Ruth Ackroyd News Today

Over 40 people attended a Burnham-On-Sea community group's open day on Sunday (April 28th), held for the public to have a say on shaping the town's future.

A new group of local residents and businesses has been formed in Burnham-On-Sea to help shape the town’s future called Better BOS.

A day of rain failed to dampen spirits at Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s first Pride event on Saturday (July 22nd).

FINAL preparations are being made for Burnham and Highbridges very first Pride event.

A new group is being formed in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge to seek improvements in local bus services.

Over 20 people attended a vigil at Highbridge’s Apex Park on Saturday (February 18th) in memory of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in a Cheshire park last weekend.

Ten community groups in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have this week shared a £27,000 grant funding windfall from the Town Council.

A talented Burnham-On-Sea woodturner is celebrating after winning a televised Christmas craft-making competition on Channel 4. Ruth Ackroyd took part in the toy-making episode of Channel 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’ last week competing against a range of craft makers – and she was judged the winner for her amazing retro rocket-shaped wooden pencil case, pictured here. Talking to Burnham-On-Sea.com, Ruth says: “It’s a huge honour – it was a wonderful surprise to...