Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: September 22-28, 2026
Ghost the Musical, comedy, country music and creative workshops feature in this week's events across Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest Somerset house prices revealed - as the county bucks the regional trend
House prices in Somerset are continuing to climb even as values across the South West edge downwards - but affordability remains a key issue

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four Somerset employers named and shamed for minimum wage breaches
Four Somerset employers have been named by the Government after workers were found to have been underpaid the National Minimum Wage

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:21:02 +0100
Calls to cut fuel duty by 10p until Christmas to ease cost of living pressures
The proposals come amid growing pressure on Chancellor John Healey to announce measures in the upcoming Budget to address rising living costs

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Can Blue Badge holders park in parent and child spaces? The rules many get wrong
Blue Badge holders have been fined for parking in some parent and child bays, in one of the most misunderstood rules in UK car parks

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning and flags the gift you should think twice about
Giving cash or transferring money into someone’s bank account may be a safer alternative, according to Mr Lewis

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Environment Agency "victim of its own success" over Somerset flood pumping
The Environment Agency (EA) is reviewing the 'trigger points' which govern its response to major flooding events in Somerset

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
How every Somerset MP voted on assisted dying bill
Somerset's MPs were divided over the emotionally charged debate as legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was rejected

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
One in three Somerset pharmacies have no private consultation rooms
A report by Healthwatch Somerset has identified that many patients felt "embarrassing or uncomfortable" about speaking to pharmacists in public

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Somerset beaches named among UK's worst rated by visitors - here's where
Brean Beach and Portishead Beach have been named among the UK's 10 lowest-rated beaches in a ranking based on Google reviews

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea offenders in magistrates' court
Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea offenders who have appeared in Magistrate’s Court

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How much it costs to live in Somerset now as rents soar again
New official data shows the average rent in Somerset has risen again, with tenants now paying more than £1,000 a month on average.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned having a dog in your car could result in £5,000 fines
A breach could result in an on-the-spot fine of up to £1,000, rising to £5,000 in more serious cases, along with up to nine points on the driver’s licence.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Government responds to calls for major change in UK supermarket rules
A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom Somerset-style house near Burnham on sale for £650k
Five-bedroom Brent Knoll home with countryside views, landscaped gardens and two garages goes on the market for £650,000.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: Health lessons Britain can take from Denmark
Why do Danes eat more sugar but have lower obesity rates? Pete Richards explores the bigger picture of healthy living.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New figures show where PIP claims are highest across Somerset
More than one in 10 working-age adults in Weston-super-Mare are claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Somerset pub named among UK's best spots for a walk and lunch this autumn
The White Hart and Cheddar Gorge Trail in Somerset have been named among the UK's best autumn pub walks in a new national study

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:27:20 +0100
From Westminster Abbey to Somerset: The incredible story behind Burnham's angels
A Somerset church is marking 200 years since extraordinary angel carvings, once linked to royalty and Westminster Abbey, arrived in the county.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Number of asylum seekers in Somerset hotels falls from 220 to just three
The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels in Somerset has fallen dramatically over the past year, according to new Home Office figures

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We're proud to work for the NHS': Hospital staff rally against outsourcing plans
Workers protested outside the trust's annual meeting amid concerns that hundreds of staff could be transferred out of direct NHS employment

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Homeowners urged to do 7 simple energy checks before winter to cut bills
Cut your energy bills with these seven expert tips that are easy to do around your home.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Binman reveals how to dispose of old batteries and avoid having bins refused
Ashley, The No1 Binman on TikTok, has revealed how you should be getting rid of old batteries.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset star Tom Kohler-Cadmore announces charity golf day
Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is hosting a charity golf day to support cleft care after son Dougie's diagnosis.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bill Revans: Thanking RNLI volunteers for their lifesaving work
Somerset Council leader Bill Revans praises RNLI volunteers, highlighting their lifesaving work amid debate over the charity.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Somerset Rivers Authority chairman stands down after four years
Councillor Mike Stanton has stood down as SRA chairman, but will remain on the board until the local elections in May 2027

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:22:21 +0100
Two crashes cause severe M5 disruption in Somerset
There are heavy delays on the M5 Motorway following an 'incident' - with delays building today (September 18).

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
UK coffee company set to close after 76 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Joe Black Coffee Roasters is set to close after 76 years in business, having entered voluntary liquidation.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stress and anxiety drives rising Somerset Council sickness rate
The council is performing better than the public sector average, but staff absences are delaying vital assessments and hampering service delivery

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:32:29 +0100
McDonald's drops cryptic clue after Monopoly ends for good after 20 years
McDonald’s is teasing its customers with a new post that reveals hints to its next move - could it be a new menu or a new promotion to replace Monopoly?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
New work-from-home rules could make it harder for bosses to reject requests
Work-from-home rules could change as employers are told to properly consider flexible working requests before rejecting them.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: Memories of my journey to the Falkland Islands
Clinton Rogers recalls a trip to the Falkland Islands in 2007, wartime history and island life amid renewed debate over Argentina’s sovereignty claims.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PCC column: New funding aims to make Avon and Somerset communities safer
Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody launches £500,000 Community Fund offering grants of up to £10,000 for projects to improve safety.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
M5 motorists face closures in Somerset during major works
The M5 is set to be closed overnight as part of a major scheme, as signs have gone up

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset urged to spend £50m on flood defence maintenance
Defra has provided £50m to be spent in Somerset on flood prevention by October 2028, in light of the devastating flooding caused by Storm Chandra

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset Council rejects Reform UK claim of future devolution 'tax grab'
Reform UK has slammed the Liberal Democrats' record on Somerset Council - and claimed that a push for further devolution is financially motivated

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
BT and Openreach warn Brits to ‘switch now’ or risk losing phone service forever
Openreach and BT are converting all traditional phone lines to digital on January 31, 2027 - users need to switch or be left with no service.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:08:20 +0100
Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer this winter
Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:19:03 +0100
Weeks of M5 disruption in Somerset as motorway to be dug up for cable installation
Motorists face up to 15 days of M5 Somerset disruption from October 5 as cables for Agratas’ battery factory are installed

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned of potential rise in potholes after record-breaking summer
Councils that fail to demonstrate effective road maintenance could lose up to a third of their funding.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
HMRC writing to 311,000 people over a State Pension boost – you could be owed £8,000
HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mixed week of weather forecast by Met Office for Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: sunny spells, showers and cloud expected this week, with temperatures reaching 21°C.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man drove dangerously slowly on M5 in Somerset while drunk, court hears
Enock Chitsara has been sentenced after police observed him driving dangerously on the M5 in Somerset while around twice the legal alcohol limit

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Changes to Somerset council tax support could 'create more hardship'
Somerset Council is consulting on changes to council tax support - changes would could leave many vulnerable or low-income residents worse off

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Green light for major transformation of Somerset holiday park venue
Major redevelopment promising new attractions, jobs and family facilities on the Somerset coast has been approved by council planners

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major new development off M5 in Somerset could create '1,500 well-paid jobs'
Major development is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs to the area

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts September heatwave as Somerset temperatures set to hit 29C
Another heatwave could soon be on the way for Somerset, according to the Met Office

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:37:24 +0100
Severe delays reported on the M5 in Somerset
Slow traffic and severe tailbacks has been reported on the M5 Northbound at J23 A39 (Bridgwater North) following an incident.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:50:28 +0100
Key route near M5 in Somerset 'blocked' after crash
A key route which connects motorists in Somerset to the M5 Motorway has been 'blocked' following a report of an incident today (September 15).

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