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Motorist
killed in M5 crash
Updated
8.25pm: THESE were the scenes on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea
this evening (Saturday, July 4th) after a motorist died in a serious
accident that shut the southbound carriageway. More...
 £15k
cannabis farm uncovered
CANNABIS
plants with a street value of over £15,000 have been seized
in a raid in Highbridge, police said on Friday (July 3rd). A large
quantity of cannabis plants were recovered by officers from a
property in the Walrow area of Highbridge last Thursday. More...
 Fresh
outbreak of store wars
MONDAY'S
opening of a new Morrisons supermarket in Burnham-On-Sea has sparked
a fresh outbreak of 'store wars' in the town, with each supermarket
trying to outdo the other on promotion. Tesco, Lidls, Asda, Somerfield
and Morrisons are all competing for attention. More...
 Five
stars for town tea rooms
STAFF
at a tea rooms in Burnham-On-Sea are celebrating this week after
being told they offer a 'five star service'. JJ Welsh's in the
High Street is one of only a handful of restaurants and cafes
in the town to earn a coveted 5-star rating in Somerset's Food
Scores scheme.
More...
 In
photos: 5km seafront race
FIFTY
four runners from across the South West took part in a 5km race
on Burnham seafront on Thursday evening (July 2nd). Despite
high summer temperatures generating challenging running conditions,
the event was well supported by athletes and spectators.
More...
 Coastguards
rescue climber
A
ROCK climber was rescued by Coastguards from Burnham-On-Sea on
Thursday afternoon (July 2nd) after getting stranded on cliffs
at Bean Down. The Coastguard team were lowered 40ft down the cliffs
to the man, who was in his early 20s and from Weston. More...
 Guides
hold sandcastle contest
MORE
than 160 Burnham-On-Sea Brownies, Guides and Rainbows took part
in a mass sandcastle building competition on the town's beach
on Thursday evening (July 2nd). The
annual event saw dozens of fun designs being moulded into the
sands near the jetty.
More...
 New
roundabout opened in town
ONE
of the final pieces of work before next week's long-awaited opening
of Burnham-On-Sea's Frank Foley Parkway was completed early on
Thursday morning (July 2nd). A new mini-roundabout has been completed
at the junction of Pepperall Road and Burnham Road. More...
 Riverside
safety cordon is lifted
Exclusive:
A safety cordon which was introduced
around this chemical drum after it was unearthed by two metal
detector users besides Highbridge's Riber Brue was lifted on Thursday
(July 2nd) after scientists announced that the contents inside
are not toxic. More...
 Duo
to open new Burnham store
A
SHORT ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday morning (July
6th) to mark the opening of Burnham-On-Sea's new Morrisons supermarket.
Store
General Manager Steve Pearson and Oven Fresh Assistant Debbie
Derrick will officially open the store.
More...
 Coastguards
called to River Axe
Exclusive:
JUST hours after they issued a warning about the dangers of
crossing the treacherous River Axe estuary between Weston and
Brean Down, Coastguards were called out to help a group of teenagers
spotted crossing the muddy river on Wednesday (July 1st). More...
 Fire
at town fish and chip shop
TWO
fire crews were sent to tackle a small blaze at a seafront fish
and chip shop in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (July 1st).
Two
engines from Burnham were sent to the Esplanade Fish Bar at 8.12pm.
Crews found a fire withing the deep fat fryer.
More...
 Business
boosted in heatwave
Exclusive:
SCORCHING summer temperatures in Burnham-On-Sea have led to
soaring trade for tourism businesses in the town this week. Visitors
have been buying ice creams and cool drinks in their droves as
temperatures hit 30°C on Wednesday afternoon (July 1st). More...
 Apex
contest winners unveiled
THE
winners of a competition to create a new promotional logo for
Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park were named on Wednesday (July
1st). The
competition, run by Sedgemoor District Council and the Friends
of Apex Park's Improvements Group, called on art students.
More...
 Beach
walkers raise alarm
A
BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was called to investigate several people
walking on the mudflats at low tide near the town's famous lighthouse
on Wednesday evening (July 1st). The
Staines Whitfield was undergoing regular training at the time.
More...
 London
visit for young scientists
STUDENTS
from
King Alfred School in Highbridge have been on a journey of scientific
discovery to the Science Museum in London. Thirty pupils from
the 'After School Science and Engineering Club' visited the museum
to see a range of exhibitions. More...
 Video:
Coastguards' warning
BURNHAM-On-Sea
Coastguards have issued a safety warning after a group youngsters
posted this video of themselves on YouTube claiming to have walked
from Weston to Brean across the River Axe estuary. Coastguard
Steve Bird said "They are taking their lives into their own
hands."
More...
 In
photos: St John's Sports Day
BURNHAM-On-Sea's
Mayor and Mayoress were among the spectators at the annual St
John's School Sports Day in Highbridge. Derek
and Christine Cooper cheered on the youngsters at the popular
summer event, where the budding stars competed in a range of events.
More...
 Lotto
windfall for Marine Cove
THE
project
to redevelop Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove gardens has this week
been awarded £29,500 of lottery funding. The Heritage Lottery
Fund has announced 'first-round passes' for the restoration of
seven parks through its Parks for People scheme. More...
 Summer
concert tickets on sale
TICKETS
have gone on sale this week for Burnham-On-Sea's first 'Mid-Summer
Madness' concert, which will be held over two nights at the town's
Princess Theatre. The
event will bring together a top line-up of entertainers on Friday
24th July and Saturday 25th July.
More...
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