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Burnham-On-Sea’s food festival returns to the town centre on Saturday 22nd October for its 10th anniversary event.

Seven local youngsters have received awards from Burnham and Highbridge’s Mayor during a new event to highlight young people's achievements.

Two local caravan owners have raised £1,750 for the Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital during a successful charity evening.

The church tower at St Andrew's Church in Burnham-On-Sea will be open this Saturday, October 22nd, for visitors to find out more about bellringing.

Burnham-On-Sea Freemasons have given a bumper donation of £2,000 towards Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre’s roof appeal for urgent repairs.

Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to monitor their health with a new high-tech machine installed in the town's library. 

Dozens of people attended a successful apple-themed event on Saturday (October 15th) organised by the Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre to raise funds for the facilities.

Well-known Japanese food chain Yo! Sushi is set to open shortly in Burnham-On-Sea over the next week.

Dozens of residents have joined an online group to save a threatened historic tree in Burnham-On-Sea that was set to be cut down by the council due to safety concerns.

Hinkley Point C has hit its goal of training 1,000 apprentices during the power station’s construction.

Tickets are on sale for a live screening of popular West End show 'The Seagull' at Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre. Emilia Clarke, who starred in Game...

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset Mark Shelford is urgin local people and businesses in the Burnham-On-Sea area to remain vigilant to protect themselves online.

Burnham-On-Sea minor injuries unit (MIU) is set to reduce its opening hours for the next six months due to staff shortages, it been announced this week.

Plans for a new Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Pride event have moved a step closer this week.

Two huge cranes towered over the River Brue in Burnham-On-Sea to hoist yachts out of the water during the annual autumn ‘crane-out’ on Thursday (October 13th).

Burnham-On-Sea youngsters are being invited to join a three-day Musical Theatre workshop during this month's half-term holiday.

A service was held at Wells Cathedral over the weekend to celebrate the work of Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant, who is set to retire at the end of October.

Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week revealed Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre was close to being closed down over the summer following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission that identified a number of urgent improvements.

Brent Knoll Parish Council has unveiled formal plans to build a permanent community shop in the centre of the village.

A group of volunteers who regularly clean Berrow beach of litter have thanked Burnham & Berrow Golf Club for prividing a trailer to help them take away rubbish.

Seven members of a county lines drug gang which transported Class A drugs from the West Midlands and sold them on the streets of Somerset have been sentenced this week.

People aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines tomorrow, as the NHS Covid-19 and flu programmes continue to protect the country ahead of winter.  

Police have appealed for information to help them find Matheus Pereira Da Rosa, a Somerset man who is wanted on recall to prison.

Burnham-On-Sea Chamber of Trade is holding a Business Breakfast meeting on Friday October 14th open to all businesses in the town.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents unable to heat their homes during the cost-of-living crisis are to be offered access to community ‘warm rooms’, the Town Council has announced this week.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated medical care at Weston General Hospital as 'requires improvement' following the results of a new inspection that have been released this week.

Carriage driving enthusiasts headed to Brean beach this week for a regional gathering.

Burnham-On-Sea’s Reeds Arms pub is hosting a 12-day real-ale festival featuring ales brewed using only British-grown hop varieties. 

An award-winning comedian is set to perform in Burnham-On-Sea this November.

Police have warned farmers in the Burnham-On-Sea area that the theft of farm trailers, which are in high demand, is sadly on the rise with many farmers becoming victims of the crime.

Burnham-On-Sea town councillors have discussed proposals for a new seafront water feature attraction in the town.

The owner of a Highbridge Indian restaurant and takeaway is celebrating this week after the business won a top national award.

Burnham Book Festival organisers have this week unveiled plans to hold their 2023 event in the Spring.

Pupils at The Huntspill Primary Academies have earned an international accreditation for their amazing eco work.

The M5 motorway is set to close in both directions between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston for a night later this month during major roadworks.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Mayor is set to hold a Celebration of Youth event on Saturday (October 15th) to shine a spotlight on local young people’s achievements.

Record numbers of people visited Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form during its open morning on Saturday (October 8th).

Burnham-On-Sea's Carnival is set to make a welcome return on Monday November 7th - the town's first full carnival since 2019 due to the pandemic.

London's West End was brought to Berrow over the weekend with a Chicago workshop featuring Mamma Mia and Legally Blonde performer Matt Wesley.

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge may not be top of the list for surfing destinations in the UK but it is now home to two of England’s most successful female surf kayakers.

Burnham-On-Sea U3A (University of the Third Age) held a successful open day on Saturday (October 8th) when its numerous activities and groups went on show.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue’s biggest fundraising event of the year is returning this month after a three-year break due to the pandemic.

An eye-catching art installation of 500 paper butterflies suspended from the ceiling of a Highbridge church went on show for the final time on Sunday (October 9th) when a dance performance was held.

Strong onshore winds have provided ideal conditions for kite buggying racers from across the country on Brean beach this weekend.

A list of Somerset bus services that will be disrupted by a drivers strike on Monday October 10th has been released.

A Burnham-On-Sea runner has raised over £3,000 by completing the London Marathon in memory of a local boy who died of cancer.

A hand-knitted poppy wreath is being raffled in Burnham-On-Sea to raise funds for the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion.

Over 200 people attended a successful ladies night on Friday (October 7th) that was held in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea based breast cancer support charity.

Soft plastics - including bread bags, cling film, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags - can now be recycled at Co-op's store in Berrow as it becomes one of the first local convenience stores in the Burnham area to offer an extended recycling service.

Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has reported high uptake in the first four weeks of the new Autumn Booster campaign.