Dog chipping sessions for town
SEDGEMOOR'S Dog Wardens are offering dog owners in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge a chance to have their pets micro chipped. Micro chipping is now recognised as the most effective and secure way of permanently identifying a pet. Two sessions will be held next month in the town.
SEDGEMOOR'S Dog Wardens are offering dog owners in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge a chance to have their pets micro chipped. Micro chipping is now recognised as the most effective and secure way of permanently identifying a pet. Two sessions will be held next month in the town.
Fireworks get £3,000 boost
THE company supplying fireworks to Burnham-On-Sea's annual seafront display has this week donated fireworks worth almost £3,000 to the event to make up for the disappointment of last year's cancelled event. Skyburst The Firework Company has delighted organisers at the town council by giving extra fireworks to the value of £2,875 to this year's display, which will be held on Sunday 9th November at 7pm.
THE company supplying fireworks to Burnham-On-Sea's annual seafront display has this week donated fireworks worth almost £3,000 to the event to make up for the disappointment of last year's cancelled event. Skyburst The Firework Company has delighted organisers at the town council by giving extra fireworks to the value of £2,875 to this year's display, which will be held on Sunday 9th November at 7pm.
Take the horror out of Halloween
BURNHAM-On-Sea police are this week distributing this free poster to residents in the town to place in their windows and deter callers on Halloween night. The initiative is one of several being organised by officers in the town to help 'keep the horror out of Halloween' and ensure it is crime-free.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police are this week distributing this free poster to residents in the town to place in their windows and deter callers on Halloween night. The initiative is one of several being organised by officers in the town to help 'keep the horror out of Halloween' and ensure it is crime-free.
Circus performers set to arrive
A TROUPE of circus performers who are hosting Christmas shows at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea from November will be arriving on site next week to put up their big top tent. Clowns, trapeze artists, hula hoopers and acrobats will be at Sanders Garden World.
A TROUPE of circus performers who are hosting Christmas shows at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea from November will be arriving on site next week to put up their big top tent. Clowns, trapeze artists, hula hoopers and acrobats will be at Sanders Garden World.
Winds attract kite buggy racers
STRONG onshore winds provided ideal conditions for kite buggying racers from across the south west on Brean beach on Sunday (October 26th). Among those taking part in the competition was Karen Mansfield, who competed in the European championships.
STRONG onshore winds provided ideal conditions for kite buggying racers from across the south west on Brean beach on Sunday (October 26th). Among those taking part in the competition was Karen Mansfield, who competed in the European championships.
Flare ban raises safety fears
COASTGUARDS in Burnham-On-Sea have this week expressed fears that a government decision to ban the use of emergency flares could put lives at risk. The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has told stations across the UK that they are no longer allowed to send up illuminating flares during search and rescue operations.
COASTGUARDS in Burnham-On-Sea have this week expressed fears that a government decision to ban the use of emergency flares could put lives at risk. The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has told stations across the UK that they are no longer allowed to send up illuminating flares during search and rescue operations.
TV's Sooty comes to Brean
CROWDS of children and their families flocked to Brean on Saturday afternoon (October 25th) to enjoy a special performance by TV's Sooty and friends. Richard Cadell from CITV performed two free live shows with Sooty, Sweep and Soo during a special event at Brean Leisure Park.
CROWDS of children and their families flocked to Brean on Saturday afternoon (October 25th) to enjoy a special performance by TV's Sooty and friends. Richard Cadell from CITV performed two free live shows with Sooty, Sweep and Soo during a special event at Brean Leisure Park.
More drama for 'Captain Calamity'
THERE was more drama on Saturday morning (October 25th) for the so-called 'Captain Calamity' skipper when his trimaran was craned out of the River Brue. The 'Star Of Burnham' was being lowered by a crane onto the back of a lorry to be driven by road to the skipper's home in Whitstable, Kent, when it began to tilt at a precarious angle on the side of the juggernaut, as pictured above.
THERE was more drama on Saturday morning (October 25th) for the so-called 'Captain Calamity' skipper when his trimaran was craned out of the River Brue. The 'Star Of Burnham' was being lowered by a crane onto the back of a lorry to be driven by road to the skipper's home in Whitstable, Kent, when it began to tilt at a precarious angle on the side of the juggernaut, as pictured above.
Fire crews tackle rubbish blaze
TWO fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea tackled a rubbish fire on the outskirts of Highbridge on Saturday afternoon (October 25th). Firefighters were called at 1.45pm to the Clyce, besides the River Brue, where a large pile of rubbish had been set alight inside a concrete tank.
TWO fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea tackled a rubbish fire on the outskirts of Highbridge on Saturday afternoon (October 25th). Firefighters were called at 1.45pm to the Clyce, besides the River Brue, where a large pile of rubbish had been set alight inside a concrete tank.
Bloom award presented to Mayor
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and the organiser of the town's entry into this year's Britain In Bloom competition were handed a sought-after silver award during a special presentation on Friday evening (October 24th). Cllr Peter Burridge-Clayton and Burnham In Bloom's Dave Perrett received the Silver Gilt award from judge Terry Porter.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and the organiser of the town's entry into this year's Britain In Bloom competition were handed a sought-after silver award during a special presentation on Friday evening (October 24th). Cllr Peter Burridge-Clayton and Burnham In Bloom's Dave Perrett received the Silver Gilt award from judge Terry Porter.
Full Burnham In Bloom results
THE results of this year's Burnham-On-Sea In Bloom competition were announced on Friday evening (October 24th) at a special awards presentation evening in the town council chambers. Burnham-On-Sea.com has a full A-Z list of all the winners across the town in each of the categories.
THE results of this year's Burnham-On-Sea In Bloom competition were announced on Friday evening (October 24th) at a special awards presentation evening in the town council chambers. Burnham-On-Sea.com has a full A-Z list of all the winners across the town in each of the categories.
Water main burst causes delays
WATER gushed hundreds of feet into the air when a water main burst in a field besides the M5 motorway, causing delays for motorists near Burnham-On-Sea this week. The Highways Agency shut the inside lane of the motorway after the spectacular incident on Thursday evening.
WATER gushed hundreds of feet into the air when a water main burst in a field besides the M5 motorway, causing delays for motorists near Burnham-On-Sea this week. The Highways Agency shut the inside lane of the motorway after the spectacular incident on Thursday evening.
'Cpt Calamity' banned from sea
THE trimaran that was this week rescued twice in 48 hours by Coastguards and lifeboat crews has been banned from the water by Burnham-On-Sea's harbour master Chris Spencer. Mr Spencer said of the skipper: "I have detained him under my authority and harbour safety law."
THE trimaran that was this week rescued twice in 48 hours by Coastguards and lifeboat crews has been banned from the water by Burnham-On-Sea's harbour master Chris Spencer. Mr Spencer said of the skipper: "I have detained him under my authority and harbour safety law."
Tesco defends expansion plans
Exclusive: SEVERAL traders in Burnham-On-Sea have labled Tesco 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' over its multi-million pound plans to expand its supermarket in the town. Bosses from the supermarket giant attended this week's Burnham Chamber of Trade meeting in the town.
Exclusive: SEVERAL traders in Burnham-On-Sea have labled Tesco 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' over its multi-million pound plans to expand its supermarket in the town. Bosses from the supermarket giant attended this week's Burnham Chamber of Trade meeting in the town.
Eavis to switch on Xmas lights
Exclusive: GLASTONBURY Festival organiser Michael Eavis has been chosen to switch on Burnham-On-Sea's Christmas Lights this year. The familiar face behind Somerset's pop extravaganza - who is pictured here on the town's beach last summer - will light up the town with a colourful display of festive lights on Saturday November 29th.
Exclusive: GLASTONBURY Festival organiser Michael Eavis has been chosen to switch on Burnham-On-Sea's Christmas Lights this year. The familiar face behind Somerset's pop extravaganza - who is pictured here on the town's beach last summer - will light up the town with a colourful display of festive lights on Saturday November 29th.
Burglars target Burnham shop
BURGLARS carried out an attack on a shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea during the early hours of Thursday morning (October 23rd). Perfume and other items were stolen from Superdrug in the High Street store after its front window was smashed at 1.20am, sounding the alarms and waking nearby residents.
BURGLARS carried out an attack on a shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea during the early hours of Thursday morning (October 23rd). Perfume and other items were stolen from Superdrug in the High Street store after its front window was smashed at 1.20am, sounding the alarms and waking nearby residents.
Graffiti vandals - police appeal
Exclusive: A WAVE of political graffiti has been scrawled across house walls and garage doors in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea over the last few days. Slogans including 'BNP' and 'Put the Great Back in Britain' have been daubed with paint across walls and garage doors.
Exclusive: A WAVE of political graffiti has been scrawled across house walls and garage doors in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea over the last few days. Slogans including 'BNP' and 'Put the Great Back in Britain' have been daubed with paint across walls and garage doors.
Young seal pup making recovery
A YOUNG grey seal which was washed up on Brean beach last weekend is making good progress in the safe hands of local wildlife carers. Gandalf the Grey, pictured, is putting on weight and making a good recovery thanks to a rich diet of fish from carers at Secret World.
A YOUNG grey seal which was washed up on Brean beach last weekend is making good progress in the safe hands of local wildlife carers. Gandalf the Grey, pictured, is putting on weight and making a good recovery thanks to a rich diet of fish from carers at Secret World.
In photos: New plaque unveiled
A NEW plaque to commemorate the birthplace of the late Sir John Pople, the Nobel Chemistry Prize Winner 1998, was unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea during a ceremony on Wednesday (October 22nd). Sir John was born in Burnham in 1925 and spent his early life in the town.
A NEW plaque to commemorate the birthplace of the late Sir John Pople, the Nobel Chemistry Prize Winner 1998, was unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea during a ceremony on Wednesday (October 22nd). Sir John was born in Burnham in 1925 and spent his early life in the town.
Man attacked after leaving club
POLICE have appealed for information following a robbery in Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Sunday (October 19th). The incident occurred at 2.45am when a 27 year old male was walking home from Michaels Bar on The Esplanade. He used a footpath from Love Lane.
POLICE have appealed for information following a robbery in Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Sunday (October 19th). The incident occurred at 2.45am when a 27 year old male was walking home from Michaels Bar on The Esplanade. He used a footpath from Love Lane.
Bomb disposal team called to town
BOMB disposal experts were dramatically called to the 25ft trimaran moored in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (October 22nd) which has had to be rescued twice in 48 hours. The trimaran, with two people onboard including one who Coastguards have dubbed 'Captain Calamity', was the scene of fresh drama.
BOMB disposal experts were dramatically called to the 25ft trimaran moored in Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday evening (October 22nd) which has had to be rescued twice in 48 hours. The trimaran, with two people onboard including one who Coastguards have dubbed 'Captain Calamity', was the scene of fresh drama.
RNLI rescue 'Captain Calamity'
A 25ft trimaran with two people onboard, including one who Coastguards dubbed 'Captain Calamity', has been rescued for the second time in 48 hours after going aground on mudflats near Burnham-On-Sea. Two RNLI lifeboats towed the trimaran to safety just after midnight on Wednesday morning (October 22nd).
A 25ft trimaran with two people onboard, including one who Coastguards dubbed 'Captain Calamity', has been rescued for the second time in 48 hours after going aground on mudflats near Burnham-On-Sea. Two RNLI lifeboats towed the trimaran to safety just after midnight on Wednesday morning (October 22nd).
Couple clock up two centuries!
Exclusive: ONE of Britain's oldest couples were celebrating in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (October 21st) after BOTH reaching the grand age of 100. Pete Postings celebrated her 100th birthday in August and Wally clocked up his century on Tuesday at Burnham's Tudor Lodge Residential Home, where they enjoyed a day of celebrations with friends and family.
Exclusive: ONE of Britain's oldest couples were celebrating in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (October 21st) after BOTH reaching the grand age of 100. Pete Postings celebrated her 100th birthday in August and Wally clocked up his century on Tuesday at Burnham's Tudor Lodge Residential Home, where they enjoyed a day of celebrations with friends and family.
Regeneration dealt a blow
Exclusive: PLANS to regenerate the centre of Burnham-On-Sea have suffered a major setback this week with the news that a bid for £500,000 of government funding has been turned down. Sedgemoor District Council had applied for the 'Sea Change' funding from CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) in an attempt to secure much-needed cash.
Exclusive: PLANS to regenerate the centre of Burnham-On-Sea have suffered a major setback this week with the news that a bid for £500,000 of government funding has been turned down. Sedgemoor District Council had applied for the 'Sea Change' funding from CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) in an attempt to secure much-needed cash.
Task force aims to clean up town
A 'TASK force' of council bosses, police officers and local councillors performed a walkabout of Burnham-On-Sea on Monday morning (October 20th) to see for themselves the areas of the town that need improving. The group of a dozen people visited Burnham High Street, the Manor Gardens and The Esplanade.
A 'TASK force' of council bosses, police officers and local councillors performed a walkabout of Burnham-On-Sea on Monday morning (October 20th) to see for themselves the areas of the town that need improving. The group of a dozen people visited Burnham High Street, the Manor Gardens and The Esplanade.
Lib Dems announce candidate
LIBERAL Democrats in Highbridge and Burnham have this week chosen sitting County Councillor, Rosemarie Parsons, as their candidate to contest the Highbridge and Burnham South County Division in next year's county council elections. Rosemarie has been County Councillor for the division for nearly twelve years, having first won the seat in 1997.
LIBERAL Democrats in Highbridge and Burnham have this week chosen sitting County Councillor, Rosemarie Parsons, as their candidate to contest the Highbridge and Burnham South County Division in next year's county council elections. Rosemarie has been County Councillor for the division for nearly twelve years, having first won the seat in 1997.
Double rescue for trimaran
THE 25ft trimaran 'Star of Burnham' has had to be rescued for a second time in 48 hours after going aground on mudflats near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (October 21st). On Sunday the trimaran had been overdue into Burnham and was located by an RAF helicopter.
THE 25ft trimaran 'Star of Burnham' has had to be rescued for a second time in 48 hours after going aground on mudflats near Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (October 21st). On Sunday the trimaran had been overdue into Burnham and was located by an RAF helicopter.
Town improvements in spotlight
IMPROVING the town centre of Burnham-On-Sea will be the theme for a special meeting of the town's Chamber of Trade and Commerce on Tuesday evening (October 21st). The meeting will be held at 6pm in the Princess Hall in Princess Street and will be open to all businesses in the town, as well as the general public for the main business of the meeting.
IMPROVING the town centre of Burnham-On-Sea will be the theme for a special meeting of the town's Chamber of Trade and Commerce on Tuesday evening (October 21st). The meeting will be held at 6pm in the Princess Hall in Princess Street and will be open to all businesses in the town, as well as the general public for the main business of the meeting.
Second seal washed up at Brean
A YOUNG grey seal pup has been washed up on Brean beach, just a fortnight after a common seal was found on the sands. Wildlife carers from Secret World at East Huntspill were called to Brean Cove on Sunday afternoon (October 19th) after a walker spotted the young seal near the base of Brean Down.
A YOUNG grey seal pup has been washed up on Brean beach, just a fortnight after a common seal was found on the sands. Wildlife carers from Secret World at East Huntspill were called to Brean Cove on Sunday afternoon (October 19th) after a walker spotted the young seal near the base of Brean Down.
Yachts hoisted from River Brue
MORE than 20 yachts were winched into the skies above the River Brue in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday morning (October 18th) when the annual spectacle of the winter 'crane-out' took place. Organisers from Burnham's Yacht Club took advantage of the high tide and calm weather.
MORE than 20 yachts were winched into the skies above the River Brue in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday morning (October 18th) when the annual spectacle of the winter 'crane-out' took place. Organisers from Burnham's Yacht Club took advantage of the high tide and calm weather.
Power restored after seven hours
WESTERN Power Distribution restored electricity to homes in the centre of Highbridge in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 19th) following a seven hour power cut. Residents in Market Street were without power from 6.51pm on Saturday night until 2.11am on Sunday.
WESTERN Power Distribution restored electricity to homes in the centre of Highbridge in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 19th) following a seven hour power cut. Residents in Market Street were without power from 6.51pm on Saturday night until 2.11am on Sunday.
New plaque to honour Sir John
A NEW plaque to commemorate the birthplace of the late Sir John Pople, the Nobel Chemistry Prize Winner 1998, is to be unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Sir John was born in Burnham in 1925 and spent his early life in the town with his parents until after World War II in 1946.
A NEW plaque to commemorate the birthplace of the late Sir John Pople, the Nobel Chemistry Prize Winner 1998, is to be unveiled in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Sir John was born in Burnham in 1925 and spent his early life in the town with his parents until after World War II in 1946.
Police probe deliberate blaze
A FIRE crew from Burnham-On-Sea was unable to save this vehicle after it was deliberately set alight in the early hours of Saturday morning (October 18th). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to tackle the blaze at Sloway Lane in West Huntspill at 4am after the alarm was raised by local residents.
A FIRE crew from Burnham-On-Sea was unable to save this vehicle after it was deliberately set alight in the early hours of Saturday morning (October 18th). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to tackle the blaze at Sloway Lane in West Huntspill at 4am after the alarm was raised by local residents.
Foley Parkway work begins
LONG-awaited work to complete Burnham-On-Sea's 'road to nowhere', the half-completed Frank Foley Parkway, finally began on Friday (October 17th). Somerset County Council started site clearance work to remove overgrown shrubs and brambles along the road line.
LONG-awaited work to complete Burnham-On-Sea's 'road to nowhere', the half-completed Frank Foley Parkway, finally began on Friday (October 17th). Somerset County Council started site clearance work to remove overgrown shrubs and brambles along the road line.
Tourist bosses' promotion push
A BUSY year of promotional activities is being planned by tourism bosses from the Burnham-On-Sea area to try and minimise the effects of the financial downturn and a poor summer season of weather on the holiday trade. The financial woes were the hot topic at their AGM.
A BUSY year of promotional activities is being planned by tourism bosses from the Burnham-On-Sea area to try and minimise the effects of the financial downturn and a poor summer season of weather on the holiday trade. The financial woes were the hot topic at their AGM.
New ferry service from Burnham?
Exclusive: MULTI-million pound plans to launch a ferry service between Burnham-On-Sea and South Wales have been unveiled for the first time this week. Entrepreneur Chris Marrow is setting up a £5million venture called Severn Sea Ferries which will operate ferry services around the Bristol Channel, between Somerset and Wales.
Exclusive: MULTI-million pound plans to launch a ferry service between Burnham-On-Sea and South Wales have been unveiled for the first time this week. Entrepreneur Chris Marrow is setting up a £5million venture called Severn Sea Ferries which will operate ferry services around the Bristol Channel, between Somerset and Wales.
New shop opens in town centre
A NEW shop selling mobility scooters and related equipment opened its doors for the first time in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (October 16th). Alex Turco, the Chairman of the town's Chamber of Trade, was invited along to cut the ribbon at Burnham Mobility.
A NEW shop selling mobility scooters and related equipment opened its doors for the first time in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (October 16th). Alex Turco, the Chairman of the town's Chamber of Trade, was invited along to cut the ribbon at Burnham Mobility.
20 jobs cut at Highbridge firm
Exclusive: THE financial downturn has led to 20 workers being laid off at a Highbridge manufacturing company this week. Manuflex, which is based on the Walrow Industrial Estate in the town, told Burnham-On-Sea.com it had made the decision with "deep regret." Managing director Ray Stewart confirmed the news to Burnham-On-Sea.com.
Exclusive: THE financial downturn has led to 20 workers being laid off at a Highbridge manufacturing company this week. Manuflex, which is based on the Walrow Industrial Estate in the town, told Burnham-On-Sea.com it had made the decision with "deep regret." Managing director Ray Stewart confirmed the news to Burnham-On-Sea.com.
Google Car snapped in area
GOOGLE'S controversial camera car was spotted last month in the Burnham-On-Sea area, according to a photo posted on a technology website. This image of the so-called 'Google Car' parked at Sedgemoor Services was posted five weeks ago, on September 10th, on a technology website.
GOOGLE'S controversial camera car was spotted last month in the Burnham-On-Sea area, according to a photo posted on a technology website. This image of the so-called 'Google Car' parked at Sedgemoor Services was posted five weeks ago, on September 10th, on a technology website.
'Sort out safety at road junction'
Exclusive: CONCERNED councillors in Highbridge have this week called for safety improvements to be made to a busy road junction in the town after a series of 'near-miss' accidents. The junction of Caxton Road and the A38 besides the infamous Asda roundabout has been the scene of several near-misses during recent weeks due to a lack of road markings.
Exclusive: CONCERNED councillors in Highbridge have this week called for safety improvements to be made to a busy road junction in the town after a series of 'near-miss' accidents. The junction of Caxton Road and the A38 besides the infamous Asda roundabout has been the scene of several near-misses during recent weeks due to a lack of road markings.
Town arts school back in action
A SCHOOL of peforming arts which had to move out of Burnham-On-Sea's Community Centre because of structural problems has re-started lessons in other parts of East Brent and Burnham. Curtain Call of Performing Arts had to move earlier this year after problems at the Berrow Road premises.
A SCHOOL of peforming arts which had to move out of Burnham-On-Sea's Community Centre because of structural problems has re-started lessons in other parts of East Brent and Burnham. Curtain Call of Performing Arts had to move earlier this year after problems at the Berrow Road premises.
Council: 'Protect town's traders'
WORRIED town councillors want to protect the livelihood of shops in Burnham-On-Sea's town centre by restricting the sale of certain products at an expanding Brent Knoll garden centre. The Council's planning applications committee met on Wednesday (October 15th).
WORRIED town councillors want to protect the livelihood of shops in Burnham-On-Sea's town centre by restricting the sale of certain products at an expanding Brent Knoll garden centre. The Council's planning applications committee met on Wednesday (October 15th).
First look at town's carnival float
Exclusive: THE final finishing touches are being made to a £14,000 monster-sized carnival float which has been built entirely in Burnham-On-Sea. With just a few weeks to go until Burnham Carnival on Monday November 10th, members of Hillview Juvenile Carnival Club are busily screwing in 12,500 light bulbs.
Exclusive: THE final finishing touches are being made to a £14,000 monster-sized carnival float which has been built entirely in Burnham-On-Sea. With just a few weeks to go until Burnham Carnival on Monday November 10th, members of Hillview Juvenile Carnival Club are busily screwing in 12,500 light bulbs.
Barrage 'would raise flood risk'
BUILDING a Severn barrage could increase the risk of flooding in Burnham-On-Sea, Brean and Berrow, a campaign group has warned this week. The newly-formed 'Stop the Barrage Campaign' claims that a Severn barrage would raise the threat of silting and inundations by sea water.
BUILDING a Severn barrage could increase the risk of flooding in Burnham-On-Sea, Brean and Berrow, a campaign group has warned this week. The newly-formed 'Stop the Barrage Campaign' claims that a Severn barrage would raise the threat of silting and inundations by sea water.
Residents 'hopeful' after appeal
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea residents fighting plans by a developer to turn a seafront property into a block of apartments say they are "hopeful" that the controversial scheme will be rejected following a two-day planning appeal hearing. Allandale Road residents were at the town's Princess Hall last week to listen to the hearing, which was overseen by the Planning Inspectorate.
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea residents fighting plans by a developer to turn a seafront property into a block of apartments say they are "hopeful" that the controversial scheme will be rejected following a two-day planning appeal hearing. Allandale Road residents were at the town's Princess Hall last week to listen to the hearing, which was overseen by the Planning Inspectorate.
Rocker Alvin Stardust in town
CLASSIC rocker Alvin Stardust will be in Burnham-On-Sea next month to perform a special one-off concert. Tickets have just gone on sale this week for the event, to be held on Saturday November 15th at Home Farm Holiday Park in Burnham. Stardust amassed seven Top Ten entries in a chart span lasting almost 25 years.
CLASSIC rocker Alvin Stardust will be in Burnham-On-Sea next month to perform a special one-off concert. Tickets have just gone on sale this week for the event, to be held on Saturday November 15th at Home Farm Holiday Park in Burnham. Stardust amassed seven Top Ten entries in a chart span lasting almost 25 years.
Swan released back onto lake
AN injured cygnet which was retrieved by wildlife rescuers from a Highbridge lake last month after swallowing a length of fishing line has been nursed backed to good health and released back onto the water this week. Secret World Wildlife Centre helped the bird at Apex Park with a boat crew.
AN injured cygnet which was retrieved by wildlife rescuers from a Highbridge lake last month after swallowing a length of fishing line has been nursed backed to good health and released back onto the water this week. Secret World Wildlife Centre helped the bird at Apex Park with a boat crew.
Speed crackdown gathers pace
POLICE stepped up their crackdown against halt anti-social driving along Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Sunday (October 12th) as the campaign for safety improvements continued. Burnham Police held a special event on the Esplanade to get the views of local residents about how to tackle speeding and anti-social driving.
POLICE stepped up their crackdown against halt anti-social driving along Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Sunday (October 12th) as the campaign for safety improvements continued. Burnham Police held a special event on the Esplanade to get the views of local residents about how to tackle speeding and anti-social driving.
Dragon's Den contestant visits
A FORMER contestant from BBC One's Dragon's Den TV series visited a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (October 12th) to hold a series of food tasting sessions. Michael North pitched his business idea for an Olive Oil Club to the judges of the hit show.
A FORMER contestant from BBC One's Dragon's Den TV series visited a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (October 12th) to hold a series of food tasting sessions. Michael North pitched his business idea for an Olive Oil Club to the judges of the hit show.
New Burnham restaurant opens
A NEW Italian restaurant has defied the current financial gloom by opening its doors to the public in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Bonomo restaurant has started trading at 30-32 Adam Street, and says its authentic Italian cuisine is already proving popular with diners.
A NEW Italian restaurant has defied the current financial gloom by opening its doors to the public in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Bonomo restaurant has started trading at 30-32 Adam Street, and says its authentic Italian cuisine is already proving popular with diners.
