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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:39:11 +0100
Engage Somerset wellbeing project gets extension
THE Engage Somerset wellbeing project delivered by Pluss, that was announced in January as a six-month programme, has been extended by a further three months.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:18:44 +0100
Traffic stops on M5 near Burnham following collision
A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision involving three vehicles on the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:45:09 +0100
More than 150 Somerset children taken to hospital for teeth extractions
More than 150 Somerset children under the age of 11 had to be admitted to hospital to get teeth removed as the NHS dentistry crisis deepens.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:47:00 +0100
East Brent man caught speeding on M5 avoids driving ban
AN East Brent man has avoided a driving ban for family reasons after he was caught speeding on the M5 while a temporary 50mph speed restriction was in place.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:45:35 +0100
Housing association to build 302 rural homes in two years
HOUSING association LiveWest has committed to build 302 homes in rural areas across Somerset over the next two years.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Weekly News backs ‘Songs of Somerset’ folk music event
THE Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News is proud to be the media partner of an upcoming music event showcasing the talent of a local singer-songwriter.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:20:13 +0100
Born Free Foundation reveals dangerous wild animals in Somerset
See the dangerous and wild animals being kept in Somerset - and where they are - with Born Free's interactive map.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:48 +0100
Operation Scorpion drugs crackdown backed by police
AVON and Somerset Police are joining South West counterparts in Operation Scorpion, a crackdown on drugs.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:47:51 +0100
Fuel cost protests to hit Somerset road
MOTORISTS are being reminded to expect travel delays in Somerset today (Monday, July 4).

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:53:00 +0100
Successful summer fête at St Peter Church in West Huntspill
A LOCAL church held a summer fête on Saturday, featuring a raffle, a barbecue, a tombola, cakes and refreshments, and plenty of other stalls.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:31:00 +0100
Wedmore Street Fair returns with help from the Harvest Home team
A POPULAR street fair returned Wedmore at the weekend, bringing “a day of fun, entertainment and lots of stalls to browse”.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:41:45 +0100
M5 traffic held after car collides with central reservation
All traffic is being temporarily held on the M5 heading northbound between Burnham-on-Sea (junction 22) and Weston-super-Mare (21).

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:30:51 +0100
Major roadworks across Somerset
A NUMBER of lengthy roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset this week.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:44:46 +0100
Homes in Sedgemoor shares advice to reduce house fires risk
SEDGEMOOR'S largest housing provider has shared advice for reducing the risk of domestic fires following several reports in the area.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 24 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.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Stunning four bed family home in Burnham-on-Sea for sale
LOCATED in the ever so popular residential location is this executive four bedroom detached house which has been modernised throughout in a stylish finish yet neutral décor with accents of colour splashes and lots of natural light.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:43:38 +0100
Aldi’s school uniform collection is back - get yours now
Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:24:49 +0100
Suitcases and bags your 2022 summer holiday needs including Aldi, M&S, and more
Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:23:16 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:10 +0100
New Somerset specialist clinic to help patients with leg ulcers
PATIENTS in Somerset with hard-to-heal ulcers are now able to get more targeted treatment and support thanks to a new specialist clinic.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:03:19 +0100
Group to protest against fuel prices near Taunton and Bridgwater
A GROUP of protesters “will be blocking all three lanes of the motorway” near Taunton and Bridgwater against the “ridiculous” price of fuel.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:13:45 +0100
M5 disruption warning amid fuel cost protest
Travel disruption is expected on Monday (4 July) due to planned nationwide protests about the cost of fuel, police have warned.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:03:26 +0100
Woman with rare cancer says Glastonbury made her forget about diagnosis
A WOMAN who was diagnosed with a stage four rare cancer said being at Glastonbury Festival made her forget about her diagnosis.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:08:47 +0100
Aldi's garden furniture will transform your space into the Love Island villa
Love Island has gripped the nation this year as millions tune in every night to see what the islanders have been up to.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor RNLI lifeguards go live on Burnham-on-Sea and Brean beaches
RNLI lifeguards will be returning to Burnham-on-Sea beach and in addition, will be providing a lifeguard service on Brean beach from this Saturday (2 July) until Sunday 4 September.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:40:56 +0100
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the South West.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:55:54 +0100
Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival applications to open soon
THE application window to take part in the prestigious 2022 Somerset County Guy Fawkes carnival processions will open on Monday, July, 4 as one of the county’s best-loved annual events returns to the streets after a two-year pause.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:23:37 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:55:11 +0100
Man jailed for stealing thousands from a Worle butcher
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 12 months after admitting to defrauding thousands of pounds from a butchers near Weston-super-Mare.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:20:33 +0100
Here are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 16 and June 22 2022.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Berrow man to face crown court accused of rape and sexual assault
A SOMERSET man accused of rape and sexual assault has been sent for trial at Mold Crown Court in Wales next month.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:21:26 +0100
Plans for 110 homes in Highbridge
Revised plans have been put forward to build 110 new homes on a “green lung” near Highbridge town centre.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:08:24 +0100
Glastonbury 2022: Burnham-on-Sea florist supplies flowers to Diana Ross
A BURNHAM-ON-SEA florist has spoken of the moment she received a phone call asking her to supply a bouquet to Motown icon Diana Ross.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:46:35 +0100
Aldi brings back its illuminating tan drops and they’re perfect for summer
The beauty must-have sold out within weeks following its first launch last Christmas.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:24:47 +0100
Film screening at The Princess Theatre & Arts Centre
THE Princess Theatre & Arts Centre continues their monthly screenings of well-loved classic films on Wednesday, July 6 with South Pacific. Tickets are priced at £5 or The Princess is offering £10 tickets to include the film and lunch. You...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:04:51 +0100
Census 2021: First results show Sedgemoor’s population has grown over past decade
The first results of the 2021 census are in – and they show Sedgemoor has seen its population swell over the last decade.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:48:33 +0100
ShopDisney releases new Stitch collection to mark 20th anniversary
The iconic and adorable Stitch turns 20 and has a whole new collection on ShopDisney now.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:59:07 +0100
Green space near Highbridge railway station could be sold to build bridge
A green space near a Somerset railway station could be sold to a housing developer to enable the construction of a new bridge over the nearby river.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:24:59 +0100
Ten new detectives join Avon and Somerset Police
TEN new trainee detective constables joined Avon and Somerset Police today (Monday June 27) via Police Now’s national detective programme, having completed their initial academy training.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:57:05 +0100
Pictures: Motorbike show at Beachside Holiday Park, Brean
Beachside Holiday Park in Brean played host to a motorbike show over the weekend.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:21:00 +0100
Somerset waste bosses could spend £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries
Somerset waste bosses could spend more than £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries which are approaching the end of their working life.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:10:14 +0100
Pictures: Fete and Classic Car show fun in Lympsham
VISITORS enjoyed a day out at a fete and classic car show on Saturday, June 25.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:38:08 +0100
Travelodge has rooms for £32 or less in its summer of savings - How to book
The hotel chain has slashed the price of selected stays across its 580 locations. until May 2023.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Skills bootcamps training for workforce on offer in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council and Dorset County Council have been awarded nearly £1million from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to run a third round of Skills Bootcamps.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Large 5-bed family home on Brent Knoll goes to market
THIS roomy modern detached house boasts five double bedroom accommodation which is beautifully arranged over three floors.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Sunday
Here's the full line-up on the Pyramid Stage and where you can watch Glastonbury on TV.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 20 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge News and Chard and Ilminster News.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:15:26 +0100
Best and funniest flags seen at Glastonbury 2022
A variety of funny and colourful flags have been seen at this year's Glastonbury

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:11:55 +0100
IHG Hotels and Resorts launches summer sale with discounts on 700 hotels across Europe
The summer savings are available at 700 hotel locations across nine of its brands.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Exact time Glastonbury headliners will be on TV - full schedule for Saturday
Another day of Glastonbury Festival is here and you can find the schedule for Saturday and how you can watch it on TV here.



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