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Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:34:57 +0100
Met Office warning to Glastonbury punters to 'take shelter' from thunderstorms today
The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which takes in Somerset

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:04:01 +0100
Producers and retailers join Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival on July 15-24 is an 'open farm’ and farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers in all their fascinating diversity, giving visitors a bett...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:54:50 +0100
Wessex Learning Trust provides mental health first aid training
NEARLY a dozen staff members at a Somerset learning trust took part in training to become mental health first aiders last week. 

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:42:58 +0100
Weather of ‘two halves’ for Glastonbury fans
THE gates to Glastonbury Festival will officially open today after a three-year hiatus, with music fans set to enjoy high temperatures alongside the infamous showers and mud on Worthy Farm.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:32:31 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:26:09 +0100
O2, BT and more: See the mobile networks that don’t have EU roaming charges
Before going on holiday in Europe it might be good to check if your network allows for roaming charges

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:48:07 +0100
Ukraine Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra confirmed for Glastonbury performance
Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, will be performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:16:54 +0100
Burnham man fined for avoiding train fare in Weston-super-Mare
A MAN from Bridgwater has been fined £440 after avoiding paying a £7.90 train fare.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:01:18 +0100
New farm shop to open in Highbridge
RICH’S Cider is opening a new farm shop at their main site in Highbridge next week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:04:57 +0100
Jennifer and Stephen Chapple's family shares personal statement
THE family of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple have shared their tributes following the sentencing of Colling Reeves.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:33:30 +0100
LEGO reveals brand new products ahead of 90th anniversary at LEGO CON 2022
LEGO fans have been treated to a sneak peek of some upcoming products as LEGO kickstart its 90th anniversary celebrations.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:16:35 +0100
Plans for 29 new flats in Highbridge town centre
Revised plans have been put forward to build 29 new flats in the heart of Highbridge

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:48:54 +0100
Somerset campaign as horse-vehicle incidents increase
DRIVERS in Somerset are being urged to 'rein in' as incidents involving horses and vehicles are on the rise

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:15:42 +0100
Flag raising and events in Somerset to mark Armed Forces Day
SOMERSET County Council has raised the flag outside County Hall in Taunton to mark Armed Forces Day this coming Saturday (June 25).

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:01:04 +0100
Health hubs for farmers in Frome, Exmoor and Bridgwater
AGRICULTURAL workers, farmers and their families can now get specialist advice from NHS professionals at Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auction, as well as Frome Market and Bridgwater's Derek Mead Health Room.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:46:39 +0100
Family of Highbridge dad of four to hold event in his memory
The Highbridge family of a dad of four, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of just 33, are trying to raise awareness of the hidden condition that killed him

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:12:17 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
THERE may well be slow moving traffic in the Glastonbury area this week with the festival taking place - but motorists still stand a good chance of being caught if they speed.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Planets align in night sky - how to watch in Somerset
This week is the best time to see a rare event where all the major planets line up in the night's sky, coinciding with the return of the Glastonbury Festival.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
1960 Jaguar at Charterhouse auction
A CLASSIC Jaguar, which has been in the same family for 62 years, is going under the Charterhouse gavel in their classic and collector car auction on Wednesday July 6 at the Haynes International Motor Museum.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Imposing detached family home in Highbridge hits the market
THIS large home occupies a good sized plot with some wonderful countryside views, this spacious detached four double bedroom residence offers a tranquil setting.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
French San-Sou-Pap motorcycle at Charterhouse auction
IN the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage motorcycles on Wednesday, June 29, is a rare 1920’s French San-Sou-Pap motorcycle.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Greenslade Taylor Hunt June antiques sale
THE ultimate romantic symbol – the diamond ring – was the sparkling star of the show at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s June antiques sale.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:43:24 +0100
Summer Solstice parking in Glastonbury
HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on Glastonbury on the longest day of the year this Tuesday (June 21).

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Giant Hogweed seen in Somerset - how to deal with the toxic plant
An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of a toxic plant which can cause blisters and even blindness.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:22:00 +0100
The Range launches Sustainable Living Collection with cooling duvets, bedding and more
With the warmer weather finally here, you might be wondering how you can stay cool in bed at night.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Charge your mobile at Glastonbury Festival 2022 - here's how
Avoid the devastation of a dead battery at this year's Glastonbury Festival - here's how to charge your phone at the festival.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:39:56 +0100
Met Office issues lightning warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for an area of storms producing lightning in Somerset.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:10:19 +0100
Oz Crandon reunited with long lost son Adrian after 60 years
AN elderly Highbridge man forced to live a lie for 60 years has finally tracked down his long-lost son - through Facebook.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 11 2022
Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:23:38 +0100
Train services in Somerset during RMT rail strike
RAIL services in and out of stations across Somerset will be severely disrupted between Tuesday and Saturday next week (June 21-25), GWR is warning.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:56:00 +0100
Groups and organisations in Sedgemoor set to receive share of £20k
SEVEN community groups in Sedgemoor are set to benefit from nearly £20,000 of funding.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:08:00 +0100
World Picnic Day: Blankets, cool bags, cutlery and more from Selfridges, M&S and more
If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:43:01 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea beach almost deserted despite soaring temperatures
As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, you would be forgiven for thinking Burnham-on-Sea was in an arctic microclimate today

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:35:50 +0100
Somerset musical duo Rileys Cove, hope to build on success
A musical duo from Wedmore, who received international recognition during the height of the covid pandemic, are hoping to build on their achievements.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Survey on spending £7.26million windfall in Somerset
RESIDENTS and businesses across Somerset are being asked how they would like to see a £7.26million windfall spent.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:16:48 +0100
Great Western Railway issues Glastonbury Festival train travel advice
Train firm Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued advice to revellers taking the train to next week's Glastonbury Festival - amid fears a rail strike could cause chaos.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:25:45 +0100
JD Sports launches summer sale with up to 50 percent off Nike, Adidas and more
JD Sports has launched a summer sale with up to 50% off. Here's some of the deals you can grab while stocks last.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:24:59 +0100
Glastonbury Festival issues warning to anyone camping at this year's event
Glastonbury Festival has issued a warning to anyone camping at this year's festival.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:09:06 +0100
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning over ‘clever’ Amazon scam aiming to steal bank details
The scam, which is used by fraudsters to try and steal your bank details, has been circulating since the early days of lockdown.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:02:39 +0100
Highbridge company awarded £4.2m contract
A Highbridge company has been awarded a £4.2m contract to provide 839 bathroom and shower pods for a £260m build-to-rent neighbourhood in Sussex

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:25:36 +0100
Angie Clarke wins Platinum Jubilee Award
THE founder of Burnham-on-Sea based charity that has transformed hundreds of lives has won a Platinum Jubilee Award.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:12:39 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 16
Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:30:54 +0100
Spencer Pettifor, of Highbridge, has three-year football ban
A HIGHBRIDGE man has been banned from attending any football match in the UK for the next three years.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:01:29 +0100
Speeding motorist doing 112mph on M5 in Somerset
POLICE have clocked two cars speeding at over 100mph on the M5 in Somerset today (Wednesday, June 15).

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Heatwave in Somerset this week? Here’s the Met Office weather forecast
There have been lots of reports of a mini-heatwave arriving at the end of the week – here’s how hot it’s going to get in Somerset.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:01:21 +0100
Drivers from Burnham and Highbridge fined for M5 speeding
TWO drivers from Burnham and Highbridge have been fined for speeding on the M5 between Sedgemoor Services and Weston-super-Mare (junction 21).

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:56:28 +0100
Burnham and Highbridge sea cadets see regatta success
The Burnham and Highbridge sea cadets saw success when they competed at the Somerset and Dorset District’s Sailing Regatta.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:09:42 +0100
Get the Love Island pre-loved looks from the eBay Shimmer and Shine party
The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:53:07 +0100
Sea level rise by 2050s could see 200,000 properties lost in England
Southern areas of England are most at risk by the 2050s, a study has said

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:39:53 +0100
Increased concern for missing Somerset man Matthew
POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" for a Somerset man who has been missing for almost a fortnight.



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