Home Blog
One of Burnham-On-Sea’s oldest residents has celebrated her 105th birthday this week with a special celebration.
CCTV cameras look set to be retained in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge after town councillors agreed funding for them at their latest meeting - despite ongoing negotiations with Somerset Council over a service level agreement.
The RSPCA is holding a fundraising event at its Brent Knoll centre this weekend (April 26th and 27th).
Burnham and Highbridge Choral Society are set to perform the music of Handel's Messiah at their Spring Concert on Saturday 26th April.
Burnham-On-Sea & Highbridge Tangent Club has held its AGM at The Fox & Goose Inn in Brent Knoll this week.
A variety show featuring international vocalist Angie Lang is set to take place in Burnham-On-Sea this Saturday evening (April 26th).
Burnham-On-Sea's Independent Market is set to be held for the final time this Friday (April 25th) as organisers say it is closing.
Four community-spirited children have rescued a badger cub found on its own at Apex Park in Highbridge - and it's now receiving special treatment from the wildlife carers at Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
Scores of music enthusiasts headed to an Easter Day fundraising event for Burnham-On-Sea’s three-day music and performing arts festival, BOSfest.
Burnham-On-Sea motorists are being warned that the M5 motorway will close both ways between Burnham and Bridgwater this week while work is carried out.
An air ambulance flew into Highbridge's Apex Park on Monday (February 10th) to help a patient during a medical emergency.
Avalon Camps, a local charity based in Mark near Burnham-On-Sea, that gives deserving children from the Hartcliffe and Withywood areas of Bristol an opportunity to have a holiday in the countryside, has recruited 38 young people aged 17 and 18 to volunteer as Young Leaders.
Burnham-On-Sea tourism businesses have seen a 'mostly positive' start to the new tourist season.
A new coffee cart has opened in the car park at Apex Park in Highbridge after securing the concession from Somerset Council.
A family was helped on Burnham-On-Sea beach after their elderly dog collapsed in pain following an accident on Bank Holiday Monday.
A Burnham-On-Sea runner will be taking on the London Marathon this Sunday (April 27th) for a cause close to his heart.
Burnham-On-Sea's food festival is set to return to the town centre on Saturday May 24th. eat:Burnham-On-Sea will be held from 10am-4pm, focussed on Victoria and...
Street art that some believe could be the work of renowned street artist Banksy has appeared on the wall of a building in Brean this week.
Berrow Conservation Group will be welcoming a special speaker from Somerset Botany Group to its latest meeting today (Tuesday, April 22nd).
A beach walker stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea beach was rescued on Easter Sunday.
A Brean beauty salon and hairdresser has formally opened its new larger premises in the village.
The organiser of a new monthly outdoor market held in Burnham-On-Sea on Easter Sunday was a “roaring success.”
Unity Beach holiday park in Brean is holding a recruitment day on Saturday 26th April from 10am until 1pm when scores of seasonal jobs will be on offer.
Burnham-On-Sea Art Club is preparing to hold its 65th annual week-long exhibition this Spring.
A Burnham-On-Sea care home has won an appeal to overturn a decision by Somerset Council rejecting its plans to build eleven new apartments.
A fundraising event for Burnham-On-Sea’s three-day music and performing arts festival, BOSfest, is set to be held on Easter Sunday.
Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club is hosting a free Pickleball Taster Session in May.
A 'fast running farce' is set to be performed over four nights by the award-winning West Huntspill Players drama group this week.
A new series of outdoor monthly markets is set to start in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (April 20th).
Tributes have been paid to Tony Scott, a well-known Burnham-On-Sea businessman and familiar face around town, who passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital on Wednesday 26th March, just a few days after suffering a stroke at home.
Burnham-On-Sea wildlife rescuers have rescued and helped three orphaned badger cubs which are now receiving expert care at Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
The annual competition to appoint Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Carnival’s royalty roles has got underway.
More than 50 people took part in a special walk through Burnham-On-Sea to mark Good Friday.
A fundraising cake sale is being held in Burnham-On-Sea today (Saturday April 19th) in support of a local fundraiser who is running a marathon next weekend.
The centenary of Highbridge’s former maritime radio station is being marked with the launch of a new publication this Spring charting its history.
The owners of a new Burnham-On-Sea bakery shop - which was opened on Thursday (April 17th) by Highbridge baker Maisey’s - have thanked customers for a "very busy" opening day.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge community groups, charities and local organisations who are looking for funding can now apply to the Town Council for a grant.
A fundraising event for Burnham-On-Sea’s three-day music and performing arts festival, BOSfest, is set to be held on Easter Sunday.
Generous shoppers in Burnham-On-Sea can help a fundraising campaign to support medical research aimed at eradicating food allergies.
A local fashion show was held in aid of Weston Hospicecare by Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare and staged by a fashion charity.
A cafe in Burnham-On-Sea town centre is joining a national scheme to help reduce loneliness by getting people chatting.
Avon and Somerset Police’s Road Policing Unit has launched Operation Scalis to reduce the number of uninsured drivers on local roads.
Burnham-On-Sea Bowling Club welcomed the town's Mayor to formally launch their new outdoor bowls season on Wednesday (April 16th).
Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox has announced the winners of this year’s Independent Shop Awards – a celebration of the fantastic independent businesses in the Constituency.
Rubbish and recycling collections across Somerset are changing for the Easter holiday period.
A wide range of church activities are underway in the Burnham and Highbridge area for Easter.
A Burnham-On-Sea bakery shop that closed down last month is to be re-opened tomorrow (Thursday, April 17th) by the owners of long-running Highbridge baker Maisey’s.
Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox has announced the winners of this year’s Independent Shop Awards – a celebration of the fantastic independent businesses in the Constituency.
A Burnham-On-Sea town councillor has resigned this week, prompting a possible by-election.
The RNLI is currently looking for new lifeguards on beaches at Burnham-On-Sea and Brean for the upcoming peak season (Mid-June to September).