There are more Coronavirus patients in Somerset's hospitals than at any time during the first wave of the pandemic, the NHS has said this week.
Hundreds of pounds worth of food is set to be distributed to 150 needy families across the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area this week thanks to local donations.
With Covid restrictions meaning many loved ones have been unable to meet face-to-face for over nine-months, staff from Highbridge’s Portakabin have helped create some real Christmas magic for care home residents and their families.
Somerset Waste Partnership has issued revised dates for Christmas kerbside collections of rubbish and recycling materials in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area.
Extra funding has been made available to support Somerset’s foodbanks which have been playing a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Kind-hearted young members of a Burnham-On-Sea family have helped a homeless man after seeing him outside a supermarket in the town.
Residents in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are being urged to look out for their neighbours during the Christmas holidays.
Somerset has seen another hike in the Covid-19 infection rate according to the latest official figures.
A new pizza restaurant is set to open in Burnham-On-Sea town centre over the next fortnight.
A dog was 'coaxed to safety' after getting stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea beach on Sunday (December 20th).
Residents in a Burnham-On-Sea street have created 24 advent displays in their front windows as part of a unique Christmas display.
Shop owners in Burnham-On-Sea town centre reported a mixed day of trade yesterday on the final Saturday before Christmas - traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Burnham-On-Sea's Mayor has opened a new visual arts studio's first exhibition of work by local artists.
A fundraising page has raised thousands of pounds to help a Highbridge family after a sad local death.
The Covid-19 infection rate has continued to rise across Somerset as the likelihood rises of a third national lockdown in England in the New Year.
The 30th anniversary of Berrow Dunes officially becoming a nature reserve is being marked in the village's 2021 calendar.
A motorist was taken to hospital following an early morning crash near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday morning (December 18th).
The team at Priory Court Care & Nursing Home in Burnham-On-Sea have been celebrating this week during their annual staff awards ceremony this week.
Public health leaders in Somerset are warning of rising infection rates as they offer advice on staying safe this Christmas following this week’s announcement that the Burnham-On-Sea area will remain in Tier 2.
Youngsters at Berrow Pre-School were excited to celebrate Christmas with a special festive celebration when they also received messages from a VIP.
Sedgemoor District Council has announced that parking in its Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge car parks will be free of charge on three Saturdays during the run-up to Christmas.
Avon and Somerset Police say they are dealing with 2,820 road traffic offences that were detected during November's Road Safety Week.
Work on a major refurbishment of a children’s play area in Burnham-On-Sea is nearing completion after a £50,000 refurbishment.
A kind-hearted Highbridge woman dressed as a fund dinosaur has handed out scores of presents to children in the two towns to spread some festive cheer.
The world’s largest crane has this week completed its biggest ever lift at Hinkley Point C near Burnham-On-Sea.
Burnham-On-Sea Police and fire crews were called to Cheddar to help in the rescue of a base jumper whose parachute had become caught on a rock ledge.
Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew’s Church has announced its services and events for the Christmas period.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain and strong winds across the south west today (Friday). Residents in the Burnham-On-Sea are...
The Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area is to remain in Covid Tier 2, the Government announced today (Thursday) as new figures out today show a rise in new cases across Somerset.
Burnham and Highbridge town councillors have this week supported plans to build new drive-thrus for Costa Coffee and Subway on land next to Highbridge’s Aldi store.
Burnham-On-Sea's Tui travel agent store is set to re-open shortly, the firm has told Burnham-On-Sea.com.
A woman has been airlifted to hospital by a Coastguard helicopter after injuring her leg and arm in a fall on Berrow beach this week.
The organisers of Burnham-On-Sea’s monthly farmers market say it will be going ahead in the High Street this Friday (December 18th).
A local angler believes this fish found washed up on Berrow beach this week may usually be found swimming on the other side of the Atlantic.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Band has thanked residents for their support in attending the first of two outdoor performances - with the second set to be held this Saturday (December 19th).
Official data for Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge shows there has been an increase in new Coronavirus cases.
Christmas has been celebrated during a series of fitness classes in Berrow this week which help people aged over 60 get more active in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have arrested four people following an early morning Police chase in the town this week. The suspects were caught on Monday morning (December...
A well-known Burnham-On-Sea resident has passed away following a brave battle with Cancer.
A Burnham-On-Sea fire crew was called out to tackle an early morning blaze in Cheddar on Tuesday morning (December 15th).
All Year 8 students at King Alfred School in Highbridge have been asked to self-isolate following a confirmed case of Coronavirus at the school.
Berrow Medical Centre will be among the very first local sites to start vaccinating some of the county’s most vulnerable residents from today (Tuesday).
A colourful Christmas tree has been lit up in West Huntspill in memory of the former Chairman of West Huntspill Parish Council.
A Burnham-On-Sea fire crew was called to Bridgwater on Monday (December 14th) to tackle a house blaze.
Highbridge's King Alfred School Academy has launched a "Reverse Advent" and "12 Days of Christmas" campaign in support of the local Foodbank. The campaigns encourage...
Tributes have been paid to a well-known Burnham-On-Sea resident who sadly passed away on Saturday (December 12th).
Burnham-On-Sea’s Hillview Carnival Club has this week started taking Santa Claus on his annual tour of the town’s streets this Christmas for charity – socially-distanced and with extra Covid safety measures in place.
Burnham-On-Sea's cemetery has been temporarily closed as a safety precaution after a huge tree came down over the weekend.
A talented Burnham-On-Sea woodturner is celebrating after winning a televised Christmas craft-making competition on Channel 4.
A drive-in Christmas Carols service is set to be held in Brean this coming weekend.
