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Burnham-On-Sea floral displays to be scaled back due to Somerset Council funding cuts

Floral displays in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are set to be scaled back this summer after Somerset Council say it won't be providing funding, it has emerged this week.

Sawyer, 9, and his dog raise £460 for charity in Burnham walking challenge

A Burnham-On-Sea youngster and his dog have raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer support charity by taking part in a month-long walking challenge.

Somerset waste collections contractor discloses ‘significant losses’ on £24m contract

Somerset councillors will next week consider negotiating extra payments to its waste contractor in a bid to protect the public purse and service continuity.

Large nature-themed quilt unveiled by quilters from Burnham-On-Sea area

A colourful nature-themed quilt has been crafted by a group of local quilters from the Burnham-On-Sea area.

Somerset M5 motorist given six month driving ban after being caught using phone

A driver has been banned after being caught using their mobile phone on the M5 through Somerset.

East Brent Preschool invites parents to take a tour of its facilities

East Brent Preschool is inviting parents to take a tour of its facilities during its open days.

New-look cafe bar set to open in Burnham-On-Sea theatre in June

A new Burnham-On-Sea cafe bar is set to open in the town's Princess Theatre.

Dozens attend Burnham group’s open day to have a say on shaping town’s future

Over 40 people attended a Burnham-On-Sea community group's open day on Sunday (April 28th), held for the public to have a say on shaping the town's future.

Burnham-On-Sea pensioner ‘overwhelmed’ as treasured antique is fixed by Repair Cafe

A Burnham-On-Sea pensioner says he is "overwhelmed" after a treasured antique mechanical desk calendar was repaired by a volunteer at the town's Repair Cafe.

Brent Knoll’s singing postman Tim Dean to hold fundraising charity concert

Brent Knoll singing postman Tim Dean is holding a fundraising charity concert in Bridgwater in May.

Burnham-On-Sea Avenue Tennis Club to hold open day on Bank Holiday Monday

Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to give tennis a go during an open day at the town's Avenue Tennis Club.

Rubbish collection days in Burnham and Highbridge to change for May bank holidays

Rubbish collections in Burnham and Highbridge are set to change over the May bank holiday periods.

New car park opens in Brean to reduce parking issues at peak times during tourist season

A new car park is set to open in Brean later this week to alleviate parking issues at peak times over the busy tourist season.

PHOTOS: Burnham-On-Sea firefighters tackle car fire in East Huntspill

A Burnham-On-Sea fire crew was called to East Huntspill to tackle a car blaze.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Parkrun reaches big milestone

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Parkrun reached a milestone on Saturday (April 27th) when the event notched up its 100,000th finisher.

Burnham-On-Sea youngster, 11, takes on 1.5km swimathon for cancer support charities

A Burnham-On-Sea youngster is set to 60 lengths of the town's pool - or 1.5km - to raise funds for two charities.

Final call for entries to Burnham and Highbridge Carnival royalty competition

The annual competition to appoint Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Carnival’s royalty roles has got underway.

Burnham-On-Sea’s St Andrew’s Church to hold tea and cake fundraiser for Dementia UK

Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to the town's St Andrew’s Church when it takes part in Dementia UK’s biggest fundraising event of the year.

Burnham-On-Sea Repair Cafe cancelled this week due to PCC election

Burnham-On-Sea Repair Cafe won't be held this Thursday (May 2nd) due to the elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Citizens Advice Bureau launches expanded service in Burnham-On-Sea town centre

Burnham-On-Sea residents seeking free advice on issues such as debt, work, housing and benefits now have a new place to find help.