Somerset Seaside Town’s Reputation Tarnished by Summer Traveller Disruptions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 burnham travellers somerset council encampments antisocialbehaviour transitsite enforcement vandalism localbusiness Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset burnham berrow cycling pedestrians safety infrastructure greenway congestion council A coastal road described as “scary” and “dangerous” in Somerset is poised for significant safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of Somerset Council’s broader infrastructure plans. The Burnham and … Read More
Pair Charged with Multiple Shoplifting Offences Banned from Burnham Stores Tuesday, August 26, 2025 shoplifting theft burnham court theftcharges retailcrime police magistrate bail community Two individuals from Burnham-on-Sea have been formally charged with a total of 22 shoplifting offences. Tegan Shay Ford, aged 29, and Louise Jeffrey, aged 49, both residing on Highbridge Road, are scheduled to appear before … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea: A Charming Seaside Town with Hidden Struggles Saturday, August 23, 2025 burnham seaside tourism parking rent housing hinkley carnival economy community Burnham-on-Sea is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Weston-super-Mare. Less accessible by public transport, with the nearest train station located in Highbridge—a thirty-minute walk away—this quaint Somerset town … Read More
Two Children Injured in Hit-and-Run Bike Accident in Burnham-on-Sea Monday, August 18, 2025 burnham hitandrun bikeaccident children avonsomerset policeappeal rosewoodavenue witnesses crimestoppers investigation In Burnham-on-Sea, two children on bicycles were struck by a silver Honda Civic in a hit-and-run incident on Rosewood Avenue between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 17. The young victims, an 11-year-old boy and a … Read More
Concerns Grow as 40-Year-Old Woman Goes Missing from Highbridge Area Saturday, August 16, 2025 missing highbridge welfare police samantha avon somerset brean burnham urgent Authorities are increasingly worried about the safety of a 40-year-old woman named Samantha who has gone missing in the Highbridge area. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate her. Samantha was … Read More