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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:29:46 +0000
Glastonbury resale tickets: How and when you can buy them
Get tickets to the iconic festival and see Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:20 +0000
Avon and Somerset police detective sacked for abusive texts
A SOMERSET detective with 25 years’ "exemplary" service has been sacked after sending obscene and abusive text messages to two sexual assault victims. 

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:59:53 +0000
Glastonbury poster: Full line-up announced for 2022 including Paul McCartney
This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:11:52 +0000
Two motocross bikes stolen in Weston-super-Mare
POLICE investigating the theft of two motocross bikes have issued a CCTV image of two people they hope to identify as part of the investigation.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:27:20 +0000
Tribute to Ruth Moxey, of Mark, who died in Highbridge
THE family of a woman who died in a collision in Highbridge have issued a tribute to her.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:39:44 +0000
Defibrillators stolen and vandalised in Somerset incidents
LIVES could potentially be put at risk in an emergency after a defibrillator was stolen and another vandalised separate Somerset towns at the weekend.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:40:44 +0000
Aleksandras Gofmanas attacked emergency workers
AN attacker who assaulted three emergency workers has been jailed for more than three months.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:30:30 +0000
Trees planted in Highbridge for Platinum Jubilee
THIRTY native apple trees have been planted in the Diamond Jubilee Field at Apex Park, Highbridge. They were planted by Val Morely, Friends of Apex Park volunteer, and Lizzie Bull, Sedgemoor’s Parks Assistant, in readiness for the Queen’s Plati...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:39:26 +0000
£140,000 repairs to St Mary's Church, East Brent
THE rector of a parish church undergoing a £140,000 renovation project says regular income is needed to keep it open as he admits "resources are stretched".

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:57:50 +0000
Weekend catch up for missed rubbish collections
BAGS more recycling is being collected across Sedgemoor and West Somerset following the start of Recycle More.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:36:14 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: LOOKFANTASTIC hamper worth over £200 for less than £60
LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Aldi's hanging egg chair is back - but you'll have to be quick
Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:52:47 +0000
Three men fined for failing to pay train fares in Somerset
THREE men from Somerset have been fined hundreds of pounds after being proved guilty of travelling on Great Western Railway services without paying a fare.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:44:40 +0000
Mother's Day chocolate gifts you can buy this year including Hotel Chocolat
Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:26 +0000
Police appeal to find wanted man Scott Brain
POLICE in Avon and Somerset have issued an image of a wanted man.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:43:08 +0000
Allocation of secondary schools for Somerset primary pupils
THE number of Somerset 11-year-olds starting at the preferred secondary school in September has hit a record level.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Energy saving tips and appliances for the kitchen – where to buy
Save money and the planet with these top 10 energy-saving tips and energy-efficient appliances.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:47:20 +0000
Altercation in Farmfoods car park, Weston-super-Mare
TWO men were arrested following a bust up in a supermarket car park.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:25:59 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police catch uninsured American motorist
AN American motorist has been stopped by Avon and Somerset Police's roads policing unit for driving without insurance.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:26:22 +0000
Burnham car parks to close during improvement works
TWO Burnham-on-Sea car parks are to close for five days during improvement work next month.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:11:26 +0000
Haven Holiday Park in Burnham-on-Sea applies for licence to host outdoor entertainment
RESIDENTS of a seaside town in Somerset could soon find a "mini-Glastonbury" on their doorstep if a local holiday park gets its entertainment licence changed.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:53:43 +0000
The Royal Mint launches Dame Vera Lynn commemorative coin - How to get yours
The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin to celebrate the life and career of Dame Vera Lynn.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:09:42 +0000
Green light for 167 homes on Brue Farm development near Highbridge
PLANS for 167 new homes on the edge of Highbridge have been given the green light.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:25:20 +0000
Somerset Rugby Referees Society address referees abuse
THE Somerset Rugby Referees Society issued a message on social media this weekend discussing the difficulties faced by local referees.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Green focus column from Mark Ward, Somerset Wildlife Trust
FOR many of us, the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel provide a valuable source of inspiration and enjoyment - from walking along our coast paths, spending time on our beaches, watching wildlife or partaking in recreational activities such as sailin...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:54:47 +0000
Over £8.5k raised for captain’s charities by Brean Golf Club
BREAN Golf Club members gathered on Friday evening in the Brean Country Club to celebrate their successes on the golf course during 2021.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:02:32 +0000
Protests take place in Bridgwater against Health and Care Bill
A SERIES of protests took place yesterday (February 26) up and down the country to fight against the Health and Care Bill.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 10 and February 16 2022.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Girl Guides Brent Knoll donate 100 shopping bags to Community Shop
ONE hundred hand-crafted shopping bags were donated to a community shop yesterday morning (February 26).

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
St Margaret's Hospice launch Make a Will Month campaign
IF you have been putting off making a Will - here's your chance.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
East Brent LVA LLP and Edenstone Homes submit plans for Old Bristol Road site in East Brent
REVISED proposals have been put forward for a new housing development dubbed “one of the worst” in Somerset.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:38:43 +0000
Matthew Sheppard due to appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court
A MAN wanted for failing to appear in court was arrested in Somerset yesterday (Friday, February 25).

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:24:32 +0000
Mimi Rhodes of Burnham and Berrow GC selected for England
ENGLAND Golf confirmed earlier this week the players selected for the 2022 women’s squad ahead of exciting challenges at home, in Europe and on the world stage.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:02:36 +0000
Votes open for new name of Somerset's repair and reuse van
NORMA, Phoenix, Revival, Sparky, Fixy/Fixy McFixFace... these are the potential names chosen for the county's new mobile repair and reuse project.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:35:26 +0000
One in 26 Avon and Somerset Police officers identify as gay or lesbian
ONE in 26 Avon and Somerset police officers identify as gay or lesbian, the first figures of their kind suggest.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 23 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Period property for sale in Spaxton, near Bridgwater
A PERIOD property sits in the heart of Spaxton at the foot of the Quantock Hills.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Mother's Day: Kärcher cleaning products Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch use - Buy yours here
Here's a round-up of Kärcher products to give you some Mother's Day gift inspiration.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:37:04 +0000
Pedestrian dies in Asda car park, Highbridge
A WOMAN has died this morning (Friday, February 25) after being hit by a car in a supermarket car park.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:50:21 +0000
DC Jon Hooper accused of sending inappropriate text messages
AN Avon and Somerset detective has been accused of sending inappropriate texts to two victims of sexual assault.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:46:00 +0000
East Brent man avoids driving ban despite no insurance
A MAN from Highbridge has been handed a court bill of £745 after he was caught driving without insurance near Weston-super-Mare. 

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:37:52 +0000
Mark Foster supports Swimathon 2022
FORMER Team GB swimmer Mark Foster is calling on people across Somerset to take the plunge and sign up for Swimathon 2022.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:42:44 +0000
Motoring offences at Taunton Magistrates' Courts
A MOTORIST has admitted speeding on the M5 between Wellington and Taunton - but he denies he was going as fast as the police claim.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Extra rubbish collections in West Somerset and Bridgwater
HOUSEHOLDERS across Sedgemoor and West Somerset should check if they are among the thousands scheduled for an extra rubbish collection tomorrow (Saturday, February 26).

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
£2m to be spent on low-cost homes on Rhode Lane and in Sydenham, Bridgwater
MORE than £2m extra will be spent on delivering new low-cost housing in Bridgwater due to high inflation and supply chain issues.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:14:00 +0000
Aldi’s Lacura has launched skincare and makeup bundles
Aldi’s popular health and beauty brand, Lacura, has launched three amazing new bundles, available exclusively online.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:54:00 +0000
Collision brings traffic to standstill on M5 southbound
ONE lane is closed and there are "severe delays and queueing traffic" on the M5 heading southbound between junctions 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 22 (Burnham-on-Sea).

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:14:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival's Queen's jubilee cart on The One Show
THE entry Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is constructing for the Queen was featured on BBC1’s The One Show yesterday (Wednesday, February 23).

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Somerset County Council works with schools to combat holiday hunger
SOMERSET County Council is once again working with schools to provide food vouchers to families eligible for Free School Meals to combat holiday hunger over the February half-term.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:20:28 +0000
Final budget for Somerset County Council approved
SOMERSET County Council has successfully approved its last ever budget, which will see council tax bills rise by just under three per cent.



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