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Pylon plans 'hitting house prices'
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a 400,000 volt electricity line through the Burnham-On-Sea area are already hitting property prices along the planned route, it was claimed during a packed protest meeting on Sunday (December 13th). More...

Festive drama attracts crowds
LARGE crowds flocked to Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall over the weekend to watch a drama group's performance of Alice In Wonderland Junior. Hundreds of people watched the annual performance held by Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) on Saturday and Sunday. More...

Rapping pensioners launch CD
A GROUP of rapping pensioners from Burnham-On-Sea officially launched their first album at the weekend with the hope of clinching number one in the seasonal pop charts! The Wrinkly Rappers performed at Asda in Highbridge on Saturday (December 12th). More...

Police offer free bike marking
CYCLISTS can have their bikes security marked and pick up safety tips when Highbridge police hold a special bike marking event later this week. A police surgery will be held on Wednesday (December 16th) from 2.30pm - 4pm at the Police Pod at Asda. More...

Santa visits Burnham-On-Sea!
SANTA Claus made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea over the weekend when the charity that runs the town's rescue hovercrafts held a fundraising grotto. Part of Burnham's rescue hovercraft station was transformed into a temporary home for Father Christmas. More...

MP denies new expense claims
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has rigorously denied that he claimed expenses for several packs of slug pellets. Following the latest publication of new expense claims, it was reported that David Heathcoat-Amory had claimed for two packs of slug pellets. More...

£2.4m clear-up plans approved
Exclusive: SEDGEMOOR District Council has this week approved spending £2.4m to clear up a former waste landfill site in Burnham-On-Sea and turn into a public space and new homes. Rosewood Green, off Worston Lane, is could be used for to 117 new homes. More...

Candle lit protest held in town
A CANDLE-lit protest was held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday evening (December 12th) when local residents joined a campaign for a stronger global climate treaty. Highbridge resident Ben Metcalfe organised the gathering on Burnham seafront, as pictured here. More...

Burnham carollers in good voice
A MORNING of Christmas carol singing outside a Burnham-On-Sea hotel raised hundreds of pounds for charity on Saturday (December 12th). The event, organised by Burnham Lions, was held outside the Victoria Hotel in Victoria Street. More...

Rag Week fun raises thousands
Photo Special: FUN-loving students from Highbridge's King Alfred School hit the streets of Burnham-On-Sea, Highbridge and Bridgwater on Friday (December 11th) when their Rag Week fundraising came to an end with a traditional walk through the local towns. More...

Fire drama at Burnham pub
THREE fire crews rushed to a Burnham-On-Sea pub on Friday (December 11th) after an electrical fault caused a drama. Three fire engines from Burnham and Bridgwater rushed to The Rosewood on Love Lane following the report of an electrical fire in the pub's kitchen. More...

RAF air cadets receive award
SEVERAL air cadets from 290 Squadron Air Training Corps in Burnham-On-Sea and Weston received awards when their annual presentation dinner was held this week in Lympsham this week. The dinner was held in the Batch Country Hotel this week. More...

Missing girl prompts search
Exclusive: POLICE were called to a Brent Knoll garden centre on Thursday (December 10th) after a young girl was reported missing. Woried staff at Sanders Garden World called in officers to investigate and the store was temporarily shut to prevent people leaving. More...

Santa sets up grotto in Burnham
SANTA Claus will visit Burnham-On-Sea over two weekends in the run-up to Christmas - and families are being encouraged to come along and meet him. Part of Burnham's rescue hovercraft station on The Esplanade will be transformed into a grotto for Father Christmas. More...

Beach pool set to be axed
Exclusive: The future of Burnham-On-Sea's crumbling beach boating pool will be decided next week with the district council recommending that it is removed, much to the sadness of town councillors. The concrete base of the landmark is falling apart. More...

Tributes paid to speedway star
TRIBUTES have been paid to Somerset Rebels speedway star Emil Kramer, who died in a road accident in Sweden on Wednesday night (December 9th). The 30-year-old first joined the Highbridge-based Rebels in 2006, quickly becoming a firm favourite. More...

Bus timetable changes attacked
Exclusive: Travelling by bus between Burnham-On-Sea and other towns in the district is set to become more difficult due to changes to timetable booklets in the new year. That's the view of Cllr Chris Williams, who this week attacked the County Council. More...

BBC broadcasts live from town
BBC Points West broadcast a live report from a Burnham-On-Sea street on Wednesday (December 9th) which has been dubbed the 'brightest in Britain'. Presenter Clinton Rogers interviewed several residents of Trinity Close, including the Gardner family. More...

Tourism staff celebrate award
STAFF at Burnham-On-Sea Tourist Information Centre were celebrating on Tuesday (December 8th) when they were officially handed a top customer service award. As we first reported last week, the centre has been praised in Visit England's Mystery Shopper Programme. More...

Fraud probe at town cashpoint
Exclusive: SCORES of shoppers at a supermarket in Highbridge may have fallen victim to a scam operating at a cashpoint outside the store. Bosses at Asda in Caxton Road called in police last week after noticing a strange device attached to one machine. More...

Armed police siege ends in town
A DRAMATIC police siege at a property in Burnham-On-Sea ended on Tuesday (December 8th) after a huge search for a missing man. Officers were initially called to a home in Rectory Road on Monday night after a man was reported missing. More...

'Hinkley C must help Burnham'
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week asked energy giant EDF to deliver more benefits to Burnham-On-Sea if proposals for a new Hinkley Point nuclear power station get the go-ahead. Simon Dunford, EDF Project Manager, was in town on Monday. More...

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