Apex play area revamp delayed
A £140,000 project to modernise the play area at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park has been delayed until the autumn. The brand new play area, which is being partly funded by National Lottery money, was due to be completed by the start of the summer holidays but has now been put back due to equipment shortages.
A £140,000 project to modernise the play area at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park has been delayed until the autumn. The brand new play area, which is being partly funded by National Lottery money, was due to be completed by the start of the summer holidays but has now been put back due to equipment shortages.
Video highlights of ESCAPE Day
THESE video highlights from Sunday's ESCAPE Day show Burnham's lifeboat crew rescuing a sinking boat, the hovercraft and Coastguards retrieving a man trapped in soft sand, a fly-past of micro-lights, a display by the police dog team and the final moments of the tug-of-war.
THESE video highlights from Sunday's ESCAPE Day show Burnham's lifeboat crew rescuing a sinking boat, the hovercraft and Coastguards retrieving a man trapped in soft sand, a fly-past of micro-lights, a display by the police dog team and the final moments of the tug-of-war.
Town's regatta is underway
DOZENS of yacht owners are taking part in Burnham-On-Sea's annual regatta this week, with several sailing races being held up and down the river estuary. The first race was held at 12.30pm on Saturday (August 15th) and was followed by a duck race and a further sailing competition on Sunday.
DOZENS of yacht owners are taking part in Burnham-On-Sea's annual regatta this week, with several sailing races being held up and down the river estuary. The first race was held at 12.30pm on Saturday (August 15th) and was followed by a duck race and a further sailing competition on Sunday.
Three injured in serious A38 crash
A MOTORIST has been left with life-threatening injuries following a serious, two vehicle accident which caused the closure of the A38 near Burnham-On-Sea for six hours on Sunday night (August 16th). Emergency services rushed to the A38 Huntspill Road at 10.30pm after a Ford Mondeo taxi heading towards Bridgwater collided into a Volkswagen Golf travelling in the opposition direction.
A MOTORIST has been left with life-threatening injuries following a serious, two vehicle accident which caused the closure of the A38 near Burnham-On-Sea for six hours on Sunday night (August 16th). Emergency services rushed to the A38 Huntspill Road at 10.30pm after a Ford Mondeo taxi heading towards Bridgwater collided into a Volkswagen Golf travelling in the opposition direction.
Crowd of 6,000 at ESCAPE Day
MORE than 6,000 people crowded onto Burnham-On-Sea seafront on Sunday (August 16th) as dozens of local rescue organisations from across the West Country took part in a joint safety awareness day featuring displays and demonstrations. ESCAPE took place on Burnham seafront and involved hovercrafts, lifeboats, micro-lights and even police dogs.
MORE than 6,000 people crowded onto Burnham-On-Sea seafront on Sunday (August 16th) as dozens of local rescue organisations from across the West Country took part in a joint safety awareness day featuring displays and demonstrations. ESCAPE took place on Burnham seafront and involved hovercrafts, lifeboats, micro-lights and even police dogs.
Metal stolen in raid on factory
Exclusive: POLICE have appealed for the public's help following a night-time raid on a Highbridge factory. The premises in Evercreech Way, pictured, was broken into some time between 5.30pm on Friday 7th August and 10am on Saturday, 8th August. Unknown offenders forced their way into the building.
Exclusive: POLICE have appealed for the public's help following a night-time raid on a Highbridge factory. The premises in Evercreech Way, pictured, was broken into some time between 5.30pm on Friday 7th August and 10am on Saturday, 8th August. Unknown offenders forced their way into the building.
River duck race hits trouble!
A CROWD of spectators turned out to watch the unusual sight of 600 rubber ducks floating down the River Brue on Saturday afternoon (August 15th) when Burnham-On-Sea's annual duck race was held at the start of the town's regatta... but things didn't quite go to plan!
A CROWD of spectators turned out to watch the unusual sight of 600 rubber ducks floating down the River Brue on Saturday afternoon (August 15th) when Burnham-On-Sea's annual duck race was held at the start of the town's regatta... but things didn't quite go to plan!
Travellers leave Highbridge land
A GROUP of travellers who moved onto a strip of land near the entrance to Highbridge's Asda supermarket have left the area. The convoy of vans and caravans besides Caxton Drive left on Saturday morning (August 15th) after an eviction notice was set to be served on them.
A GROUP of travellers who moved onto a strip of land near the entrance to Highbridge's Asda supermarket have left the area. The convoy of vans and caravans besides Caxton Drive left on Saturday morning (August 15th) after an eviction notice was set to be served on them.
West Huntspill Show in photos
JUDGES at West Hunstspill's annual horticultural show had their hands full on Saturday (August 15th) when they had to assess a record 850 entries! The number of flowers, vegetables, fruit and craft entries was well up on previous years, delighting the event's organisers, Bill Fisher and Jane Moreton.
JUDGES at West Hunstspill's annual horticultural show had their hands full on Saturday (August 15th) when they had to assess a record 850 entries! The number of flowers, vegetables, fruit and craft entries was well up on previous years, delighting the event's organisers, Bill Fisher and Jane Moreton.
Family's close encounter with PM
Exclusive: A Burnham-On-Sea family could hardly believe their eyes when Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his family boarded a boat in front of them while they were on holiday in the Lake District this week. John Llywarch grabbed his camera and took these shots of the Premier and his wife, Sarah.
Exclusive: A Burnham-On-Sea family could hardly believe their eyes when Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his family boarded a boat in front of them while they were on holiday in the Lake District this week. John Llywarch grabbed his camera and took these shots of the Premier and his wife, Sarah.
Rail ticket prices up by 20%
THE cost of travelling by train from Highbridge railway station to London is set to rise by up to 20 per cent next month. From 6th September, First Great Western will introduce new restrictions on its cheapest off-peak return tickets for people travelling to the capital city.
THE cost of travelling by train from Highbridge railway station to London is set to rise by up to 20 per cent next month. From 6th September, First Great Western will introduce new restrictions on its cheapest off-peak return tickets for people travelling to the capital city.
Stunt show comes to fun park
HIGH-speed action came to Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Wednesday (August 12th) when a stunt team held one of its regular summer displays. Almost 2,000 holidaymakers crowded into Brean Leisure Park's arena to watch Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show, lasting over an hour.
HIGH-speed action came to Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Wednesday (August 12th) when a stunt team held one of its regular summer displays. Almost 2,000 holidaymakers crowded into Brean Leisure Park's arena to watch Scott May's Daredevil Stunt Show, lasting over an hour.
Bloom team's 'thank you meal'
ORGANISERS of Highbridge's bid to win the Britain in Bloom competition this week held a special meal to thank Sedgemoor District Council's street cleaners for their help in getting the town ready for the judges. The 'thank you lunch' was held on Wednesday afternoon (August 12th).
ORGANISERS of Highbridge's bid to win the Britain in Bloom competition this week held a special meal to thank Sedgemoor District Council's street cleaners for their help in getting the town ready for the judges. The 'thank you lunch' was held on Wednesday afternoon (August 12th).
Lake plunge shock at Brean
Exclusive: THE owner of this 4x4 has described his 'shock' at seeing his vehicle plunge into a fishing lake at a Brean holiday park earlier this week. Holidaymaker Andy Ellis, pictured, told Burnham-On-Sea.com how his Ford Maverick rolled into deep water at Warren Farm holiday park after he inadvertently left his handbrake off.
Exclusive: THE owner of this 4x4 has described his 'shock' at seeing his vehicle plunge into a fishing lake at a Brean holiday park earlier this week. Holidaymaker Andy Ellis, pictured, told Burnham-On-Sea.com how his Ford Maverick rolled into deep water at Warren Farm holiday park after he inadvertently left his handbrake off.
Post box sealed off after crash
A POST box in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed up by Royal Mail after being damaged by a passing vehicle earlier this week. The main post box at the junction of Adam Street and the High Street was struck by a vehicle earlier in the week. Fears that the heavy metal structure could topple over have led to it being coned off.
A POST box in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed up by Royal Mail after being damaged by a passing vehicle earlier this week. The main post box at the junction of Adam Street and the High Street was struck by a vehicle earlier in the week. Fears that the heavy metal structure could topple over have led to it being coned off.
Travellers move into Highbridge
Exclusive: A group of travellers has moved onto land near the entrance to Highbridge's Asda supermarket. The convoy of vans and caravans moved onto disused land besides Caxton Drive late on Wednesday evening (August 12th). The vehicles were still in place this morning, Thursday.
Exclusive: A group of travellers has moved onto land near the entrance to Highbridge's Asda supermarket. The convoy of vans and caravans moved onto disused land besides Caxton Drive late on Wednesday evening (August 12th). The vehicles were still in place this morning, Thursday.
Regatta starts this weekend
TWO weekends of sailing events will be held during this year's Burnham-On-Sea Regatta, which starts this weekend. The first race begins at 12.30pm on Saturday (August 15th) and will be followed by a further competition at 2.30pm on Sunday, which is also the annual ESCAPE Day.
TWO weekends of sailing events will be held during this year's Burnham-On-Sea Regatta, which starts this weekend. The first race begins at 12.30pm on Saturday (August 15th) and will be followed by a further competition at 2.30pm on Sunday, which is also the annual ESCAPE Day.
Allotment contest judges in town
CABBAGES and runner beans were among the plants being inspected when judging took place for the annual Highbridge In Bloom Allotment Trophy. Judges Mary and John Silverthorne from Bristol are pictured touring the allotments in Highbridge as they graded rows of plants.
CABBAGES and runner beans were among the plants being inspected when judging took place for the annual Highbridge In Bloom Allotment Trophy. Judges Mary and John Silverthorne from Bristol are pictured touring the allotments in Highbridge as they graded rows of plants.
New drill squad aims for TV
A NEW marching drill squad was formed on Wednesday (August 12th) with the aim of possibly reaching ITV's Britain's Got Talent television series. Organiser Allan Roberts, who is a former army sergeant and retired police officer, wants to help youngsters in Burnham and Highbridge beat boredom during the school holidays while boosting their team-working.
A NEW marching drill squad was formed on Wednesday (August 12th) with the aim of possibly reaching ITV's Britain's Got Talent television series. Organiser Allan Roberts, who is a former army sergeant and retired police officer, wants to help youngsters in Burnham and Highbridge beat boredom during the school holidays while boosting their team-working.
Large part of fire-hit hotel to go
Exclusive: SEVERAL large sections of the former Highbridge Hotel are to be removed when fire clearance work finally gets underway shortly. The formal plans, pictured here, show the areas of the building in red that are due to be removed while retaining its historical character.
Exclusive: SEVERAL large sections of the former Highbridge Hotel are to be removed when fire clearance work finally gets underway shortly. The formal plans, pictured here, show the areas of the building in red that are due to be removed while retaining its historical character.
Wave of thefts hits camp sites
Exclusive: A SPATE of thefts and burglaries at camp sites across the Burnham-On-Sea and Brean area has this week prompted police to issue an appeal for the public's help. The sites have suffered a lot of damage and some thefts and burglaries to awnings during the last few nights.
Exclusive: A SPATE of thefts and burglaries at camp sites across the Burnham-On-Sea and Brean area has this week prompted police to issue an appeal for the public's help. The sites have suffered a lot of damage and some thefts and burglaries to awnings during the last few nights.
Long-running club to close
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's longest-running club is set to close down after a history dating back over 100 years, we can reveal. The Burnham Institute in Regent Street is to permanently shut at the end of this month due to a lack of funds. The club's bosses have taken the "difficult decision" to avoid their financial problems worsening.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's longest-running club is set to close down after a history dating back over 100 years, we can reveal. The Burnham Institute in Regent Street is to permanently shut at the end of this month due to a lack of funds. The club's bosses have taken the "difficult decision" to avoid their financial problems worsening.
CCTV scheme for town seafront
Exclusive: PLANS to introduce CCTV cameras on Burnham-On-Sea seafront to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding have taken a step forward with news of a major funding boost. Burnham Holiday Village has agreed to give £10,000 towards the purchase and installation of the cameras on the South Esplanade.
Exclusive: PLANS to introduce CCTV cameras on Burnham-On-Sea seafront to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding have taken a step forward with news of a major funding boost. Burnham Holiday Village has agreed to give £10,000 towards the purchase and installation of the cameras on the South Esplanade.
Continental market on seafront
AN outdoor continental market is being held on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this week. Stalls selling a wide range of traditional European food and other items are lining the Esplanade, as pictured, until Sunday (August 16th). They are offering crepes, breads and cheese, among other items.
AN outdoor continental market is being held on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this week. Stalls selling a wide range of traditional European food and other items are lining the Esplanade, as pictured, until Sunday (August 16th). They are offering crepes, breads and cheese, among other items.
New bridge opened on footpath
A NEW bridge has been opened in Highbridge, giving walkers easier access between Isleport and the centre of the town. A wooden bridge has been constructed on the pathway between Isleport Road and Springfield Road, much to the delight of nearby residents. The old bridge over the ditch was a rail sleeper and it had collapsed.
A NEW bridge has been opened in Highbridge, giving walkers easier access between Isleport and the centre of the town. A wooden bridge has been constructed on the pathway between Isleport Road and Springfield Road, much to the delight of nearby residents. The old bridge over the ditch was a rail sleeper and it had collapsed.
Busy summer for Dreamscheme
MEMBERS of Highbridge Dreamscheme have been busy over the last two weeks, earning lots of points for some free trips at the end of the summer holidays. On July 28th, the youths' first work task was to design a logo for the Highbridge Dreamscheme to print on T-Shirts and this was another success.
MEMBERS of Highbridge Dreamscheme have been busy over the last two weeks, earning lots of points for some free trips at the end of the summer holidays. On July 28th, the youths' first work task was to design a logo for the Highbridge Dreamscheme to print on T-Shirts and this was another success.
Campaign to save clock started
Exclusive: A brand new campaign, backed by Burnham-On-Sea.com, was launched in Highbridge on Monday (August 10th) to save the town's iconic clock from being boarded up. Burnham-On-Sea.com exclusively reported last week how two of the three faces are set to be boarded up with decorative panels.
Exclusive: A brand new campaign, backed by Burnham-On-Sea.com, was launched in Highbridge on Monday (August 10th) to save the town's iconic clock from being boarded up. Burnham-On-Sea.com exclusively reported last week how two of the three faces are set to be boarded up with decorative panels.
Berrow holds Gig On the Green
AN afternoon of live outdoor music will be held in Berrow on Saturday August 22nd to raise money for the refurbishment and extension of the village hall. 'Gig on the Green' will be held on Berrow Village Green in Berrow Road between 2pm and 6pm. The event will be free of charge.
AN afternoon of live outdoor music will be held in Berrow on Saturday August 22nd to raise money for the refurbishment and extension of the village hall. 'Gig on the Green' will be held on Berrow Village Green in Berrow Road between 2pm and 6pm. The event will be free of charge.
M5 crash causes long delays
MOTORISTS faced long delays on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday (August 10th) after a car accident. Queues of stationery traffic backed up on the southbound carriageway for several miles for between junction 23 at Highbridge and junction 22 for Burnham-On-Sea.
MOTORISTS faced long delays on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday (August 10th) after a car accident. Queues of stationery traffic backed up on the southbound carriageway for several miles for between junction 23 at Highbridge and junction 22 for Burnham-On-Sea.
Safety calls after motorbike crash
Exclusive: THE safety of a busy road in Burnham-On-Sea is in the spotlight this week after a motorbike accident. A motorcyclist came off Pople's Bow and careered into a verge, leaving the bike badly damaged and police to tape off the scene. A Highbridge District Councillor has suggested the road be partially shut.
Exclusive: THE safety of a busy road in Burnham-On-Sea is in the spotlight this week after a motorbike accident. A motorcyclist came off Pople's Bow and careered into a verge, leaving the bike badly damaged and police to tape off the scene. A Highbridge District Councillor has suggested the road be partially shut.
Seafront hotel has star appeal!
THE owners of a seafront hotel in Burnham-On-Sea are celebrating this week after receiving official certification from the UK's national tourism board. Visit Britain, the national tourism agency, has given the Royal Clarence on The Esplanade a sought-after three star award.
THE owners of a seafront hotel in Burnham-On-Sea are celebrating this week after receiving official certification from the UK's national tourism board. Visit Britain, the national tourism agency, has given the Royal Clarence on The Esplanade a sought-after three star award.
ESCAPE Day fun this Sunday
DOZENS of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (August 16th) to take part in a joint safety awareness day featuring several action-packed rescue displays. ESCAPE Day will be held on the town's seafront from 10am-5pm.
DOZENS of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (August 16th) to take part in a joint safety awareness day featuring several action-packed rescue displays. ESCAPE Day will be held on the town's seafront from 10am-5pm.
In photos: Horticultural Show
MORE than 500 entries went on display at the 42nd annual Burnham-On-Sea Horticultural show over the weekend (August 8th and 9th). The two-day event was held at Sanders Garden World at Brent Knoll on Saturday and Sunday and featured ten sections and 133 classes.
MORE than 500 entries went on display at the 42nd annual Burnham-On-Sea Horticultural show over the weekend (August 8th and 9th). The two-day event was held at Sanders Garden World at Brent Knoll on Saturday and Sunday and featured ten sections and 133 classes.
Rescued twice in 10 minutes!
IT was another evening of high drama on Brean beach on Saturday (August 8th) when a family of three was rescued twice in ten minutes after being rescued by a lifeboat crew after getting stuck on rocks by the incoming tide - then requiring a beach warden to pull their van free from the soft sand, as pictured here.
IT was another evening of high drama on Brean beach on Saturday (August 8th) when a family of three was rescued twice in ten minutes after being rescued by a lifeboat crew after getting stuck on rocks by the incoming tide - then requiring a beach warden to pull their van free from the soft sand, as pictured here.
Card crafting marathon success
CARD-making enthusiasts in Burnham-On-Sea got out their scissors and glue to raise cash for a good cause on Saturday (August 8th). A card-making marathon was held at the Town Council Chambers in Jaycroft Road during the day by members of the Burnham Card Crafters group.
CARD-making enthusiasts in Burnham-On-Sea got out their scissors and glue to raise cash for a good cause on Saturday (August 8th). A card-making marathon was held at the Town Council Chambers in Jaycroft Road during the day by members of the Burnham Card Crafters group.
Horticultural show underway
TOP quality vegetables, flowers and crafts are on show this weekend (August 8th and 9th) at Burnham-On-Sea's annual Horticultural Show. The 42nd show, run by Burnham & District Horticultural Society, is being held at Sanders Garden World. The show is open to the public on Saturday from 1pm and on Sunday from 10am.
TOP quality vegetables, flowers and crafts are on show this weekend (August 8th and 9th) at Burnham-On-Sea's annual Horticultural Show. The 42nd show, run by Burnham & District Horticultural Society, is being held at Sanders Garden World. The show is open to the public on Saturday from 1pm and on Sunday from 10am.
Photo exhibition starts in town
THE work of two talented photographers has gone on show at an art exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea. The free-to-enter display is being held at Sea Breeze Gallery in Victoria Street until Saturday 22nd. Martin Uglow is based in Somerset and takes coastal photos and the other snapper is from London.
THE work of two talented photographers has gone on show at an art exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea. The free-to-enter display is being held at Sea Breeze Gallery in Victoria Street until Saturday 22nd. Martin Uglow is based in Somerset and takes coastal photos and the other snapper is from London.
Bomb scare shuts Berrow beach
PART of Berrow beach was sealed off this afternoon (Friday, August 7th) when a Royal Navy bomb disposal team and Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards investigated a suspicious object in the sand. Several hundred metres of the beach, north of the car park, was sealed off at 4pm after a metal detector enthusiast uncovered the object.
PART of Berrow beach was sealed off this afternoon (Friday, August 7th) when a Royal Navy bomb disposal team and Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards investigated a suspicious object in the sand. Several hundred metres of the beach, north of the car park, was sealed off at 4pm after a metal detector enthusiast uncovered the object.
Lifeboat launched to help boat
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats was launched on Friday morning (August 7th) to help a 16ft boat in the River Parrett. The Staines Whitfield was launched just after 10am to assist the craft in the estuary upstream from Combwich after a member of the public said the craft was in difficulty.
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats was launched on Friday morning (August 7th) to help a 16ft boat in the River Parrett. The Staines Whitfield was launched just after 10am to assist the craft in the estuary upstream from Combwich after a member of the public said the craft was in difficulty.
New owners for town night club
Exclusive: A NIGHT club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open next weekend with brand new managers. Shakers in the High Street has been closed for over a year since being put up for sale in July 2008. But Weston couple Tracey Coopland and Glen Howard plan to re-open the club on Saturday, August 15th.
Exclusive: A NIGHT club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open next weekend with brand new managers. Shakers in the High Street has been closed for over a year since being put up for sale in July 2008. But Weston couple Tracey Coopland and Glen Howard plan to re-open the club on Saturday, August 15th.
Flag raised at park celebration
AN official flag-raising ceremony was held at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park on Thursday (August 6th) to celebrate it receiving a Green Flag Award for 2009-2010. Cllr Jane Moreton, Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, and Marina Turner, Sedgemoor's Parks and Open Spaces Project Officer led the ceremony.
AN official flag-raising ceremony was held at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park on Thursday (August 6th) to celebrate it receiving a Green Flag Award for 2009-2010. Cllr Jane Moreton, Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, and Marina Turner, Sedgemoor's Parks and Open Spaces Project Officer led the ceremony.
Pig and donkey races underway
TROTTERS and hooves were pounding around Brean Leisure Park this week as the first of this summer's pig and donkey races got underway. The annual tradition has been held at the park for several years and helped to raise many thousands of pounds for local charities.
TROTTERS and hooves were pounding around Brean Leisure Park this week as the first of this summer's pig and donkey races got underway. The annual tradition has been held at the park for several years and helped to raise many thousands of pounds for local charities.
Town runner wins seafront race
OVER 40 runners from across the South West took part in the latest in a series of monthly 5km races on Burnham seafront on Thursday (August 6th). The event was organised by Burnham-On-Sea Swim and Sports Academy with the backing of Burnham Harriers Running Club and was well supported.
OVER 40 runners from across the South West took part in the latest in a series of monthly 5km races on Burnham seafront on Thursday (August 6th). The event was organised by Burnham-On-Sea Swim and Sports Academy with the backing of Burnham Harriers Running Club and was well supported.
Fire drama at nursing home
FOUR elderly people were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at a nursing home in Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday evening (August 6th). Two fire engines and two ambulances rushed to Elizabeth Court in Mendip Way at 7.07pm, as pictured here, after alarms sounded at the property.
FOUR elderly people were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at a nursing home in Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday evening (August 6th). Two fire engines and two ambulances rushed to Elizabeth Court in Mendip Way at 7.07pm, as pictured here, after alarms sounded at the property.
Stranded 4x4 pulled from mud
Exclusive: This vehicle was left rather worse for wear after being pulled from the mudflats at Brean on Wednesday (August 5th) following a two-hour retrieval operation. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported on Tuesday how a fisherman had driven the Honda 4x4 almost a quarter of a mile from the beach and got stuck.
Exclusive: This vehicle was left rather worse for wear after being pulled from the mudflats at Brean on Wednesday (August 5th) following a two-hour retrieval operation. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported on Tuesday how a fisherman had driven the Honda 4x4 almost a quarter of a mile from the beach and got stuck.
Continental market back in town
A SIX-day continental market is set to return to Burnham-On-Sea next week. Many stalls will be set-up along The Esaplanade from Tuesday 11th August until Sunday 16th August. They will be offering many continental products including food items and jewellery, plus other items from across Europe.
A SIX-day continental market is set to return to Burnham-On-Sea next week. Many stalls will be set-up along The Esaplanade from Tuesday 11th August until Sunday 16th August. They will be offering many continental products including food items and jewellery, plus other items from across Europe.
MP mocked in expenses video
A TONGUE-in-cheek film has been published on YouTube mocking Burnham-On-Sea's MP over his expense claims in a week when new revelations have emerged. The film, entitled 'DHA: The Movie', has been posted on the video sharing website over the last week by an anonymous user.
A TONGUE-in-cheek film has been published on YouTube mocking Burnham-On-Sea's MP over his expense claims in a week when new revelations have emerged. The film, entitled 'DHA: The Movie', has been posted on the video sharing website over the last week by an anonymous user.
In photos: Apex Park Play Day
OVER 1,000 children and their families from across Somerset flocked to Highbridge's Apex Park on Wednesday (August 5th) for a fun-packed day of holiday activities. Called 'Sedgemoor Playday', the event included more than 30 workshops and activities including climbing, rope and bridge building.
OVER 1,000 children and their families from across Somerset flocked to Highbridge's Apex Park on Wednesday (August 5th) for a fun-packed day of holiday activities. Called 'Sedgemoor Playday', the event included more than 30 workshops and activities including climbing, rope and bridge building.
Anger over 'neglected' beach pool
Exclusive: The "neglected and crumbling" condition of Burnham-On-Sea's beach paddling pool has this week been attacked by a prominent town councillor. The district council has been criticised by Councillor Neville Jones for allowing the state of the familiar Burnham landmark to deteriorate.
Exclusive: The "neglected and crumbling" condition of Burnham-On-Sea's beach paddling pool has this week been attacked by a prominent town councillor. The district council has been criticised by Councillor Neville Jones for allowing the state of the familiar Burnham landmark to deteriorate.
Town clock to be boarded up
Exclusive: IT IS a sign of tough times, but the appearance of Highbridge's iconic town clock is about to change for the worse. Two of the three faces are to be boarded up with decorative panels due to a lack of district council money to keep all the clock's faces running on time.
Exclusive: IT IS a sign of tough times, but the appearance of Highbridge's iconic town clock is about to change for the worse. Two of the three faces are to be boarded up with decorative panels due to a lack of district council money to keep all the clock's faces running on time.
