MP's letter to Lord Mandelson
BURNHAM's MP, David Heathcoat-Amory, has this week written to Lord Mandelson stating his anger at the withdrawal of funding by the South West Regional Development Agency for the town's regeneration project. He has asked Peter Mandelson to re-consider the decision.
BURNHAM's MP, David Heathcoat-Amory, has this week written to Lord Mandelson stating his anger at the withdrawal of funding by the South West Regional Development Agency for the town's regeneration project. He has asked Peter Mandelson to re-consider the decision.
Swarms of bees land on beach
Exclusive: SEVERAL large swarms of bees descended on parts of Berrow beach on Saturday (June 13th), sending holidaymakers scurrying for cover. Beach wardens called on the help of a bee keeper from Burnham-On-Sea, pictured above, to remove the insects, which buzzed around cars and landed on parasols.
Exclusive: SEVERAL large swarms of bees descended on parts of Berrow beach on Saturday (June 13th), sending holidaymakers scurrying for cover. Beach wardens called on the help of a bee keeper from Burnham-On-Sea, pictured above, to remove the insects, which buzzed around cars and landed on parasols.
In photos: Burnham Smile Walk
MORE than 40 colourfully dressed walkers strode out for charity when Burnham-On-Sea's annual Smile Walk took place on Sunday (June 14th). The fancy dress walk started by the town's jetty and the walkers then made their way along The Esplanade, passing the Sailing Club .
MORE than 40 colourfully dressed walkers strode out for charity when Burnham-On-Sea's annual Smile Walk took place on Sunday (June 14th). The fancy dress walk started by the town's jetty and the walkers then made their way along The Esplanade, passing the Sailing Club .
MBE for school secretary
A FORMER school secretary from Highbridge has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (June 13th). Elizabeth Hughes, who was secretary of Beechfield Infant School in Highbridge, has been chosen for the award to mark her services to education.
A FORMER school secretary from Highbridge has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (June 13th). Elizabeth Hughes, who was secretary of Beechfield Infant School in Highbridge, has been chosen for the award to mark her services to education.
In photos: 15th Brent Knoll Fete
LARGE crowds flocked to Brent Knoll's annual fete on Saturday afternoon (June 13th). The event, held on the playing field besides the village hall, was opened by Mike Simmonds, the village's former past master at the post office on Brent Corner. Thousands of pounds was expected to be raised at the event.
LARGE crowds flocked to Brent Knoll's annual fete on Saturday afternoon (June 13th). The event, held on the playing field besides the village hall, was opened by Mike Simmonds, the village's former past master at the post office on Brent Corner. Thousands of pounds was expected to be raised at the event.
Sooty entertains Brean families
CROWDS of children and their fanilies flocked to Brean on Saturday afternoon (June 13th) to enjoy a special performance by TV's Sooty and friends. Richard Cadell from Childrens ITV performed two free live shows with Sooty, Sweep and Soo at Brean Leisure Park in front of several hundred spectators.
CROWDS of children and their fanilies flocked to Brean on Saturday afternoon (June 13th) to enjoy a special performance by TV's Sooty and friends. Richard Cadell from Childrens ITV performed two free live shows with Sooty, Sweep and Soo at Brean Leisure Park in front of several hundred spectators.
Motorist sentenced after crash
A 44-year-old motorist who crashed a BMW through the wall of a Burnham-On-Sea home in an early morning accident has this week been given a two-year suspended jail term. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported in May how Patrick Caulton, from Bridgwater, had been arrested after careering off Marine Drive at speed.
A 44-year-old motorist who crashed a BMW through the wall of a Burnham-On-Sea home in an early morning accident has this week been given a two-year suspended jail term. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported in May how Patrick Caulton, from Bridgwater, had been arrested after careering off Marine Drive at speed.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Lighthouse Arts Group has this week started its annual exhibition of colourful paintings at a gallery in the town. The Lighthouse Arts Group comprises of 15 artists with 15 very individual styles, making for a varied display of art that is well worth a visit over the next few weeks. More...
Sooty and Sweep come to Brean
KIDS TV stars Sooty and Sweep will be performing a free show in Brean this Saturday (June 13th). Richard Cadell from Childrens ITV, pictured, will be performing a show at 1pm in front of a crowd at Brean Leisure Park. The event will be free and open to all throughout the afternoon.
KIDS TV stars Sooty and Sweep will be performing a free show in Brean this Saturday (June 13th). Richard Cadell from Childrens ITV, pictured, will be performing a show at 1pm in front of a crowd at Brean Leisure Park. The event will be free and open to all throughout the afternoon.
Woman injured on seafront
A YOUNG woman was rushed to hospital with head injuries on Thursday morning (June 11th) after a seafront accident involving a car and a pedestrian. A large area of The Esplanade, near the top of Cross Street, was closed to traffic as police began their investigation into what happened.
A YOUNG woman was rushed to hospital with head injuries on Thursday morning (June 11th) after a seafront accident involving a car and a pedestrian. A large area of The Esplanade, near the top of Cross Street, was closed to traffic as police began their investigation into what happened.
Your views on UFO sighting
Exclusive: A MYSTERY UFO that was spotted in the skies over Burnham-On-Sea was probably a floating Chinese lantern, according to our readers. We invited your comments after reporting how an unidentified orange ball had been spotted in the sky above Burnham Area Youth Centre on May 30th. More... Police called to car park crash
POLICE were called to a seafront car park in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (June 10th) after a two-car accident. Two vehicles collided in the Pier Street car park next to the former Somerfield store at 8pm, leaving one vehicle with severe front-end damage, as pictured here. More... Fire crews help lady locked in car
A BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crew was called out to help release a lady who was locked in her car on Thursday evening (June 10th). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the property in Berrow Road to help release the elderly woman after an electrical fault caused her to get trapped. More... Laptop stolen in school break-in
MEAN thieves stole a laptop computer and a digital camera from a school in Burnham-On-Sea last weekend. Police officers investigating the case have this week issued an appeal for information following the break-in at St Joseph's School. Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously. More... Nursing home will shut in July
Exclusive: A struggling nursing home on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront is to shut down this summer, it was confirmed by the property's owners this week. The owners of Beverley Cottage residential care home, situated on the North Esplanade, confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com that the home is to close down in July. More...
Exclusive: A MYSTERY UFO that was spotted in the skies over Burnham-On-Sea was probably a floating Chinese lantern, according to our readers. We invited your comments after reporting how an unidentified orange ball had been spotted in the sky above Burnham Area Youth Centre on May 30th. More... Police called to car park crash
POLICE were called to a seafront car park in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (June 10th) after a two-car accident. Two vehicles collided in the Pier Street car park next to the former Somerfield store at 8pm, leaving one vehicle with severe front-end damage, as pictured here. More... Fire crews help lady locked in car
A BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crew was called out to help release a lady who was locked in her car on Thursday evening (June 10th). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the property in Berrow Road to help release the elderly woman after an electrical fault caused her to get trapped. More... Laptop stolen in school break-in
MEAN thieves stole a laptop computer and a digital camera from a school in Burnham-On-Sea last weekend. Police officers investigating the case have this week issued an appeal for information following the break-in at St Joseph's School. Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously. More... Nursing home will shut in July
Exclusive: A struggling nursing home on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront is to shut down this summer, it was confirmed by the property's owners this week. The owners of Beverley Cottage residential care home, situated on the North Esplanade, confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com that the home is to close down in July. More...
Join Smile Walk this Sunday!
DOZENS of walkers dressed in fancy dress will be striding along Burnham's seafront on Sunday (June 14th) when the town's Smile Walk takes place. The fundraising event, now in its fourth year, draws dozens of walkers to the seafront and raises thousands of pounds for a school in India. Octopus Centre celebrations
DOZENS of toddlers and their families attended a special party at Burnham-On-Sea's Octopus Children Centre to mark its first year of operation on Friday (June 5th). Lots of activities, with the theme of messy play and a bear hunt, were held at the popular centre in Winchester Road. More...
DOZENS of walkers dressed in fancy dress will be striding along Burnham's seafront on Sunday (June 14th) when the town's Smile Walk takes place. The fundraising event, now in its fourth year, draws dozens of walkers to the seafront and raises thousands of pounds for a school in India. Octopus Centre celebrations
DOZENS of toddlers and their families attended a special party at Burnham-On-Sea's Octopus Children Centre to mark its first year of operation on Friday (June 5th). Lots of activities, with the theme of messy play and a bear hunt, were held at the popular centre in Winchester Road. More...
UFO spotted in skies above town
Exclusive: A MYSTERIOUS UFO has been spotted in the skies over Burnham-On-Sea by a group of youngsters, who filmed the object on a mobile phone. Jordan Gilroy and several friends watched the unidentified orange ball while they were outside the Burnham Youth Centre. Sea baptism held in Burnham
Exclusive: A HIGHBRIDGE churchgoer was baptized in the sea next to Burnham-On-Sea's jetty this week. Liz Ryan of Burnham Community Church waded into the waters of Bridgwater Bay to be baptized by Pastors Steve Mason and Andy Selby during the ceremony in front of 50 spectators. More... Traders' anger over regeneration
FURIOUS traders in Burnham-On-Sea have expressed their anger at this week's news that the town is not to receive a single penny of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency towards regeneration. Burnham-On-Sea Chamber of Trade's commitee, pictured, released a statement on Tuesday evening (June 9th). More...
Exclusive: A MYSTERIOUS UFO has been spotted in the skies over Burnham-On-Sea by a group of youngsters, who filmed the object on a mobile phone. Jordan Gilroy and several friends watched the unidentified orange ball while they were outside the Burnham Youth Centre. Sea baptism held in Burnham
Exclusive: A HIGHBRIDGE churchgoer was baptized in the sea next to Burnham-On-Sea's jetty this week. Liz Ryan of Burnham Community Church waded into the waters of Bridgwater Bay to be baptized by Pastors Steve Mason and Andy Selby during the ceremony in front of 50 spectators. More... Traders' anger over regeneration
FURIOUS traders in Burnham-On-Sea have expressed their anger at this week's news that the town is not to receive a single penny of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency towards regeneration. Burnham-On-Sea Chamber of Trade's commitee, pictured, released a statement on Tuesday evening (June 9th). More...
Regeneration anger grows
FURIOUS Burnham-On-Sea regeneration bosses have reacted with anger to the news that the town is not to receive a single penny of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency over the next two years. We reported on Monday how SWRDA had announced Burnham's Civic Pride project would not be getting funding.
FURIOUS Burnham-On-Sea regeneration bosses have reacted with anger to the news that the town is not to receive a single penny of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency over the next two years. We reported on Monday how SWRDA had announced Burnham's Civic Pride project would not be getting funding.
In photos: Scouts investiture
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the special guests at the investiture of eight young cubs on Monday (June 8th). Derick Cooper and wife Christine handed out certificates to the youngsters during a short ceremony for Burnham-On-Sea's thriving Kingfisher Cub Pack. MP's anger over regeneration
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP said on Monday evening (June 8th) that he will be raising the "disgraceful" decision by the South West Regional Development Agency to terminate funding for the town's regeneration project in Parliament. He was speaking after the controversial decision by the SWRDA. More...
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the special guests at the investiture of eight young cubs on Monday (June 8th). Derick Cooper and wife Christine handed out certificates to the youngsters during a short ceremony for Burnham-On-Sea's thriving Kingfisher Cub Pack. MP's anger over regeneration
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP said on Monday evening (June 8th) that he will be raising the "disgraceful" decision by the South West Regional Development Agency to terminate funding for the town's regeneration project in Parliament. He was speaking after the controversial decision by the SWRDA. More...
Town drain covers 'not stolen'
RUMOURS that a dozen drain covers had been stolen from Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have been quashed with the news that Somerset County Council has simply been replacing them. Many of the drains along the South Esplanade have been cordoned off with bollards in recent days. In photos: Panto Society awards
TROPHIES and certificates were handed out at Burnham-On-Sea Pantomime Society's annual presentation night on Friday evening (June 5th). Burnham's Mayor Derek Cooper and wife Christine were the special guests at the event, which was held in the Community Centre in Berrow Road. More... Regeneration dealt a blow
PLANS to regenerate Burnham-On-Sea were dealt a heavy blow today (Monday June 8th) with the announcement that the town is not to gain much-needed funding for the project. The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) announced which regeneration schemes across the region have gained funding, but Burnham's Civic Pride project was not on the list. More...
RUMOURS that a dozen drain covers had been stolen from Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have been quashed with the news that Somerset County Council has simply been replacing them. Many of the drains along the South Esplanade have been cordoned off with bollards in recent days. In photos: Panto Society awards
TROPHIES and certificates were handed out at Burnham-On-Sea Pantomime Society's annual presentation night on Friday evening (June 5th). Burnham's Mayor Derek Cooper and wife Christine were the special guests at the event, which was held in the Community Centre in Berrow Road. More... Regeneration dealt a blow
PLANS to regenerate Burnham-On-Sea were dealt a heavy blow today (Monday June 8th) with the announcement that the town is not to gain much-needed funding for the project. The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) announced which regeneration schemes across the region have gained funding, but Burnham's Civic Pride project was not on the list. More...
Dozens of runners from across the South West took part in a 5km race on Burnham-On-Sea seafront on Thursday evening (June 4th). The event, organised...
Polls close in local elections
THE eleven candidates contesting the four county council seats in the Burnham-On-Sea area face a nervous wait until Friday afternoon (June 5th) to find out the results. Polls closed at 10pm on Thursday evening after a busier-than-expected day at the polling stations. | Elections Guide Garden centre gives Lions boost
A GARDEN centre has this week presented the Burnham-On-Sea and District Lions Club with a cheque for £400. The money was donated by visitors to Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll and will be used by the Lions Club to support charities in the area, including Children’s Hospice South West. More...
THE eleven candidates contesting the four county council seats in the Burnham-On-Sea area face a nervous wait until Friday afternoon (June 5th) to find out the results. Polls closed at 10pm on Thursday evening after a busier-than-expected day at the polling stations. | Elections Guide Garden centre gives Lions boost
A GARDEN centre has this week presented the Burnham-On-Sea and District Lions Club with a cheque for £400. The money was donated by visitors to Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll and will be used by the Lions Club to support charities in the area, including Children’s Hospice South West. More...
Voting underway in elections
POLLING stations across Burnham-On-Sea opened at 7am this morning (Thursday, June 4th) as voting got underway in the County Council elections. Eleven candidates are contesting four County Council seats in the Burnham area. The results are not due to be announced until Friday. | Elections Guide Fire crews battle hotel blaze
TWO fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea fire were called to Weston-super-Mare on Thursday evening (June 4th) after a major blaze swept through a seafront hotel. Dozens of firefighters from across the area were battling to save The Royal Pier Hotel after it caught alight late this afternoon. More... Garden World scheme approved
Exclusive: Controversial proposals to build a new entrance and covered walkway at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll have this week been approved by district councillors. Members of the council's development control committe met in Burnham on Tuesday afternoon (June 2nd). More...
POLLING stations across Burnham-On-Sea opened at 7am this morning (Thursday, June 4th) as voting got underway in the County Council elections. Eleven candidates are contesting four County Council seats in the Burnham area. The results are not due to be announced until Friday. | Elections Guide Fire crews battle hotel blaze
TWO fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea fire were called to Weston-super-Mare on Thursday evening (June 4th) after a major blaze swept through a seafront hotel. Dozens of firefighters from across the area were battling to save The Royal Pier Hotel after it caught alight late this afternoon. More... Garden World scheme approved
Exclusive: Controversial proposals to build a new entrance and covered walkway at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll have this week been approved by district councillors. Members of the council's development control committe met in Burnham on Tuesday afternoon (June 2nd). More...
Top jazz in town this Sunday
THREE top jazz bands will perform at Jazz In The Park in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens this Sunday (June 7th). The free entertainment will include music from acclaimed 20-piece group Boulevard Swing, who will play a full line-up of foot-tapping swing tunes during the afternoon's schedule. Sheep rescued from ditch
FIRE crews were called to West Huntspill, near Burnham, on Wednesday (June 3rd) after a sheep became stuck in a roadside ditch. Two engines from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater, together with a special rescue unit, were called at 4.16pm to Sloway Lane in the village. More... Shop owner's council anger
Exclusive: THE owner of a prominent Burnham-On-Sea shoe shop which is set to shut this week after 25 years of business has been left fuming after the district council said it would not step in and take on the store for community use to prevent it being boarded up. JPS Footwear, situated on the corner of the High Street, is closing with the loss of six jobs this Saturday (June 6th). More... Cherie Blair unveils Foley plaque
Exclusive: CHERIE Blair, the wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, met members of Highbridge's Frank Foley committee this week during the unveiling of a brand new plaque in memory of the wartime hero. Reverend Robin Lodge and seven other members of Highbridge's Southwell Gardens Memorial Trust attended a special ceremony at the Sternberg Centre in Finchley, on Sunday (May 31st). More... Burnham elections preview
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com provides a complete guide to the 2009 elections taking place across the area on Thursday (June 4th). Eleven candidates will be contesting four seats across the Burnham-On-Sea area in this year's county council elections. All the local County Council seats are up for grabs - and the Brent seat will be the most keenly contested. More... Inflatable boats cause '999' call
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was launched on Tuesday evening (June 2nd) amid fears that these youngsters could be swept away in their inflatable dinghies in Bridgwater Bay. A seafront walker raised the alarm after three inflatable boats were seen being taken into the sea near the town's jetty. More...
THREE top jazz bands will perform at Jazz In The Park in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens this Sunday (June 7th). The free entertainment will include music from acclaimed 20-piece group Boulevard Swing, who will play a full line-up of foot-tapping swing tunes during the afternoon's schedule. Sheep rescued from ditch
FIRE crews were called to West Huntspill, near Burnham, on Wednesday (June 3rd) after a sheep became stuck in a roadside ditch. Two engines from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater, together with a special rescue unit, were called at 4.16pm to Sloway Lane in the village. More... Shop owner's council anger
Exclusive: THE owner of a prominent Burnham-On-Sea shoe shop which is set to shut this week after 25 years of business has been left fuming after the district council said it would not step in and take on the store for community use to prevent it being boarded up. JPS Footwear, situated on the corner of the High Street, is closing with the loss of six jobs this Saturday (June 6th). More... Cherie Blair unveils Foley plaque
Exclusive: CHERIE Blair, the wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, met members of Highbridge's Frank Foley committee this week during the unveiling of a brand new plaque in memory of the wartime hero. Reverend Robin Lodge and seven other members of Highbridge's Southwell Gardens Memorial Trust attended a special ceremony at the Sternberg Centre in Finchley, on Sunday (May 31st). More... Burnham elections preview
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com provides a complete guide to the 2009 elections taking place across the area on Thursday (June 4th). Eleven candidates will be contesting four seats across the Burnham-On-Sea area in this year's county council elections. All the local County Council seats are up for grabs - and the Brent seat will be the most keenly contested. More... Inflatable boats cause '999' call
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was launched on Tuesday evening (June 2nd) amid fears that these youngsters could be swept away in their inflatable dinghies in Bridgwater Bay. A seafront walker raised the alarm after three inflatable boats were seen being taken into the sea near the town's jetty. More...
Berrow beach warden injured
POLICE from Burnham-On-Sea were called to Berrow on Saturday afternoon (May 30th) after a beach warden was run over by a passing car. An ambulance and police officers were called to the beach parking area at 1pm, as pictured here, after the driver allegedly failed to stop.
POLICE from Burnham-On-Sea were called to Berrow on Saturday afternoon (May 30th) after a beach warden was run over by a passing car. An ambulance and police officers were called to the beach parking area at 1pm, as pictured here, after the driver allegedly failed to stop.
'A sad day for Highbridge'
Exclusive: THIS once-thriving shop in the heart of Highbridge has this week been boarded up, having been repossessed as the recession starts to make a visible mark on the town. Much to the anguish of local residents and businesses, the glass windows of Highbridge News in Church Street were replaced by wooden boards on Monday (June 1st).
Exclusive: THIS once-thriving shop in the heart of Highbridge has this week been boarded up, having been repossessed as the recession starts to make a visible mark on the town. Much to the anguish of local residents and businesses, the glass windows of Highbridge News in Church Street were replaced by wooden boards on Monday (June 1st).
Praise for retiring councillor
LONG-standing Burnham-On-Sea County Councillor Mike Facey has this week been praised for his community work in the town as he steps out of local politics. Mr Facey has represented the Burnham-On-Sea North ward for 12 years. During a town council meeting on Monday night (June 1st), his work was praised by Mayor Cllr Derick Cooper and Deputy Mayor Danny Titcombe.
LONG-standing Burnham-On-Sea County Councillor Mike Facey has this week been praised for his community work in the town as he steps out of local politics. Mr Facey has represented the Burnham-On-Sea North ward for 12 years. During a town council meeting on Monday night (June 1st), his work was praised by Mayor Cllr Derick Cooper and Deputy Mayor Danny Titcombe.
New road set to be surfaced
WORK to surface Burnham-On-Sea's Frank Foley Parkway is going ahead this week in readiness for the scheduled opening of the road later this month. Work to build the missing link, between Love Lane and Pepperall Road, got underway in March and is on track to be completed in June.
WORK to surface Burnham-On-Sea's Frank Foley Parkway is going ahead this week in readiness for the scheduled opening of the road later this month. Work to build the missing link, between Love Lane and Pepperall Road, got underway in March and is on track to be completed in June.
Council gives boost to Princess
Exclusive: THE group running Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre has this week been handed a £1,000 cash boost from town councillors. The 'Friends Of The Princess' had requested financial help from the Town Council to promote the hall's music and entertainment events over the coming months.
Exclusive: THE group running Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre has this week been handed a £1,000 cash boost from town councillors. The 'Friends Of The Princess' had requested financial help from the Town Council to promote the hall's music and entertainment events over the coming months.
Watchfield fair helps village hall
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised towards improvements for a village hall near Highbridge on Saturday (May 30th) when a fundraising craft and produce fair was held. Dozens of people flocked to Watchfield Village Hall for the third annual craft fair, when a range of items were on sale during the day.
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised towards improvements for a village hall near Highbridge on Saturday (May 30th) when a fundraising craft and produce fair was held. Dozens of people flocked to Watchfield Village Hall for the third annual craft fair, when a range of items were on sale during the day.
Busy week for beach wardens
Exclusive: BEACH wardens in Brean have been kept busy over the Half Term holiday period, with THREE vehicles getting stuck in soft sand and mud. Over the past week, fast flowing tides have caught out several mototists along the several miles of sand - including this one here.
Exclusive: BEACH wardens in Brean have been kept busy over the Half Term holiday period, with THREE vehicles getting stuck in soft sand and mud. Over the past week, fast flowing tides have caught out several mototists along the several miles of sand - including this one here.
Mayor backs car campaign
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has this week backed a nationwide campaign supporting classic car owners. Cllr Derick Cooper signed a special scroll to back the campaign during a short ceremony in Highbridge on Sunday (May 31st), as pictured, watched by local members of the Austin Ten Drivers' Club.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has this week backed a nationwide campaign supporting classic car owners. Cllr Derick Cooper signed a special scroll to back the campaign during a short ceremony in Highbridge on Sunday (May 31st), as pictured, watched by local members of the Austin Ten Drivers' Club.
Swimmers spark alarm
A walker's concern for two people in the sea at Brean on Sunday evening (May 31st) sparked an emergency call-out for Burnham-On-Sea's marine rescue teams. Coastguards, a lifeboat, and a hovercraft were called to Brean at 8.50pm after the pair were seen almost half a mile out from the shore.
A walker's concern for two people in the sea at Brean on Sunday evening (May 31st) sparked an emergency call-out for Burnham-On-Sea's marine rescue teams. Coastguards, a lifeboat, and a hovercraft were called to Brean at 8.50pm after the pair were seen almost half a mile out from the shore.
Video: Crowds watch fireworks
A HUGE crowd of more than 2,000 people watched a sparkling fireworks display at Brean on Saturday night (May 30th). The display, captured here on video, took place at the village's Leisure Park and raised hundreds of pounds for several local charities, including hovercraft group BARB.
A HUGE crowd of more than 2,000 people watched a sparkling fireworks display at Brean on Saturday night (May 30th). The display, captured here on video, took place at the village's Leisure Park and raised hundreds of pounds for several local charities, including hovercraft group BARB.
Church celebrates 150th year
ST John's Church in Highbridge is to celebrate the 150th year since its consecration with a week of events to mark the milestone. The celebrations will begin on Monday June 15th and will include free concerts, slide shows and religious services. An open-air service will also be held at Apex Park.
ST John's Church in Highbridge is to celebrate the 150th year since its consecration with a week of events to mark the milestone. The celebrations will begin on Monday June 15th and will include free concerts, slide shows and religious services. An open-air service will also be held at Apex Park.
Historic train passes Highbridge
THE first main line steam engine to be built in Britain for 50 years steamed through Highbridge on Saturday (May 30th). The Tornado locomotive visited the West Country for the first time, with its £3m engine hauling several Severn Coast Express excursion carriages behind it.
THE first main line steam engine to be built in Britain for 50 years steamed through Highbridge on Saturday (May 30th). The Tornado locomotive visited the West Country for the first time, with its £3m engine hauling several Severn Coast Express excursion carriages behind it.
Fire crews tackle dunes blaze
THESE were the scenes on Brean beach on Saturday evening (May 30th) as Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackled a blaze in the sand dunes. A barbecue that had been lit on the edge of the dunes, close to the Seagull Inn, set 20 square metres of grass on fire. Two fire engines rushed to the scene.
THESE were the scenes on Brean beach on Saturday evening (May 30th) as Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackled a blaze in the sand dunes. A barbecue that had been lit on the edge of the dunes, close to the Seagull Inn, set 20 square metres of grass on fire. Two fire engines rushed to the scene.
| Video Dog killed in Brean cliff fall
Exclusive: BEACH wardens have issued a safety warning to dog owners after a pet plunged to its death from Brean Down on Saturday morning (May 30th). Brean beach warden Pete Williams was called to the foot of the Down at 11am after a Staffordshire Bull Terrier fell down the cliffs close to Brean Cove.
Exclusive: BEACH wardens have issued a safety warning to dog owners after a pet plunged to its death from Brean Down on Saturday morning (May 30th). Brean beach warden Pete Williams was called to the foot of the Down at 11am after a Staffordshire Bull Terrier fell down the cliffs close to Brean Cove.
Two arrests in drugs operation
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have this week arrested two men on drugs possession offences and searched 20 others during an ongoing crackdown against drugs use in the town. A specialised drug testing machine was used at Michaels Bar on Burnham seafront, as pictured, to undertake random testing.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have this week arrested two men on drugs possession offences and searched 20 others during an ongoing crackdown against drugs use in the town. A specialised drug testing machine was used at Michaels Bar on Burnham seafront, as pictured, to undertake random testing.
Brean fireworks preview
A SPARKLING fireworks display will take place above Brean on Saturday night (May 30th) when the village's Leisure Park holds the second of four free events. The display will get started at 9.30pm, giving visitors an opportunity to enjoy the fun park rides before the display begins.
A SPARKLING fireworks display will take place above Brean on Saturday night (May 30th) when the village's Leisure Park holds the second of four free events. The display will get started at 9.30pm, giving visitors an opportunity to enjoy the fun park rides before the display begins.
River body 'from Gloucestershire'
Exclusive: THE body of a middle-aged man found washed up in a river estuary near Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week came from Gloucestershire, learns Burnham-On-Sea.com. West Somerset Coroner Michael Rose told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Thursday (May 28th): "We are certain the body is not a local person."
Exclusive: THE body of a middle-aged man found washed up in a river estuary near Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week came from Gloucestershire, learns Burnham-On-Sea.com. West Somerset Coroner Michael Rose told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Thursday (May 28th): "We are certain the body is not a local person."
In photos: Town police open day
POLICE and fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea held an open day in Highbridge on Thursday (May 28th) when these young visitors got a chance to see their work up close. The event, held at the recently-opened community police pod in the car park outside Asda, also allowed local people to meet Inspector Sam Williams from Burnham Police Station.
POLICE and fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea held an open day in Highbridge on Thursday (May 28th) when these young visitors got a chance to see their work up close. The event, held at the recently-opened community police pod in the car park outside Asda, also allowed local people to meet Inspector Sam Williams from Burnham Police Station.
Crunch time for regeneration
Exclusive: Regeneration bosses in Burnham-On-Sea are keeping their fingers crossed for good news, with an announcement due next week on whether the town has been successful in gaining millions of pounds of funding. The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) is due to announce on June 8th which regeneration schemes across the region will gain funding.
Exclusive: Regeneration bosses in Burnham-On-Sea are keeping their fingers crossed for good news, with an announcement due next week on whether the town has been successful in gaining millions of pounds of funding. The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) is due to announce on June 8th which regeneration schemes across the region will gain funding.
No TV fame for Wrinkly Rappers
A GROUP of rapping pensioners from Burnham-On-Sea have this week expressed their disappointment at not getting shown on ITV's Britain's Got Talent. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in January how the 'The Wrinkly Rappers' were heading off to Cardiff to take part in the programme's auditions.
A GROUP of rapping pensioners from Burnham-On-Sea have this week expressed their disappointment at not getting shown on ITV's Britain's Got Talent. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in January how the 'The Wrinkly Rappers' were heading off to Cardiff to take part in the programme's auditions.
Green light for centre's plans?
Exclusive: Controversial proposals to build a new entrance and covered walkway at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll look set to be approved by district councillors next week. Planning officer Colin Arnold has recommended that the plans are given a 'thumbs up' when the council's development committe meets at Burnham's Princess Theatre on June 2nd.
Exclusive: Controversial proposals to build a new entrance and covered walkway at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll look set to be approved by district councillors next week. Planning officer Colin Arnold has recommended that the plans are given a 'thumbs up' when the council's development committe meets at Burnham's Princess Theatre on June 2nd.
Loo homes plan is rejected
Exclusive: PLANS to turn a block of former public loos into two new bungalows in Burnham-On-Sea have been thrown out by district council planners. The owners of the building in Hall Terrace, off Seaview Road, had requested full planning permission to convert the property into one bedroom homes.
Exclusive: PLANS to turn a block of former public loos into two new bungalows in Burnham-On-Sea have been thrown out by district council planners. The owners of the building in Hall Terrace, off Seaview Road, had requested full planning permission to convert the property into one bedroom homes.
Driver unhurt after ditch plunge
Exclusive: THE driver of this vehicle escaped unhurt despite ending up in a roadside ditch near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday afternoon (May 26th). Burnham fire brigade was called to Rooksbridge Road at 1.20pm after the Mitsubishi Shogun went into a rhyne near the village of Rooksbridge.
Exclusive: THE driver of this vehicle escaped unhurt despite ending up in a roadside ditch near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday afternoon (May 26th). Burnham fire brigade was called to Rooksbridge Road at 1.20pm after the Mitsubishi Shogun went into a rhyne near the village of Rooksbridge.
Chris Jagger comes to Burnham
HIGHLY acclaimed musician and song writer Chris Jagger will be performing at Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre next month. The brother of Mick Jagger, who is an artist in his own right, will be in town on Saturday 6th June for the first of a series of concerts over the summer.
HIGHLY acclaimed musician and song writer Chris Jagger will be performing at Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre next month. The brother of Mick Jagger, who is an artist in his own right, will be in town on Saturday 6th June for the first of a series of concerts over the summer.
Car park closure 'is temporary'
SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has this week reassured motorists that a busy seafront car park in Burnham-On-Sea will only close temporarily while work is carried out. A large section of the Pier Street car park was cordoned off throughout Tuesday (May 26th), with bollards preventing access to approximately 200 spaces.
SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has this week reassured motorists that a busy seafront car park in Burnham-On-Sea will only close temporarily while work is carried out. A large section of the Pier Street car park was cordoned off throughout Tuesday (May 26th), with bollards preventing access to approximately 200 spaces.
Nightmare day for lorry driver
THIS was the dramatic scene in Highbridge on Tuesday afternoon (May 26th) as emergency crews dealt with a bizarre lorry accident. Burnham-On-Sea fire crews, paramedics and police were called to Worston Road at 3pm after the accident left the shocked driver stuck in his cab.
THIS was the dramatic scene in Highbridge on Tuesday afternoon (May 26th) as emergency crews dealt with a bizarre lorry accident. Burnham-On-Sea fire crews, paramedics and police were called to Worston Road at 3pm after the accident left the shocked driver stuck in his cab.
Body found in river estuary
THIS was the scene at Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club this evening (Monday May 25th) after a body was found in the nearby river. Police, paramedics and two Burnham lifeboats are at the scene after a body was spotted near the mouths of the River Brue and the River Parrett. Police have sealed off the yacht club's slipway and nearby footpaths with tape, as pictured.
THIS was the scene at Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club this evening (Monday May 25th) after a body was found in the nearby river. Police, paramedics and two Burnham lifeboats are at the scene after a body was spotted near the mouths of the River Brue and the River Parrett. Police have sealed off the yacht club's slipway and nearby footpaths with tape, as pictured.
Fire crew helps trapped horse
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Weston fire crews helped to pull a stranded horse out of a ditch in Brent Knoll on Sunday afternoon (May 24th). The race horse had become stuck on farmland near Station Road and the alarm was raised when a nearby resident spotted the animal in a distressed state. Graffiti contest deadline looms
YOUNG graffiti artists in Burnham-On-Sea have just a few days remaining to enter their spray-painted designs into a competition being run by the town's Youth Centre. The BAY Centre is holding the contest in order to decorate the exterior of its building in Cassis Close. More...
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Weston fire crews helped to pull a stranded horse out of a ditch in Brent Knoll on Sunday afternoon (May 24th). The race horse had become stuck on farmland near Station Road and the alarm was raised when a nearby resident spotted the animal in a distressed state. Graffiti contest deadline looms
YOUNG graffiti artists in Burnham-On-Sea have just a few days remaining to enter their spray-painted designs into a competition being run by the town's Youth Centre. The BAY Centre is holding the contest in order to decorate the exterior of its building in Cassis Close. More...
In photos: Brent Knoll tug-of-war
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for two good causes at a fundraising tug-of-war was held near Burnham-On-Sea on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25th). Seven teams of six tried to out-pull each other during the event, which was held outside the Brent Knoll Inn in aid of two good causes. Street party boost for Hillview
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for a carnival club when a street party was held in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday evening (May 24th). Large crowds flocked to the Somerset and Dorset pub for the bank holiday party, which featured four hours of live music and entertainment. More... Top BMX riders descend on town
HUNDREDS of high-flying BMX riders descended on Burnham-On-Sea's BMX track over the weekend for a three-day cycling competition. The track in Apex Park was the venue for rounds three and four of this year's British Cycling National BMX series. We have a full photo round-up of the weekend. More... Van swamped by incoming tide
A BIG rescue attempt to try and save this stranded vehicle took place on Burnham-On-Sea beach this evening (Sunday May 24th). The van's wheels became stuck in soft sand and mud near the town's jetty at 6.10pm, prompting a call-out for rescue charity BARB. Its crewmembers used a tractor, winches and ropes to try and tow the vehicle to safety, but they were unable to pull it free. More...
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for two good causes at a fundraising tug-of-war was held near Burnham-On-Sea on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25th). Seven teams of six tried to out-pull each other during the event, which was held outside the Brent Knoll Inn in aid of two good causes. Street party boost for Hillview
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for a carnival club when a street party was held in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday evening (May 24th). Large crowds flocked to the Somerset and Dorset pub for the bank holiday party, which featured four hours of live music and entertainment. More... Top BMX riders descend on town
HUNDREDS of high-flying BMX riders descended on Burnham-On-Sea's BMX track over the weekend for a three-day cycling competition. The track in Apex Park was the venue for rounds three and four of this year's British Cycling National BMX series. We have a full photo round-up of the weekend. More... Van swamped by incoming tide
A BIG rescue attempt to try and save this stranded vehicle took place on Burnham-On-Sea beach this evening (Sunday May 24th). The van's wheels became stuck in soft sand and mud near the town's jetty at 6.10pm, prompting a call-out for rescue charity BARB. Its crewmembers used a tractor, winches and ropes to try and tow the vehicle to safety, but they were unable to pull it free. More...
Street Pastor scheme launches
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's first group of Street Pastors held their first walkabout in the town on Saturday night (May 23rd) in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour and petty crime. As first reported by Burnham-On-Sea.com earlier this month, the Street Pastor group has been formed to support local police.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's first group of Street Pastors held their first walkabout in the town on Saturday night (May 23rd) in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour and petty crime. As first reported by Burnham-On-Sea.com earlier this month, the Street Pastor group has been formed to support local police.
