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        <title>What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: October 27-November 2, 2026</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Things to do in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: Halloween crafts, Disney music bingo, vintage trains and Brean's Beachcomber party.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Four-bedroom bungalow in Brent Knoll on sale for £625,000</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Four-bedroom detached bungalow in Brent Knoll near Burnham-on-Sea goes on the market for £625,000 with large gardens and garage.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Appeal ruling may not hinder delivery of 2,000 homes near Burnham-on-Sea</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Barratt Homes Bristol intends to deliver 2,000 new homes between Burnham-on-Sea and Brent Knoll - in spite of a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling]]></description>
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        <title>What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: October 20-26, 2026</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham and Bridgwater events guide: Masters of Deception, Atomic Rooster, Hundred Watt Club and The New Jersey Boys.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Three-bed Burnham-on-Sea bungalow with mature gardens listed for £575,000</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Three-bedroom Burnham-on-Sea bungalow with extensive gardens, garage and no onward chain on the market for £575,000]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Somerset attraction ranked among the lowest-rated theme parks in the UK</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Brean Theme Park has been ranked among the lowest-rated theme parks in the UK]]></description>
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        <author>molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk</author>
        

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        <title>Burnham-on-Sea store applies to sell alcohol from 7am to 9pm</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea convenience store V.J. Stores has applied to change its licence to sell alcohol off-sales from 7am to 9pm daily]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Burnham-on-Sea volunteers collect two bags of litter in beach clean</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea volunteers joined the Great British Beach Clean, collecting litter and supporting marine conservation research]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Burnham-on-Sea PC honoured for outstanding dedication to policing</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea officer PC Matthew Bond has been named unsung hero of the year at the Avon &amp; Somerset Police Federation Awards]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Somerset coastal town's top-rated restaurant has made the "incredibly emotion decision" to close it's doors indefinitely after over 20 years]]></description>
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        <author>a.parnham-cope@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Parnham-Cope</author>
        

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        <title>Berrow Primary pupils become young reporters in new Good News Room</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Berrow Primary School pupils have launched a Good News Room, developing journalism skills while sharing positive community stories.]]></description>
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        <title>Huge changes announced for popular Somerset seaside pub amid closure rumours</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Seagull Inn in Brean will reopen at Easter 2027 with a new look, furniture and team after its owner addressed permanent closure rumours]]></description>
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        <author>charlie.watts@newsquest.co.uk | Charlie Watts</author>
        

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        <title>Housing near Somerset animal rescue centre must be removed following appeal</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Somerset Council has been pursuing enforcement action against Patricia Turner regarding the Swallows Rest site since January 2025]]></description>
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        <author>daniel.mumby@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Mumby</author>
        

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        <title>Sunny week ahead in Burnham-on-Sea as temperatures set to fall</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea set for a sunny week, with temperatures reaching 20°C before cooler conditions arrive by the weekend.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: October 13-19, 2026</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater events this week include live music, rock tributes, a book festival and local band gigs.]]></description>
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        <title>Golf: Somerset's Patience Rhodes named in England’s National Women’s Squad</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham &amp; Berrow golfer Patience Rhodes has been named in England Golf’s National Women’s Squad for 2026/27.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Senior citizens’ fair organised by MP set to return to Burnham-on-Sea</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sir Ashley Fox brings senior citizens' fair back to Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church on October 30 with free advice and support.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Popular Somerset beauty spot cafe could close for good under new proposals</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The National Trust is proposing to close Brean Down Cafe in Somerset after concluding the facility is no longer financially viable]]></description>
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        <author>charlie.watts@newsquest.co.uk | Charlie Watts</author>
        

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        <title>Weather: Burnham-on-Sea to see sunshine and light rain this week</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Met Office predicts sunny intervals and light rain from October 6-10, with temperatures up to 20°C and winds reaching 31mph.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Popular Somerset seaside pub makes 'very difficult' closure announcement</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Seagull Inn in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea, closed for the 2026 season after its host Dan Sanders thanked staff and customers for their support]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Windmill Bar and Bistro in Edithmead, near Burnham-on-Sea, has announced its last night after general manager Julie Simmons decided to retire]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham golfer Freddie Turnell joins England Golf’s 2026/27 national men’s squad after a standout season featuring major amateur wins in the UK and US.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The forecast calls for consistent sunny intervals and warm temperatures, according to the latest outlook.]]></description>
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        <title>Somerset teacher who messaged pupil and met her out of class banned from classroom</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A former teacher has been banned after the Teaching Regulation Agency found he messaged a pupil on social media and met her outside of school]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From country tunes to bingo afternoons, Burnham-on-Sea and nearby areas have a packed schedule of events.]]></description>
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        <title>Refurbished £485,000 three-bed house on the market in Burnham-on-Sea</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A refurbished three-bedroom detached house in Burnham-on-Sea with no onward chain is on the market for £485,000]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Sunny and cloudy spells this week, with highs of 23°C, some mist and light winds.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ghost the Musical, comedy, country music and creative workshops feature in this week's events across Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.]]></description>
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        <title>Man who raced along M5 in Somerset at 105mph banned from driving</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[James Raby has been banned from the road after speeding along the M5 between Taunton and Burnham-on-Sea at 105mph]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>molly.kirk@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Kirk</author>
        

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        <title>Five-bedroom Somerset-style house near Burnham on sale for £650k</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Five-bedroom Brent Knoll home with countryside views, landscaped gardens and two garages goes on the market for £650,000.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>From Westminster Abbey to Somerset: The incredible story behind Burnham's angels</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Somerset church is marking 200 years since extraordinary angel carvings, once linked to royalty and Westminster Abbey, arrived in the county.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:27:20 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Somerset star Tom Kohler-Cadmore announces charity golf day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore is hosting a charity golf day to support cleft care after son Dougie's diagnosis.]]></description>
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        <author>jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts</author>
        

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        <title>Mixed week of weather forecast by Met Office for Burnham-on-Sea</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: sunny spells, showers and cloud expected this week, with temperatures reaching 21°C.]]></description>
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        <title>Green light for major transformation of Somerset holiday park venue</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Major redevelopment promising new attractions, jobs and family facilities on the Somerset coast has been approved by council planners]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: September 15-21, 2026</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater events include Marcus Brigstocke, Genitorturers, Shrek The Musical Jr and Chatty Café sessions.]]></description>
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        <title>Six-bedroom house near Burnham-on-Sea with annexe goes on the market</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Six-bedroom Brent Knoll house with a two-bedroom annexe adapted for restricted mobility goes on the market for £595,000]]></description>
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        <title>Three Burnham-on-Sea men appear in court charged with theft and burglary</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Three men have appeared in court charged with burglary and theft in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Met Office predicts a mix of rain, cloud and sunshine in Burnham-on-Sea, with highs of 21°C by the weekend.]]></description>
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        <title>More foster carers needed to support children across Somerset</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Fostering in Somerset is hosting information sessions as it seeks more carers for the county’s 700 children in care.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Burnham and Bridgwater events this week include Come From Away, an outdoor cinema, Elvis tributes and 1960s music.]]></description>
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        <title>Community invited to join in as popular Pride event returns to Somerset</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A week of celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge is about to begin, with organisers inviting everyone to take part]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From Jane Eyre to classic cars and soul music, discover top events taking place around Burnham and Bridgwater this week.]]></description>
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