Medical centre delight at decision
BOSSES at Burnham Medical Centre this week said they are "delighted" that their plans for a new health campus at Berrow have been unanimously backed by town councillors. Town councillors on the planning applicatons committee gave their backing to a proposed £2.5million medical centre at Berrow last Monday.
BOSSES at Burnham Medical Centre this week said they are "delighted" that their plans for a new health campus at Berrow have been unanimously backed by town councillors. Town councillors on the planning applicatons committee gave their backing to a proposed £2.5million medical centre at Berrow last Monday.
Santa to visit this weekend
FATHER Christmas will be the special guest at a special event in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Santa will be setting up his grotto at Burnham hovercraft station on the town's seafront, next to the Tourist Information Centre, where he will welcome families and hand out presents.
FATHER Christmas will be the special guest at a special event in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Santa will be setting up his grotto at Burnham hovercraft station on the town's seafront, next to the Tourist Information Centre, where he will welcome families and hand out presents.
Town pub shuts for final time
A BURNHAM-On-Sea pub shut its doors for the final time on Sunday night (December 14th) after its landlords said they could no longer afford to run the business. The Lighthouse in Highbridge Road was leased from struggling pub chain Enterprise Inns by landlords Keith Holman (pictured) and wife Marci, who told Burnham-On-Sea.com the costs of running it had risen too high in recent months.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea pub shut its doors for the final time on Sunday night (December 14th) after its landlords said they could no longer afford to run the business. The Lighthouse in Highbridge Road was leased from struggling pub chain Enterprise Inns by landlords Keith Holman (pictured) and wife Marci, who told Burnham-On-Sea.com the costs of running it had risen too high in recent months.
Centre needs £50k of repairs
BURNHAM-On-Sea's community centre needs £50,000 of repairs, it was disclosed this week. The committee that runs the building in Berrow Road, pictured here, has applied to Sedgemoor District Council for funding to help with major work to its roof and other modernisation work.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's community centre needs £50,000 of repairs, it was disclosed this week. The committee that runs the building in Berrow Road, pictured here, has applied to Sedgemoor District Council for funding to help with major work to its roof and other modernisation work.
Christmas tree festival opens
BURNHAM-On-Sea's inaugural Christmas tree festival opened on Sunday evening (December 14th) when a dozen sparkling trees went on display in a town church. St Andrew's Church is holding the Christmas Tree Festival alongside its normal life-size crib scene - and on Sunday evening almost 100 people attended a service to formally light-up the colourfully decorated trees.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's inaugural Christmas tree festival opened on Sunday evening (December 14th) when a dozen sparkling trees went on display in a town church. St Andrew's Church is holding the Christmas Tree Festival alongside its normal life-size crib scene - and on Sunday evening almost 100 people attended a service to formally light-up the colourfully decorated trees.
Visitors flock to photo display
PHOTOGRAPHERS from across the Burnham-On-Sea area held an exhibition of their best shots on Sunday afternoon (December 14th). A steady line of visitors attended the Burnham Area Youth Centre to see more than 100 photos taken by the Camera Club members.
PHOTOGRAPHERS from across the Burnham-On-Sea area held an exhibition of their best shots on Sunday afternoon (December 14th). A steady line of visitors attended the Burnham Area Youth Centre to see more than 100 photos taken by the Camera Club members.
Burnham Road re-opens after crash
A TWO-car collision which partially blocked a busy road in Burnham-On-Sea early on Sunday morning (December 14th) may have been caused by a motorist being dazzled by low sunshine. A passing car collided with a parked vehicle in Burnham Road, leading to its partial closure near the entrance to King Alfred School.
A TWO-car collision which partially blocked a busy road in Burnham-On-Sea early on Sunday morning (December 14th) may have been caused by a motorist being dazzled by low sunshine. A passing car collided with a parked vehicle in Burnham Road, leading to its partial closure near the entrance to King Alfred School.
Vandals attack Burnham shop
VANDALS have left the owner of this shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea with a repair bill of hundreds of pounds. A large pane of glass at clothing repair shop Sew and Sew in Cross Street was smashed, leaving owner Jennifer Mitchell to board it up - and pay a repair bill of hundreds of pounds.
VANDALS have left the owner of this shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea with a repair bill of hundreds of pounds. A large pane of glass at clothing repair shop Sew and Sew in Cross Street was smashed, leaving owner Jennifer Mitchell to board it up - and pay a repair bill of hundreds of pounds.
Accident shuts town centre
FIRE crews had to remove the roof of a vehicle after a two car collision shut the centre of Highbridge on Saturday morning (December 13th). Burnham-On-Sea fire crews, ambulance and police officers were called to Church Street at 11.45am after the accident shut the route, as pictured here.
FIRE crews had to remove the roof of a vehicle after a two car collision shut the centre of Highbridge on Saturday morning (December 13th). Burnham-On-Sea fire crews, ambulance and police officers were called to Church Street at 11.45am after the accident shut the route, as pictured here.
Solicitor consulted in mast row
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea town council is consulting with its solicitor over a mobile phone company's bid to extend its coverage in the area. Burnham-On-Sea.com learns Vodafone wants to use an existing phone mast in a field next to a Berrow graveyard, pictured here, to boost its signals.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea town council is consulting with its solicitor over a mobile phone company's bid to extend its coverage in the area. Burnham-On-Sea.com learns Vodafone wants to use an existing phone mast in a field next to a Berrow graveyard, pictured here, to boost its signals.
Circus star performs for family
A BOY from Bristol who ran off to join the circus is looking forward to showing off his 'wheel of death' skills for the first time in front of his family at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea this month. Scott Glass will be entertaining his family with his 'wheel of death' act.
A BOY from Bristol who ran off to join the circus is looking forward to showing off his 'wheel of death' skills for the first time in front of his family at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea this month. Scott Glass will be entertaining his family with his 'wheel of death' act.
Buy in Burnham, shoppers urged
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's Chamber of Trade this week urged Christmas shoppers to 'buy in Burnham' amid concern that a decision by the district council to scrap free parking in the town's car parks may hurt trade over the festive period. Chamber Chairman Alex Turco said shoppers should not be put off visiting the town after Sedgemoor District Council's decision to scrap free parking.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's Chamber of Trade this week urged Christmas shoppers to 'buy in Burnham' amid concern that a decision by the district council to scrap free parking in the town's car parks may hurt trade over the festive period. Chamber Chairman Alex Turco said shoppers should not be put off visiting the town after Sedgemoor District Council's decision to scrap free parking.
Ferry 'could launch by 2011'
Exclusive: MULTI-million pound plans to launch a ferry service between Burnham-On-Sea and South Wales are still on track, the entrepreneur behind the plans said this week. Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to exclusively report in October how entrepreneur Chris Marrow is setting up a £5million venture called Severn Sea Ferries which will operate ferry services around the Bristol Channel.
Exclusive: MULTI-million pound plans to launch a ferry service between Burnham-On-Sea and South Wales are still on track, the entrepreneur behind the plans said this week. Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to exclusively report in October how entrepreneur Chris Marrow is setting up a £5million venture called Severn Sea Ferries which will operate ferry services around the Bristol Channel.
Camera Club to hold exhibition
PHOTOGRAPHERS from across the Burnham-On-Sea area will be holding an exhibition of their best shots this Sunday (December 14th). Burnham Camera Club members are inviting the public and fellow enthusiasts to the BAY Centre in Cassis Close from 11am-4.30pm.
PHOTOGRAPHERS from across the Burnham-On-Sea area will be holding an exhibition of their best shots this Sunday (December 14th). Burnham Camera Club members are inviting the public and fellow enthusiasts to the BAY Centre in Cassis Close from 11am-4.30pm.
Building site theft - police appeal
POLICE have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a £16,500 rendering machine in Highbridge. The theft occurred at around 6.30pm on 18th November when the machine was removed from a building site in Worston Road. Police are interested to hear from anyone who may have seen a car in the area.
POLICE have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a £16,500 rendering machine in Highbridge. The theft occurred at around 6.30pm on 18th November when the machine was removed from a building site in Worston Road. Police are interested to hear from anyone who may have seen a car in the area.
14 new flats to replace church hall
Exclusive: A former church hall in Burnham-On-Sea is to be bulldozed and replaced with this modern development of 14 new flats, it was decided this week. Sedgemoor District Council has approved plans by Raglan Homes to demolish St Peter's Hall, located opposite Burnham's Catholic Church in Highbridge Road.
Exclusive: A former church hall in Burnham-On-Sea is to be bulldozed and replaced with this modern development of 14 new flats, it was decided this week. Sedgemoor District Council has approved plans by Raglan Homes to demolish St Peter's Hall, located opposite Burnham's Catholic Church in Highbridge Road.
Brrr-nham shivers in icy chill
THESE were the wintry scenes at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park on Thursday morning (December 11th) as sub-zero temperatures left the Burnham-On-Sea area shivering. Overnight, temperatures in the town sank to a low of -6°c, leaving Apex Park's partially frozen over with icy.
THESE were the wintry scenes at Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park on Thursday morning (December 11th) as sub-zero temperatures left the Burnham-On-Sea area shivering. Overnight, temperatures in the town sank to a low of -6°c, leaving Apex Park's partially frozen over with icy.
Xmas tree festival announced
A CHRISTMAS tree festival is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea this coming weekend. St Andrew's Church, on the town's seafront, will be hosting its first Christmas Tree Festival to supplement its life-size crib scene, which will also be held in the church over the festive period. We have a preview.
A CHRISTMAS tree festival is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea this coming weekend. St Andrew's Church, on the town's seafront, will be hosting its first Christmas Tree Festival to supplement its life-size crib scene, which will also be held in the church over the festive period. We have a preview.
Man arrested after town blaze
A HIGHBRIDGE man who was wanted by police has been arrested after he called emergency services to tackle a kitchen blaze at his home on Thursday morning (December 10th). Two fire engines from Burnham rushed to Market Street in Highbridge at 9.45am, as pictured here, after a faulty toaster set off a fire.
A HIGHBRIDGE man who was wanted by police has been arrested after he called emergency services to tackle a kitchen blaze at his home on Thursday morning (December 10th). Two fire engines from Burnham rushed to Market Street in Highbridge at 9.45am, as pictured here, after a faulty toaster set off a fire.
Sale of loos could fetch £30,000
Exclusive: THE controversial sale of a block of former public toilets in Burnham-On-Sea is set to raise at least £30,000, Sedgemoor District Council disclosed this week. The cash-strapped district council began inviting bids in March from firms interested in buying the building in Seaview Road, pictured here.
Exclusive: THE controversial sale of a block of former public toilets in Burnham-On-Sea is set to raise at least £30,000, Sedgemoor District Council disclosed this week. The cash-strapped district council began inviting bids in March from firms interested in buying the building in Seaview Road, pictured here.
Car plunges off road into ditch
Exclusive: THIS Range Rover was left upturned and partially submerged in a ditch besides a notorious road near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (December 9th) after sliding off a slippery road into a rhyne. The accident along Harp Road, close to Brent Knoll, immediately prompted renewed calls for safety improvements following many similar incidents during recent years.
Exclusive: THIS Range Rover was left upturned and partially submerged in a ditch besides a notorious road near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (December 9th) after sliding off a slippery road into a rhyne. The accident along Harp Road, close to Brent Knoll, immediately prompted renewed calls for safety improvements following many similar incidents during recent years.
Town Xmas lights contest starts
BURNHAM and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition gets underway this week when local councillors will be touring the two towns in search of the best illuminations. The town council will once again be awarding prizes in a range of categories in both the towns.
BURNHAM and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition gets underway this week when local councillors will be touring the two towns in search of the best illuminations. The town council will once again be awarding prizes in a range of categories in both the towns.
TV switchover date announced
ANALOGUE TV signals will be cut off in Burnham-On-Sea on March 24th 2010 when the region switches to digital TV, it was announced this week. Digital UK, the independent body in charge of the process, said analogue services from the Mendip transmitter would be switched off in two stages.
ANALOGUE TV signals will be cut off in Burnham-On-Sea on March 24th 2010 when the region switches to digital TV, it was announced this week. Digital UK, the independent body in charge of the process, said analogue services from the Mendip transmitter would be switched off in two stages.
Sanders expansion delayed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 35,000 square foot expansion of a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea were deferred by district councillors on Tuesday (December 9th). Plans to extend Sanders Garden World were considered by members of Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee at a meeting in Bridgwater.
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 35,000 square foot expansion of a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea were deferred by district councillors on Tuesday (December 9th). Plans to extend Sanders Garden World were considered by members of Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee at a meeting in Bridgwater.
GMTV broadcasts live from town
BURNHAM-On-Sea was in the national spotlight on Tuesday morning (December 9th) when breakfast TV station GMTV broadcast a live segment featuring a street's now-famous Christmas lights. Millions of viewers watched Richard Gaisford in Trinity Close interview several residents.
BURNHAM-On-Sea was in the national spotlight on Tuesday morning (December 9th) when breakfast TV station GMTV broadcast a live segment featuring a street's now-famous Christmas lights. Millions of viewers watched Richard Gaisford in Trinity Close interview several residents.
Xmas light show dazzles crowds
A BURNHAM-On-Sea couple hope to raise smiles - and charity funds - with their colourful display of more than 20,000 Christmas lights. Mike Perrin and wife Denise of Wilde Close have decorated their home with festive illuminations to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice for the last eight years.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea couple hope to raise smiles - and charity funds - with their colourful display of more than 20,000 Christmas lights. Mike Perrin and wife Denise of Wilde Close have decorated their home with festive illuminations to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice for the last eight years.
Decision day for garden centre
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 35,000 square foot expansion of a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea could be given the go-ahead by district councillors today (Tuesday December 9th). Plans to extend Sanders Garden World at Brent Knoll were unveiled by store boss Peter Burks in March (pictured) and are due to be considered by members of Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee at a meeting in Bridgwater on Tuesday.
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a 35,000 square foot expansion of a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea could be given the go-ahead by district councillors today (Tuesday December 9th). Plans to extend Sanders Garden World at Brent Knoll were unveiled by store boss Peter Burks in March (pictured) and are due to be considered by members of Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee at a meeting in Bridgwater on Tuesday.
£2.5m medical centre wins backing
Exclusive: TOWN councillors gave their backing to a proposed £2.5million medical centre at Berrow on Monday (December 8th). Burnham-On-Sea.com exclusively reported last month how fresh plans for the centre in Brent Road had been resubmitted eight months after the first set of proposals were withdrawn amid concern that the building, pictured here, was out-of-keeping.
Exclusive: TOWN councillors gave their backing to a proposed £2.5million medical centre at Berrow on Monday (December 8th). Burnham-On-Sea.com exclusively reported last month how fresh plans for the centre in Brent Road had been resubmitted eight months after the first set of proposals were withdrawn amid concern that the building, pictured here, was out-of-keeping.
Tickets selling fast for Scrooge
FINAL rehearsals are underway at a Burnham-On-Sea drama group as it prepares to perform its annual Christmas show. Members of the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) are busily rehearsing and preparing costumes for 'Ebenezer', which they will perform in the Princess Hall at the end of December.
FINAL rehearsals are underway at a Burnham-On-Sea drama group as it prepares to perform its annual Christmas show. Members of the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) are busily rehearsing and preparing costumes for 'Ebenezer', which they will perform in the Princess Hall at the end of December.
£200k church extension opens
A £200,000 project to renovate a Burnham-On-Sea town centre church came to a successful end on Sunday (December 7th) with the official opening of the building. A brand new entrance has been built at the eastern end of Burnham Methodist Church in College Street, and dozens of guests attended a ceremony to see it opened.
A £200,000 project to renovate a Burnham-On-Sea town centre church came to a successful end on Sunday (December 7th) with the official opening of the building. A brand new entrance has been built at the eastern end of Burnham Methodist Church in College Street, and dozens of guests attended a ceremony to see it opened.
Gig raises £500 for blaze couple
A CONCERT held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday night (December 6th) raised hundreds of pounds for a Brean couple who have been left homeless after a devastating fire. The Railway Inn on Burnham's High Street held the Blues Brothers Reloaded gig, pictured here, to raise money for Ron Sharrard, 58, and Angela Davies, 50, who are getting married later this month.
A CONCERT held in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday night (December 6th) raised hundreds of pounds for a Brean couple who have been left homeless after a devastating fire. The Railway Inn on Burnham's High Street held the Blues Brothers Reloaded gig, pictured here, to raise money for Ron Sharrard, 58, and Angela Davies, 50, who are getting married later this month.
Cows on the line delay trains!
A HERD of cows caused long delays for train travellers in the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday afternoon (December 6th) after venturing onto railway tracks. The group of six cattle managed to escape from a field near Pople's Bow in Highbridge, causing speed restrictions to passing trains.
A HERD of cows caused long delays for train travellers in the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday afternoon (December 6th) after venturing onto railway tracks. The group of six cattle managed to escape from a field near Pople's Bow in Highbridge, causing speed restrictions to passing trains.
In photos: Berrow Xmas fair
SANTA Claus made a special appearance at Berrow School's Christmas Fair on Saturday afternoon (December 6th). Hundreds of pupils and their parents flocked to the annual event, which included stalls, entertainment and traditional games. We have a full photo round-up from the event.
SANTA Claus made a special appearance at Berrow School's Christmas Fair on Saturday afternoon (December 6th). Hundreds of pupils and their parents flocked to the annual event, which included stalls, entertainment and traditional games. We have a full photo round-up from the event.
Horse trapped in ditch rescued
A HORSE trapped in a water-filled ditch in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, was rescued by fire crews on Saturday afternoon (December 6th). Fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea, Taunton, Street and Bridgwater were called out when the animal became stuck at 3.30pm.
A HORSE trapped in a water-filled ditch in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, was rescued by fire crews on Saturday afternoon (December 6th). Fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea, Taunton, Street and Bridgwater were called out when the animal became stuck at 3.30pm.
Appeal into badger homes ruling
Exclusive: A planning application to build five new homes in Burnham-On-Sea that was turned down by councillors earlier this year amid concerns for several setts of badgers living on the land is due to be reconsidered next week. Sedgemoor District Council's planners turned down the scheme at 13 Rectory Road in June partly due to the impact the scheme could have had on the animals.
Exclusive: A planning application to build five new homes in Burnham-On-Sea that was turned down by councillors earlier this year amid concerns for several setts of badgers living on the land is due to be reconsidered next week. Sedgemoor District Council's planners turned down the scheme at 13 Rectory Road in June partly due to the impact the scheme could have had on the animals.
Historic local pub is up for sale
AN historic pub near Highbridge has gone on sale after its owners decided to retire. 'For sale' boards have gone up outside the Bason Bridge Inn, whose freehold is being advertised at £550,000. The village pub dates back over a century and has been at the centre of village life there for years.
AN historic pub near Highbridge has gone on sale after its owners decided to retire. 'For sale' boards have gone up outside the Bason Bridge Inn, whose freehold is being advertised at £550,000. The village pub dates back over a century and has been at the centre of village life there for years.
Burnham group hits airwaves
A BURNHAM-On-Sea rock group is hitting the airwaves across the West Country on Friday (December 5th) when they are featured on a live radio programme. The Ginger Hitlas, who are well known across Burnham, will be interviewed on BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset Sound.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea rock group is hitting the airwaves across the West Country on Friday (December 5th) when they are featured on a live radio programme. The Ginger Hitlas, who are well known across Burnham, will be interviewed on BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset Sound.
Drugs and gun seized in raids
Exclusive: POLICE arrested three people and seized drugs and a shot gun during two raids on properties in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Thursday morning (December 4th). Officers smashed a glass door to gain entry to a home in Rosewood Close, pictured, before seizing a substance suspected of being cannabis.
Exclusive: POLICE arrested three people and seized drugs and a shot gun during two raids on properties in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Thursday morning (December 4th). Officers smashed a glass door to gain entry to a home in Rosewood Close, pictured, before seizing a substance suspected of being cannabis.
Fire crews called to town centre
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews were called to a small property fire in the centre of the town on Thursday evening (December 4th). As pictured here, two fire engines from Burnham attended a report of an electrical heater on fire in a property in Shearn Lane, off Cross Street, at 8.25pm.
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews were called to a small property fire in the centre of the town on Thursday evening (December 4th). As pictured here, two fire engines from Burnham attended a report of an electrical heater on fire in a property in Shearn Lane, off Cross Street, at 8.25pm.
Roads chaos as lorry overturns
THESE were the dramatic scenes on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday morning (December 4th) after a lorry overturned, causing long tailbacks of commuter traffic. Two lanes of the southbound carriageway were closed as police and Highways Agency staff dealt with the incident.
THESE were the dramatic scenes on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday morning (December 4th) after a lorry overturned, causing long tailbacks of commuter traffic. Two lanes of the southbound carriageway were closed as police and Highways Agency staff dealt with the incident.
Shop wins disability award
BOSSES at a Burnham-On-Sea food shop are celebrating this week after winning a top award for its disabled access. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported last month that Kyffins in Victoria Street had been nominated for a 2008 'Accessible Somerset Award' and now its won!
BOSSES at a Burnham-On-Sea food shop are celebrating this week after winning a top award for its disabled access. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported last month that Kyffins in Victoria Street had been nominated for a 2008 'Accessible Somerset Award' and now its won!
£150k available to sports clubs
SPORTS groups in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being encouraged to claim a share of £150,000 of funding that has been set aside for introducing new, local outdoor leisure facilities. Sports groups in the Burnham area who hold outside activities can submit applications for the funding.
SPORTS groups in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being encouraged to claim a share of £150,000 of funding that has been set aside for introducing new, local outdoor leisure facilities. Sports groups in the Burnham area who hold outside activities can submit applications for the funding.
New-look tattoo shop opened
A LONG-running Burnham-On-Sea tattoo business has invested over £100,000 in moving into a new premises in the town. Inked Images has moved from its former base in Oxford Street into refurbished premises in College Street, previously occupied by the collectables store Aladdin's Cave.
A LONG-running Burnham-On-Sea tattoo business has invested over £100,000 in moving into a new premises in the town. Inked Images has moved from its former base in Oxford Street into refurbished premises in College Street, previously occupied by the collectables store Aladdin's Cave.
Future of Princess Hall brighter
THE future of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall could be brighter following the creation of a new steering group at a meeting on Wednesday (December 3rd). The loss-making Princess, pictured here, was discussed by Sedgemoor District Council's Executive at a meeting i Bridgwater.
THE future of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall could be brighter following the creation of a new steering group at a meeting on Wednesday (December 3rd). The loss-making Princess, pictured here, was discussed by Sedgemoor District Council's Executive at a meeting i Bridgwater.
M5 re-opens after accident
TRAFFIC ground to a halt on the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday morning (December 3rd) after a vehicle ploughed into the central reservation. The southbound carriageway between junction 21 at Weston and Burnham-On-Sea at junction 22 was closed at 7.55am.
TRAFFIC ground to a halt on the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday morning (December 3rd) after a vehicle ploughed into the central reservation. The southbound carriageway between junction 21 at Weston and Burnham-On-Sea at junction 22 was closed at 7.55am.
Coroner in safety call at inquest
A CORONER investigating the death of a Burnham-On-Sea teenager has called on council bosses to install additional safety measures at this dangerous road junction in Long Ashton, near Bristol where the 17-year-old died a year ago. Avon deputy coroner Terrence Moore made the recommendations at an inquest this week into the death of Nathan Edwards.
A CORONER investigating the death of a Burnham-On-Sea teenager has called on council bosses to install additional safety measures at this dangerous road junction in Long Ashton, near Bristol where the 17-year-old died a year ago. Avon deputy coroner Terrence Moore made the recommendations at an inquest this week into the death of Nathan Edwards.
D-Day for future of Princess Hall
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss the future of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall and consider the possible sale of the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road at a meeting on Wednesday (December 3rd). The loss-making Princess, pictured here, and a £5million scheme to redevelop it will be debated by Sedgemoor District Council's Executive committee in Bridgwater.
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss the future of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall and consider the possible sale of the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road at a meeting on Wednesday (December 3rd). The loss-making Princess, pictured here, and a £5million scheme to redevelop it will be debated by Sedgemoor District Council's Executive committee in Bridgwater.
Brean couple's thanks after fire
A BREAN couple whose home was destroyed in a fire have this week thanked Burnham-On-Sea.com visitors for their messages of support and offers of help. This website broke the news on November 23rd that a devastating fire had swept through their chalet beside Brean Down.
A BREAN couple whose home was destroyed in a fire have this week thanked Burnham-On-Sea.com visitors for their messages of support and offers of help. This website broke the news on November 23rd that a devastating fire had swept through their chalet beside Brean Down.
Crier welcomes new care unit
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Town Crier, Fred Smith, was among the more colourful patients to be invited to the official opening of Somerset's new Kidney Dialysis Unit in Taunton this week. Fred and his wife Shirley came dressed in traditional period costumes for the opening ceremony.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Town Crier, Fred Smith, was among the more colourful patients to be invited to the official opening of Somerset's new Kidney Dialysis Unit in Taunton this week. Fred and his wife Shirley came dressed in traditional period costumes for the opening ceremony.
Students take part in mock trial
BUDDING young lawyers from Highbridge's King Alfred School got a taste of life in court when they took part in a mock trial at the weekend. The sixth form legal team travelled to Plymouth to take part in the regional finals of the Bar Mock Trial competition on Saturday (November 29th).
BUDDING young lawyers from Highbridge's King Alfred School got a taste of life in court when they took part in a mock trial at the weekend. The sixth form legal team travelled to Plymouth to take part in the regional finals of the Bar Mock Trial competition on Saturday (November 29th).
