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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge children encouraged to join Summer Reading Challenge
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (314+ words) Somerset Council is inviting children in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to get stuck into reading this summer as the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge launches across the county on Saturday 4th July. The national initiative, run by The Reading Agency and supported by Arts…...
Five schools join expanding Good News Rooms project in Burnham area thanks to local company
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (152+ words) Burnham-On-Sea. com Five schools join expanding Good News Rooms project in Burnham area thanks to local company These centres help build confidence, communication skills, and creativity whilst preserving Jill Dando's legacy. They do this by delivering good news throughout the…...
Town council thanks volunteers after successful Burnham-On-Sea community litter pick
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (190+ words) Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has thanked the volunteers who took part in a community litter pick held in Burnham-On-Sea in June, praising the effort as a shining example of local pride and teamwork. Dozens of volunteers gave up their…...
Plans unveiled to replace fire'damaged Highbridge retail unit with new flats and garages
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (236+ words) The proposals aim to bring a long'derelict site at 40 Church Street back into use since it wsas destroyed by a fire in August 2023, as reported here. A small'scale redevelopment is proposed designed for first'time buyers or the private rental market....
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance launches competition to name its new helicopter
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (270+ words) Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has started a community competition to name its newly introduced second helicopter, which began operational service in May. The charity says the aircraft represents the dedication of thousands of supporters across the region, whose contributions…...
Burnham estate agent announces rebrand to Edward Creswick & Sons
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (304+ words) Burnham-On-Sea estate agency Creswick Estates Ltd will be rebranding from July 1st as Edward Creswick & Sons, continuing to operate from its established High Street premises. The change marks the next stage in the evolution of a business that has supported generations…...
Highbridge woman starts "14k fundraiser for life'changing wheelchair
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (403+ words) A 20-year-old Highbridge woman is appealing for support from local residents as she works to regain her independence with the help of a high'tech "14, 000 wheelchair. Millie Lockhart, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), says the specialist equipment would be life'changing,…...
Unique driftwood bench on Berrow footpath destroyed by mean vandals
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (86+ words) Burnham-On-Sea. com Unique driftwood bench on Berrow footpath destroyed by mean vandals A popular driftwood bench has been lost after mean'spirited vandals destroyed it along the footpath through the Berrow dunes. Mike Schollar, Somerset Council Adopt'a'Path Volunteer, said the loss…...
Burnham-On-Sea heritage exhibition to showcase unique local history
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (143+ words) A unique celebration of Burnham-On-Sea's rich past will take place in July when Burnham Heritage Group hosts a special one'day history exhibition in the town. Organisers say the exhibition will bring together local memories, postal heritage items, historic coins and…...
Burnham's BARB hovercraft crews called out twice in two days during heatwave
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (197+ words) Burnham-On-Sea's BARB Search & Rescue volunteers have faced a busy spell during this week's heatwave with two call-outs in just over 24 hours. The first incident came at 12. 40pm on Thursday when Coastguards requested BARB's hovercraft attend reports of two people in difficulty…...