Over 240 motorists across Avon and Somerset were arrested during December after being found to be over the limit for alcohol and/or drugs.
Somerset Council has welcomed plans to reform social care, but urged the Government to act faster.
Tributes have been paid to a community-spirited Burnham-On-Sea resident who has died aged 95.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group is hosting a presentation on the history of Highbridge's maritime radio station.
Burnham-On-Sea Police are holding free bicycle marking sessions in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge this weekend to help deter thieves.
A Police car collided with two other vehicles in a crash near Burnham-On-Sea on New Year's Day.
Police say a body of a man has sadly been recovered from a beach after Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards and lifeboats were called out over the Christmas period.
Cider lovers in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area will be celebrating the centuries-old tradition of wassailing this month.
Local runners from the Burnham-On-Sea area are being invited to start the new year with a challenging 5km or 10km night run on Brean Down.
The Met Office has issued snow warnings across the South West, including the Burnham-On-Sea area.
A busy year of community events is lined up for 2025 in Burnham-On-Sea.
A long-running hair salon in Burnham-On-Sea has celebrated its 20th year of business this week.
Residents across the Burnham-On-Sea area have marked the start of 2025 with celebrations.
Burnham-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club's annual Christmas tree collection service is underway with all funds raised going towards the club.
The community-spirited founder of a Burnham-On-Sea based mental health charity has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours.
A community choir based in East Brent near Burnham-On-Sea is seeking new singers to bolster its numbers.
An Exmoor pony bred at a stud farm just outside Highbridge has won a top place at the prestigious London International Horse Show (LHIS).
Burnham-On-Sea residents have been warned by the Met Office to expect high winds on the first day of 2025.
Burnham-On-Sea Chamber of Trade is inviting local businesses to start the new year by networking at a breakfast meeting this Friday (January 3rd).
Over 200 runners took part in a fundraising Santa-themed beach run in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (December 29th) in memory of a local boy who died of cancer.
Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema is to hold a fundraising screening of a hit film on Monday January 13th, 2025 for a local good cause.
An action-packed circus is underway in Brent Knoll with a new series of Christmas shows.
Tributes have been paid to a Burnham-On-Sea vicar who has sadly passed away.
Burnham-On-Sea firefighters were called out to tackle a big fire in a derelict property in Westonzoyland overnight.
Highbridge Indian restaurant and takeaway Mint Bay has unveiled a new look interior with the completion of a refurbishment of its premises.
A rescheduled Christmas fundraising run is to be held on Burnham-On-Sea beach today (Sunday, December 29th) to help two charities in memory of a local boy.
East Huntspill Church Hall is to host a fundraising news quiz about 2024 to start the New Year.
A busy Burnham-On-Sea road is closed this week due to a gas leak.
Burnham-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club is starting its annual Christmas tree collection service with all funds raised going towards the club.
Police shut down an illegal rave attended by around 500 people at a rural location in Somerset early on Friday morning, 27th December.
Members of Somerset Sight's social group in Burnham-On-Sea have gathered for their Christmas party.
A rescheduled Christmas fundraising run is to be held on Burnham-On-Sea beach this Sunday (December 29th) to help two charities in memory of a local boy.
Volunteers from Secret World Wildlife Rescue near Burnham-On-Sea were called out to help an injured Peregrine falcon in the village of Mark on Boxing Day.
Burnham-On-Sea and District Beekeepers are launching a new beginners course on beekeeping in January.
A cider maker is planning to give away 500 trees to community groups and charities, including in the Burnham-On-Sea area.
Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater MP Ashley Fox claims the Labour government’s decision not to compensate women against state pension inequality is an "assault on pensioners".
Thousands of birds have been photographed from Burnham-On-Sea seafront forming incredible murmurations over the sea next to Stert Island.
Members of Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club have gathered together for the group's annual presentation evening.
A local fuel supply company has given a seasonal boost to the Highbridge Area Foodbank.
Burnham-On-Sea Swim and Sports Academy welcomed a VIP visitor to the pool this week.
The team at Burnham-On-Sea.com wishes readers a very Happy Christmas! With Burnham-On-Sea not likely to see any snow this Christmas, we've gathered together a collection of festive wintry scenes from earlier this year.Â
Burnham-On-Sea town centre has been given a dash of festive colour with scores of shop windows decorated for Christmas.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's Mayor has issued her annual Christmas message to residents.
From inflatable Santas and Grinches, to snowmen and reindeer, the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area is full of Christmas spirit.
A barn owl tangled up in a kite line has been rescued and released by animal carers from the Burnham-On-Sea area.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Mayor and Town Crier have made Christmas visits to several local care homes this week.
Residents across the Burnham-On-Sea area will be celebrating Christmas at seasonal church services over the next few days.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge pupils at King Alfred School Academy have presented the local Foodbank with a record-breaking collection of donated goods.
Three vehicles ended up in rhynes alongside a country road between Burnham-On-Sea and the village of Mark over the weekend.
Over £660 has been presented to Burnham-On-Sea RNLI following a fundraising evening organised by the town Mayor Cllr Sharon Perry earlier this month.
