May 2006 Burnham-On-Sea News Headlines

Latest News
April 2006 news archive
March 2006 news archive
February 2006 news archive
January 2006 news archive

Lifeboats help yacht in distress
BOTH of Burnham-On-Sea's RNLI lifeboats were called out by Coastguards at 6pm on Wednesday (May 31st) after a 20ft sailing yacht issued a 'mayday' message in Bridgwater Bay to the west of Stert Island when it began taking on water in stormy sea conditions. More...

Farmers warned after thefts
BURNHAM-On-Sea police officers are warning farmers in the area to be on their guard after a series of farmyard thefts. One farmer in the Mark area has lost hundreds of gallons of diesel from a farmyard tank - while others have reported tractors having fuel lines cut and diesel tanks drained. More...

Volunteer to receive her MBE
A BURNHAM-On-Sea St John Ambulance Brigade volunteer who was awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list is to receive her award during the next few weeks. Pat Comer is set to receive the well-deserved award at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace later in June. More...

Apex goslings delight walkers
UNSEASONAL cool temperatures have been sending shivers through Burnham-On-Sea residents in recent days, but signs of spring and summer are all around. At Burnham-On-Sea's Apex Leisure Park this cute family of Spring goslings has been attracting plenty of onlookers. More...

June start for Coast Radio
BREAN-based radio station Coast Radio is set to begin a second summer of transmissions in mid-June ahead of its full launch in August. Owner Josh Haywood told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week that the temporary holiday station will start internet transmissions on June 14th. More...

Fallen tree blocks Love Lane
TRAFFIC came to a halt in part of Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 27th) when a large tree was brought down in high winds. Part of Love Lane, near the roundabout outside Burnham Hospital, was blocked and police faced the tough problem of keeping traffic moving. More...

Ban for advertising boards?
SOME shop owners in Burnham-On-Sea could soon be asked to remove their advertising boards from pavements in the town. A number of businesses are not abiding by strict rules about the position of the boards, which this week prompted a fresh debate among councillors about the problem. More...

Stert swim entry period starts
SWIMMERS wanting to take part in this summer's annual sea swim between Burnham-On-Sea and Stert Island can now apply for one of the 80 places. The 2,400 metre swim from Burnham beach to Stert Island and back will be held on Sunday July 30th at 10am. Find out how you can enter. More...

Town lap dancing bid rejected
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce lap dancing at a night club in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been turned down by a licensing panel. Shakers, pictured, had requested a variation to its licence in order to open until 4am at weekends and introduce occasional lap dancing. More...

Bravery award for taxi driver
A BURNHAM-On-Sea taxi driver who disarmed and wrestled a sword-wielding man to the ground received a national award for his bravery on Wednesday (May 24th). Alan Miller attended the Provincial Police Awards in London's Docklands in recognition of his actions during an incident at Brean. More...

MP campaigns against reforms
BURNHAM-On-Sea MP David Heathcoat-Amory and seven senior Conservatives are calling on the government to scrap plans to introduce regional government in Somerset. The MP has signed a letter stating his "concern" at attempts to reorganise local authorities. More...

Tourist group marks 20th year
MORE than 150 local business owners and tourism bosses gathered in Brean on Tuesday night to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sedgemoor Tourism Association. Bob Nicholson, Chairman of the group, was presented with a framed certificate and photo as the group celebrated the milestone. More...

Bag recycling service launched
A NEW plastic bag recycling service has this week been launched at Burnham's Household Waste Recycling Centre. The introduction of plastic bag recycling wheeled bins at the Isleport centre comes after the recent introduction of household battery recycling bins in an effort to boost recycling levels. More...

David Bellamy visits protesters
DEFIANT Sir David Bellamy is the latest celebrity to give his backing to protesters campaigning against a controversial wind farm on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea. The environmentalist met members of the 'kNOll to Wind Farm' action group in the fields where the wind turbines are proposed on Tuesday. More...

Local panto groups celebrate!
PANTOMIME groups from Brean and Burnham-On-Sea are celebrating this week after scooping awards at an annual ceremony. More than 200 people from 21 pantomime Somerset groups gathered in Yeovil for the annual Cinderella Awards at the weekend. We have a full photo review. More...

Police launch knife amnesty
A KNIFE amnesty in Burnham-On-Sea and across Somerset aims to reduce the number of offensive weapons on the streets of the county. Burnham-On-Sea's Police Station was named on Monday May 22nd as one of forty collection points across Somerset for the weapons. More...

BBC TV gardener visits centre
BBC TV gardening expert Christine Walkden visited Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday during the garden centre's Tomato Weekend. The award-winning horticulturalist recently starred in her own prime-time television series on BBC2 on Friday evenings. More...

Biker injured in A38 accident
A MOTORCYCLIST suffered head injuries and was rushed to Weston General Hospital after a crash near Burnham-On-Sea at 3pm on Sunday (May 21st). The biker appeared to have collided with a blue-coloured Ford Ghia at the entrance to the Brent House Carvery on the A38 near Burnham. More...

Restaurant plan for play centre
AN indoor children's play centre in Burnham-On-Sea could soon be turned into a new take-away cafe and restaurant. Mervin Popham, the owner of the Play Centre in Pier Street, pictured, this week submitted an application to local planners to change the premises' use. More...