Somerset families have received welcome news this week as new figures reveal that more than 99% of children starting primary school this September have been offered a place at one of their top three ...

Somerset Council has been left searching for a new chief financial officer after its chosen candidate withdrew from the role for “personal reasons”. The authority is legally required to have a Section ...

Warm tributes have been paid to former Burnham-On-Sea Lion’s Club member Colin Scott Holdom, who has passed away this month, aged 81. Colin was well known across Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Mark for ...

A new group of travellers has this week pitched up in Burnham-On-Sea’s seafront car park. The group of eight caravans and towing vehicles arrived on Wednesday evening (April 15th) in the parking area ...

Highbridge railway station is set to receive new accessibility‑focused signage this spring after a fresh injection of funding, councillors confirmed this week. Speaking at Monday’s meeting of Burnham ...

Burnham-On-Sea Police are appealing for witnesses and any footage after a vulnerable man was injured in the town earlier this week. The incident happened between 11pm and midnight on Tuesday 14th ...

Burnham-On-Sea Independent Market is set to return today (Thursday April 16th), bringing a mix of new and returning local crafters to its new venue in the town. The community market will be held from ...

A police helicopter and multiple emergency crews were called to Highbridge on Wednesday evening (April 15th) following concerns that someone had been seen in the River Brue. Fire crews and the ...

A spectacular fusion of classical elegance and rock‑and‑roll energy is heading to Burnham-On-Sea this Spring when the Bristol Ensemble brings its Baroque ’n’ Roll concert to the Princess Theatre. The ...

Lance John Edmonds passed away peacefully on Saturday 11th April, aged 79, after a courageous battle with cancer. A much-loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, Lance will be greatly missed by all ...