Alex completes 15,000ft jump
AN 18 year-old Highbridge leisure assistant who does not have a head for heights performed a 15,000ft skydive on Sunday (April 1st) to help raise funds for charity. Alex Crocker, who works at King Alfred’s Leisure Centre in Highbridge, carried out the jump.
AN 18 year-old Highbridge leisure assistant who does not have a head for heights performed a 15,000ft skydive on Sunday (April 1st) to help raise funds for charity. Alex Crocker, who works at King Alfred’s Leisure Centre in Highbridge, carried out the jump.
Donkey leads Burnham parade
PALM Sunday was marked in Burnham-On-Sea with a special seafront procession of 70 people, led by a donkey. The congregation gathered outside St Andrew's Church for the procession, which started with prayers and a song in the churchyard.
PALM Sunday was marked in Burnham-On-Sea with a special seafront procession of 70 people, led by a donkey. The congregation gathered outside St Andrew's Church for the procession, which started with prayers and a song in the churchyard.
Dozens attend Easter fair
OVER 200 people flocked to a Highbridge church's annual Easter fair on Saturday (March 31st). A wide range of stalls selling Easter-themed items, such as traditional cakes and biscuits, was set up in St John's Church Hall along with entertainment including raffles, face painting and refreshments.
OVER 200 people flocked to a Highbridge church's annual Easter fair on Saturday (March 31st). A wide range of stalls selling Easter-themed items, such as traditional cakes and biscuits, was set up in St John's Church Hall along with entertainment including raffles, face painting and refreshments.
Coastguard AGM held in town
COASTGUARDS from across the UK gathered in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (March 31st) for the annual general meeting of the national Coastguard Association. The 35th AGM was held at the Clarence Hotel on Burnham seafront and was attended by over 30.
COASTGUARDS from across the UK gathered in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (March 31st) for the annual general meeting of the national Coastguard Association. The 35th AGM was held at the Clarence Hotel on Burnham seafront and was attended by over 30.
140 complete Aquathlon
MORE than 140 people took part in Burnham-On-Sea's annual aquathlon on Sunday morning (April 1st). The popular event, which was organised by Burnham Swim and Sports Academy, comprised of a 500 metre swim at Burnham Pool followed by a 5km run along the beach and seafront.
MORE than 140 people took part in Burnham-On-Sea's annual aquathlon on Sunday morning (April 1st). The popular event, which was organised by Burnham Swim and Sports Academy, comprised of a 500 metre swim at Burnham Pool followed by a 5km run along the beach and seafront.
Dreamscheme unveils new look
HIGHBRIDGE Dreamscheme relaunched for the summer season by unveiling its new logo during a day of fundraising fun on Saturday (March 31st). A good turnout of youngsters attended the event in Highbridge's Morland Hall when games and refreshments were laid on.
HIGHBRIDGE Dreamscheme relaunched for the summer season by unveiling its new logo during a day of fundraising fun on Saturday (March 31st). A good turnout of youngsters attended the event in Highbridge's Morland Hall when games and refreshments were laid on.
New fish and chip shop opens
A NEW-look fish and chip bar has this week opened its doors on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront. The re-launched Esplanade Fish Bar opened on Saturday morning (March 31st) after being given a complete revamp over the past few months in time for the start of the tourist season.
A NEW-look fish and chip bar has this week opened its doors on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront. The re-launched Esplanade Fish Bar opened on Saturday morning (March 31st) after being given a complete revamp over the past few months in time for the start of the tourist season.
UFO mystery over Berrow
A WALKER has appealed for help in identifying a mystery object seen hovering in the sky above Berrow beach during the past week. Beach walker Ken May photographed the circular, black object several hundred metres over the sands near the Berrow beach car park.
A WALKER has appealed for help in identifying a mystery object seen hovering in the sky above Berrow beach during the past week. Beach walker Ken May photographed the circular, black object several hundred metres over the sands near the Berrow beach car park.
Cafe re-opens after £10k blaze
A SEAFRONT cafe in Burnham-On-Sea which was forced to temporarily close following a fire re-opened for business on Saturday (March 31st). Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported here on Monday how a fire had broken out on the ground floor of Jacks after an electrical fault in a tumble dryer.
A SEAFRONT cafe in Burnham-On-Sea which was forced to temporarily close following a fire re-opened for business on Saturday (March 31st). Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported here on Monday how a fire had broken out on the ground floor of Jacks after an electrical fault in a tumble dryer.
Girl, 4, hurt in Brean rock fall
A four year-old girl was rushed to hospital on Saturday afternoon (March 31st) after suffering injuries when she fell onto rocks at Brean. The youngster suffered cuts to her head and face after tumbling on rocks at the top of Brean beach, near the entrance to the parking area.
A four year-old girl was rushed to hospital on Saturday afternoon (March 31st) after suffering injuries when she fell onto rocks at Brean. The youngster suffered cuts to her head and face after tumbling on rocks at the top of Brean beach, near the entrance to the parking area.
Anneka Rice visits Burnham
TV and radio presenter Anneka Rice made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft station on Saturday (March 31st). She met volunteers from the charity and had a tour of the station, which she built as part of her popular BBC Challenge Anneka TV series.
TV and radio presenter Anneka Rice made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft station on Saturday (March 31st). She met volunteers from the charity and had a tour of the station, which she built as part of her popular BBC Challenge Anneka TV series.
BT phone outage hits Burnham
BRITISH Telecom has blamed a 'computer error' for a problem which left thousands of residents across Burnham-On-Sea without their telephone service on Friday morning (March 30th). Outgoing and incoming calls were unavailable for thousands of residents for more than two hours, BT confirmed.
BRITISH Telecom has blamed a 'computer error' for a problem which left thousands of residents across Burnham-On-Sea without their telephone service on Friday morning (March 30th). Outgoing and incoming calls were unavailable for thousands of residents for more than two hours, BT confirmed.
Big school expansion approved
A BURNHAM-On-Sea school is among two in Somerset which are to benefit from a £550,000 expansion investment to give them more space. St Andrew's School in Burnham is over-subscribed and has been making the most of its current space, meaning that some classes number up to 38 pupils.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea school is among two in Somerset which are to benefit from a £550,000 expansion investment to give them more space. St Andrew's School in Burnham is over-subscribed and has been making the most of its current space, meaning that some classes number up to 38 pupils.
It's a wrap! Portas bid submitted
BURNHAM-On-Sea's bid for a share of £1million of regeneration funding for the town, backed by retail guru Mary Portas, has been formally submitted this evening (Friday). Burnham's application for £99,000 was submitted just before the deadline after several weeks' work by the recently-formed Town Team.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's bid for a share of £1million of regeneration funding for the town, backed by retail guru Mary Portas, has been formally submitted this evening (Friday). Burnham's application for £99,000 was submitted just before the deadline after several weeks' work by the recently-formed Town Team.
Town school wins swim gala
SCORES of swimmers took part in Burnham-On-Sea Swim and Sports Academy's third annual Sedgemoor Schools Swimming Gala on Wednesday (March 28th). The team from Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's School, pictured, won the event with a superb 10 points overall.
SCORES of swimmers took part in Burnham-On-Sea Swim and Sports Academy's third annual Sedgemoor Schools Swimming Gala on Wednesday (March 28th). The team from Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's School, pictured, won the event with a superb 10 points overall.
Seafront cafe re-opens after fire
A SEAFRONT cafe in Burnham-On-Sea which was forced to temporarily close following a fire is set to re-open this Saturday (March 31st). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported on Monday how a fire had broken out on the ground floor of Jacks after a fault with a tumble dryer.
A SEAFRONT cafe in Burnham-On-Sea which was forced to temporarily close following a fire is set to re-open this Saturday (March 31st). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported on Monday how a fire had broken out on the ground floor of Jacks after a fault with a tumble dryer.
War plaques unveiled in town
A SPECIAL ceremony was held in Highbridge on Thursday (March 29th) when the town's Mayor officially unveiled the new replacements for two wartime plaques that were stolen by mean thieves last year. The plaques were dedicated to Frank Foley and US soldiers.
A SPECIAL ceremony was held in Highbridge on Thursday (March 29th) when the town's Mayor officially unveiled the new replacements for two wartime plaques that were stolen by mean thieves last year. The plaques were dedicated to Frank Foley and US soldiers.
Vintage bus service launches
A UNIQUE vintage bus service running between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston-super-Mare launches this weekend for the Easter holidays. Crosville Motor Services is operating the new hourly service between Burnham and Weston Super Mare via Brean and Berrow using two distinctively coloured green buses.
A UNIQUE vintage bus service running between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston-super-Mare launches this weekend for the Easter holidays. Crosville Motor Services is operating the new hourly service between Burnham and Weston Super Mare via Brean and Berrow using two distinctively coloured green buses.
Panic buying at petrol stations
PETROL stations in the Burnham-On-Sea area are reporting long queues as motorists panic buy fuel ahead of a potential tanker driver strike. Queues formed at petrol stations including the Total garage in Burnham Road and the Texaco garage in Berrow Road. Demand has shot up across the country.
PETROL stations in the Burnham-On-Sea area are reporting long queues as motorists panic buy fuel ahead of a potential tanker driver strike. Queues formed at petrol stations including the Total garage in Burnham Road and the Texaco garage in Berrow Road. Demand has shot up across the country.
Dozens join Knoll Easter run
DOZENS of youngsters have taken part in the annual Easter run to the top of Brent Knoll and back. The race is held each spring from outside the village's primary school and this year's event saw more than 50 children making their way to the summit of the hill and back.
DOZENS of youngsters have taken part in the annual Easter run to the top of Brent Knoll and back. The race is held each spring from outside the village's primary school and this year's event saw more than 50 children making their way to the summit of the hill and back.
Artists announce Easter event
LOCAL arts group HaBA (Highbridge and Burnham Artists) will be holding an Easter arts and crafts exhibition at Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre on Saturday 31st March. A wide range of work from talented local artists, including paintings, will be on show and be available to buy.
LOCAL arts group HaBA (Highbridge and Burnham Artists) will be holding an Easter arts and crafts exhibition at Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre on Saturday 31st March. A wide range of work from talented local artists, including paintings, will be on show and be available to buy.
Burnham businesswoman dies
THE funeral of a long-time Burnham-On-Sea businesswoman will be held this Friday (March 30th). Iris Brown of local company Brown, Brown and Rogers passed away surrounded by her family on March 21st. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 2pm at St Andrew's Church.
THE funeral of a long-time Burnham-On-Sea businesswoman will be held this Friday (March 30th). Iris Brown of local company Brown, Brown and Rogers passed away surrounded by her family on March 21st. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 2pm at St Andrew's Church.
Expert helps Churchfield School
AN education expert has been drafted in to help Highbridge's Churchfield Primary School to improve its results before it settles into a new £4.6 million campus. Claire Axten, pictured, who is a National Leader of Education, is visiting the Highbridge school regularly.
AN education expert has been drafted in to help Highbridge's Churchfield Primary School to improve its results before it settles into a new £4.6 million campus. Claire Axten, pictured, who is a National Leader of Education, is visiting the Highbridge school regularly.
Post office flats plan rejected
Exclusive: PLANS to convert Highbridge's Post Office building into a development of seven new flats have been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate this week following a formal appeal. The owner of 9 Church Street applied for the change of use of the building.
Exclusive: PLANS to convert Highbridge's Post Office building into a development of seven new flats have been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate this week following a formal appeal. The owner of 9 Church Street applied for the change of use of the building.
Air cadets head skywards!
TAKE off and landing practice, air navigation and aerobatics were just some of the activities that this group of Air Cadets from Burnham & Highbridge's 290 Air Squadron got up to during an action-packed trainining session this week at Colerne airfield, near Bath.
TAKE off and landing practice, air navigation and aerobatics were just some of the activities that this group of Air Cadets from Burnham & Highbridge's 290 Air Squadron got up to during an action-packed trainining session this week at Colerne airfield, near Bath.
Author recounts Titanic rescue
Exclusive: A Burnham-On-Sea pensioner has this week published a new book recounting how one of his family members escaped from the sinking Titanic liner a century ago. Peter Crimmins, 78, has written 'Titanic: From One Extreme To The Other', which outlines how his father's cousin worked on the ill-fated ship.
Exclusive: A Burnham-On-Sea pensioner has this week published a new book recounting how one of his family members escaped from the sinking Titanic liner a century ago. Peter Crimmins, 78, has written 'Titanic: From One Extreme To The Other', which outlines how his father's cousin worked on the ill-fated ship.
Lighthouse is a cover model!
BURNHAM-On-Sea beach and its iconic lighthouse are to be featured on the front page of a national magazine. Sedgemoor District Council has entered into a licence agreement with Future Publishing to allow a series of images to be taken of the building today.
BURNHAM-On-Sea beach and its iconic lighthouse are to be featured on the front page of a national magazine. Sedgemoor District Council has entered into a licence agreement with Future Publishing to allow a series of images to be taken of the building today.
Karate fundraiser raises £140
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge Karate Club has raised over £140 for Sport Relief with a morning of fundraising this week. The club invited people to a taster session at Highbridge's King Alfred School gym where it invited donations and also held a number of fun charity events.
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge Karate Club has raised over £140 for Sport Relief with a morning of fundraising this week. The club invited people to a taster session at Highbridge's King Alfred School gym where it invited donations and also held a number of fun charity events.
Sanders sold to equity group
SANDERS Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, has a new owner this week after a multi-million pound deal was announced. The Garden Centre Group, which currently owns the Brent Knoll business, has agreed to sell its brands to Terra Firma in a deal worth £276m.
SANDERS Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, has a new owner this week after a multi-million pound deal was announced. The Garden Centre Group, which currently owns the Brent Knoll business, has agreed to sell its brands to Terra Firma in a deal worth £276m.
Ofsted report slammed by school
HIGHBRIDGE'S Churchfield School is "failing to deliver a satisfactory standard of education" and has been placed under special measures by government education inspectors from Ofsted. The damning new report on the school has been published this week and has been formally challenged.
HIGHBRIDGE'S Churchfield School is "failing to deliver a satisfactory standard of education" and has been placed under special measures by government education inspectors from Ofsted. The damning new report on the school has been published this week and has been formally challenged.
'Unplanned outage' at Hinkley
EDF Energy, Britain's biggest nuclear power producer, stopped output at its Hinkley Point B power station near Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday, March 27th) due to an 'unplanned outage'. A spokesman confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Reactor 4 at Hinkley Point B power station came offline at 9.50am."
EDF Energy, Britain's biggest nuclear power producer, stopped output at its Hinkley Point B power station near Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday, March 27th) due to an 'unplanned outage'. A spokesman confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Reactor 4 at Hinkley Point B power station came offline at 9.50am."
440 raise fears in hotel survey
Exclusive: HUNDREDS of residents have taken part in a survey to air their concern about potential plans for a new housing development on the site of the fire-hit Highbridge Hotel. Over the past few days, 440 residents have taken part in the survey organised by Cllr Helen Groves (pictured).
Exclusive: HUNDREDS of residents have taken part in a survey to air their concern about potential plans for a new housing development on the site of the fire-hit Highbridge Hotel. Over the past few days, 440 residents have taken part in the survey organised by Cllr Helen Groves (pictured).
Wrinkly Rappers on Sky 1 show
Exclusive: A COMEDY rap group from Burnham-On-Sea are making a fresh bid for stardom by taking part in a Sky 1 talent show. The Wrinkly Rappers have filmed a segment for the satellite channel's brand new talent series, which is broadcast every Sunday and is called Don't Stop Me Now.
Exclusive: A COMEDY rap group from Burnham-On-Sea are making a fresh bid for stardom by taking part in a Sky 1 talent show. The Wrinkly Rappers have filmed a segment for the satellite channel's brand new talent series, which is broadcast every Sunday and is called Don't Stop Me Now.
New role for Burnham inspector
BURNHAM-On-Sea police inspector Roger Tolley is taking on an expanded role in covering the whole of Sedgemoor from the start of April. He is to be appointed to a new post as the command of the new single Sedgemoor policing area from the start of April in a restructuring move.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police inspector Roger Tolley is taking on an expanded role in covering the whole of Sedgemoor from the start of April. He is to be appointed to a new post as the command of the new single Sedgemoor policing area from the start of April in a restructuring move.
Ideal conditions for 'crane-in'
TWO huge cranes towered over Burnham-On-Sea's Sailing Club on Monday morning (March 26th) when the annual spring 'crane-in' saw 21 boats hoisted into the River Brue. The annual tradition is arranged each Spring by the Sailing Club for the new sailing season.
TWO huge cranes towered over Burnham-On-Sea's Sailing Club on Monday morning (March 26th) when the annual spring 'crane-in' saw 21 boats hoisted into the River Brue. The annual tradition is arranged each Spring by the Sailing Club for the new sailing season.
Cash rolls in at skater's event!
DONATIONS have been rolling in for a Highbridge fundraiser's unique netball challenge which was held on Sunday afternoon (March 25th) in aid of Sport Relief. Jessica Norris took part in a sponsored netball goal challenge in the village of Mark while wearing roller skates!
DONATIONS have been rolling in for a Highbridge fundraiser's unique netball challenge which was held on Sunday afternoon (March 25th) in aid of Sport Relief. Jessica Norris took part in a sponsored netball goal challenge in the village of Mark while wearing roller skates!
Blaze tackled at seafront cafe
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a seafront cafe in Burnham-On-Sea this afternoon (Monday, March 26th). Two fire engines were called to Jacks Cafe Bar on The Esplanade at 1.44pm, as pictured, after a blaze in the kitchen caused an evacuation of staff and customers.
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a seafront cafe in Burnham-On-Sea this afternoon (Monday, March 26th). Two fire engines were called to Jacks Cafe Bar on The Esplanade at 1.44pm, as pictured, after a blaze in the kitchen caused an evacuation of staff and customers.
Updated: Plane crash-landing
Exclusive Photos: POLICE have said the pilot of a light aircraft which crash-landed into a field near Wedmore on Sunday (March 25th) suffered only minor injuries in the accident. Emergency crews rushed to the scene at 4.34pm after the two-seater aircraft came down, as pictured.
Exclusive Photos: POLICE have said the pilot of a light aircraft which crash-landed into a field near Wedmore on Sunday (March 25th) suffered only minor injuries in the accident. Emergency crews rushed to the scene at 4.34pm after the two-seater aircraft came down, as pictured.
Hot weather boost for traders
SOARING temperatures gave Burnham-On-Sea a welcome financial boost at the weekend as the good weather attracted large numbers of visitors. Temperatures peaked at 21°C (69.8°F) on Saturday in Burnham - and the good weather created queues for ice creams and left High Street shops busier than normal.
SOARING temperatures gave Burnham-On-Sea a welcome financial boost at the weekend as the good weather attracted large numbers of visitors. Temperatures peaked at 21°C (69.8°F) on Saturday in Burnham - and the good weather created queues for ice creams and left High Street shops busier than normal.
Youth team wins the league
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Burnbridge Wanderers U13s are celebrating this week after being crowned champions of Woodspring League Division 2. The youngsters have clinched the overall title and gained promotion to Woodspring First Division next season after a final win of their season.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Burnbridge Wanderers U13s are celebrating this week after being crowned champions of Woodspring League Division 2. The youngsters have clinched the overall title and gained promotion to Woodspring First Division next season after a final win of their season.
Busy day for town Coastguards
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards had a busy day on Sunday (March 25th) after being called to two separate incidents. In the first incident, shortly after 10am, Coastguards were called to help a lady who had fallen off her horse on Berrow Beach - and then they were called to help a man in the River Axe.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards had a busy day on Sunday (March 25th) after being called to two separate incidents. In the first incident, shortly after 10am, Coastguards were called to help a lady who had fallen off her horse on Berrow Beach - and then they were called to help a man in the River Axe.
Plane crash near Wedmore
Exclusive photos: THESE were the scenes outside Wedmore this evening (Sunday, March 25th) after a light aircraft crashed into a field, injuring one person inside. Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene at 4.34pm after the two-seater aircraft came down, injuring the pilot inside.
Exclusive photos: THESE were the scenes outside Wedmore this evening (Sunday, March 25th) after a light aircraft crashed into a field, injuring one person inside. Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene at 4.34pm after the two-seater aircraft came down, injuring the pilot inside.
In photos: Sport Relief Mile
OVER 150 runners took part in Burnham-On-Sea's Sport Relief Mile today (Sunday, March 25th), raising hundreds of pounds for the BBC's nationwide fundraising appeal. Blue skies and sunshine swelled the numbers at the seafront event as the runners pounded the pavement along the River Brue.
OVER 150 runners took part in Burnham-On-Sea's Sport Relief Mile today (Sunday, March 25th), raising hundreds of pounds for the BBC's nationwide fundraising appeal. Blue skies and sunshine swelled the numbers at the seafront event as the runners pounded the pavement along the River Brue.
Lifeboat called to water skier
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was called to help a water skier in difficulty near Brean Down on Sunday morning (March 25th). The crews were taking part in a training session near Berrow beach when they were diverted by Coastguards at 9.30am to assist the man.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was called to help a water skier in difficulty near Brean Down on Sunday morning (March 25th). The crews were taking part in a training session near Berrow beach when they were diverted by Coastguards at 9.30am to assist the man.
Vehicle stuck in mud on beach
A CAR had to be towed to safety after getting stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea beach this morning (Sunday, March 25th). The front wheels of the Volkswagen sank into the mud, stranding the vehicle next to Burnham jetty, after its owner attempted to recover a jet ski.
A CAR had to be towed to safety after getting stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea beach this morning (Sunday, March 25th). The front wheels of the Volkswagen sank into the mud, stranding the vehicle next to Burnham jetty, after its owner attempted to recover a jet ski.
100 attend hospital fundraiser
PINK and black was the colour theme for a fundraising buffet dance held in aid of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital on Saturday night (March 24th). Over 100 people attended the successful event at the Oak Tree Arena, where hundreds of pounds was raised towards the upkeep and maintenance of Burnham's War Memorial Hospital.
PINK and black was the colour theme for a fundraising buffet dance held in aid of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital on Saturday night (March 24th). Over 100 people attended the successful event at the Oak Tree Arena, where hundreds of pounds was raised towards the upkeep and maintenance of Burnham's War Memorial Hospital.
Seafront sandwich bar opens
BEACH visitors and seafront walkers in Burnham-On-Sea have a new venue to buy tasty snacks from after a new business launched on Saturday (March 24th). Beach's Sandwich Bar has opened next to Sunspot Amusements on Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade.
BEACH visitors and seafront walkers in Burnham-On-Sea have a new venue to buy tasty snacks from after a new business launched on Saturday (March 24th). Beach's Sandwich Bar has opened next to Sunspot Amusements on Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade.
Join Burnham's Sport Relief Mile
THERE'S still time to sign up to Burnham-On-Sea's Sport Relief Mile, which takes place on Sunday 25th March as part of the BBC's nationwide fundraising drive. Dozens of fun runners will be taking part in the seafront run to raise cash for charity while running several distances.
THERE'S still time to sign up to Burnham-On-Sea's Sport Relief Mile, which takes place on Sunday 25th March as part of the BBC's nationwide fundraising drive. Dozens of fun runners will be taking part in the seafront run to raise cash for charity while running several distances.
Driver hurt in second A38 crash
Exclusive: THE driver of this car was taken to hospital on Saturday night after losing control on the A38 near Highbridge. Burnham-On-Sea police, ambulance and fire crews rushed to the Isleport roundabout at around 6.30pm after the vehicle demolished a lamp post and ended up in a ditch.
Exclusive: THE driver of this car was taken to hospital on Saturday night after losing control on the A38 near Highbridge. Burnham-On-Sea police, ambulance and fire crews rushed to the Isleport roundabout at around 6.30pm after the vehicle demolished a lamp post and ended up in a ditch.
Three-car crash shocks villagers
RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock following a three-vehicle accident on the outskirts of Highbridge on Saturday afternoon (March 24th), which left one motorist with head injuries. A lady was taken to hospital after a Citroen was involved with a collision and careered through a wall.
RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock following a three-vehicle accident on the outskirts of Highbridge on Saturday afternoon (March 24th), which left one motorist with head injuries. A lady was taken to hospital after a Citroen was involved with a collision and careered through a wall.
