Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens has been awarded £1.16m Home Office funding to introduce Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) across the Avon and Somerset Police force area to tackle serious violence.
The new Somerset Independent Plus website helps to keep people safe and independent as possible in their own homes.
A first aider at Brean's Northam Farm holiday park has been praised for their life-saving actions in helping a man following a collapse.
The Towans in Burtnham-On-Sea organised a visit by several alpacas, which are well known for their gentle nature and therapeutic qualities.
A Burnham-On-Sea animal lover has rescued a sheep that he spotted struggling in a water-filled ditch on Monday evening (August 12th).
A large group of more than 20 travellers has moved onto a field opposite Burnham-On-Sea's Tesco store.
Burnham-On-Sea archery enthusiasts hit their target when they competed in a regional tournament at the weekend. The Burnham Company of Archers hosted a quarterfinals match...
A charity family fun day is to be held at the Lighthouse pub in Burnham-On-Sea this Saturday (August 17th).
A multi-agency search operation was launched overnight to find a child reported to be missing in Berrow.
A Burnham-On-Sea cyclist plans to pedal his way from Bristol to Paris in four days to raise funds for a regional charity.
Legal action is set to begin in a bid to move a large group of more than 20 travellers that has occupied a car park outside a private business premises in Highbridge.
A Burnham-On-Sea based group of local historians has announced its new schedule of talks for the coming year.
Berrow Football Club's Under 15s team has issued an urgent appeal for new players.
Following on from last year’s popular Treasure Hunt at Highbridge's Apex Park, The Friends of Apex Park are set to hold another free, children's event this month.
A member of the Rich’s Cider Farm family near Burnham-On-Sea has launched a new apple-themed cookbook.
Over 250 floral, vegetable and craft entries went on display at Burnham-On-Sea and District Horticultural Society’s annual summer show on Saturday (August 10th).
High winds gusting up to 60mph hit Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday afternoon (August 10th), creating stormy seas in Bridgwater Bay.
A large group of more than 20 travellers has occupied a car park outside a private business premises in Highbridge this weekend.
An Atlantic storm is set to bring heavy rain and high winds in excess of 60mph to the Burnham-On-Sea area today (Friday) and tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.
Burnham-On-Sea mum Tina Beecham and her daughter Leah put their best foot forward for Cancer Research UK by participating in the Race for Life fundraiser.
Staff from Frith House care home in Burnham-On-Sea were this week recognised at an event which marked an amazing 620 years of combined service.
Burnham-On-Sea and District Horticultural Society’s annual summer show returns this Saturday (August 10th).
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of former Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Mayor Martin Cox on Friday (August 9th).
Martin, 72, died peacefully at Weston Hospice...
The Highbridge Chippy is set to open in Highbridge's Church Street offering traditional fish and chips.
Over 30 shops and businesses across Burnham-On-Sea are displaying cryptic clues in their windows as part of a treasure hunt contest organised by the town’s Chamber of Trade to coincide with the summer holidays.
The owners of this drifting jet ski decided to do a 'self-rescue' after their craft lost power in the estuary at Burnham-On-Sea earlier this...
Burnham-On-Sea lighthouse has taken on a new look this month as it gets painted.
Plans are announced for a new wristband to be offered to families visiting Burnham-On-Sea to assist in reuniting them with lost children.
Greene King, the owners of Burnham-On-Sea’s fire-hit Rosewood pub, have said it is 'still too early to give a date for its re-opening' following a major blaze - as Police investigate the theft of alcohol from the property.
A young boy has been reunited with his relieved family after going missing on Brean beach on Wednesday (August 7th). Police and Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were...
A bumper turnout of up to 6,000 people headed to Apex Park in Highbridge for its annual Play Day on Wednesday (August 7th).
A Burnham-On-Sea teenager has become one of the first and youngest candidates in the country to be selected for the Government’s newest apprenticeship scheme.
The RSPCA has this week revealed there were 2,238 calls coming through to its cruelty line from Somerset last year with concerns for the welfare of cats.
West Huntspill Horticultural Society is holding its annual Flower, Vegetable and Craft Show on Saturday, August 17th.
Town councillors have this week approved a 'planning application' that paves the way to The Works opening a new store in Burnham-On-Sea town centre...
Burnham Sea Swimming group comprises of 20 triathletes and hardened swimmers in wet suits who meet regularly on the seafront for swims along to the jetty and to the low lighthouse
An air ambulance landed in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday morning (August 6th) to help a patient during a medical emergency.
The organisers of this year's Apex Park Playday are promising a fun-filled day for families when it returns on Wednesday 7th August from 10am-3pm.
Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has this week invited applications for grant funding from community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations in the two towns.
Burnham and Highbridge Town Band will be playing on the town’s seafront during a special free summer outdoor performance.
Town councillors have this week decided to maintain their objections against controversial plans for 46 new homes on land next to Walrow in Highbridge.
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A pop-up shop selling handmade fused and stained glass items as well as resin jewellery and pottery has opened in Burnham-On-Sea's railway signal box this week.
Burnham-On-Sea RNLI lifeboats were launched on Monday (August 5th) after Coastguards received reports of a grounded 30ft yacht with five persons on board in the River Parrett at Combwich.Â
A Burnham-On-Sea fundraiser has lost his locks to raise money for a good cause in the town.
Rob's Fish Bar in Highbridge has donated funds to the town's King Alfred Amateur Boxing Club to help it buy new equipment.
Residents of New House Farm in Highbridge have raised hundreds of pounds for Children's Hospice South West by holding a fundraising picnic.
Burnham-On-Sea Police have this week issued a security warning following a spate of bike thefts in the area.
Mystery surrounds a rusty steering column and driver's wheel that have emerged out of the sands on Brean beach this week.
Sunday August 18th will see the official relaunch of Berrow Football Club following an 18-month hiatus.
Crowds of spectators enjoyed an afternoon of live music performed at Highbridge's recreation ground on Sunday afternoon (August 4th).
