it's been cutting staff numbers and seeking to make big savings

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Top five family-friendly pumpkin patches in Somerset to visit over half-term
It is October, meaning the countdown to half-term and Halloween is upon us, so here are the top places in Somerset to get your pumpkin from near you in 2025.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
COLUMN: 'Is the prime minister on borrowed time?'
Bridgwater councillor Brian Smedley, in his latest column, discusses his trip to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:33:14 +0100
Huge spider thought to be extinct appearing in UK homes, RSPB confirms
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:30:52 +0100
Warning simple mistakes could increase your risk of blood clots on planes
Brits are being warned that these simple mistakes could increase your risk of deadly blood clots on planes

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:28:46 +0100
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 500 times face value - how to spot
The coin is one of 210,000 issued by the Royal Mint in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sir Ashley Fox: My recent work around the Bridgwater constituency
Sir Ashley Fox has provided an update on his recent work as Conservative MP for Bridgwater.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Public invited to help shape Somerset child services
Somerset Council launches Families First Partnership public consultation to improve children's social care. Have your say on family services by Nov 27.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Modern bungalow with conservatory in Burnham on the market for £330,000
Modern 2–3 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea, Eastleigh Close. Features conservatory, garage, garden, off-road parking. £330,000 freehold.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-on-Sea this week, October 7-13, 2025
Looking for entertainment in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge over the next week? Whitesnake tribute, local history group, monthly bazaar, 60s weekend.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
See inside £549,950 bungalow with panoramic views over Axbridge
Three-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Axbridge, Somerset, £549,950. Panoramic views, approximately half-acre plot, spacious reception rooms, and garage.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Four deputy lieutenants named to represent The King in Somerset
Four new deputy lieutenants have been appointed to support Somerset's lord-lieutenant in representing The King.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset community shops coming together to share ideas
Somerset community shops unite through the Somerset Community Shops Group to share ideas, with a senior representative from the Plunkett Foundation attending.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts cloudy week of weather for Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea weather, Oct 7-11 – Mostly overcast with highs of 16–17°C. Expect some sunny intervals, particularly Wednesday afternoon.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:28:27 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea mental health charity told to leave its current offices
A charity that helps support young people struggling with their mental health has started a fundraiser after being ordered to leave the building it calls home.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:17:36 +0100
What happens behind the scenes at a Somerset waste recycling facility
Ever wondered what happens to your rubbish once it's been collected from the kerbside? Wonder no more...

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Highbridge for £295,000
Brand new four-bed semi-detached bungalow for sale at Highbridge Wharf. Modern family home, £295,000. Near M5, rail links, Bristol Airport.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +0100
Somerset people will be given priority for new affordable homes
Affordable homes being delivered across Somerset will be given to people with a "local connection" to the county, Somerset Council has stressed.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:22:09 +0100
Draconid meteor shower to join rare Harvest Moon in night sky over UK this week
The Draconid meteor shower is set to be active across night skies in the UK from October 6 to 10, peaking on October 8.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:19:57 +0100
Sainsbury's and Argos hiring 19,000 workers ahead of the Christmas period
Sainsbury's and Argos are looking to hire some 19,000 staff members to help handle the surge of shoppers expected over the festive period.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:22:50 +0100
Are you better than everyone? Get more than 7 on this quiz to prove it
Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:21:12 +0100
Gardeners can use 1 trusty household item to help struggling plants this autumn
Gardeners can use a useful household item, in bicarbonate of soda, to help plants deal with fungal infection during the autumn

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:16:34 +0100
The HMRC letter worth an average of £473 and why you might be owed tax back
Had a letter from HMRC? Don't ignore it - you may have paid too much tax, and there could be an average of £473 waiting for you.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:40:31 +0100
UK drivers issued £5,000 fine warning ahead of Storm Amy and unsettled weather
With Storm Amy around the corner, and more unsettled weather expected in the coming weeks, drivers have been alerted to the little-known rule

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:38:53 +0100
UK homeowners urged to do one thing urgently to save up to £1,000
Homeowners across the UK are all being urged to do one thing that could save us up to £1,000 over the winter - but we need to be quick

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