Highbridge7 days agoNew homes to be built despite local protestWork on 110 new homes could begin soon, after a scheme to protect them from flooding was agreed.7 days agoSomerset13 Apr 2025Pupils face long commute as school is oversubscribedSecondary school pupils will face longer bus journeys with not enough spaces in their town.13 Apr 2025Somerset31 Mar 2025Recycling warning as dangerous items left in bagsAt least 15 knives have been found in blue recycling bags in just a few weeks.31 Mar 2025Somerset3 Mar 2025'Decaying' community hall set for major revampA "decaying" community hall will be replaced with "a comfortable and welcoming venue for all".3 Mar 2025Somerset22 Jan 2025Burnham and Highbridge facing 35% council tax riseThe council says it was a hard decision to increase taxes but it needs to save "essential services".22 Jan 2025Somerset18 Nov 2024Starbucks will be built after objection withdrawnNational Highways withdraws its objection after initially being concerned about possible congestion.18 Nov 2024Somerset14 Nov 2024Disability benefit process 'emotionally draining'Jo Burridge says the PIP system forces you to "focus on all the things you can't do".14 Nov 2024Somerset31 Oct 2024Man grows huge pumpkin on allotment for HalloweenPeople visiting a pumpkin patch can guess the weight of a huge pumpkin, grown by a local man.31 Oct 2024Somerset27 Sep 2024Hairdresser retires after 60 years in the industrySandra Handel first began hairdressing at the age of 14 when she was offered a weekend job.27 Sep 2024Somerset...
