Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge praises Weston Hospicecare after visit, highlighting vital community nursing service and council grant support.

Join the Great British Spring Clean in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge on 20 March. Register by 19 March to help litter pick and support the community event.

Investing in health with exercise, strength training, and good nutrition can save on future care costs in the UK. Discover tips for long-term wellbeing.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the back of things for this week's theme

A new survey is asking disabled people across the UK, including Somerset, to share their experiences of everyday barriers.

Moose and Rotary Club fundraiser in Burnham-on-Sea raises £1,063 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and local charities, featuring live music and raffle.

Discover what's on at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea: film listings, times, and ticket info for Reminders of Him, Mother’s Pride, The Bride! and more.

Somerset residents may not pay the increase in council tax this month

Lyndon Smith has lived his whole life in the West Country, and for the last twenty years at Blakeway near Wedmore. He shares his views on the River Brue.

Almost 100 people were arrested across the South West last week after police forces joined together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation.

As part of National Empty Homes Week, Somerset Council is pointing home-owners towards support to bring empty homes back into use

Magistrates have warned a West Huntspill man that “the end of the road is here” after he was caught by police committing his 12th disqualified driving offence.

Sanders Garden Centre in Burnham-on-Sea celebrates 25 years with a family fun day, gardening talks by Michael Perry, live music, charity raffle, and more.

Somerset Council moves from financial emergency to recovery, approving 2026/27 budget, cutting funding gap, and raising council tax below regional averages.

UK jobs face AI disruption as automation threatens roles in law, accounting, and journalism. Adaptability key as careers evolve in the age of AI.

Somerset Council has rejected demands to stop approving new housing developments until additional flood prevention measures are put in place

Cavanna Homes South West has teased initial proposals to build 120 homes on Lascot Hill at the northern edge of the growing village of Wedmore

A man from Berrow has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 offences, several sexual offences against children.

A review of the introduction of car parking charges across Somerset has been given the green light by Somerset Council’s Executive this week.

Tech experts have issued a warning to millions of Brits as official support for Windows 10 will completely stop in October 2026

Icon Foods, which supplies products to Aldi, Tesco, Asda, and other major UK stores, is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

Hastoe Housing sponsors CPRE Somerset’s Love Your Countryside Awards, celebrating local environmental and affordable housing projects across Somerset in 2026.

MPs took to the House of Commons to vote on passing a bill, meaning that social media would be banned for children under the age of 16.

Charming one-bedroom cottage for sale in Wedmore, with courtyard garden, garage, and modern interiors. Guide price: £315,000.

Somerset Council approves 4.99 per cent council tax rise; average Bridgwater bills reach £2,799.81. Lib Dem leadership faces criticism over finances.

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Mix of rain, sunny intervals, and gusty winds up to 43mph from 10–14 March, with temperatures ranging 3–14°C.

Police are appealing to anyone with information or CCTV footage in relation to a burglary in North Somerset to come forward.

The average Somerset council tax bill will increase by nearly £122 a year from April - though the precise rise will vary greatly within the county

A group of men who raided almost £700k from cash machines across the UK and were caught boasting about their haul on WhatsApp have been jailed.

Discover upcoming events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, community forums, arts festivals, and fairs.

Discover how a personal trainer can boost motivation, improve fitness, and support safe exercise in the UK. Learn key benefits and tips for getting started.

A giant Somerset dragon will tour the county in 2026 for Somerset Day, uniting communities with folklore, creative events, and a BBC Radio Somerset campaign.

Octopus Children's Daycare in Burnham-on-Sea welcomed the mayor after receiving a town council grant for new iPads to support children's learning journeys.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of faces in unexpected places in Somerset and North Somerset.

Burnham-on-Sea man Barry Pook wins £1,000 in the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity lottery, supporting NHS care at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Burnham and Highbridge Community Clothing launches at Apex Park Office, offering free pre-loved clothing to locals, supporting recycling and reducing waste.

The Children’s Society shop in Burnham-on-Sea reopens after refurbishment, offering more space, new stock, and volunteering opportunities.

Bluey Playdates with Friends Collection screens at The Ritz, Burnham-on-Sea. Enjoy eight favourite episodes of the hit show for families on the big screen.

Biffa Waste Services seeks to add two trailers at its Highbridge Walrow Industrial Estate base. Nearby landowners may object to the licence application.

Five fire engines have responded to a tractor fire at around 10:30pm on March 5.

A park has been cordoned off by police after a "suspected ordnance" was found near a construction site.

Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.

A man from Somerset has become the first to have a remote robotic surgery.

Millions of families will see benefits increase in 2026. Here’s the full list of DWP payments rising, from Universal Credit childcare support to maternity pay.

Rising chocolate thefts in UK shops are linked to cost of living pressures and, in some cases, organised crime, impacting retailers nationwide.

Carys Walsh, 18, from Cheddar, will run the 2026 TCS London Marathon for South Western Ambulance Charity, honouring NHS crews who aided her family.

Somerset Council is a finalist for two 2026 LGC Awards, recognising fostering recruitment and SEND employment schemes supporting vulnerable young people.

Villagers in Brent Knoll have signed a petition urging Royal Mail to bring postal and Post Office services back to their village shop.

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.