Cash cuts threat to scout hut
A SCOUT group in Highbridge could be set to close if the district council proceeds with the possible disposal of its headquarters under cost-cutting plans. The 1st Huntspill and Highbridge Scout HQ is included in a council list of premises that could be sold off to save money by the district council.
A SCOUT group in Highbridge could be set to close if the district council proceeds with the possible disposal of its headquarters under cost-cutting plans. The 1st Huntspill and Highbridge Scout HQ is included in a council list of premises that could be sold off to save money by the district council.
Ambulance crews attend fatal crash
THREE ambulance crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to a fatal accident on the M5 motorway on Thursday evening (January 22nd). The M5's southbound carriageway was closed following the collision between junctions 24 and 25 at about 6.40pm. A young child is believed to have been killed.
THREE ambulance crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to a fatal accident on the M5 motorway on Thursday evening (January 22nd). The M5's southbound carriageway was closed following the collision between junctions 24 and 25 at about 6.40pm. A young child is believed to have been killed.
£140,000 boost for Apex Park
HIGHBRIDGE'S Apex Park is to receive a £140,000 windfall that will see its play area modernised. The project, which is being partly funded by the National Lottery, aims to deliver a 'natural play space' which will use existing grassy areas and natural materials in the Highbridge park.
HIGHBRIDGE'S Apex Park is to receive a £140,000 windfall that will see its play area modernised. The project, which is being partly funded by the National Lottery, aims to deliver a 'natural play space' which will use existing grassy areas and natural materials in the Highbridge park.
Subway bosses visit Burnham
Exclusive: BOSSES from fast food chain Subway visited Burnham-On-Sea this month to view a former restaurant on the town's High Street which was being considered as the location for their new store. We were first to report in December that Subway wants to open a store in the town in 2009.
Exclusive: BOSSES from fast food chain Subway visited Burnham-On-Sea this month to view a former restaurant on the town's High Street which was being considered as the location for their new store. We were first to report in December that Subway wants to open a store in the town in 2009.
Coastguards get new night flares
Exclusive: SAFETY fears about the use of emergency flares appear to have eased after Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were this week issued with a new stock of the devices. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported last October how fears had been raised after a government to stop their use.
Exclusive: SAFETY fears about the use of emergency flares appear to have eased after Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards were this week issued with a new stock of the devices. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported last October how fears had been raised after a government to stop their use.
Russian dancers to visit town
MEMBERS of Highbridge's King Alfred School Youth Dance Company, KAZDANZ, will soon be re-united with friends they met a year ago in Russia. During February 2008, members of the group travelled to the old town of Pereslavl Zalessky to spend a week at a Russian school, get to know students, and learn all about Russian dance.
MEMBERS of Highbridge's King Alfred School Youth Dance Company, KAZDANZ, will soon be re-united with friends they met a year ago in Russia. During February 2008, members of the group travelled to the old town of Pereslavl Zalessky to spend a week at a Russian school, get to know students, and learn all about Russian dance.
Pool to shut for repair work
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's swimming pool is to close for ten days during February when the facility gets an overhaul costing tens of thousands of pounds. Following a partial collapse of the pool's wall last month, when several metres of tiles fell off the side of the pool, the Swim and Sports Academy said the pool would be shutting for maintenance between February 13th and February 23rd.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's swimming pool is to close for ten days during February when the facility gets an overhaul costing tens of thousands of pounds. Following a partial collapse of the pool's wall last month, when several metres of tiles fell off the side of the pool, the Swim and Sports Academy said the pool would be shutting for maintenance between February 13th and February 23rd.
Hinkley cash for crumbling jetty?
Exclusive: ICE and stormy weather have worsened the condition of Burnham-On-Sea's crumbling jetty during recent weeks, prompting town councillors to step up their search for sources of funding to get the structure repaired. New cracks have appeared in the tarmac near the bottom of the landmark, raising fresh concerns.
Exclusive: ICE and stormy weather have worsened the condition of Burnham-On-Sea's crumbling jetty during recent weeks, prompting town councillors to step up their search for sources of funding to get the structure repaired. New cracks have appeared in the tarmac near the bottom of the landmark, raising fresh concerns.
Car blaze tackled on M5 m-way
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews tackled a car fire on the M5 motorway on Tuesday evening (January 20th). Two fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea and one pump from Weston-super-Mare were called out at 7.30pm after the vehicle was seen well alight on the northbound carriageway.
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews tackled a car fire on the M5 motorway on Tuesday evening (January 20th). Two fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea and one pump from Weston-super-Mare were called out at 7.30pm after the vehicle was seen well alight on the northbound carriageway.
Fire couple 'thrilled' with tickets
A BREAN couple who lost their home in a devastating fire have this week been handed free honeymoon tickets following a community fundraising campaign. Burnham-On-Sea.com broke the news last November that a devastating fire had swept through their chalet next to Brean Down.
A BREAN couple who lost their home in a devastating fire have this week been handed free honeymoon tickets following a community fundraising campaign. Burnham-On-Sea.com broke the news last November that a devastating fire had swept through their chalet next to Brean Down.
Tourism boss to star on poster
THE manager of Burnham-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre is to feature on a new nationwide publicity poster depicting the 'face of British tourism.' Annette Haggett, pictured, entered a competition run by VisitBritain, the UK's national tourist board, to star on the tourism posters - and won!
THE manager of Burnham-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre is to feature on a new nationwide publicity poster depicting the 'face of British tourism.' Annette Haggett, pictured, entered a competition run by VisitBritain, the UK's national tourist board, to star on the tourism posters - and won!
Morrisons comes to Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Somerfield supermarket in Pier Street is to be rebranded as a Morrisons store after a change of ownership. Confirming rumours which appeared first on Burnham-On-Sea.com, the supermarket giant announced the move on Tuesday (January 20th).
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Somerfield supermarket in Pier Street is to be rebranded as a Morrisons store after a change of ownership. Confirming rumours which appeared first on Burnham-On-Sea.com, the supermarket giant announced the move on Tuesday (January 20th).
60 kids attend Dreamscheme
POLICE in Highbridge have launched a new youth project this week which will encourage young people in the area to help improve their local community. The Dreamscheme initiative sees people aged between 8 and 16 years old come together and do community work in return for rewards.
POLICE in Highbridge have launched a new youth project this week which will encourage young people in the area to help improve their local community. The Dreamscheme initiative sees people aged between 8 and 16 years old come together and do community work in return for rewards.
Princess plans to be discussed
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea businessmen who are considering buying the town's Princess Hall to turn it into an arts and music centre will be meeting district council bosses this week to discuss their plans. The group are due to discuss the ambitious proposals at a meeting on Wednesday (January 21st).
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea businessmen who are considering buying the town's Princess Hall to turn it into an arts and music centre will be meeting district council bosses this week to discuss their plans. The group are due to discuss the ambitious proposals at a meeting on Wednesday (January 21st).
Race night tickets now on sale
MORE than 130 tickets have already been sold for a fundraising charity race night which will be held in Burnham-On-Sea next month. The event, on Saturday February 7th is being jointly run for Burnham Medical Equipment Fund, Burnham-On-Sea Lions and the Speedway Riders Fund.
MORE than 130 tickets have already been sold for a fundraising charity race night which will be held in Burnham-On-Sea next month. The event, on Saturday February 7th is being jointly run for Burnham Medical Equipment Fund, Burnham-On-Sea Lions and the Speedway Riders Fund.
CCTV images released after theft
POLICE have this week released these CCTV photos of a man they want to identify following the theft of alcohol from a Highbridge supermarket. The in-store security cameras captured the pictures of the man, who police think may be able to help them with their investigations into the theft at Somerfield last year.
POLICE have this week released these CCTV photos of a man they want to identify following the theft of alcohol from a Highbridge supermarket. The in-store security cameras captured the pictures of the man, who police think may be able to help them with their investigations into the theft at Somerfield last year.
Residents celebrate victory!
A GROUP of campaigning Burnham-On-Sea residents who successfully fought plans by a property developer to turn a seafront home into a block of apartments held a celebration to mark the decision on Sunday (January 18th). Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to report last November that Allandale Road residents of had won their bid to get the application thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate.
A GROUP of campaigning Burnham-On-Sea residents who successfully fought plans by a property developer to turn a seafront home into a block of apartments held a celebration to mark the decision on Sunday (January 18th). Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to report last November that Allandale Road residents of had won their bid to get the application thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate.
Three months of roadworks to start
Exclusive: Businesses in the centre of Highbridge are bracing themselves for disruption when THREE MONTHS of major roadworks begins later this month. Gas mains along Church Street are due to be replaced during the work, which will begin on January 26th and last until the end of April.
Exclusive: Businesses in the centre of Highbridge are bracing themselves for disruption when THREE MONTHS of major roadworks begins later this month. Gas mains along Church Street are due to be replaced during the work, which will begin on January 26th and last until the end of April.
Curtain rises on Burnham panto
FINAL rehearsals are underway this week for Burnham-On-Sea District Pantomime Society's annual show, which opens to the public later this month. The group's 40th performance, Cinderella, will be staged in Burnham's Princess Hall from Friday 30th January until Saturday February 7th (except Monday).
FINAL rehearsals are underway this week for Burnham-On-Sea District Pantomime Society's annual show, which opens to the public later this month. The group's 40th performance, Cinderella, will be staged in Burnham's Princess Hall from Friday 30th January until Saturday February 7th (except Monday).
Power cut to 80 homes by winds
STORM force winds of up to 70mph gave Burnham-On-Sea a battering on Saturday evening (January 17th), leaving almost 80 homes without power and causing damage. The winds and heavy rain struck at around 7pm, bringing down trees and signs and causing a low voltage substation failure in Highbridge which left 79 properties without power for several hours.
STORM force winds of up to 70mph gave Burnham-On-Sea a battering on Saturday evening (January 17th), leaving almost 80 homes without power and causing damage. The winds and heavy rain struck at around 7pm, bringing down trees and signs and causing a low voltage substation failure in Highbridge which left 79 properties without power for several hours.
In video: Wassailing ceremony
THE Somerset tradition of wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - was performed at three ceremonies in the Burnham area on Saturday (January 17th). The Rotary Club organised an event at Rich's Cider near Highbridge which was attended by 220 people.
THE Somerset tradition of wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - was performed at three ceremonies in the Burnham area on Saturday (January 17th). The Rotary Club organised an event at Rich's Cider near Highbridge which was attended by 220 people.
New group formed for Cove
Exclusive: A NEW group of volunteers is to be formed in February to look after Burnham's vandalism-hit Marine Cove Gardens. Sedgemoor District Council is holding a 'Marine Cove Gardens Awareness Day' on Thursday 19th February at the Princess Hall, from 3pm - 7pm, when the new 'Friends of Marine Cove' group will be formed.
Exclusive: A NEW group of volunteers is to be formed in February to look after Burnham's vandalism-hit Marine Cove Gardens. Sedgemoor District Council is holding a 'Marine Cove Gardens Awareness Day' on Thursday 19th February at the Princess Hall, from 3pm - 7pm, when the new 'Friends of Marine Cove' group will be formed.
Hall bosses in insurance hope
BOSSES at Highbridge's Morland Community Hall are in talks with their insurance company about compensation after the ceiling broke through in one area, causing an estimated £4,000 of damage. The hall has been closed during recent days due to the accident, causing by recent winter weather.
BOSSES at Highbridge's Morland Community Hall are in talks with their insurance company about compensation after the ceiling broke through in one area, causing an estimated £4,000 of damage. The hall has been closed during recent days due to the accident, causing by recent winter weather.
In photos: Carnival awards night
OVER 150 people from carnival clubs across Somerset gathered in Brean on Friday evening (January 16th) for Burnham and Highbridge Carnival's annual presentation night. Carnival Queen Tara Moxey and Carnival President Malcolm Borland handed out trophies and tankards to the winning clubs.
OVER 150 people from carnival clubs across Somerset gathered in Brean on Friday evening (January 16th) for Burnham and Highbridge Carnival's annual presentation night. Carnival Queen Tara Moxey and Carnival President Malcolm Borland handed out trophies and tankards to the winning clubs.
Police set their priorities for area
SPEEDING vehicles in Brean and Berrow are among the problems that local police will be focusing on during the coming months, it was decided this week. A list of the priorities that police will be tackling was drawn up at a meeting in Burnham on Wednesday (Jan 14th).
SPEEDING vehicles in Brean and Berrow are among the problems that local police will be focusing on during the coming months, it was decided this week. A list of the priorities that police will be tackling was drawn up at a meeting in Burnham on Wednesday (Jan 14th).
Young otter is in safe hands
A WILDLIFE charity based near Burnham-On-Sea has admitted its first otter of the year. Secret World is caring for the young male, which was originally admitted to a vet in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The vets were keen for him to get care from somewhere with the proper experience.
A WILDLIFE charity based near Burnham-On-Sea has admitted its first otter of the year. Secret World is caring for the young male, which was originally admitted to a vet in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The vets were keen for him to get care from somewhere with the proper experience.
School league tables published
NEW school league tables published by the government on Thursday (January 15th) show how Highbridge's King Alfred School compares against schools across Somerset. The league tables show that during 2008 a total of 39 per cent of pupils achieved five or more A*- Cs, but there were mixed comparisons.
NEW school league tables published by the government on Thursday (January 15th) show how Highbridge's King Alfred School compares against schools across Somerset. The league tables show that during 2008 a total of 39 per cent of pupils achieved five or more A*- Cs, but there were mixed comparisons.
Queues after M5 lane is closed
QUEUES of traffic built up on the M5 at Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday afternoon (January 15th) after a lorry broke down, causing one lane of the motorway to be closed for over an hour. The Highways Agency shut the hard shoulder and inside lane while recovery services attended the scene.
QUEUES of traffic built up on the M5 at Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday afternoon (January 15th) after a lorry broke down, causing one lane of the motorway to be closed for over an hour. The Highways Agency shut the hard shoulder and inside lane while recovery services attended the scene.
Grant windfall for Apex Park
HIGHBRIDGE'S Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group has this week been awarded a £2,615 grant from the Somerset Community Foundation. £1,615 will be spent on providing events and a further £1,000 will be spent on activities for children during 2009 including National Play Day on 5th August.
HIGHBRIDGE'S Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group has this week been awarded a £2,615 grant from the Somerset Community Foundation. £1,615 will be spent on providing events and a further £1,000 will be spent on activities for children during 2009 including National Play Day on 5th August.
Windows smashed in 4am attack
WORRIED residents living along a Burnham-On-Sea road have this week called for police action to stamp out vandalism after several homes had their windows smashed. One home owner in Marine Drive had her windows smashed for no apparent reason at 4am earlier this week.
WORRIED residents living along a Burnham-On-Sea road have this week called for police action to stamp out vandalism after several homes had their windows smashed. One home owner in Marine Drive had her windows smashed for no apparent reason at 4am earlier this week.
Credit crunch hits animal charity
A WILDLIFE charity based near Burnham-On-Sea is feeling the effects of the credit crunch, with donations falling by tens of thousands of pounds. Secret World at East Huntspill says the "worrying" fall in donations has come during a particularly busy winter period for the charity.
A WILDLIFE charity based near Burnham-On-Sea is feeling the effects of the credit crunch, with donations falling by tens of thousands of pounds. Secret World at East Huntspill says the "worrying" fall in donations has come during a particularly busy winter period for the charity.
High-visibility donation for kids!
YOUNGSTERS in Highbridge have been kitted out with new high visibility jackets to keep them safe around the town. Highbridge Childrens Centre has been donated 45 high-visibility jackets with the help of Highbridge police and Somerset County Council, and the children proudly showed off the new clothing this week.
YOUNGSTERS in Highbridge have been kitted out with new high visibility jackets to keep them safe around the town. Highbridge Childrens Centre has been donated 45 high-visibility jackets with the help of Highbridge police and Somerset County Council, and the children proudly showed off the new clothing this week.
Wrangle further delays work
Exclusive: THREE months of roadworks which have brought a busy junction in Burnham-On-Sea to a standstill are being further delayed by a wrangle over land ownership. Deep trenches, dozens of cones and temporary traffic lights have been in place at the junctions of Abingdon Street and Pier Street since October.
Exclusive: THREE months of roadworks which have brought a busy junction in Burnham-On-Sea to a standstill are being further delayed by a wrangle over land ownership. Deep trenches, dozens of cones and temporary traffic lights have been in place at the junctions of Abingdon Street and Pier Street since October.
Residents launch new 'drop-in centre'
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea residents who recently formed an action team to tackle low-level crime and anti-social behaviour on their estate launched a new drop-in service on Wednesday (January 14th) and received a £2,000 funding boost. The Rosewood Action Team held their first drop-in session at Rosewood Communal Hall.
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea residents who recently formed an action team to tackle low-level crime and anti-social behaviour on their estate launched a new drop-in service on Wednesday (January 14th) and received a £2,000 funding boost. The Rosewood Action Team held their first drop-in session at Rosewood Communal Hall.
Cash boost for audio news group
A BURNHAM On-Sea group that provides local news on audio cassettes for blind and visually impaired residents has this week received a windfall of more than £3,000. Sounds and Voices provides cassette tapes of news and information to 75 blind people throughout the Burnham area.
A BURNHAM On-Sea group that provides local news on audio cassettes for blind and visually impaired residents has this week received a windfall of more than £3,000. Sounds and Voices provides cassette tapes of news and information to 75 blind people throughout the Burnham area.
'Dreamscheme' invite to kids
YOUNGSTERS in Highbridge aged between eight and sixteen are being encouraged to take part in a new project to help improve the town. The first session of The Dreamscheme will be held this Saturday afternoon (January 17th) at 1pm when community-based work will be rewarded.
YOUNGSTERS in Highbridge aged between eight and sixteen are being encouraged to take part in a new project to help improve the town. The first session of The Dreamscheme will be held this Saturday afternoon (January 17th) at 1pm when community-based work will be rewarded.
New residents' group is formed
RESIDENTS and landlords at a housing development in Highbridge met local police this week to discuss ways of improving safety and setting up a new residents' association. The meeting took place at Highbridge Quay on Monday (January 12th), where plans for the new multi-agency group were discussed.
RESIDENTS and landlords at a housing development in Highbridge met local police this week to discuss ways of improving safety and setting up a new residents' association. The meeting took place at Highbridge Quay on Monday (January 12th), where plans for the new multi-agency group were discussed.
Tesco expansion approved
Controversial proposals to expand Burnham-On-Sea's Tesco supermarket were given the go-ahead by council planners on Tuesday (January 13th). Members of Sedgemoor District Council's Development Control Committee debated plans to introduce an extra 1,200 square metres of shopping space.
Controversial proposals to expand Burnham-On-Sea's Tesco supermarket were given the go-ahead by council planners on Tuesday (January 13th). Members of Sedgemoor District Council's Development Control Committee debated plans to introduce an extra 1,200 square metres of shopping space.
Kitchen blaze tackled in town
AN unattended chip pan has been blamed for causing a kitchen fire inside a Burnham-On-Sea bungalow on Tuesday afternoon (January 13th). Two fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to St Mark's Road at 12.49pm when a neighbour raised the alarm after seeing smoke at the property.
AN unattended chip pan has been blamed for causing a kitchen fire inside a Burnham-On-Sea bungalow on Tuesday afternoon (January 13th). Two fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to St Mark's Road at 12.49pm when a neighbour raised the alarm after seeing smoke at the property.
BMX Club gears up for busy year
RIDERS at Burnham-On-Sea BMX Club are gearing up for a competitive year as they us seek to bring home more silverware this year. We have a full preview of the season ahead for the club and focus in on some of the club's upcoming stars of the future, plus our town's Olympic hopefuls.
RIDERS at Burnham-On-Sea BMX Club are gearing up for a competitive year as they us seek to bring home more silverware this year. We have a full preview of the season ahead for the club and focus in on some of the club's upcoming stars of the future, plus our town's Olympic hopefuls.
In photos: Fancy dress party fun
COLOURFUL costumes with a movie theme were worn by fun-loving members of Burnham-On-Sea's Moose International group on Saturday (January 10th) when they celebrated the start of 2009 with a fancy dress New Year party. The event attracted a big crowd to Berrow village hall.
COLOURFUL costumes with a movie theme were worn by fun-loving members of Burnham-On-Sea's Moose International group on Saturday (January 10th) when they celebrated the start of 2009 with a fancy dress New Year party. The event attracted a big crowd to Berrow village hall.
Tree felling aims to boost safety
SAFETY fears are one of the reasons for the felling of dozens of trees at a Burnham-On-Sea holiday camp. Work has been taking place this week at the entrance to Burnham Holiday Village in Marine Drive to remove a long line of trees during the quiet period before this year's tourist season.
SAFETY fears are one of the reasons for the felling of dozens of trees at a Burnham-On-Sea holiday camp. Work has been taking place this week at the entrance to Burnham Holiday Village in Marine Drive to remove a long line of trees during the quiet period before this year's tourist season.
Fire crews called to Berrow
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews were called to Berrow on Monday afternoon (January 12th) after steam was seen billowing from a building. The alarm was raised by a resident near to the building in Church House Road at 3.22pm - and two fire engines from Burnham investigated.
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews were called to Berrow on Monday afternoon (January 12th) after steam was seen billowing from a building. The alarm was raised by a resident near to the building in Church House Road at 3.22pm - and two fire engines from Burnham investigated.
'Bring coaches back to Burnham'
Exclusive: A NEW campaign to encourage coach companies to bring more visitors to Burnham-On-Sea town centre - instead of other local attractions - is set to be discussed at a meeting in the town later this month. Many firms have expressed concerns about the falling number of coaches visiting the town in recent years.
Exclusive: A NEW campaign to encourage coach companies to bring more visitors to Burnham-On-Sea town centre - instead of other local attractions - is set to be discussed at a meeting in the town later this month. Many firms have expressed concerns about the falling number of coaches visiting the town in recent years.
Hunt and hounds visit beach
THESE were the scenes next to Burnham-On-Sea's lighthouse on Saturday morning (January 10th) when members of a local hunting group exercised their hounds on the beach. Over 40 hounds from the Mendip Hunt ran along the sands between Brean and Burnham due to the cold weather.
THESE were the scenes next to Burnham-On-Sea's lighthouse on Saturday morning (January 10th) when members of a local hunting group exercised their hounds on the beach. Over 40 hounds from the Mendip Hunt ran along the sands between Brean and Burnham due to the cold weather.
Town shops beat the recession
Exclusive: NOT all businesses in Burnham-on-Sea are feeling the financial pinch - and some seem to be actually benefiting from the countrywide recession. Charity shops in Burnham are among the traders that are doing well in the downturn. We've spoken to some of the firms that are doing well.
Exclusive: NOT all businesses in Burnham-on-Sea are feeling the financial pinch - and some seem to be actually benefiting from the countrywide recession. Charity shops in Burnham are among the traders that are doing well in the downturn. We've spoken to some of the firms that are doing well.
New tourism guide launches
A NEW booklet promoting tourism in Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Brean has been launched this week. The 24-page guide provides information about accommodation and places to visit in the Burnham area and has been produced by Sedgemoor Tourism Association.
A NEW booklet promoting tourism in Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Brean has been launched this week. The 24-page guide provides information about accommodation and places to visit in the Burnham area and has been produced by Sedgemoor Tourism Association.
In photos: Icy weather continues
TEMPERATURES plunged to minus nine degrees Centigrade during one of the coldest weeks that the Burnham-On-Sea area has experienced in many years. Our photographers ventured outside to some of the incredible icy scenes that were around the area, as the cold snap continued.
TEMPERATURES plunged to minus nine degrees Centigrade during one of the coldest weeks that the Burnham-On-Sea area has experienced in many years. Our photographers ventured outside to some of the incredible icy scenes that were around the area, as the cold snap continued.
Petition backs low-cost homes
Exclusive: A petition signed by 27 Burnham-On-Sea people supporting the construction of more affordable homes in the town was presented to councillors this week to support a planning application for a new low-cost home. Eric Mackenzine has collected the names in recent weeks to support his planning application.
Exclusive: A petition signed by 27 Burnham-On-Sea people supporting the construction of more affordable homes in the town was presented to councillors this week to support a planning application for a new low-cost home. Eric Mackenzine has collected the names in recent weeks to support his planning application.
In photos: Xmas lights ceremony
RESIDENTS and businesses in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge who won the towns' annual Christmas lights competition have this week been presented with their awards. Mayor Peter Burridge-Clayton, handed over the certificates during this week's council meeting.
RESIDENTS and businesses in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge who won the towns' annual Christmas lights competition have this week been presented with their awards. Mayor Peter Burridge-Clayton, handed over the certificates during this week's council meeting.
