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Reaction to Scout leader verdict
FORMER Burnham-On-Sea Scout leader David Burland was found guilty
on Friday (February 3rd) of 33 sexual offences against children.
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 Snowfall
possible later today
MOTORISTS in the Burnham-On-Sea area have been
warned to expect icy road conditions today (Saturday) following
temperatures of around -6C overnight and several centimetres of
snowfall possible later today. A Met Office amber warning remains
in place. More...
RNLI car wash postponed
A FUNDRAISING car wash due to be held at Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat
station today (Saturday) has been postponed due to the icy weather
conditions. The car wash was due to be held at the lifeboat station
in Pier Street, but will be held next Saturday instead. More...
Students become managers!
PUPILS at Highbridge's King Alfred School have been picking up
project management expertise during a unique series of maths classes
this week. The Year 7 pupils were set the challenge of designing
and costing a garage for a motorbike. More...
 Join
swim fundraiser tomorrow
BURNHAM-On-Sea
Rotary Club is seeking last-minute volunteers to take part in
a fundraising swimming event on Sunday. The Swimarathon is being
staged at Brean Splash, starting at 9am, with the proceeds going
to several local charities and good causes. More...
 Fire
at Sanders Garden World
THREE fire crews were called to Sanders Garden
World in Brent Knoll on Friday (February 3rd) after a small kitchen
blaze. One fire engine from Burnham-On-Sea and two from Weston
were sent to the garden centre at 12.45pm after the fire in a
kitchen. More...
 New
takeaway plans opposed
Exclusive: THE town
council has backed a group of residents objecting against plans
to turn this newsagent in Burnham-On-Sea into a fish and chip
takeaway. The owners of Avons Newsagents at 50 Oxford Street have
submitted a formal application. More...
 Centre
fundraising weekend
THE Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre
will be holding two events to raise cash towards the centre's
ongoing refurbishment this weekend. They are holding a coffee
morning with raffles and stalls on Saturday February 4th from
10am to 12 mid-day. More...
 Dreamscheme
finds sponsors
BURNHAM-On-Sea Dreamscheme has this week announced
its first set of sponsors for 2012. Burnham solicitors Holley
and Steer in Berrow Road have become the first sponsor for the
group. On Thursday, members presented a certificate to staff.
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 Recycling
facilities face axe
Exclusive: RECYCLING facilities in Berrow
could soon be removed due to increasing concerns about fly-tipping
and the mis-use of the bins. Berrow Parish Council has written
to residents asking whether the recycling banks in the Triangle
Car Park should go. More...
 Jubilee
celebrations unveiled
FOUR
days of celebrations are to be held in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge
this June to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Town Council,
local groups and residents have been working together for several
months to compile a full diary of events. More...
 Join
push for faster broadband
A MAJOR project that aims to bring super-fast broadband
Internet to Somerset is calling on Burnham-On-Sea residents to
add their voices calling for the new technology. The group 'Connecting
Devon and Somerset' has issued a call to arms. More...
 Politician
to visit Highbridge
DANNY Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury,
will be visiting Highbridge this month. The politician will be
attending a business breakfast at the Oaktree Arena on Friday
10th February when he will be meeting local business owners to
discuss the economy. More...
 Lifeguards
rumours denied
SEDGEMOOR District says there is "no truth
whatsoever" to rumours that it will be reducing funding for
Burnham-On-Sea's lifeguards and beach wardens this summer. The
council said on Wednesday that funding for lifeguards and beach
wardens will be unchanged. More...
 £4m
animal hospital planned
A NEW £4.4million pound wildlife hospital
and education centre is set to be built near Burnham-On-Sea to
help animals and provide practical experience for trainee vets
from across the UK. Secret World launched a 'Call of the Wild
Appeal' to raise the cash. More...
 Pier
row: Appeal to council boss
Exclusive: THE owner
of Burnham-On-Sea's pier has this week written to Sedgemoor District
Council's Chief Executive in a bid to resolve her legal wrangle
with the council over whether a conservatory on her forecourt
should be demolished. More...
 Police
investigate fuel theft
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have appealed for witnesses
after a van driver stole almost £60 of fuel during a drive-off
theft at a petrol station in the town this week. The motorist
sped off from the Esso station in Oxford Street without paying
for the fuel on Monday. More...
 New
restaurant opens in town
A CAFE in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea has been
given a new name and a new look. The Cottage Cafe in College Street
has been given an overhaul and has re-opened as Baillies, a breakfast
and brunch restaurant, offering a wide range of local produce.
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 Supper
dance raises £400
MORE than £400 was raised for Berrow village
hall funds when a successful supper dance was held on Saturday
night (January 28th). Over 70 people attended the event, organised
by Berrow Community Association, when local girl band Triple Vision
entertained. More...
 Power
costs 'over-estimated'
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to a line of new power pylons
through the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week welcomed a new
independent report published on Tuesday that showed National Grid
has greatly over-estimated the costs of burying the cables underground.
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 Box
office and cafe set to open
BURNHAM-On-Sea's
Princess Theatre and Arts Centre is opening a brand new box office
facility and cafe this week. The new box office launches this
Wednesday (February 1st) to help the public with booking tickets.
The facility will be open from 10am-3pm.
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 New
wind farm photo released
CAMPAIGNERS
fighting a proposed wind farm on the outskirts of Burnham have
this week released a new photomontage showing how the turbines
will tower over the countryside - and they have challenged the
developers to produce their own image.
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 Seaside
trip for China visitors
A GROUP of Chinese students made a special visit
to Burnham-On-Sea this week when they experienced the seaside
for the first time. The students from China and Hong Kong - who
are studying in Wells - were invited to visit Highbridge's
Churchfield School. More...
 Stoddens
Rd shut for 10 days
A
BUSY Burnham-On-Sea road has temporarily closed to all traffic
for ten days from today (Monday, January 30th) while long-awaited
safety improvements are made. Stoddens Road is shutting to allow
the county council to make safety changes. More...
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