The Burnham-On-Sea area is experiencing high winds from Storm Darragh this morning (Saturday) as it sweeps through the area with a rare Red Weather Warning in force from the Met Office.
A fundraising Santa run that was due to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (December 8th) for a charity in memory of a local boy who died of cancer has been postponed until December 29th.
Brent Knoll Primary School has recently set up a new 'Friends of Brent Knoll Primary School' group which is like a PTA group run by a group of parents.
A badger trapped in a 4ft deep coal store has been rescued by local Burnham-On-Sea volunteers from Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
Politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was in Burnham-On-Sea this week when she addressed a regional Reform UK gathering in the town.
A special Christmas Concert will take place on Friday 13th December at Saint Bridget’s Church in Brean.
The Burnham-On-Sea area will see some of the strongest winds from Storm Darragh when it sweeps through the area this weekend, says the Met Office.
Over 25 people attended a public meeting in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (December 4th) to hear about plans to safeguard the former adult learning centre opposite the town’s Princess Theatre for community use.
Brent Knoll's new community shop will be opening to the public on Monday December 9th.
A road through part of Highbridge was closed on Thursday afternoon (December 5th) folllowing an incident.
Brent Knoll Christmas Tree Festival is set to return this month with over 40 creatively decorated trees on display.
East Huntspill Church and Church Hall will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday (December 7th).
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's Foodbank area has thanked local people for donating thousands of food items during its annual winter food collection in the town last week.Â
Local businesses in Burnham-On-Sea need the support of their customers more than ever following the introduction of Labour’s National Insurance Jobs Tax, the town's MP has warned.
A local drama group which was due to perform its Christmas show this week has had to postpone the performance until next year.
The work of talented young Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge photographers and artists has been praised during judging of a local competition.
An action-packed circus is returning to Brent Knoll with a new series of Christmas shows this month.
Burnham-On-Sea residents have been warned to expect heavy rain and strong winds over the next few days.
Residents are being invited to a Christmas community event to be held at Brue Place in Highbridge.
A 'treasure trove' of historic Burnham-On-Sea photos and documents from the past 140 years are set to go on display next Spring in a new history archive at the town's community centre.
Workers building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near Burnham-On-Sea have installed Britain’s first new nuclear reactor for more than 30 years.
A new song celebrating Highbridge that has been composed with the help of artificial intelligence is to be performed for the first time.
Leaders from Somerset Council have met with the county’s seven MPs and their representatives in Westminster to ensure Somerset’s voices are heard on the national stage.
Students and staff at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge have taken part in a special event to mark the lighting up of its Christmas tree.
Burnham-On-Sea Repair Cafe returns today (Wednesday, December 4th) with volunteers on hand to help repair household items.
A crumpled white shirt with tacks sprinkled into its creases - title 'Tax in Creases' - has been announced as the winner of Somerset’s 2024 Turnip Prize this week.
Avon and Somerset’s Roads Policing Team has launched Operation Limit, its dedicated winter campaign to combat drink and drug-driving which will see checks in the Burnham-On-Sea area.
A new cash deposit machine has been installed in Burnham-On-Sea following the closure of the town's Lloyds Bank branch.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Hillview Carnival Club has launched its annual festive tour of the area to raise charity funds.
A commercial waste collection lorry ended up partially on its side in a roadside ditch near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday (December 2nd).
A team of four year-6 pupils from Brent Knoll Primary School travelled to Wellington School at the weekend to take part in an annual maths challenge.
Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's Church has announced its busy line-up of advent and Christmas services and activities.
Brean Leisure Park is supporting The Salvation Army to help bring the joy of Christmas to more children this year and is appealing for donations of gifts.
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards have presented a long-service medal to their station officer and bid farewell to three retiring team members.
Burnham-On-Sea Masonic Lodge has given a £1,000 boost to a project that aims to give a Christmas gift to every local young person living in difficult circumstances has issued a final appeal for donations.
An unexpected visitor decided it was 'high time' to head to Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's Church over the weekend when a peregrine falcon was spotted.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents are being invited to attend the Christmas Tree lighting event at the town's King Alfred School Academy today (Monday December 3rd).
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has come out as winners in four categories at this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Hillview Carnival Club has launched its annual festive tour of the area to raise charity funds.
A new hobby supplies and modelling shop is set to open in Burnham-On-Sea town centre in December
The team who run East Huntspill’s Wall Eden Farm are celebrating after being shortlisted for two awards at the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.
Plans for next spring's 2025 Highbridge Festival of The Arts are gathering pace following the move of the event's piano.
A fundraising Santa run is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday, December 8th for a charity in memory of a local boy who died of cancer.
Huntspill and Highbridge Scouts will hold their annual Christmas fair this Sunday (December 1st).
A Christmas fair is set to be held by Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Sea Cadets today (Sunday, December 1st).
A Burnham-On-Sea 1980s tribute band has remade the iconic song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ featuring local residents as part of a festive fundraising campaign.
Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater MP Ashley Fox is among the policitians who have this week voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales in a historic vote that paves the way for a change in the law.
A busy day of Christmas events is set to be held in the Burnham-On-Sea area today (Saturday, November 30th).
Tickets are on sale for Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society's popular Christmas Concert which will be held on December 12th.
Somerset Council has this week unveiled new plans for devolution from central government.
