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Burnham And Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:24:34 +0100
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, to create 1,700 jobs in Somerset
A NUCLEAR power station in Somerset is expecting to create 1,700 new jobs over the next year.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for 60 homes on Hellier’s Lane, near Cheddar Reservoir, approved
DOZENS of new homes will be built near Cheddar Reservoir after new plans were approved by district councillors.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:58:44 +0100
Shed fire on Bridgwater High Street
AN out-of-control bonfire was thought to have spread to a garden shed which caught fire last night (May 27).

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Secret World Wildlife Rescue charity has its phone lines cut off
IT may be good to talk, but that’s not the case at East Huntspill-based Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) at the moment.

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:48:03 +0100
Bernie Spilsbury retires as Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital chairman
THE chairman of the Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital charity has taken the decision to retire after 20 years of service.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:39:00 +0100
WANTED: Police appeal to track down David Purkiss
POLICE are calling on the public to help find a Somerset man wanted in connection with two offences.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:05:04 +0100
Circus Funtasia comes to Sanders Garden Centre in Highbridge
A CIRCUS has arrived in Highbridge - and will be here for more than a week.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:03:49 +0100
Closure on Smith Way, Highbridge, house after drugs and anti-social behaviour links
A COURT has has granted a temporary closure order for a home in Highbridge amid links to drugs and antisocial behaviour.

Wed, 26 May 2021 21:59:12 +0100
Light aircraft crashes into field at Durston
EMERGENCY services were sent to reports of a light aircraft crash near Taunton earlier this evening (Wednesday).

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:13:35 +0100
Rubbish and recycling collection days changing across Somerset next week
HOUSEHOLDERS across Somerset are being reminded that rubbish and recycling collections will all be ONE DAY LATER next week due to the Bank Holiday on Monday (May 31).

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:49:41 +0100
Nervous about the Covid jab? Get a Somerset 'buddy' to ease your concerns
PEOPLE in Somerset feeling nervous about whether to have their Covid-19 vaccine are being encouraged to set up a call with a Vaccination Buddy.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:46:55 +0100
Police appeal to find wanted man Richard Smart
POLICE are renewing their appeal for the public’s help to find Richard Smart.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:55:09 +0100
Somerset Speedway closes down as Hancock family retire from sport
SOMERSET Speedway "will be no longer", after promoter Debbie Hancock announced that the Hancock family had decided to retire from speedway competition.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:29:32 +0100
Future of M&S stores in Somerset unknown amid closure plans
MARKS & Spencer is set to close more stores after plunging to a hefty loss for the past year after being hit hard by high street lockdowns.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Jake, from Chilton Polden, wins Westerleigh Group competition
A TEN-YEAR-OLD’s artwork is to be featured on a Covid-19 memorial stone.

Tue, 25 May 2021 20:58:59 +0100
'Jenga champion' stopped by police at Sedgemoor Services
POLICE have published this picture on social media of a vehicle carrying an unstable load.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:31:51 +0100
Bikes stolen in garage raid in Old Burnham Road, Highbridge
POLICE are trying to trace a number of motorbikes and bikes stolen from a garage in Highbridge.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:57:40 +0100
Bedroom destroyed after mattress fire in Highbridge
A BEDROOM has been completed destroyed after a fire broke out this morning (May 25).

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:30:27 +0100
Robert Jenrick orders Somerset's district councils to apologise over 'spoof' video link
SOMERSET'S district council leaders have been ordered to apologise after they sanctioned sending out a link to an offensive spoof website to hundreds of thousands of people.

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:14:54 +0100
Covid-19 rates of infection in Somerset among the lowest in the country
THE Covid rates of infection in the four Somerset districts are among the lowest in the country.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:00:10 +0100
Major gaffe as Somerset's district councils direct people to offensive spoof website
RED-faced council leaders are investigating after hundreds of thousands of people across Somerset received a link to an "offensive" spoof website.

Mon, 24 May 2021 16:18:00 +0100
Burnham-on-Sea resident Sheila Rainey, 95, has first novel published
A PARTIALLY-SIGHTED Burnham-on-Sea resident has had her first novel published - at the age of 95!

Mon, 24 May 2021 16:10:05 +0100
BBC One drama Chloe being filmed in Burnham-on-Sea this week
PARTS of a new BBC One drama are being filmed in Burnham-on-Sea this week.

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:50:37 +0100
Gas works lasting over a month and other major Somerset roadworks this week
SEVERAL major roadworks programmes are set to start in Somerset today (Monday, May 24).

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:24:35 +0100
Two taken to hospital after car crashes off M5 and into a field in Somerset
THE two occupants of this car were taken to hospital after it crashed off the M5 in Somerset earlier today (Sunday).

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:59:39 +0100
REVIEW: 'Live At Worthy Farm was a success - despite facing impossible expectations'
THE Stone Roses' Second Coming was a good album. I said it.

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:56:19 +0100
Two people die in road collision between Minehead and Porlock
TWO people have died in a road traffic collision in West Somerset.

Sat, 22 May 2021 20:32:43 +0100
Glastonbury Live At Worthy Farm event hit by technical problems
MANT festival lovers have been left disappointed so far this evening s they attempt to watch the Glastonbury Festival live stream event, Live At Worthy Farm.

Sat, 22 May 2021 14:32:10 +0100
Seed to launch arts and theatre groups for Highbridge youngsters
LOCAL arts group Seed has announced the launch of two new art and theatre groups in Highbridge.

Sat, 22 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
New book describes 50 years of Glastonbury Festival by the people who played...
NEXT summer will be three long years since the Glastonbury Festival took place.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:53:21 +0100
World prepares to tune in to Glastonbury Festival's Live At Worthy Farm
THIS evening, the eyes of the world will be on fields in Somerset.

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:43:58 +0100
District council leaders in MPs' firing line over Somerset referendum
FOUR Somerset MPs have banded together to slam an unofficial, taxpayer-funded referendum on the future of local government in Somerset.

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brick Beauty Salon on West Quay, Bridgwater, granted alcohol licence
BRIDGWATER residents will soon be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages with their beauty treatments at a local salon.

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Rare motorcycle worth an AMAZING £28,000-£32,000 going up for auction in Somerset
A RARE motorcycle from the 1970s is set to go up for auction, with an estimated value of a staggering £28,000 - £32,000.

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The best Somerset spots for dog owners revealed...
BREAN comes out as top dog with TripAdvisor reviewers, as it is ranked the best destination in Somerset for dog-friendly beaches, pubs and cafes.

Sat, 22 May 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Obituaries from the Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News: May 20, 2021
BELOW are the obituaries published in the Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News on May 20, 2021.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:57:33 +0100
Man from Weston-super-Mare jailed for assault
A MAN has been jailed after pleading guilty to assault.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:37:00 +0100
Retrospective plans for Wells cosmetic surgery clinic approved at meeting
A COSMETIC surgery clinic in the Mendip Hills will be allowed to continue operating after retrospective plans were approved without debate.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:43:00 +0100
New homes could be built on Bridgwater wedding venue site
DOZENS of new homes could soon be built on the site of a Bridgwater wedding venue near the M5.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:02:04 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind in Somerset
STRONG winds hit Somerset yesterday afternoon (May 20) and are expected to last until 9pm this evening (May 21).

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:31:45 +0100
Crews tackle building fire on Salmon Parade, Bridgwater
A STORAGE building in Bridgwater caught fire last night (May 20).

Fri, 21 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Customers in ALL shops to be charged 10p for plastic bags from today
FROM today (Friday, May 21) the cost of getting a plastic bag to put your shopping in is doubling to 10p.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:52:10 +0100
Somerset Levels exhibition launches at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
AN art exhibition at a Somerset hospital opened this week.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:45:46 +0100
16-day heatwave predicted for June - this is when it will start
As lockdown restrictions ease across the UK, garden get-togethers and afternoons in the beer garden have largely been put on hold this month.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:44:45 +0100
William and Harry slam BBC for adding to Diana's 'fear and paranoia'
The Duke of Cambridge said he was left with “indescribable sadness” after learning the BBC’s shortcomings.

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Home from Home – Becoming a host family
Every year, thousands of school age overseas students are educated at independent schools across the UK. When their school closes for half term holidays and exeat weekends, they need a great host family who will provide a home away from home.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:48:39 +0100
Man's body found at Wearyall Hill, Glastonbury
A BODY found at a Somerset beauty spot is believed to be that of a man missing for around nine months.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:29:28 +0100
Somerset Covid-19 infection rate extremely LOW compared to most of the UK
AREAS of Somerset have some of the lowest Covid-19 infection rates in the country, according to the latest figures.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:42:49 +0100
Bishops Palace, Wells, announce names of cygnets after competition
CYGNETS at a popular Somerset landmark have finally been named thanks to an annual competition.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:12:18 +0100
Overloaded hay lorry 10,400kg over weight limit pulled off M5 by police
THIS overloaded lorry was pulled off the road by police.



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