Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, April 25-May 1
The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea is showcasing a variety of films from Friday, April 25 to Thursday, May 1.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of Harley Davidsons set to roar through Somerset seaside towns
The annual event, hosted by the Bridgwater Chapter of the Harley Davidson Owners Group, is taking place next weekend.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:26 +0000
Everything to know on when the Glastonbury 2025 resale is and how to get tickets
Glastonbury 2025 tickets sold out in November 2024 but festivalgoers have another chance with the resale, but when is it taking place?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Wedmore fashion show raises nearly £2k for Weston Hospicecare
The money raised will be used to purchase a cuddle mattress for the hospice's inpatient unit.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:03:51 +0100
Young Leaders recruited at Avalon Camps
Volunteer ‘Young Leaders’ aged between 17 and 18 have been recruited to support and care for young people at Avalon Camps in Mark, near Highbridge.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Burnham man sentenced for driving Fiat 500 while disqualified
A man from Burnham-on-Sea has been handed a driving ban for driving a Fiat 500 in Highbridge while disqualified.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:21:26 +0100
Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:21:39 +0100
New Banksy like artwork appears at Somerset seaside
A new Banksy like artwork has appeared in a Somerset seaside town, depicting an astronaut with an American flag atop a pile of stones.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Overcast skies and sunny intervals forecast for Burnham this week
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of overcast skies and sunny intervals for Burnham-on-Sea this week.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:50:15 +0100
M5 to close between Burnham and Bridgwater
The M5 will close overnight between Burnham and Bridgwater while cable works are carried out this week. 

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ashley Fox MP: April's update for Bridgwater
"I’m pleased to be back with another update on my work as your Member of Parliament", says Ashley Fox MP.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:06:42 +0100
What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
A guide to shingles with the NHS website answering questions like what is the cause, is it contagious, and is there a vaccination?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:05:30 +0100
750 schools roll out free breakfast clubs from today saving parents £450 a year
From today (April 22), 750 schools will roll out free breakfast clubs, which has been hailed a 'game-changing moment' for families, the Prime Minister said.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:03:52 +0100
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-On-Sea, April 22-28, 2025
A variety show and the start of a self-defence course are also on the agenda.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:21:59 +0100
Glamping pod plans for flood risk field near Highbridge
Plans to erect eight glamping pods for holiday let at a farm near Highbridge have been submitted to Somerset Council.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:11:24 +0100
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out your score
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:15:22 +0100
DWP Universal Credit payment rise delayed for millions of people
Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants have had their benefit payments increase delayed - despite the payment rates going up from April 7.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:08:38 +0100
Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:13:30 +0100
How strong is your airline etiquette? 'Inconsiderate' passenger told not to recline
The man was sat on an economy flight when the passenger in front attempted to recline her seat

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:10:43 +0100
Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:07:32 +0100
Do you have eagle-eyed vision? Try finding the odd football out in 20 seconds
Want to check how good your eye sight is? Try out this brain teaser to find the odd football out.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:47:46 +0100
Discontinued Easter treats Brits miss most from Cadbury Egg 'n' Spoon to Weggs
From Nestle's Willy Wonka Weggs to Cadbury Dairy Milk Egg 'n' Spoon Cartons, these are the Easter treats Brits miss the most.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Camera club members capture pictures of animals on the move
A gallery of pictures from Somerset Camera Club around the theme of animals on the move

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:51:28 +0100
The 'secret' Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' content this Easter
A Reddit user has shared a guide to secret codes that will allow you to quickly narrow down your Netflix search

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:45:44 +0100
Dog walkers warned over 'dangerous' habit that may see them prosecuted
Dog walkers have been warned over a 'dangerous' yet common habit ahead of the Easter weekend.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Foundation donates £15,000 to boost South West education and job opportunities
The foundation has handed over the cash to the South-West Social Mobility Commission, a group set up to improve education and job opportunities across the South West.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, April 18-24
The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea is showcasing a variety of films from Friday, April 18 to Thursday, April 24.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100
Brand-new bakery opens in Burnham High Street
A new bakery has opened in Burnham High Street and the new owners have thanked customers for a very busy opening day after selling out their popular items.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:41:13 +0100
Chief constable defends force’s investigations
Avon & Somerset’s top police officer has defended her force following criticism from government inspectors over how it investigates crime.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
More than 90 per cent of homes sold at Highbridge development
Barratt Homes Bristol's development on Huntspill Road has seen 80 out of its 86 private homes sold two and a half years after launching.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0100
'Iconic' 55-year-old business tries to save stores from permanent closure
An ‘iconic’ Devon family-run business, with a branch in Burnham, that closed all its stores after 55-years, is working to save the stores from permanent closure.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:09:52 +0100
Train journeys to be disrupted this Easter weekend by engineering projects
Brits using train travel this Easter weekend are being warned that their journeys could be disrupted by engineering projects.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:07:49 +0100
UK travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy back from EU
UK travellers have been issued a warning over the import of meat and dairy products from EU and EEA countries for personal use.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:40:53 +0100
Winners of MP’s Independent Shop Awards announced
Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, has announced the winners of this year’s Independent Shop Awards.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:51:39 +0100
Avon and Somerset Police crackdown on uninsured drivers
This week, Avon and Somerset Police’s Road Policing Unit launched Operation Scalis to tackle the number of uninsured drivers on the road.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:16:31 +0100
Starbucks is giving away free reusable Snoopy cups, but be quick
Starbucks Rewards reusable cup giveaway is back with limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy design - but customers will need to be quick

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:12:02 +0100
Over 1,000 miles of roadworks in England to be lifted this weekend
More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:07:11 +0100
Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:56:34 +0100
Pontins charged over death of grandmother
The parent company of Pontins holiday parks has been charged with corporate manslaughter after part of a ceiling at a Somerset resort.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts mix of rain and sunshine for Burnham this week
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of rain and sunshine for Burnham-on-Sea this week.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:34 +0100
Legendary sports presenter John Inverdale speaks at Combat Stress fuindraiser
John Inverdale speaks at Combat Stress fundraiser in Winscombe

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:55:30 +0100
Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and 16), according to the Met Office.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:49:22 +0100
Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected
Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-On-Sea, April 15-21, 2025
From a health walk to a new monthly market, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:22:28 +0100
Flooding expected as Met office issues yellow rain warning for Somerset
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "heavy rain" affecting most of Somerset from Tuesday (April 15) until Wednesday (April 16).

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chamber of Commerce rebrands to better reflect its membership
The name change aims to represent the diversity, geographical spread and ambitious growth plans of the chamber.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:03:00 +0100
Camera Club members enjoy the sunshine in Somerset
This week, the members of Somerset/Devon Camera Club have been taking photos of bird and other wildlife in wintery conditions.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:46:12 +0100
Here's when you'll will be able to spot the stunning Pink Moon this week
Here is when stargazers in the UK can expect to see the stunning Pink Moon this April.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:44:42 +0100
'Do not eat': Products sold at Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and more recalled
Items sold at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more have been recalled from supermarket shelves, including some of Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Lager

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