Town's residents thank Gill
BURNHAM and Highbridge's MP, Tessa Munt, is among the local people who have this week thanked PCSO Gill Bawler for her work in the town as she moves to another job. Gill has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO for five years and earlier this year was named 'PCSO Of The Year' for Somerset West.
BURNHAM and Highbridge's MP, Tessa Munt, is among the local people who have this week thanked PCSO Gill Bawler for her work in the town as she moves to another job. Gill has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO for five years and earlier this year was named 'PCSO Of The Year' for Somerset West.
Highbridge bursts into bloom!
DOZENS of colourful hanging baskets have been installed along the streets of Highbridge this week by the town's Dreamscheme members. More than 40 youngsters from the Highbridge Dreamscheme made a total of 76 baskets during the April half-term holidays earlier this year.
DOZENS of colourful hanging baskets have been installed along the streets of Highbridge this week by the town's Dreamscheme members. More than 40 youngsters from the Highbridge Dreamscheme made a total of 76 baskets during the April half-term holidays earlier this year.
Boy, 10, shot at Highbridge park
Exclusive: A ten year-old boy was shot in the face with an airgun at Highbridge's Apex Park at the weekend, police confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com today (Monday). Police said the youngster suffered injuries to his mouth after being shot by a teenager on Saturday evening (May 22nd) near the Mallard Place entrance.
Exclusive: A ten year-old boy was shot in the face with an airgun at Highbridge's Apex Park at the weekend, police confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com today (Monday). Police said the youngster suffered injuries to his mouth after being shot by a teenager on Saturday evening (May 22nd) near the Mallard Place entrance.
Fire crew called to hedge blaze
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to a put out a hedge blaze next to a town supermarket today (Monday, May 24th). One fire crew was sent to Ben Travers Way at lunchtime after a walker spotted a hedge on open land next to the huge Tesco supermarket site was alight.
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to a put out a hedge blaze next to a town supermarket today (Monday, May 24th). One fire crew was sent to Ben Travers Way at lunchtime after a walker spotted a hedge on open land next to the huge Tesco supermarket site was alight.
Farewell to popular town PCSO
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have bid a fond farewell to a popular PCSO, who is moving to another job this week. Gill Bawler, pictured here on the right, has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO in the town for five years. She is moving to Somerset County Council shortly to take on a new community role.
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have bid a fond farewell to a popular PCSO, who is moving to another job this week. Gill Bawler, pictured here on the right, has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO in the town for five years. She is moving to Somerset County Council shortly to take on a new community role.
Motorist air-lifted to hospital
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea had to remove the roof of a car trapped in a roadside ditch near Cheddar on Sunday to help a casualty inside. Fire engines from Cheddar and Burnham, together with a Rescue Tender from Glastonbury, attended the accident at 12.01pm.
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea had to remove the roof of a car trapped in a roadside ditch near Cheddar on Sunday to help a casualty inside. Fire engines from Cheddar and Burnham, together with a Rescue Tender from Glastonbury, attended the accident at 12.01pm.
Heatwave brings crowds to town
CROWDS of visitors flocked to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront over the weekend when temperatures in the town were warmer than many Mediterranean holiday resorts. This was the scene on Burnham's Esplanade on Sunday morning (May 23rd) when crowds of walkers thronged the seafront and beach users filed onto the sand.
CROWDS of visitors flocked to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront over the weekend when temperatures in the town were warmer than many Mediterranean holiday resorts. This was the scene on Burnham's Esplanade on Sunday morning (May 23rd) when crowds of walkers thronged the seafront and beach users filed onto the sand.
Coast Road protest cancelled
Exclusive: A FOOTPATH protest march in Berrow that was planned to take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st) has been cancelled. Campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along Coast Road said that policing issues are to blame for the cancellation.
Exclusive: A FOOTPATH protest march in Berrow that was planned to take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st) has been cancelled. Campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along Coast Road said that policing issues are to blame for the cancellation.
Missing girl reunited with family
THIS was the emotional moment that a missing six year-old girl was reunited with her father after a huge search this afternoon (Sunday) involving police, coastguards, hovercrafts and lifeboats on Berrow beach. The alarm was raised at 2pm when distraught father Russell Webb from Wells reported his daughter, Lilly, missing.
THIS was the emotional moment that a missing six year-old girl was reunited with her father after a huge search this afternoon (Sunday) involving police, coastguards, hovercrafts and lifeboats on Berrow beach. The alarm was raised at 2pm when distraught father Russell Webb from Wells reported his daughter, Lilly, missing.
West Huntspill pub boarded up
Exclusive: A ONCE-popular pub on the outskirts of Highbridge has closed its doors and been boarded up. The Royal Artillery Arms in Alstone Lane was shut earlier this month by its owners after the pub struggled to survive during the financial downturn. It is one of several pubs to have closed in recent years.
Exclusive: A ONCE-popular pub on the outskirts of Highbridge has closed its doors and been boarded up. The Royal Artillery Arms in Alstone Lane was shut earlier this month by its owners after the pub struggled to survive during the financial downturn. It is one of several pubs to have closed in recent years.
Enjoy a night of silver band tunes
BURTLE Silver Band will perform a concert in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (May 23rd). The popular group will be playing their first concert of the summer season at Burnham's Princess Hall. The event will start at 7.45pm and tickets will be on sale from the organisers on the door at £5 each.
BURTLE Silver Band will perform a concert in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (May 23rd). The popular group will be playing their first concert of the summer season at Burnham's Princess Hall. The event will start at 7.45pm and tickets will be on sale from the organisers on the door at £5 each.
Lifeboats called to dinghy user
A TEENAGER was helped by lifeboat crews in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 22nd) after he got swept away on an inflatable dinghy. The 17 year-old, from Burnham, had paddled out on his dinghy to reach an inflatable but when his oar snapped in half, he struggled against the receding tide.
A TEENAGER was helped by lifeboat crews in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 22nd) after he got swept away on an inflatable dinghy. The 17 year-old, from Burnham, had paddled out on his dinghy to reach an inflatable but when his oar snapped in half, he struggled against the receding tide.
Sketching event proves a draw
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist led a creative workshop at the town's Apex Park on Saturday (May 22nd). The special sketching and painting session was overseen by local artist Margaret Micklewright, who helped a group of youngsters draw wildlife and several locations around the park.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist led a creative workshop at the town's Apex Park on Saturday (May 22nd). The special sketching and painting session was overseen by local artist Margaret Micklewright, who helped a group of youngsters draw wildlife and several locations around the park.
West Huntspill concert tonight
SOMERSET opera singer Tim Pitman will give a performance in West Huntspill in aid of charity on Saturday (May 22nd). The concert will be held at 7pm in the parish church of St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill with a line up of talent including Mr Pitman and a local concert band.
SOMERSET opera singer Tim Pitman will give a performance in West Huntspill in aid of charity on Saturday (May 22nd). The concert will be held at 7pm in the parish church of St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill with a line up of talent including Mr Pitman and a local concert band.
New £50k play area taking shape
WORK to create a new £50,000 play area in Berrow using funding from the National Lottery is set to be completed over the next three weeks. The project on the village green is being overseen by Berrow Parish Council and is on schedule to be completed in June. The project will see the old play area turned it into a modern new facility.
WORK to create a new £50,000 play area in Berrow using funding from the National Lottery is set to be completed over the next three weeks. The project on the village green is being overseen by Berrow Parish Council and is on schedule to be completed in June. The project will see the old play area turned it into a modern new facility.
In photos: Tony Bullimore visits
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore was the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM on Friday night (May 21st). Mr Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, visited BARB's AGM in the town.
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore was the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM on Friday night (May 21st). Mr Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, visited BARB's AGM in the town.
Turning trash into high fashion!
A CREATIVE student from Burnham-On-Sea was among a group who staged a unique fashion show and photography exhibition earlier this week using an environmentally friendly theme. The aptly named 'Trash to Fashion' show and exhibition took place in Weston earlier this week.
A CREATIVE student from Burnham-On-Sea was among a group who staged a unique fashion show and photography exhibition earlier this week using an environmentally friendly theme. The aptly named 'Trash to Fashion' show and exhibition took place in Weston earlier this week.
New homes approved by council
Exclusive: TWO new homes will be built on a Burnham-On-Sea housing estate despite objections from town councillors and local residents. Sedgemoor District Council has this week granted permision for two new homes on an area of green land in Winchester Road.
Exclusive: TWO new homes will be built on a Burnham-On-Sea housing estate despite objections from town councillors and local residents. Sedgemoor District Council has this week granted permision for two new homes on an area of green land in Winchester Road.
Tennis awards for young players
SIX teenagers from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club have achieved the English Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Tennis Leaders Award. The players completed a course developed by the LTA to encourage more young people into tennis volunteering and give them the opportunity to take their first steps into tennis careers.
SIX teenagers from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club have achieved the English Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Tennis Leaders Award. The players completed a course developed by the LTA to encourage more young people into tennis volunteering and give them the opportunity to take their first steps into tennis careers.
Police in CCTV photo appeal
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV photos of a man they want to speak to following the theft of £80 from a town supermarket's cash machine earlier this week. The man, who has short dark hair and was wearing a dark blue V-neck top and jeans, was captured on CCTV cameras at around the same time that the money was taken from a cash point at Tesco.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV photos of a man they want to speak to following the theft of £80 from a town supermarket's cash machine earlier this week. The man, who has short dark hair and was wearing a dark blue V-neck top and jeans, was captured on CCTV cameras at around the same time that the money was taken from a cash point at Tesco.
Burnham night club set to re-open
Exclusive: A controversial night club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open this weekend with a new name under new management. Shakers in the High Street has been renamed Skye Bar and Club by new licensees, Weston couple George Panayi and wife Katie. The new-look club will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday.
Exclusive: A controversial night club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open this weekend with a new name under new management. Shakers in the High Street has been renamed Skye Bar and Club by new licensees, Weston couple George Panayi and wife Katie. The new-look club will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday.
Huge power line costs explained
NATIONAL Grid has said this week that it still wants to build electricity pylons across Somerset's countryside rather than bury them, despite opposition from residents. The energy company wants to build the 37-mile network from Hinkley Point power station to Avonmouth near Bristol.
NATIONAL Grid has said this week that it still wants to build electricity pylons across Somerset's countryside rather than bury them, despite opposition from residents. The energy company wants to build the 37-mile network from Hinkley Point power station to Avonmouth near Bristol.
Alert over illegal charity collectors
Exclusive: Residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to look out for bogus charity collectors carrying out door-to-door visits on behalf of a fire fighters charity. Several illegal charity collectors were reported to Burnham police on Wednesday (May 19th) after being challenged while collecting coins in Berrow Road.
Exclusive: Residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to look out for bogus charity collectors carrying out door-to-door visits on behalf of a fire fighters charity. Several illegal charity collectors were reported to Burnham police on Wednesday (May 19th) after being challenged while collecting coins in Berrow Road.
Full house for town fashion show
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers pulled on the latest fashions and paraded on a catwalk in front of almost 100 people during a charity fashion show in the town on Wednesday (May 19th). The 'Handbags and Gladrags Show' was held at Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground.
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers pulled on the latest fashions and paraded on a catwalk in front of almost 100 people during a charity fashion show in the town on Wednesday (May 19th). The 'Handbags and Gladrags Show' was held at Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground.
Town ladies unleash inner divas!
OVER a dozen dancers unleashed their inner divas when they took part in a Burlesque workshop at a new dance studio in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week. DanceFit was visited by Burlesque teacher Charlotte Holland on Sunday afternoon (May 16th). Burlesque has been made popular by celebrity dancer Dita Von Teese.
OVER a dozen dancers unleashed their inner divas when they took part in a Burlesque workshop at a new dance studio in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week. DanceFit was visited by Burlesque teacher Charlotte Holland on Sunday afternoon (May 16th). Burlesque has been made popular by celebrity dancer Dita Von Teese.
Residents ejected from meeting
Exclusive: A group of residents was asked to leave a stormy Burnham-On-Sea council meeting on Monday night (May 17th) after they confronted town councillors over controversial proposals to build an extension to the block of flats where they live. A group of 14 residents of Brue House in Berrow Road arrived en masse.
Exclusive: A group of residents was asked to leave a stormy Burnham-On-Sea council meeting on Monday night (May 17th) after they confronted town councillors over controversial proposals to build an extension to the block of flats where they live. A group of 14 residents of Brue House in Berrow Road arrived en masse.
Success for volleyball players
VOLLEYBALL players from Highbridge's King Alfred School competed in the South West Junior Mini Volleyball Championships at the weekend. The tournament, held in Taunton, attracted teams from across the region covering Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
VOLLEYBALL players from Highbridge's King Alfred School competed in the South West Junior Mini Volleyball Championships at the weekend. The tournament, held in Taunton, attracted teams from across the region covering Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
70s film fans at Ritz fundraiser
FANS of the 1970s musical smash hit film Grease headed to Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema on Monday night (May 17th) when a special funraising theme night was held. Burnham fundraisers Keith and Jane Mitchell from Winchester Road organised the special film night to raise funds for Scope, a charity that helps cerebral palsy sufferers.
FANS of the 1970s musical smash hit film Grease headed to Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema on Monday night (May 17th) when a special funraising theme night was held. Burnham fundraisers Keith and Jane Mitchell from Winchester Road organised the special film night to raise funds for Scope, a charity that helps cerebral palsy sufferers.
Secret World opens its doors
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill will be opening its doors to the public later this month for a special fundraising weekend. The 'Wildlife Babies Weekend' will be held on May 29th, 30th and 31st from 10am to 4pm each day, when visitors will get an insight into the work of the busy centre.
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill will be opening its doors to the public later this month for a special fundraising weekend. The 'Wildlife Babies Weekend' will be held on May 29th, 30th and 31st from 10am to 4pm each day, when visitors will get an insight into the work of the busy centre.
Free bike security marking today
CYCLISTS can have their bikes security marked and get road safety advice when Highbridge police hold a special bike marking event today (Tuesday, May 18th). The marking session will be held during a regular police surgery at 6pm at the Police Pod in the Asda car park in Highbridge.
CYCLISTS can have their bikes security marked and get road safety advice when Highbridge police hold a special bike marking event today (Tuesday, May 18th). The marking session will be held during a regular police surgery at 6pm at the Police Pod in the Asda car park in Highbridge.
Man guilty over indecent photos
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man has been handed a sixteen week prison sentence after admitting making indecent photographs of a child. Garry Arthur Capel, 51, of Westmere Crescent in Burnham-On-Sea pleaded guilty when he appeared before Sedgemoor Magistrates last week.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man has been handed a sixteen week prison sentence after admitting making indecent photographs of a child. Garry Arthur Capel, 51, of Westmere Crescent in Burnham-On-Sea pleaded guilty when he appeared before Sedgemoor Magistrates last week.
Yachtsman Tony Bullimore visits
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore will be the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM later this week. Tony Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, will give a talk about his experiences during Friday's annual general meeting of BARB, the charity that operates Burnham's rescue hovercrafts.
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore will be the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM later this week. Tony Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, will give a talk about his experiences during Friday's annual general meeting of BARB, the charity that operates Burnham's rescue hovercrafts.
Wave of thefts hits holiday park
Exclusive: Laptops, TVs, handbags and other valuables have been stolen during a spate of thefts from caravans at a holiday park in Burnham-On-Sea over the weekend. Police told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Monday (May 17th) that over a dozen caravan awnings were slashed at Home Farm Holiday Park when the thieves struck.
Exclusive: Laptops, TVs, handbags and other valuables have been stolen during a spate of thefts from caravans at a holiday park in Burnham-On-Sea over the weekend. Police told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Monday (May 17th) that over a dozen caravan awnings were slashed at Home Farm Holiday Park when the thieves struck.
Lucky escape after lorry crash
Exclusive Photos: THIS was the scene on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Monday May 17th) when a lorry crashed through the central reservation and ended up facing the wrong way on the opposite carriageway. Incredibly, the lorry driver narrowly missed several oncoming vehicles at a busy time of day.
Exclusive Photos: THIS was the scene on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Monday May 17th) when a lorry crashed through the central reservation and ended up facing the wrong way on the opposite carriageway. Incredibly, the lorry driver narrowly missed several oncoming vehicles at a busy time of day.
Busy open day for kids centre
DOZENS of people attended an open day at Highbridge Children's Centre on Monday (May 17th). The centre, based in Coronation Road, threw open its doors to give the general public a chance to see its modern facilities. Centre Manager Julian Plested said it was a busy day, with many visitors.
DOZENS of people attended an open day at Highbridge Children's Centre on Monday (May 17th). The centre, based in Coronation Road, threw open its doors to give the general public a chance to see its modern facilities. Centre Manager Julian Plested said it was a busy day, with many visitors.
TV comedian visits Burnham
A TOP TV comedian from the 1970s was the main act at a variety show held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday evening (May 15th). Don Reid, a frequent performer on the original The Comedians TV series, was at Burnham's Princess Hall for the one-off special 'Bring Back Variety'.
A TOP TV comedian from the 1970s was the main act at a variety show held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday evening (May 15th). Don Reid, a frequent performer on the original The Comedians TV series, was at Burnham's Princess Hall for the one-off special 'Bring Back Variety'.
Hinkley Point plans 'delayed'
THE expected date for the Hinkley Point C planning application to be submitted to the Infrastructure Planning Commission has slipped by four months from August to December, it has been claimed this week. Campaigners from the Stop Hinkley pressure group say the delay comes amidst new uncertainty for the project.
THE expected date for the Hinkley Point C planning application to be submitted to the Infrastructure Planning Commission has slipped by four months from August to December, it has been claimed this week. Campaigners from the Stop Hinkley pressure group say the delay comes amidst new uncertainty for the project.
Brean wins best panto award
BREAN'S Coastline Players drama group has won a haul of awards, including best village pantomime, at Saturday's Somerset equivalent of the panto Oscars. The group were delighted to win the sought-after Spotlight Shield for the best panto at the Cinderella Awards.
BREAN'S Coastline Players drama group has won a haul of awards, including best village pantomime, at Saturday's Somerset equivalent of the panto Oscars. The group were delighted to win the sought-after Spotlight Shield for the best panto at the Cinderella Awards.
Free art workshop at Apex Park
A FREE event for children aged between 7-12 years who enjoy sketching and painting will be held at Apex Park in Marine Drive this Saturday (May 22nd) between 10am and 12 noon. The sketching and painting workshop will be run by Burnham artist Margaret Micklewright.
A FREE event for children aged between 7-12 years who enjoy sketching and painting will be held at Apex Park in Marine Drive this Saturday (May 22nd) between 10am and 12 noon. The sketching and painting workshop will be run by Burnham artist Margaret Micklewright.
Kids centre to hold open day
HIGHBRIDGE Children's Centre will be throwing open its doors to the general public when it holds an Open Day next week. The centre, based in Coronation Rd, will be open on Monday 17th May from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Visitors will be welcome to come in and look around.
HIGHBRIDGE Children's Centre will be throwing open its doors to the general public when it holds an Open Day next week. The centre, based in Coronation Rd, will be open on Monday 17th May from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Visitors will be welcome to come in and look around.
New Coast Road march planned
ANGRY campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along a dangerous stretch of road in the village will hold their second protest of the year on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Berrow's Local Action Team will start the march at 11am.
ANGRY campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along a dangerous stretch of road in the village will hold their second protest of the year on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Berrow's Local Action Team will start the march at 11am.
Search for missing woman
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called out to search for a missing person on Saturday night (May 15th). A woman in her 40s was reported to be in a 'distressed state' and had last been seen in the vicinity of Uphill Sailing Club next to the River Axe at around 10pm.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called out to search for a missing person on Saturday night (May 15th). A woman in her 40s was reported to be in a 'distressed state' and had last been seen in the vicinity of Uphill Sailing Club next to the River Axe at around 10pm.
Boost for Burnham youth cafe
A LOCAL County Councillor has presented a proportion of his community fund to Burnham-On-Sea's Youth Cafe this week. The Shed at Burnham Area Youth Centre in Cassis Close has been given £250 by Burnham and Highbridge councillor John Woodman to supports its ongoing work.
A LOCAL County Councillor has presented a proportion of his community fund to Burnham-On-Sea's Youth Cafe this week. The Shed at Burnham Area Youth Centre in Cassis Close has been given £250 by Burnham and Highbridge councillor John Woodman to supports its ongoing work.
Mayor opens school's new HQ
Photo Special: BURNHAM'S Mayor and Mayoress were the VIP guests at an opening ceremony held on Saturday (May 15th) for a local performing arts school's new premises in Highbridge. Curtain Call School of Performing Arts' new premises in The Old Creamery on the Huntspill Road in Highbridge were opened.
Photo Special: BURNHAM'S Mayor and Mayoress were the VIP guests at an opening ceremony held on Saturday (May 15th) for a local performing arts school's new premises in Highbridge. Curtain Call School of Performing Arts' new premises in The Old Creamery on the Huntspill Road in Highbridge were opened.
Cello concert raises over £700
OVER £700 was raised for charity when a leading cellist performed a concert in Brent Knoll on Saturday night (May 15th). Anup Kumar Biswas played at St Michael's Church in front of an audience of more than 60 people. The event raised £749 for Mathieson Music Trust.
OVER £700 was raised for charity when a leading cellist performed a concert in Brent Knoll on Saturday night (May 15th). Anup Kumar Biswas played at St Michael's Church in front of an audience of more than 60 people. The event raised £749 for Mathieson Music Trust.
VIP's visit is music to the ears!
THE High Sheriff of Somerset, Pat Hunt, made a special visit to Highbridge Youth Club on Friday evening (May 14th) where she was shown its new juke box, which has been bought through a countywide scheme to promote improved quality of life through the prevention of crime.
THE High Sheriff of Somerset, Pat Hunt, made a special visit to Highbridge Youth Club on Friday evening (May 14th) where she was shown its new juke box, which has been bought through a countywide scheme to promote improved quality of life through the prevention of crime.
Tributes for well-known farmer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Highbridge farmer who was a big name on the national farming scene. 80 year-old Arthur Duckett died on Thursday following a short spell in Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. He shot to fame when one of his bullocks, called The Field Marshall, was officially named the UK's biggest.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Highbridge farmer who was a big name on the national farming scene. 80 year-old Arthur Duckett died on Thursday following a short spell in Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. He shot to fame when one of his bullocks, called The Field Marshall, was officially named the UK's biggest.
Club bowled over by donation!
A BURNHAM-On-Sea club has been 'bowled over' by a £1,250 donation this week. Burnham Short Mat Bowls Club has received £1,000 from The Somerset Community Fund and £250 from County Councillor John Woodman's community fund, delighting the club's members.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea club has been 'bowled over' by a £1,250 donation this week. Burnham Short Mat Bowls Club has received £1,000 from The Somerset Community Fund and £250 from County Councillor John Woodman's community fund, delighting the club's members.
Council tackles beach erosion
Exclusive: 40 tonnes of new sand was added onto Burnham-On-Sea beach today (Friday, May 14th) in a bid to replace sand that has been swept away during recent weeks. Contractors working for Sedgemoor District Council used tractors and diggers to spread the new material onto the beach.
Exclusive: 40 tonnes of new sand was added onto Burnham-On-Sea beach today (Friday, May 14th) in a bid to replace sand that has been swept away during recent weeks. Contractors working for Sedgemoor District Council used tractors and diggers to spread the new material onto the beach.
Gallery showcases local artists
AN art and photography exhibition by two local artists has opened in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Graham McPherson and Wendy Asplin, pictured, are displaying paintings, photoart and photography at Seabreeze Gallery in Victoria Street - their second exhibition together.
AN art and photography exhibition by two local artists has opened in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Graham McPherson and Wendy Asplin, pictured, are displaying paintings, photoart and photography at Seabreeze Gallery in Victoria Street - their second exhibition together.
