With the festive season in full swing, Somerset Council is reminding everyone to take a note of changes to some recycling and rubbish collections.Â
Burnham-On-Sea’s unique outdoor carol singing event in the town was cancelled this evening (Sunday, December 22nd).
Somerset's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has launched her Police and Crime Plan to guide the work of Avon and Somerset Police over the next five years.
Police and fire crews were called to a crash in Rooksbridge near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday night (December 20th) when a car crashed into a bridge and ended up a rhyne.
A group of community-spirited residents organised a free Christmas lunch in West Huntspill for almost 50 people who would have been alone.
A Burnham-On-Sea resident has claimed that the town has missed out on having a new Tidal Barrier to reduce the risk of flooding which he believes was promised by the Environment Agency a decade ago.
Pupils at Burnham-On-Sea's St Joseph's Catholic Primary School & Nursery have shared their performance of 'The Magical Christmas Jigsaw' with families and friends this week.
Burnham-On-Sea & Berrow Golf Club's greenkeepers have been selected as finalists for a prestigious award.
Hundreds of children and their families headed to West Huntspill miniature railway station when Father Christmas took families on festive train rides.
A major £600,000 renovation project at Berrow Primary Church Academy school has been completed.
Burnham-On-Sea resident Paula Protheroe has won a volunteering award after establishing four social meeting groups in the town for lonely older people.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre hosted a unique indoor kurling tournament in memory of a long-time supporter this week.
A Christmas-themed market featuring local craft makers is set to be held in Berrow today, Saturday December 21st.
Members of Highbridge U3A (University of the Third Age) gathered for a Christmas celebration this week.
Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to join a unique outdoor carol singing event in the town this Sunday (December 22nd).
Somerset Community Foundation has awarded Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre a grant of £18,000 to help support vulnerable people through the winter months.
A new weather warning for strong winds in the Burnham-On-Sea area has been issued for this Sunday (December 22nd).
Burnham-On-Sea's MP Ashley Fox has issued a Christmas message to residents.
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews were called out to help tackle a house blaze in Bridgwater on Thursday (December 19th) where a dog was successfully rescued.
Somerset Council is to get £607.9m from the government to run the local authority next year, a 5.6% increase on the year before.
King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year.
Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market returns today, Friday December 20th, with a busy line-up of stalls.
A well-known lollipop lady is retiring this week after more than three decades of work in schools across the Burnham-On-Sea area.
A housing developer has unveiled plans to construct 20 new homes in the village of East Huntspill.
Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club has submitted a planning application to Somerset Council for a new canopy and enclosure over its patio.
Children at Burnham-On-Sea's St Joseph's Catholic Primary School & Nursery have performed a traditional nativity in front of parents and families.
Highbridge Walking Cricket Hub is to host the second Somerset Cricket Foundation Walking Cricket League in the town during 2025.
The Winter Solstice will be celebrated at a special service at St Andrew's Church in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday December 21st.
Burnham-On-Sea's Waffle Hub Community Cafe has been given an early Christmas boost with a £20,000 grant from Somerset Community Foundation.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have arrested two people as part of their investigation into an alleged assault in the town centre on October 26th.
A huge tree blocking Burnham-On-Sea’s Rectory Road has been removed after two days of work.
Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to join a unique outdoor carol singing event in the town this Sunday (December 22nd).
A unique Christmas Story Lego trail has been launched in Burnham-On-Sea this week.
A festive Christmas Concert at Saint Bridget’s Church in Brean was hailed a great success, with over £1,300 raised for the church.
Burnham-On-Sea Moose Ladies Circle have gathered for a sociable Christmas afternoon tea this month.
Burnham-On-Sea Police, Coastguards, BARB and RNLI crews were called out on Monday morning (December 16th) to search for a missing person in the River Brue estuary.
Burnham-On-Sea’s traditional Christmas tree festival is underway this month with dozens of decorated trees on display.
Burnham-On-Sea Police were called to this car stuck in a ditch on Monday afternoon (December 16th).
Berrow's 2025 calendar featuring photos of the village has gone on sale, raising funds for the village hall.
The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge is hosting a Big Community Meal to feed people for free.
A resident was taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation following a 'severe' fire at a Burnham-On-Sea property over the weekend.
A local running group is promoting women’s safety by holding a night-time run in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (17th December).
Highbridge and Burnham-On-Sea Food Pantry, which provides low-cost surplus food to local families to reduce food waste and help people on low budgets, has thanked the food suppliers which support its service.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge gymnasts at Monarchs Acrobatic Gymnastics Club have celebrated their latest achievements during their annual presentation evening this month.
Dozens of people attended Burnham and Highbridge Brass Band’s Christmas Concert when it was held on Sunday (15th December).
Hundreds of children headed to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront hovercraft station over the weekend when Santa dropped in for a fundraising grotto.
Christmas was in the air at Burnham-On-Sea Friends of the Community Centre’s annual pre-Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday (14th December).
An official opening ceremony was held on Saturday (December 14th) for Brent Knoll's new community shop.
Over 1,300 knitted heart shapes have been left around Highbridge this weekend in a festive ‘yarn bombing’ that aims to spread positivity.
Somerset Council has this week approved a planning application for a new Greggs drive-thru outlet in Highbridge.
