Charming Seaside Town Boasts the UK’s Smallest Pier Friday, June 6, 2025 burnham-on-sea pier seaside somerset beach tourism historic lighthouse festival coastal Nestled along Somerset’s coast, Burnham-on-Sea is home to Britain’s shortest pier—Burnham Pier—which measures just 117 feet long. This petite pier, built between 1911 and 1914 on the eve of World War I, offers a captivating … Read More
Newsagent Run by Same Family for Over a Century – Grandson Still Works 5am Shifts at 80 Monday, May 26, 2025 newsagent familybusiness legacy burnham-on-sea tradition community morrisfamily retail longevity dedication For more than 100 years, the GW Hurley Newsagents on Burnham-on-Sea High Street has been a beloved fixture, run continuously by the Morris family. Now 80 years old, Colin Morris proudly carries on the legacy started by his … Read More
Extra Care Apartments Approved for Burnham-on-Sea After Successful Appeal Friday, May 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea care planning appeal extracare development somerset retirement construction housing New extra care apartments are set to be built at Beaufort Park in Burnham-on-Sea following a successful appeal against previous planning refusals. Beaufort Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Agincare, initially sought permission in … Read More
Charming Somerset Seaside Town Boasts Its Own 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' Friday, May 9, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset seaside leaningtower standrews beach tourism history pier lighthouse Nestled along the scenic Somerset coastline, the picturesque town of Burnham-on-Sea offers visitors a delightful blend of history, seaside fun, and unique landmarks. Among its standout attractions is St Andrew’s Church, home … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's New Walking Routes Plan Monday, May 5, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset walking routes cycling infrastructure plan local community housing growth sustainable travel active travel funding development pedestrian safety cycling network grants infrastructure improvements road safety A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's Ambitious Plan for Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Monday, May 5, 2025 somerset burnham-on-sea cycling walking infrastructure plan lcwip improvements sustainable transportation funding Residents of Burnham-on-Sea can look forward to safer walking and cycling routes as part of a comprehensive ten-year plan. Somerset Council has introduced the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge local cycling and walking … Read More