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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Highbridge, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 26stories have been published about Highbridge which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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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…Read Article

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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…Read Article

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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…Read Article

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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 · HighbridgeRead 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 · HighbridgeRead 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 · HighbridgeRead Article

Highbridge's PewFest! music festival opens tonight at town church

The organisers of Blues in the Pews, the popular monthly live music and jam nights at St John’s Church in Highbridge, are holding a two day event PewFest! on Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th. Following last year’s successful event, this year will again feature live music performances and workshops on many aspects of live music making, including but not limited to playing the blues. It starts on Friday 16th at 7.30pm with a live gig from Jed…Highbridge · HighbridgeRead Article

Highbridge school unveils Buddy Benches for pupils who want support or friendship

A Highbridge school has introduced new ‘Buddy Benches’ for children to sit on when they want support and friendship. They have been unveiled at Churchfield Primary School as part of an initiative being rolled out across Somerset. Several of the Churchfield children have been trained to become mental health and wellbeing champions. They held a fundraising cake sale to raise money for the new benches which have now arrived and been painted in brig…Brokstedt · BrokstedtSee the Story

POSTPONED: Planned three-day A38 closure through Highbridge is halted by business concerns

Plans to close the A38 through Highbridge for up to three days later this month for essential roadworks have been postponed by Somerset Council. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported here that Somerset Council had announced that Bristol Water would be closing Church Street 24 hours a day from Tuesday 20th May for three days until Thursday 22nd May for water connections work. After reading the report, nearby business Sopha in Church Street lodged a formal …Highbridge · HighbridgeRead Article

Rich's Cider farm near Highbridge hosts first Somerset Day Barrel and Bloom Festival

Hundreds of people headed to the first Somerset Day Barrel & Bloom Festival at Rich’s Cider Farm near Highbridge over the weekend. The successful event attracted 500 attendees on Saturday night and over 700 on Sunday for a line-up of entertainment. The new festival kicked off on Saturday night with electric performances from Somerset legends The Wurzels. Also playing were rising star Harrisen Larner-Main, and local favourites The Additions. “The…Highbridge · HighbridgeRead Article

Highbridge's Morland Hub holds celebration event to mark VE Day anniversary

A special celebration was held to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Highbridge on Saturday May 10th. Morland Community Hub in Pearce Drive, Highbridge hosted the free event, which was attended by a steady stream of residents, plus Mayor Sharon Perry and MP Ashley Fox. Organiser Jane Macpherson thanked all those who had attended and supported the event, which included stalls, music, vintage cars, games, refreshments and a raffle. Thursday 8t…Highbridge · HighbridgeRead Article

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