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Burnham emergency services called after car crashes into bridge, ending up in rhyne

Police and fire crews were called to a crash in Rooksbridge near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday night (December 20th) when a car crashed into a bridge and ended up a rhyne.

PHOTOS: Kind-hearted local volunteers hold free community Christmas lunch

A group of community-spirited residents organised a free Christmas lunch in West Huntspill for almost 50 people who would have been alone.

Burnham-On-Sea resident calls for new tidal barrier ‘promised to the town’

A Burnham-On-Sea resident has claimed that the town has missed out on having a new Tidal Barrier to reduce the risk of flooding which he believes was promised by the Environment Agency a decade ago.

PHOTOS: Pupils at Burnham’s St Joseph’s School perform ‘The Magical Christmas Jigsaw’

Pupils at Burnham-On-Sea's St Joseph's Catholic Primary School & Nursery have shared their performance of 'The Magical Christmas Jigsaw' with families and friends this week.

Carols by candlelight to be held today in Burnham-On-Sea’s Manor Gardens

Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to join a unique outdoor carol singing event in the town this evening (Sunday, December 22nd).

Burnham & Berrow Golf Club greenkeepers selected as finalists for prestigious award

Burnham-On-Sea & Berrow Golf Club's greenkeepers have been selected as finalists for a prestigious award.

All aboard the Santa Train! Festive trips are a hit at West Huntspill Model Railway

Hundreds of children and their families headed to West Huntspill miniature railway station when Father Christmas took families on festive train rides.

Major £600,000 renovation project at Berrow Primary Church Academy school completed

A major £600,000 renovation project at Berrow Primary Church Academy school has been completed.

Burnham-On-Sea resident wins award after starting social groups for lonely older people

Burnham-On-Sea resident Paula Protheroe has won a volunteering award after establishing four social meeting groups in the town for lonely older people.

PHOTOS: Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre hosts unique indoor kurling tournament

Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre hosted a unique indoor kurling tournament in memory of a long-time supporter this week.

Christmas Berrow Makers Market to be held today with 14 craft stalls

A Christmas-themed market featuring local craft makers is set to be held in Berrow today, Saturday December 21st.

PHOTOS: Members of Highbridge U3A gather for Christmas celebration

Members of Highbridge U3A (University of the Third Age) gathered for a Christmas celebration this week.

Burnham Community Centre awarded £18,000 to help support vulnerable people over the winter

Somerset Community Foundation has awarded Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre a grant of £18,000 to help support vulnerable people through the winter months.

Met Office issues new warning for winds of up to 70mph in Burnham area on Sunday

A new weather warning for strong winds in the Burnham-On-Sea area has been issued for this Sunday (December 22nd).

Burnham-On-Sea’s MP Ashley Fox issues Christmas message to residents

Burnham-On-Sea's MP Ashley Fox has issued a Christmas message to residents.

Dog rescued from house blaze as crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater called

Burnham-On-Sea fire crews were called out to help tackle a house blaze in Bridgwater on Thursday (December 19th) where a dog was successfully rescued.

Somerset Council says £607m government cash is not enough to fill funding gaps

Somerset Council is to get £607.9m from the government to run the local authority next year, a 5.6% increase on the year before.

King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge celebrates achievements at awards evening

King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year.

Burnham-On-Sea Christmas Independent Market to be held today with 14 stalls

Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market returns today, Friday December 20th, with a busy line-up of stalls.

Well-known lollipop lady retires after more than 35 years in schools across Burnham area

A well-known lollipop lady is retiring this week after more than three decades of work in schools across the Burnham-On-Sea area.