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Residents in Highbridge express concern at potential plans to redevelop Queens Square

Residents in Highbridge have this week expressed concerns at new proposals to redevelop a green space in the town. Homes in Somerset held a drop-in session on Thursday (June 19th) for nearby residents to see the plans for the site. Somerset Council is consulting on plans to build four new two-storey houses and four flats on the land, with 12 extra parking spaces. A Homes in Somerset spokesperson says: “Homes in Somerset customers and residents o…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Ashley Fox MP raises Highbridge bus service funding concerns in Parliament

Burnham and Highbridge MP Ashley Fox has spoken in Parliament on behalf of the Highbridge Bus Passenger Group, calling for better funding and year-round services for rural and coastal communities. Speaking during a debate on the ‘Bus Services (No.2) Bill’, the MP has praised the work of the volunteer-led group in Highbridge for raising persistent issues around unreliable and inconsistent bus provision. “The Highbridge bus passenger group in my c…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Highbridge pottery shop Hobby Dayz to host ‘paint a pup’ event to raise charity funds

Hobby Dayz and Barneys Café in Highbridge are hoping to raise a great sum for a charity supporting people living with sight loss by holding a ‘paint a pup’ day. The event will be held on Sunday June 29th from 10am-4pm at the premises in Market Street, Highbridge. The two businesses in Market Street have been inspired to fundraise for the charity Guide Dogs because of seeing the amazing work the puppy trainers do and how life changing the dogs ca…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

A38 in Highbridge reopens after two-day closure for roadworks

The A38 through Highbridge has reopened this morning (Monday June 9th) after being shut for two days over the weekend for major roadworks. Bristol Water lifted its temporary closure of Highbridge’s Church Street as planned at 6am after completing the work. The closure went into place on Saturday June 7th from 3pm after the work was previously postponed due to concerns from residents and businesses, as reported here. A spokesman told Burnham-On-S…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

New headteacher of Highbridge’s Churchfield School outlines her vision for improvements

The new executive headteacher of Highbridge’s Churchfield Church School has this week outlined her vision for long-lasting improvement in the classroom and for children and families. Jo Thorn, pictured below, who was previously a successful headteacher of St Georges Primary in Weston-super-Mare, says she is already seeing positive changes in five key areas. The school has also recently appointed two new deputy heads, Tom Hassall and Hannah Neila…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Long-running fishing tackle shop in Highbridge closes down after 26 years

A long-running Highbridge angling shop has closed down after 26 years of business. Thyers Fishing Tackle in Church Street closed its doors for the last time on Friday 30th May. Owner Russ Tinklin says taking the decision had been made with “great sadness and a heavy heart.” He told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “The shop has closed permanently due to a lack of customers over the last six months.” “Too many people are shopping online and there also was a l…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

£5,000 raised by Highbridge group for new life-saving defibrillators in town centre

Over £5,000 has been donated to a fundraising campaign in Highbridge that will introduce several new life-saving defibrillators. Highbridge U3A (University of the Third Age) is overseeing the campaign and is set to launch a ‘cheeky’ 2026 calendar this autumn to raise further funds. “We have become concerned that the Highbridge Community Hall currently lacks direct access to a defibrillator,” says Adele Stevens, Highbridge U3A Chair. “To address …Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

A38 closure through Highbridge set to go ahead during June

The A38 through Highbridge will be closed for essential roadworks over a weekend in June. Bristol Water says its temporary closure of Highbridge’s Church Street is going ahead on June 7th after earlier being postponed due to concerns from residents and businesses, as reported here. It will now take place over a shorter time period than originally planned and will avoid weekdays. A spokesman told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We’re carrying out essential …Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

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Person Found Dead on the Tracks at Highbridge and Burnham Railway Station

Two people arrested after woman found unwell inside caravan in Highbridge

Air ambulance lands in Highbridge to help patient during medical emergency

Residents in Highbridge express concern at potential plans to redevelop Queens Square

Ashley Fox MP raises Highbridge bus service funding concerns in Parliament

Highbridge pottery shop Hobby Dayz to host ‘paint a pup’ event to raise charity funds

A38 in Highbridge reopens after two-day closure for roadworks

New headteacher of Highbridge’s Churchfield School outlines her vision for improvements

Long-running fishing tackle shop in Highbridge closes down after 26 years

£5,000 raised by Highbridge group for new life-saving defibrillators in town centre

A38 closure through Highbridge set to go ahead during June

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