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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:56:35 +0100
Orchard Pig added as new cider for Perfect Draft - How to buy
Beer Hawk has added its first cider option to its Perfect Draft device.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:11:22 +0100
Cinnabon could open bakery near Somerset M5 junction
CINNABON could be opening a new store at Dunball Services near Bridgwater, which signage suggests have a Starbucks drive-thru, a Greggs drive-thru, and a Sbarro pizzeria.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:04:00 +0100
Fines and penalty points for drivers from the Burnham area
SIX drivers from the Burnham and Highbridge area have been fined by Bath Magistrates' Court for offences they committed on roads in Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:56:41 +0100
Somerset NHS Trust apologises after patient kept waiting 3 years for treatment
THE Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has apologised for the waiting times endured by some of its patients, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that one person was kept on standby for almost three years.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Conservative Party manifesto for Somerset Council election
THE Conservative Party have placed emphasis on their “track record” ahead of May’s Somerset unitary authority elections.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:13:28 +0100
Land Promotion Group submits plans for homes near Hinkley Point C
DOZENS of new homes and a community hall could soon be built on the main road to a new nuclear power station if plans are approved, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
The Green Party council election manifesto
"A RECORD number of Green Party candidates are standing in the elections to the new Somerset Council.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
Labour's manifesto for Somerset Council election
"LABOUR are back in Somerset and hoping to build on existing strongholds in Bridgwater and Taunton.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Advantages of being an Independent candidate
JOHN Hunt is an experienced Independent councillor, currently serving the electorate at parish, district and county council level.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
LibDem manifesto for Somerset Council election
TACKLING the government on sewage in rivers, discounted bus travel for teenagers, safe cycle routes and more trees are key Liberal Democrat proposals.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:50:15 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday April 21
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday April 21

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:24:34 +0100
Latest Covid deaths in Sedgemoor
GOVERNMENT figures show five people in Sedgemoor who had Covid-19 died in the latest weekly period.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:50:40 +0100
Somerset take on Surrey at The Oval in County Championship
SOMERSET travel to the Kia Oval to take on Surrey in Division One of the LV= Insurance County Championship.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:27:03 +0100
Discover Glorious Gardens across Somerset and support St Margaret’s Hospice
MORE than 30 beautiful gardens across Somerset are opening to visitors this summer in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:48:05 +0100
Police stop pick up truck towing 'enormous trailer' on M5
CAN you spot why police ordered this vehicle off the M5?

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:15:48 +0100
Somerset primary school place allocations for September 2022
ALMOST 5,000 children will be starting at the Somerset primary school of their choice at the start of the next academic year in September.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:45:01 +0100
248 homes for Isleport Lane, Highbridge look set to be built
NEARLY 250 new homes near the M5 in Somerset could soon be built if new proposals are approved.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:24:48 +0100
Somerset Fund grant applications now open
GRANTS up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities, community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises in Somerset.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:24 +0100
Scores of people enjoy Burnham RNLI's sunshine Sunday event
SCORES of people turned out for the Burnham-on-Sea RNLI open day over Easter.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:25:51 +0100
RNLI Easter open day
LIFEBOAT volunteers joined RNLI Easter Sunday open day.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:31:48 +0100
Lincoln and Abel Moss climbing Snowdon for Parkinson's UK
TWO primary school brothers from Highbridge are this month climbing the highest mountain in Wales in aid of Parkinson's UK.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:25:55 +0100
Open days return to Secret World Wildlife Rescue
OVER the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Highbridge held a number of open days for locals and animal lovers to enjoy.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:13:09 +0100
Mobile police speed camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced scores of locations where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:50:17 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council has announced 16 roadworks schemes starting in the county this week.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rachael Millington talks all about fashion in her green focus column
FASHION Revolution Week 2022 takes place from 18th- 24th April. This year’s theme is MONEY FASHION POWER.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
A SIX-BEDROOM Edwardian family home for sale in Mark, Highbridge
A SIX-BEDROOM family home with a huge garden and detached annexe is for sale in Highbridge.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Children enjoy Boogie Beat Party at Brent Knoll Village Hall
CHILDREN enjoyed some Easter fun on Friday (April 15).

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Nine Somerset battles in the 2022 May elections
SOMERSET voters face a series of close battles for their support as the different parties fight for control of the new unitary council, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:38:55 +0100
Somerset Waste Partnership on Easter recycling collections
RECYCLING collection days in Somerset are set to change next week due to the Easter bank holiday.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 31 and April 6 2022.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:41:55 +0100
Latest Covid-19 data in Sedgemoor
THERE were two more coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Sedgemoor.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Letter on the new unitary council plan by Alan Paul
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Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:09:02 +0100
Win Somerset festival tickets with hidden pebbles
SOMERSET residents have a chance to win festival tickets by finding branded competition pebbles hidden around the county.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:21:16 +0100
Hour-long delays on M5 motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Sedgemoor Services
THERE are delays of an hour on the M5 this morning (April 14) due to animals in the road.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
NHS Somerset advice over Easter
THE NHS in Somerset is asking people to make sure they are prepared this Easter and choose the right NHS service for their healthcare needs.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:07:45 +0100
National Highways no rubbish plea to tourists
NATIONAL Highways are pleading with tourists descending on Somerset and the South West to keep the region's roadsides clear of litter.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:44:23 +0100
Man jailed after stealing Pokemon cards from Asda
RICKY Ia Horsford, 39, of no fixed address, has been jailed for 22 weeks for breaching a suspended prison sentence imposed for two counts of burglary.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:34:03 +0100
Time ticking for postal votes in Somerset local elections
SOMERSET residents planning to vote by post in the May 5th local elections have just a week left to submit their application.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice to raise funds with Colour Run
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is encouraging people across Somerset to take part in The Colour Run helping to raise funds for patients across the county facing a life-limiting illness.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:50:32 +0100
FREE hot cross buns in Morrisons across Somerset
POP into your local Morrisons on Good Friday and you could come away with a free hot cross bun.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:58:11 +0100
Badger cull enforcement costs taxpayers more than £540,000
IT costs more than half a million pounds every year for police to enforce the badger cull in Somerset, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:41:48 +0100
World-famous Steve Miller Band guitarist to play in Axbridge
GREG Douglass, the guitarist with the world-famous Steve Miller Band, will be playing at Axbridge Town Hall as part of his U.K tour with his top-class U.K touring band The Pompatus of Love.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:39:38 +0100
Lottery winner plans to celebrate in Brean Sands
A MOTHER who lost her husband to cancer has won £300,000 through the National Lottery with her two sons.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:18:57 +0100
Covid jabs available in Somerset for five to 11-year-olds
PARENTS and carers are being urged to book primary school children in for their Covid-19 vaccinations over the Easter holiday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:32:30 +0100
Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare charity event
THE WEDMORE Friends of Weston Hospicecare held a charity event last week to raise funds for the hospice.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:26:25 +0100
Licence approved for Haven Holiday Park in Burnham-on-Sea
A SOMERSET holiday park will be able to hold more outside entertainment after councillors voted to approve a change to its licence.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:04:00 +0100
Gallery: Vee Dub Family Big Birthday Camp Out in Brean
FAMILIES enjoyed the games and activities on offer at the Vee Dub Family's Big Birthday Camp Out at Unity Farm in Brean at the weekend. 

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:07:59 +0100
Bird flu detected in Horton area near Ilminster
A THREE-kilometre exclusion zone has been set up around a site in Somerset where a case of bird flu has been detected.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:21:29 +0100
The NINETEEN roadworks scheme starting in Somerset this week
WORK begins on five road resurfacing schemes in Somerset today (Monday, April 11).

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:48:40 +0100
Bareknuckle boxer Mason Shaw records impressive knockout win
MASON Shaw took just 20 seconds to prove he still has a future in bareknuckle boxing.



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