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Demolition to go ahead of old terrace homes in Highbridge for new nursery and 14 flats

Plans to build a new children’s nursery and 14 apartments in Highbridge have taken a step forward with a formal demolition to Somerset Council being granted to proceed. Bridgwater YMCA has applied for permission to demolish six derelict terraced houses on land to the north of Clyce Road, adjacent to the old Highbridge Cattle Market site. The buildings, which have stood empty for years and were damaged in an arson attack in 2020, have become a ho…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Plans submitted for new dog‑walking field on land in Highbridge

A planning application has been submitted to turn agricultural land north of Mark Road in Highbridge into a dog‑walking and recreational field. The proposal seeks permission to create a second secure dog‑walking area alongside an existing field already used by the applicants’ business. They say the additional space is needed because the current field becomes […]Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Flowers laid besides Highbridge statue to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Flowers have been laid besides a Highbridge statue to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and 81 years since the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Flowers were laid at the foot of Highbridge’s Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on Tuesday (January 27th), as pictured here. Highbridge-born Frank Foley was employed as a Passport Control Officer in Berlin from 1920 until 1939. In his role, he was able to help thousand…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Planning application submitted for new HMO in Highbridge’s Church Street

A planning application has been submitted to convert a former funeral directors in Highbridge into an expanded House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) offering seven bed‑sitting rooms. The property at 98 Church Street previously operated with a ground‑floor commercial space and a three‑bedroom self‑contained flat above. The first floor has already been configured as a four‑bedroom HMO, including en‑suite bed‑sitting rooms and communal areas. The new …Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

Massive biker turnout gives brave Highbridge teen a prom he’ll never forget

Scores of local motorcyclists came together in a remarkable show of support for a Highbridge teenager bravely battling cancer, giving him a prom night he will never forget. Around 150 motorbikes roared out of the Asda car park in Highbridge on Saturday evening (January 17th) to form a special convoy for Harvey, who was heading to a specially arranged prom night in Bridgwater. Harvey travelled at the front of the procession in a Lamborghini, lead…Cancer · Highbridge Read Article

Traditional wassailing ceremony to be held tonight at Rich’s cider farm near Highbridge

Cider lovers in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area will be celebrating the centuries-old tradition of wassailing this weekend. Rich’s Cider Farm in Watchfield near Highbridge has announced its event today, Saturday 17th January, at 7.30pm, raising funds for Burnham mental health charity In Charley’s Memory. Wassailing is an ancient practice, complete with rituals involving tree roots, shotguns, and, of course, cider, to ward off bad spirits …Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

New life-saving defibrillators installed after community group's fundraising drive

Four new life‑saving defibrillators have been installed in Highbridge following a hugely successful fundraising campaign by local community group Heartbeats. The Highbridge-based group has raised over £14,000 during the past year through a series of events, including the sale of a ‘cheeky’ charity calendar featuring its own members. The funds have enabled the installation of six public-access defibrillators across the town to help improve safety…Highbridge · Highbridge Read Article

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Highbridge McDonald’s temporarily closes after major power fault

Teenage barber in Highbridge launches new town centre shop

Over 130 attend Burnham and Highbridge Carnival awards night

Demolition to go ahead of old terrace homes in Highbridge for new nursery and 14 flats

Plans submitted for new dog‑walking field on land in Highbridge

Flowers laid besides Highbridge statue to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Planning application submitted for new HMO in Highbridge’s Church Street

Massive biker turnout gives brave Highbridge teen a prom he’ll never forget

Traditional wassailing ceremony to be held tonight at Rich’s cider farm near Highbridge

New life-saving defibrillators installed after community group's fundraising drive

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Highbridge McDonald’s temporarily closes after major power fault

Teenage barber in Highbridge launches new town centre shop

Over 130 attend Burnham and Highbridge Carnival awards night

Demolition to go ahead of old terrace homes in Highbridge for new nursery and 14 flats

Plans submitted for new dog‑walking field on land in Highbridge

Flowers laid besides Highbridge statue to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Planning application submitted for new HMO in Highbridge’s Church Street

Massive biker turnout gives brave Highbridge teen a prom he’ll never forget

Traditional wassailing ceremony to be held tonight at Rich’s cider farm near Highbridge

New life-saving defibrillators installed after community group's fundraising drive

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