A THIRD case of suspected swine flu has been discovered locally after the parent of a pupil at Berrow Primary School was struck down with the bug.

Head teacher Heather Hector told the Weekly News the father of a six-year-old pupil caught the illness, although he has now recovered.

She said the pupil has been kept off school for the last week and isn't sure when they are likely to return.

The school is remaining open as normal this week, apart from today which is an inset day, and parents are being advised not to worry.

See Wednesday's Weekly News for more on swine flu in Burnham and Highbridge.