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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Museum Hammond microcars at Charterhouse auction
THE Hammond Collection of Microcars in Kent is being sold by Dorset-based Charterhouse Auctioneers on Thursday, October 27.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Farming fatalities in South West on decrease
A RISK management specialist is urging the region’s farmers not to relax safety standards after official figures revealed a drop in the number of fatalities in the British agricultural industry – with six deaths across the South West.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions
The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:32:00 +0100
Swimming ‘not advised’ at Burnham beach due to pollution
SWIMMERS have been advised not to bathe in the water at Burnham-on-Sea's beach due to concerns about pollution. 

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:20:58 +0100
Holiday traffic causes M5 delays after earlier accident
DRIVERS are facing delays on the M5 between Taunton and Clevedon due to holiday traffic ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:14:06 +0100
Somerset Wildlife Trust's Nature Reserves Fund Appeal
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has launched a critical appeal to raise funds to care for its nature reserves.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:54:00 +0100
Taylor Wimpey donates 12 tonnes of sand to Axbridge Pageant
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has pledged its support to the historic Axbridge Pageant, which will take place this bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:39:30 +0100
GCSE results from Somerset schools and colleges
WE'VE got a few more GCSE results round ups to add to our live blog yesterday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
All recycling and waste collections a day later next week
THERE are changes to recycling and waste collections across Somerset next week due to the Bank Holiday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:22:39 +0100
Tesco shoppers left 'gutted' by Tesco Clubcard change in November
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:26:32 +0100
GCSE results for students in Somerset
It's GCSE results day today and we're bringing you details of how the various schools in Somerset have fared.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:44:00 +0100
Parkinson's UK appeals for more Burnham-on-Sea volunteers
A PARKINSON'S charity's Burnham-on-Sea group has appealed for volunteers to help support people living with the disease. 

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:10:33 +0100
Priti Patel visits Avon and Somerset Police headquarters
HOME secretary Priti Patel visited Avon and Somerset Police's Portishead headquarters yesterday (August 24).

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:33:05 +0100
Aldi hiring staff in Taunton and Highbridge
CUT price supermarket Aldi is looking to recruit 76 workers across Somerset before the end of the year.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:03:23 +0100
83% of Somerset schools good/outstanding according to Ofsted
JUST over four in five schools in Somerset were rated good or outstanding at their last inspection, figures show.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:08:18 +0100
CBD Journey building could become new Bridgwater takeaway
PLANS have been submitted to convert a former health and wellbeing shop into a takeaway in Eastover, Bridgwater.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:07:51 +0100
Mecca Bingo closes in Bridgwater after 48 years
MECCA Bingo has thanked its Bridgwater customers following the closure of its bingo hall after nearly 50 years in the town.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:06:27 +0100
CCTV image of Sedgemoor man following Poole burglary
POLICE investigating a burglary in Dorset have turned their attention to Sedgemoor.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset Business Awards 2023 entries open on September 12
ENTRIES open on Monday, September 12, for the prestigious Somerset Business Awards 2023 organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:58:43 +0100
CCTV image of Sedgemoor man following Poole burglary
POLICE investigating a burglary in Dorset have turned their attention to Sedgemoor.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:02:40 +0100
Facebook down: Why is my news feed showing posts to celebrities
Facebook users have been reporting issues with their service this morning as their homepage has not been showing regular posts.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:43:36 +0100
Falling panel crushes Hinkley Point C worker's leg
A WORKER at Hinkley Point C sustained a serious leg injury after a heavy panel dropped on him at the weekend.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:43 +0100
Haven holiday park in Somerset to get new stage and climbing wall
A holiday park on the Somerset coast will be getting a new performance stage, climbing wall and other activities after district councillors approved two new sets of plans.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:09:00 +0100
Coastguard warning after dog dies in Brean Down cliff fall
OWNERS have been advised to keep their dogs on a lead during walks on high ground after a dog died after falling off the cliffs at Brean Down.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Grant helps St Giles Animal Rescue Centre equip new cattery
AN animal rescue centre has built a new, modern cattery with help from a grant secured through the Cash for Charities campaign.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:59:00 +0100
Offsite Solutions wins £2.2M contract for The Perfume Factory
A HIGHBRIDGE manufacturer has won a multi-million-pound contract to provide hundreds of bathroom pods for a housing development in west London. 

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:41:00 +0100
Blues in the Pews to return to Highbridge in September
MUSICIANS and singers are encouraged to bring their instruments to St John's Church in Highbridge for a jam and open mic night next month.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:54:05 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in their car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, including pet owners.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:06:20 +0100
West Huntspill Flower and Craft Show
WEST Huntspill Flower and Craft Show returned for the first time since the pandemic.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:42:10 +0100
Morrisons recall and ‘do not eat’ warning due to salmonella fears in mango products
Symptoms of salmonella can include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:51:30 +0100
Fire beside Willowman off M5 at Bridgwater
EMERGENCY services were called to a fire next to the iconic Willowman statue beside the M5 in Somerset.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 14 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:31:01 +0100
Woman dies in collision on A303 near Wincanton
A YOUNG woman has died in a road collision in Somerset.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:48:29 +0100
Uncertainty over future of Cineworld in Yeovil and Weston
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of two cinemas in Somerset.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Huge country residence in Brent Knoll with a pool for sale
THIS six-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is truly a huge detached country residence.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chinese antiques sell for £1,700 in Taunton
AN antiques auction house might not be your first thought when considering the current tricky economic climate, but perhaps it should be.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:30:00 +0100
When you'll be able to get your Covid-19 autumn booster jab
THE autumn Covid booster vaccine is being rolled out in early September.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
UNEARTHED: 1935 Bentley stored in farmer's shed for 68 years
A 1935 Bentley stored in an old cart shed for the past 68 years has been unearthed.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:55:00 +0100
Priory Court Care Home in Burnham to close in November
A BURNHAM carehome is due to close in November after a review of the building found it “will not be fit for purpose for our residents for the foreseeable future”.  

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:54:40 +0100
Drivers face Friday afternoon delays on M5 in Somerset
Drivers are facing delays on the M5 and other roads across Somerset due to holiday traffic.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:44:00 +0100
King Alfred School Academy students celebrate A level results
STUDENTS at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge have been celebrating their fantastic A level and BTEC results. 

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:15:23 +0100
Bogus St Margaret's boss Jon Andrewes must repay £100,000
A CHARLATAN who cheated his way into the top job at a Taunton charity has been ordered to repay almost £100,000 of his ill-gotten gains.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:44:00 +0100
Free children's treasure hunt at Apex Park in Highbridge
CHILDREN will have the opportunity to search for hidden treasure at Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park in Highbridge on Wednesday, August 24.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:09:45 +0100
Somerset Cost of Living Crisis Appeal
PEOPLE are being asked to dip into their pockets to help others in Somerset struggling to make ends meet.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:59:00 +0100
Priory Court Care Home in Burnham to close in November
A BURNHAM carehome is due to close in November after a review of the building found it “will not be fit for purpose for our residents for the foreseeable future”.  

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:31:41 +0100
A level results day in Somerset
Hundreds of teenagers across Somerset are getting their A level results today (Thursday, August 18). We'll be bringing you results and reaction as they come in. Check out how your school or college has done. Send us your stories and pictures.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:01:30 +0100
PCs and PCSOs to administer lifesaving spray to addicts
A REFORMED heroin addict from Taunton has told how his life has been saved several times after overdosing.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:44:14 +0100
Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards nominations open
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Sedgemoor Excellence Business Awards, an annual ceremony organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:54:30 +0100
Toddler injured after collision with mobility scooter in Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a toddler and a mobility scooter in Weston-super-Mare.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:40:00 +0100
PCSOs to hold free bike-marking event in Apex Park, Burnham
POLICE community support officers (PSCOs) will host a free bike-marking event in Burnham's Apex Park to help deter thieves.



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