Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New mobile breast screening units support early detection in Somerset
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launches two new mobile breast screening units to improve access and comfort across the county.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset drivers to face months of disruption amid major M5 roadworks
Major roadworks and subsequent closures on the M5 are set to cause months of disruption for Somerset drivers

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
This is why mould is forming in your home and how you can stop it
The growth of mould is more frequent in the winter months and poses a risk to both the health of those living in the house and the property itself.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Expert warns of simple mistake that could be increasing your energy bills
Brits are being urged to move this one item of furniture in their home to prevent potential added cost to their energy bill.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: Why every healthy decision matters
Fitness coach Pete Richards explains how small daily habits can have a bigger impact on long-term health than major lifestyle changes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands help choose name of new GWR plushie dragon
GWR names its new plushie dragon Brunella after a competition that attracted thousands of entries from across the South West.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free family walk at Cheddar Gorge aims to get people away from screens
Free family walk at YHA Cheddar on September 17 will help children explore nature as part of the Festival of Walking.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:22:13 +0100
M5 updates amid police warning of delays due to huge abnormal load
Drivers have been warned by police to avoid part of the M5 and surrounding roads today as a huge abnormal load moves through the region and causes delays.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M5 drivers warned to avoid area as huge 'abnormal load' moves through
Drivers are warned to avoid par of the M5 and nearby roads as a huge 'abnormal load' travels through

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Autumn is coming and Somerset Camera Club can prove it
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy capturing the process of summer becoming autumn.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Travel firm operating tours of UK and European hotspots ordered to close
Immaculate Travel promoted more than 20 years of experience in organising coach tours to destinations including Rome, Amsterdam, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Fine warning issued to all UK drivers over common parking manoeuvre
Parking across two bays may not seem like a serious offence, but experts have warned that it can lead to financial penalties.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Five men jailed after ‘shocking’ knife and bat attack outside Bristol Airport
Five men jailed for 16 years and 10 months after a 'shocking' attack involving bats and knives at Bristol Airport

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:25:17 +0100
Heavy delays on M5 in Somerset as 'incident' leaves road blocked
Traffic on the M5 is blocked northbound near Bridgwater this morning (Friday, September 11) amid reports of "debris"

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Thousands back bid to raise HMRC personal allowance to £18,000 as deadline looms
A petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Primark shoppers set for major change as delivery plans revealed
Primark is planning to launch home delivery in Great Britain as it expands click and collect and invests in its online offering.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: The inherited condition families need to know about
FH Day shines a spotlight on inherited cholesterol condition as Somerset expert urges people to check family history.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP demands Andy Burnham bring forward new Musgrove Park maternity unit
Gideon Amos MP urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring forward Musgrove Park Hospital’s new maternity unit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New learning opportunities made available to adults across Somerset
Thousands of adult learning courses are being launched across Somerset, helping residents build skills, confidence and wellbeing.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:31:39 +0100
Diesel prices could hit £2 a litre as prices rise again, drivers warned
Diesel prices could rise sharply as refining capacity comes under pressure. Here are the latest warnings and ways drivers can cut fuel costs.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
School-run parking row - what to do if someone blocks your drive near a school
Someone has blocked your driveway? Find out what homeowners can do, when a parking fine may apply and who to complain to.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Government responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK
The UK and the rest of north-western Europe is likely to experience wetter and stormier conditions in the coming autumn and early winter, the Met Office said.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0100
Red Arrows flypast at Somerset border cancelled days before event
A planned Red Arrows flyover past the Somerset border has been cancelled with a statement on why issued to the public

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:12:57 +0100
Major A-road blocked near M5 in Somerset with heavy delays
The A38 is blocked after an 'obstruction' close to the M5 Motorway in Somerset today (September 9).

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Three Burnham-on-Sea men appear in court charged with theft and burglary
Three men have appeared in court charged with burglary and theft in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish ward at Musgrove Park Hospital for new radiotherapy bunker
Planning permission has been sought to demolish part of the Acorn Children’s Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and build a new radiotherapy bunker

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:11:40 +0100
Full lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause delays
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weather: Burnham-on-Sea set for sunny spells and cloud this week
Met Office predicts a mix of rain, cloud and sunshine in Burnham-on-Sea, with highs of 21°C by the weekend.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows set to fly over Somerset border this week - here's where and when
RAF Red Arrows to perform a one-off flypast at Longleat House on September 11, launching Icons of the Sky

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0100
Police report increase in seized cloned vehicles in Somerset
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in cloned vehicle fraud across the Avon and Somerset area

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
New electric vehicle charging hub approved by Somerset McDonald's near M5
A new charging hub will be created at the Oaktree Business Park, which lies on the A38 Bristol Road south of junction 22 of the M5

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:03:26 +0100
Airport departures across the UK disrupted by issue affecting air traffic control
The issue is impacting flight departures from multiple airports, including Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Nationwide warns millions could be missing out on £555 a month
Families could be missing out on £555 a month in benefits and support as Nationwide expands its free Better Off Indicator to Virgin Money customers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change
Workers who use their own cars for business journeys are being reminded they could claim more after HMRC raised mileage rates from 45p to 55p

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More foster carers needed to support children across Somerset
Fostering in Somerset is hosting information sessions as it seeks more carers for the county’s 700 children in care.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: September 8-14, 2026
Burnham and Bridgwater events this week include Come From Away, an outdoor cinema, Elvis tributes and 1960s music.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0100
National Highways update as lorry incident stops M5 traffic in Somerset
Motorists are facing huge delays with more than six miles of congestion after a lorry incident in Somerset

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:27:46 +0100
M5 traffic chaos in Somerset after lorry collision
Motorists are facing huge delays after an incident involving a lorry on the M5 in Somerset today (September 7).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Somerset man faces dental bill of up to £31,000 after being hit in face by bike
Thomas Johnston faces a £31,000 dental bill after losing eight teeth when struck in the face by a bicycle in Cardiff

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:02:35 +0100
Celebrity Traitors start date may have been revealed by Richard Osman
The start date for the second series of Celebrity Traitors may have been confirmed by Richard Osman and it's soon

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Royal Mint reveals rarest version of each British coin including 20p, 50p and more
The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?
Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi confirms all stores will close for 24 hours to give staff 'chance to rest'
All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a "chance to rest"

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Born between these dates? You could wait even longer for your free bus pass
A rule linked to the rising State Pension age means some people turning 66 may have to wait months for a free bus pass.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: Why staying active can change how old you feel
Coach Pete explains why living well matters more than living longer, and how healthy habits can improve your future years.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South West schools save millions of litres after efficiency visits
South West Water has helped 57 schools across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset save more than 15 million litres of water a year.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council approves increase in taxi fares across Somerset
Somerset Council has approved higher taxi fares, with the maximum one-mile journey charge increasing to £5.06.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers hailed as ‘lifeblood’ of Somerset at garden party
Somerset charities and volunteers celebrated at a garden party hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq in east Somerset.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset woman backs hospice with legacy after husband’s care
Vida Jackson is backing St Margaret’s Hospice legacy campaign after the charity supported her late husband Nigel.

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