Dreamscheme's trick and treat
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Dreamscheme delivered sweets and posters to residents across the town on Wednesday (October 26th) to promote their Halloween safety drive. As part of the group's half-term activities, the youngsters knocked on doors to deliver them.
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Dreamscheme delivered sweets and posters to residents across the town on Wednesday (October 26th) to promote their Halloween safety drive. As part of the group's half-term activities, the youngsters knocked on doors to deliver them.
Body discovery 'not suspicious'
BRITISH Transport Police have today (Wednesday) confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body next to the railway line between Highbridge and Bridgwater. A post mortem confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances.
BRITISH Transport Police have today (Wednesday) confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body next to the railway line between Highbridge and Bridgwater. A post mortem confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances.
Four-night comedy underway
FOUR nights of theatrical entertainment from the West Huntspill Players started on Wednesday (October 26th). The group is performing 'Old Actors Never Die.. They Simply Lose The Plot', a farce in two acts by Lynn Brittney in the village's Balliol Hall over the next few nights.
FOUR nights of theatrical entertainment from the West Huntspill Players started on Wednesday (October 26th). The group is performing 'Old Actors Never Die.. They Simply Lose The Plot', a farce in two acts by Lynn Brittney in the village's Balliol Hall over the next few nights.
Wind farm dinner announced
TICKETS for a dinner and dance in East Brent to raise funds for the NoPilrow campaign have gone on sale this month. The event will take place on November 18th at Brent House Restaurant and has been organised by members of NoPilrow, the campaign group opposed to the plans.
TICKETS for a dinner and dance in East Brent to raise funds for the NoPilrow campaign have gone on sale this month. The event will take place on November 18th at Brent House Restaurant and has been organised by members of NoPilrow, the campaign group opposed to the plans.
In photos: U3A Open Day
DOZENS of residents flocked to Highbridge Community Centre on Tuesday (October 25th) when the town's U3A held its annual open day. Visitors were able to try their hand at numerous U3A activities and see a number of displays during the successful five-hour event.
DOZENS of residents flocked to Highbridge Community Centre on Tuesday (October 25th) when the town's U3A held its annual open day. Visitors were able to try their hand at numerous U3A activities and see a number of displays during the successful five-hour event.
Police: 'Stay safe at Halloween'
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea have this week warned they will crackdown on any anti-social behaviour during the Halloween weekend as they launch a high-profile bid to ensure residents have a fun and safe time. Halloween is the busiest police night of the year.
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea have this week warned they will crackdown on any anti-social behaviour during the Halloween weekend as they launch a high-profile bid to ensure residents have a fun and safe time. Halloween is the busiest police night of the year.
Body found on railway line
Updated: TRAINS through Highbridge Railway Station have been suspended this evening (Tuesday, October 25th) after a body was found on the railway line. Burnham-On-Sea.com understands that the body was found by police two miles north of the town of Bridgwater.
Updated: TRAINS through Highbridge Railway Station have been suspended this evening (Tuesday, October 25th) after a body was found on the railway line. Burnham-On-Sea.com understands that the body was found by police two miles north of the town of Bridgwater.
Berrow Road re-opens again
WORK to repair a collapsed sewer in Burnham-On-Sea's Berrow Road was completed on Tuesday (October 25th), allowing the disruptive road closure to be lifted. Wessex Water worked for five weeks to repair it but found the pipe was more severely damaged than first thought.
WORK to repair a collapsed sewer in Burnham-On-Sea's Berrow Road was completed on Tuesday (October 25th), allowing the disruptive road closure to be lifted. Wessex Water worked for five weeks to repair it but found the pipe was more severely damaged than first thought.
Huge search for missing woman
THIS was the scene in West Huntspill this afternoon (Tuesday, October 25th) as a huge search was underway for a vulnerable 79-year-old woman who has gone missing from her Highbridge home. A police helicopter, Burnham Coastguard, BARB and the RNLI joined forces to try and find Edith Batten.
THIS was the scene in West Huntspill this afternoon (Tuesday, October 25th) as a huge search was underway for a vulnerable 79-year-old woman who has gone missing from her Highbridge home. A police helicopter, Burnham Coastguard, BARB and the RNLI joined forces to try and find Edith Batten.
Busy town road is 'cracking up'
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week called for improvements to be made to the poor condition of a main road through Highbridge. At a meeting of the council's Town Improvements Committee last night (Monday, October 24th), councillors discussed Church Street.
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week called for improvements to be made to the poor condition of a main road through Highbridge. At a meeting of the council's Town Improvements Committee last night (Monday, October 24th), councillors discussed Church Street.
Free town computer course
BURNHAM-On-Sea Library is running a free, computer training course for residents who you are completely new to the web. The computer course will be held on Friday 4th November from 2:30pm–4:30pm and is designed to teach beginners how to use a PC.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Library is running a free, computer training course for residents who you are completely new to the web. The computer course will be held on Friday 4th November from 2:30pm–4:30pm and is designed to teach beginners how to use a PC.
Tessa opposes EU referendum
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP last night (Monday) voted against a controversial parliamentary motion calling for a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the EU, leave it or renegotiate its membership. Tessa Munt decided to toe her party's line by opposing the motion.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP last night (Monday) voted against a controversial parliamentary motion calling for a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the EU, leave it or renegotiate its membership. Tessa Munt decided to toe her party's line by opposing the motion.
U3A Open Day in town today
HIGHBRIDGE'S community centre is holding an open day today (Tuesday, October 25th) when visitors will be able to try some of the activities that take place there. Highbridge U3A is running the free event from 10am-3pm at the community centre in the town's Market Street.
HIGHBRIDGE'S community centre is holding an open day today (Tuesday, October 25th) when visitors will be able to try some of the activities that take place there. Highbridge U3A is running the free event from 10am-3pm at the community centre in the town's Market Street.
16 play in tennis tournament
SIXTEEN members of Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club competed in the annual Ron Hines Memorial Trophy at the weekend. The players all played four matches which ended with Head Coach Vinny Duddy, Carey Vohra, Josh Lutner and Pat Hunter in the final.
SIXTEEN members of Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club competed in the annual Ron Hines Memorial Trophy at the weekend. The players all played four matches which ended with Head Coach Vinny Duddy, Carey Vohra, Josh Lutner and Pat Hunter in the final.
Lotto scam alert for Burnham
SOMERSET County Council has this week warned residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area to be on the alert for a letter scam involving 'Euromillion Lottery International'. Somerset Trading Standards has received reports of letters being posted to residents.
SOMERSET County Council has this week warned residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area to be on the alert for a letter scam involving 'Euromillion Lottery International'. Somerset Trading Standards has received reports of letters being posted to residents.
£62k boost for town rugby club
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's rugby club is set to make £62,000 of improvements to its ground with a brand new grandstand and floodlighting. The club, based at the town's BASC Ground in Stoddens Road, has been given council approval to install the new structures.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's rugby club is set to make £62,000 of improvements to its ground with a brand new grandstand and floodlighting. The club, based at the town's BASC Ground in Stoddens Road, has been given council approval to install the new structures.
Carnival countdown underway
THE countdown to this year's Burnham-On-Sea Carnival is underway with the programme for the big event now available across the town. The programme lists the entries taking part in this year's parade, which is being held on Monday November 7th at 7.30pm.
THE countdown to this year's Burnham-On-Sea Carnival is underway with the programme for the big event now available across the town. The programme lists the entries taking part in this year's parade, which is being held on Monday November 7th at 7.30pm.
BEES to perform 'Annie Junior'
MEMBERS of the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) will be treading the boards when they hold their annual autumn production at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre in November. Their performance of 'Annie Junior' will be the group's third all-children show.
MEMBERS of the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) will be treading the boards when they hold their annual autumn production at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre in November. Their performance of 'Annie Junior' will be the group's third all-children show.
£2,275 boost for town charity
HOLIDAYMAKERS at a Brean caravan park have this week handed over a bumper cheque to the charity that runs Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercrafts. A summer of fundraising at Diamond Farm Holiday Park has raised £2,275 towards the running costs of BARB (Burnham Area Rescue Boat).
HOLIDAYMAKERS at a Brean caravan park have this week handed over a bumper cheque to the charity that runs Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercrafts. A summer of fundraising at Diamond Farm Holiday Park has raised £2,275 towards the running costs of BARB (Burnham Area Rescue Boat).
Coastguards called to surfer
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were this afternoon (Sunday) called to help a kitesurfer who was spotted struggling in the sea after losing his surf board in strong winds. Coastguards were called to Burnham beach at pm after an angler dialled 999 to report the surfer was in difficulty.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were this afternoon (Sunday) called to help a kitesurfer who was spotted struggling in the sea after losing his surf board in strong winds. Coastguards were called to Burnham beach at pm after an angler dialled 999 to report the surfer was in difficulty.
Mayor opens new extension
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the special guests at the opening of a new wing of a Brent Knoll nursing home this week. Michael and Maria Clarke were invited to Holywell Nursing Home in Brent Street to cut a ribbon to mark the official opening ceremony for the facilities.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the special guests at the opening of a new wing of a Brent Knoll nursing home this week. Michael and Maria Clarke were invited to Holywell Nursing Home in Brent Street to cut a ribbon to mark the official opening ceremony for the facilities.
£30,000 refurb for Brean cafe
Exclusive: THE National Trust is temporarily closing its shop and cafe at Brean Down for a month while it gives the property a £30,000 refurbishment. The well-used facilities at the foot of Brean Down will close from October 30th for a period of around four weeks while the work is undertaken.
Exclusive: THE National Trust is temporarily closing its shop and cafe at Brean Down for a month while it gives the property a £30,000 refurbishment. The well-used facilities at the foot of Brean Down will close from October 30th for a period of around four weeks while the work is undertaken.
Last chance to join beach walk
A FINAL few places are available for East Huntspill wildlife rescue charity Secret World's fundraising beach walk, run or cycle ride between Burnham-On-Sea and Brean on Sunday October 30th. Called the 'Brean 14', the event involves a 14km run, a 6km walk or bike ride.
A FINAL few places are available for East Huntspill wildlife rescue charity Secret World's fundraising beach walk, run or cycle ride between Burnham-On-Sea and Brean on Sunday October 30th. Called the 'Brean 14', the event involves a 14km run, a 6km walk or bike ride.
Geography award for school
THE geography department at Highbridge's King Alfred School has been awarded the status of a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Geographical Association - becoming one of only a handful of schools to achieve the award in the whole south west region of the country.
THE geography department at Highbridge's King Alfred School has been awarded the status of a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Geographical Association - becoming one of only a handful of schools to achieve the award in the whole south west region of the country.
MP in GCSE sign language call
Exclusive: BURNHAM's MP has this week called on the government to consider making British sign language an option for GCSE students. In a debate in the House of Commons, Tessa Munt said she would like sign language to be taught as a "modern foreign language."
Exclusive: BURNHAM's MP has this week called on the government to consider making British sign language an option for GCSE students. In a debate in the House of Commons, Tessa Munt said she would like sign language to be taught as a "modern foreign language."
Holiday park's £1,000 boost
BREAN'S Northam Farm Holiday Park has presented a cheque for £1,000 to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance this week following various fundraising activities during the village's recent country and western festival. The holiday park held several events.
BREAN'S Northam Farm Holiday Park has presented a cheque for £1,000 to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance this week following various fundraising activities during the village's recent country and western festival. The holiday park held several events.
Wind farm event 'no success'
Exclusive: A CAMPAIGN group fighting plans for six 140m tall wind turbines on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea have questioned why a poorly-attended event for supporters was hailed a success by its organisers. Broadview Energy held the meeting at a local hotel last week.
Exclusive: A CAMPAIGN group fighting plans for six 140m tall wind turbines on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea have questioned why a poorly-attended event for supporters was hailed a success by its organisers. Broadview Energy held the meeting at a local hotel last week.
Town's last greengrocer closes
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's last independent greengrocer is shutting down this week after more than 20 years business - and its owner is blaming supermarkets for its demise. Sanders in Burnham High Street has been providing fresh fruit and vegetables to shoppers for two decades.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's last independent greengrocer is shutting down this week after more than 20 years business - and its owner is blaming supermarkets for its demise. Sanders in Burnham High Street has been providing fresh fruit and vegetables to shoppers for two decades.
Toddlers celebrate Halloween
HALLOWEEN arrived early in Burnham-On-Sea this week when this group of toddlers and their mums enjoyed a spooky party. The youngsters dressed up as witches, warlocks and draculas during a Halloween-themed 'Music with Mummy Session' held at the town's Avenue Tennis Club.
HALLOWEEN arrived early in Burnham-On-Sea this week when this group of toddlers and their mums enjoyed a spooky party. The youngsters dressed up as witches, warlocks and draculas during a Halloween-themed 'Music with Mummy Session' held at the town's Avenue Tennis Club.
New bike theft scheme starts
BURNHAM-On-Sea Police have teamed up with a group of pupils from Highbridge's King Alfred School to launch a new anti-theft bike scheme this week. Several students are overseeing the initiative, which involves logging the details of every cycle used by the pupils.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Police have teamed up with a group of pupils from Highbridge's King Alfred School to launch a new anti-theft bike scheme this week. Several students are overseeing the initiative, which involves logging the details of every cycle used by the pupils.
Power cut hits 385 homes
A POWER cut left over 380 homes in the West Huntspill area briefly without electricity this evening (Thursday, October 20th). Supplies went off shortly after 7pm and the cut lasted approximately ten minutes, according to Western Power Distribution.
A POWER cut left over 380 homes in the West Huntspill area briefly without electricity this evening (Thursday, October 20th). Supplies went off shortly after 7pm and the cut lasted approximately ten minutes, according to Western Power Distribution.
Highbridge fun fair underway
A THREE-day fun fair is this week being held at Highbridge's former market site. The fair opened on Thursday (October 20th) and runs until Saturday (October 22nd). Its traditional rides are open from 6pm each evening and from 2pm on Saturday. The fair first visited the site last year.
A THREE-day fun fair is this week being held at Highbridge's former market site. The fair opened on Thursday (October 20th) and runs until Saturday (October 22nd). Its traditional rides are open from 6pm each evening and from 2pm on Saturday. The fair first visited the site last year.
Safety calls after two-car crash
Exclusive: FRESH calls have been made for safety to be improved at a busy road junction near Burnham-On-Sea after an accident in which a teenager was rushed to hospital on Thursday (October 20th). Police and two ambulances were called to the junction of Burnham Moor Lane and the A38 shortly after 8.30am.
Exclusive: FRESH calls have been made for safety to be improved at a busy road junction near Burnham-On-Sea after an accident in which a teenager was rushed to hospital on Thursday (October 20th). Police and two ambulances were called to the junction of Burnham Moor Lane and the A38 shortly after 8.30am.
Hotel covenant fears raised
Exclusive: THE owner of the Highbridge Hotel was among 50 people who attended a public meeting to discuss the future re-development of the controversial site on Wednesday (19th October). Residents were able to quiz owner Derek Mead about his plans.
Exclusive: THE owner of the Highbridge Hotel was among 50 people who attended a public meeting to discuss the future re-development of the controversial site on Wednesday (19th October). Residents were able to quiz owner Derek Mead about his plans.
Rail buffer project on the move
Exclusive: A PROJECT to return a piece of Burnham-On-Sea's railway heritage to the town's seafront took a big step forward this week. John Strickland and Terry Temlett hope to restore an old railway buffer stop to Burnham's Pier Street liek one in the 1960s.
Exclusive: A PROJECT to return a piece of Burnham-On-Sea's railway heritage to the town's seafront took a big step forward this week. John Strickland and Terry Temlett hope to restore an old railway buffer stop to Burnham's Pier Street liek one in the 1960s.
Burglars strike twice in town
Exclusive: TWO homes in Burnham-On-Sea have been burgled during overnight attacks this week, prompting a fresh warning from police for residents to be extra vigilant. Mobile phones, money and cash cards were stolen in break-ins on Monday and Tuesday.
Exclusive: TWO homes in Burnham-On-Sea have been burgled during overnight attacks this week, prompting a fresh warning from police for residents to be extra vigilant. Mobile phones, money and cash cards were stolen in break-ins on Monday and Tuesday.
Berrow Road re-opens next week
WORK to repair a collapsed sewer in Burnham-On-Sea looks set to be completed by the end of next week, says Wessex Water. The firm has been working for a month to repair the sewer in Berrow Road but following a series of excavations it was revealed that the pipe was more severely damaged than first thought.
WORK to repair a collapsed sewer in Burnham-On-Sea looks set to be completed by the end of next week, says Wessex Water. The firm has been working for a month to repair the sewer in Berrow Road but following a series of excavations it was revealed that the pipe was more severely damaged than first thought.
Man arrested over A38 death
A MAN has this week been arrested in connection with a woman's death in a crash near Burnham-On-Sea last month. Alice Hicks, 27, was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the busy A38 route through Rooksbridge on September 24th. She died later that day.
A MAN has this week been arrested in connection with a woman's death in a crash near Burnham-On-Sea last month. Alice Hicks, 27, was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the busy A38 route through Rooksbridge on September 24th. She died later that day.
Have your say on hotel today
A PUBLIC meeting is to be held today (Wednesday 19th October) to discuss the future re-development of the Highbridge Hotel and Market Site. The workshop, which will take place at the Highbridge Community Hall in Market Street, will be held from 4pm – 7pm.
A PUBLIC meeting is to be held today (Wednesday 19th October) to discuss the future re-development of the Highbridge Hotel and Market Site. The workshop, which will take place at the Highbridge Community Hall in Market Street, will be held from 4pm – 7pm.
Town history book published
A NEW book that promises to take readers on a journey through Burnham-On-Sea's colourful history is being published this week. Burnham author Bob Thomas, pictured, has compiled over 275 photographs of events, places and people for the new title which is on sale this week.
A NEW book that promises to take readers on a journey through Burnham-On-Sea's colourful history is being published this week. Burnham author Bob Thomas, pictured, has compiled over 275 photographs of events, places and people for the new title which is on sale this week.
Black belt for karate expert
A BURNHAM-On-Sea karate enthusiast has high-kicked his way to achieve the status of 4th Dan Black Belt. Matthew Smith, 25, from Burnham and Highbridge Karate Club, took the test for his 4th Dan Black Belt at King Alfred Sports Centre in Highbridge over recent days.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea karate enthusiast has high-kicked his way to achieve the status of 4th Dan Black Belt. Matthew Smith, 25, from Burnham and Highbridge Karate Club, took the test for his 4th Dan Black Belt at King Alfred Sports Centre in Highbridge over recent days.
Three arrests as drugs seized
POLICE arrested three people and seized hundreds of pounds worth of drugs in Highbridge on Tuesday (October 18th). Officers from Burnham-On-Sea Police Station executed a drugs warrant in Kings Street where a 30-year-old man was arrested after cannabis was revcovered.
POLICE arrested three people and seized hundreds of pounds worth of drugs in Highbridge on Tuesday (October 18th). Officers from Burnham-On-Sea Police Station executed a drugs warrant in Kings Street where a 30-year-old man was arrested after cannabis was revcovered.
Steve finishes his final walk
WELL-known Highbridge fundraiser Steve Fear has raised a mammoth £40,000 from his final mammoth walk in aid of Meningitis UK. Steve, 58, has hiked over 9,000 miles since 1994 in memory of his niece Sophie Deacon, who died aged just 16 from meningitis in 1993.
WELL-known Highbridge fundraiser Steve Fear has raised a mammoth £40,000 from his final mammoth walk in aid of Meningitis UK. Steve, 58, has hiked over 9,000 miles since 1994 in memory of his niece Sophie Deacon, who died aged just 16 from meningitis in 1993.
Man jailed after police struggle
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man who pleaded guilty to two offences of assault with intent to resist arrest and criminal damage has been jailed. Shane Anthony Ponting, 32, from Winchester Road, pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced to 49 day's jail by Taunton magistrates.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man who pleaded guilty to two offences of assault with intent to resist arrest and criminal damage has been jailed. Shane Anthony Ponting, 32, from Winchester Road, pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced to 49 day's jail by Taunton magistrates.
Hinkley shutdown underway
EDF Energy's Hinkley Point B power station near Burnham-On-Sea has this week begun the site's planned maintenance shutdown on one of its two reactors. The shutdown of reactor 4 will see around 1,000 extra people on site and an investment of more than £35m.
EDF Energy's Hinkley Point B power station near Burnham-On-Sea has this week begun the site's planned maintenance shutdown on one of its two reactors. The shutdown of reactor 4 will see around 1,000 extra people on site and an investment of more than £35m.
Wind farm event 'a success'
AN event for potential supporters of the proposed Pilrow wind farm, near Rooksbridge, has been hailed a success by Broadview Energy. The event, held on October 13th at the Webbington Hotel, gave the community an opportunity to find out more about the scheme.
AN event for potential supporters of the proposed Pilrow wind farm, near Rooksbridge, has been hailed a success by Broadview Energy. The event, held on October 13th at the Webbington Hotel, gave the community an opportunity to find out more about the scheme.
Hotel owner gives his reaction
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea.com has spoken to Highbridge Hotel owner Derek Mead and local councillors to get their reactions to last night's fire at the hotel. As we first reported, fire crews from Burnham and Bridgwater were called to the former hotel at 4.54pm.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea.com has spoken to Highbridge Hotel owner Derek Mead and local councillors to get their reactions to last night's fire at the hotel. As we first reported, fire crews from Burnham and Bridgwater were called to the former hotel at 4.54pm.
New hotel fire 'was deliberate'
FIRE crews who tackled a big blaze at the former Highbridge Hotel last night (Monday, October 17th) say there are strong suspicions that it was set deliberately and have asked anyone with information to contact police. Burnham-On-Sea.com understands that two people were seen running away from the building shortly after the blaze broke out at 4.54pm.
FIRE crews who tackled a big blaze at the former Highbridge Hotel last night (Monday, October 17th) say there are strong suspicions that it was set deliberately and have asked anyone with information to contact police. Burnham-On-Sea.com understands that two people were seen running away from the building shortly after the blaze broke out at 4.54pm.
Dramatic video of hotel fire
THIS dramatic video footage shows the ferocity of the blaze that Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackled at the Highbridge Hotel this evening (Monday, October 17th). Fire engines from Burnham and Bridgwater rushed to the scene at 4.54pm and found the property well alight.
THIS dramatic video footage shows the ferocity of the blaze that Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackled at the Highbridge Hotel this evening (Monday, October 17th). Fire engines from Burnham and Bridgwater rushed to the scene at 4.54pm and found the property well alight.
Fire drama at Highbridge Hotel
FIRE crews are tackling a new blaze at the Highbridge Hotel this evening (Monday, October 17th). Two fire engines from Burnham rushed to the scene at 4.54pm and on arrival they found the property was well alight. "A third of the building was involved in the fire," fire spokesman Paul Slavin said.
FIRE crews are tackling a new blaze at the Highbridge Hotel this evening (Monday, October 17th). Two fire engines from Burnham rushed to the scene at 4.54pm and on arrival they found the property was well alight. "A third of the building was involved in the fire," fire spokesman Paul Slavin said.
