Rail services were halted through Highbridge and Burnham Railway Station on Friday (October 11th) amid concern for the welfare of a person next to the lines.
Burnham-On-Sea Half Marathon is set to return on Sunday (October 13th) with hundreds of runners taking part.
A severe solar storm meant that the aurora borealis was visible across many parts of the country overnight, including in Burnham-On-Sea.
Wales & West Utilities is set to start two months of work to upgrade gas pipes along the A38 Bristol Road through Highbridge.
Highbridge community group Our Highbridge has this week been presented with an award recognising its service to the community.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge gymnasts are celebrating winning a haul of medals at a regional tournament.
Two local MPs have this week joined forces to oppose plans for a ‘disaster’ salt marsh in their constituencies.
The organisers of Burnham-On-Sea’s entry into the national Britain In Bloom competition are celebrating this week after the town won a coveted silver gilt award.
Three people were arrested in Somerset early on Wednesday October 9th on suspicion of illegal money lending following a Police operation.
The future of Somerset's giant Willow Man sculpture next to the M5 motorway is in question as the cost rises to restore it.
Highbridge War Memorial Trust has announced a line-up of events taking place at Southwell House and Gardens this autumn. The charity is holding the fundraising events to support its work in running and maintaining the historic facilities. All the events will...
Brean Village Hall Committee is set to holds its Annual General Meeting this Friday, 11th October, at 7pm when local residents will be welcome.
Community-spirited residents in Burnham-On-Sea rallied together on Tuesday (October 8th) to help a restaurant owner after an overnight break-in.
The Pawlett Hams Action Group has welcomed the news that Burnham-On-Sea MP Sir Ashley Fox has secured a parliamentary debate to recognise the success the community had in convincing EDF to abandon plans to convert the Pawlett Hams into a salt marsh.
A 19-year-old man who drove a motorbike at up to 150mph on the M5 motorway and at excessive speeds past fixed safety camera sites has been given a suspended prison sentence and driving ban this week.
Professional touring theatre group Conn Artists will be heading to Burnham-On-Sea next spring to perform the classic Thomas Hardy masterpiece 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
Final tickets are on sale for an annual ladies night in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea based breast cancer support charity.
The RNLI is seeking a volunteer shop manager for its store in Burnham-On-Sea town centre.
A new project has launched in Burnham-On-Sea that aims to give a Christmas gift to every local young person living in difficult circumstances aged 18 and under.
The Friends of Burnham Beach are set to hold their first community beach clean since the Spring after securing insurance cover from a local environmental group.
The leaders of all political groups in Somerset have written to the Prime Minister to express 'deep concerns' about the recent decision to remove the Winter Fuel Allowance.
Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's Church has been decorated with dozens of local schoolchildren's paintings to celebrate harvest.
Burnham-On-Sea's University of the Third Age is holding an open day on Saturday October 12th in the town's community centre.
Somerset Council leader Bill Revans has made a public plea for more foster carers to come forward to provide stable homes for children in Somerset.
The route and road closures for next month’s Highbridge and Burnham-On-Sea Carnival have been announced by organisers as the countdown to the big event begins.
Over 200 people attended Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's annual ball on Saturday (5th October), which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the RNLI and raised over £4,000 at the same time.
The owner of a popular Indian restaurant in Highbridge is celebrating after winning a new regional accolade.
Glastonbury Male Voice Choir will be performing a special concert in Highbridge on Saturday 12th October for a local charity.
A special coffee afternoon to raise money for a cancer support charity is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday October 12th.
A new pet supplies shop has launched in Burnham-On-Sea town centre this week.
A team of young Burnham-On-Sea football players has raised thousands of pounds for new kit by completing a fundraising run.
A stream of visitors headed to Brent Knoll's St Michael’s Church on Saturday, October 5th when it held a railway fun day.
Somerset Playing Fields’ Association has announced the winners of its annual 'Field of the Year Awards' to recognise parish councils and volunteers for their work in maintaining them to a high standard.
Psychic medium Craig Morris will be returning to Burnham-On-Sea this month during his UK Tour.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Repair Cafe volunteers have celebrated the group's first annversary this week after fixing over 500 items during their first 12 months of operation - from a violin and clothing to kitchen appliances.
Tributes have been paid to a well-known local businessman, who has sadly passed away at age 85.
A by-election could be held in Burnham-On-Sea after a town councillor stepped down from his role on the Town Council this week.
A Burnham-On-Sea pub landlord is appealing for information after their inflatable bouncy castle appeared to have been slashed with a knife on Friday evening (October 4th).
A £500,000 fundraising appeal has been launched to help animals at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre which is facing a battle to continue because of rising costs.
A motorcyclist in his 20s has suffered life-changing injuries after a major crash on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea.
A swan spotted perilously close to harm on the railway tracks at Brent Knoll has been rescued by Network Rail and Secret World Wildlife Rescue carers.
Work on a major upgrade of the busy Dunball roundabout linking Bridgwater and Junction 23 of the M5 is set to start next month.
Burnham-On-Sea author Nick Hubbard has unveiled a new book featuring artificial intelligence.
Burnham Area Flower Club will be holding a colourful flower arranging demonstration at its October meeting.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash on the M5 between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston on Thursday October 3rd.
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a crash withb a van on the M5 motorway between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston on Thursday October 3rd.
It's 21 years since Jeremy Clarkson and the BBC's Top Gear filmed an episode of the hit show in Burnham-On-Sea.
Bleed kits have been installed in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to help save lives from stabbings and accidents.
A busy first year at Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Community Clothing Bank has this week been celebrated by the volunteers who run the service.
Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater MP Ashley Fox has secured a Westminster Hall debate next week to raise concerns about the environmental impact of proposals related to Hinkley Point C’s water intake system.
