Cinema revamp work underway
WORK to give Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema a fresh new look with £6,000 of grant funding from the UK Film Council is set to be completed during the next few weeks. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how the 72 year-old building had been awarded a windfall.
WORK to give Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema a fresh new look with £6,000 of grant funding from the UK Film Council is set to be completed during the next few weeks. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how the 72 year-old building had been awarded a windfall.
Swimmer wins volunteer award
BURNHAM-On-Sea Swimming Club's Danielle Hembrough has this week been named the winner of a regional award for 'Young Volunteers In Swimming'. She was handed the sought-after accolade by the Amateur Swimming Association's South West President earlier this week.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Swimming Club's Danielle Hembrough has this week been named the winner of a regional award for 'Young Volunteers In Swimming'. She was handed the sought-after accolade by the Amateur Swimming Association's South West President earlier this week.
Bomb-maker will live in town
AN AUTISTIC teenager who produced explosives in his garden shed and caused the evacuation of hundreds of homes in Wiltshire last year has been put on a community order with a mental health requirement in Burnham-On-Sea. Thomas Cowley will have to live under the care of a doctor at Stafford Lodge (pictured right).
AN AUTISTIC teenager who produced explosives in his garden shed and caused the evacuation of hundreds of homes in Wiltshire last year has been put on a community order with a mental health requirement in Burnham-On-Sea. Thomas Cowley will have to live under the care of a doctor at Stafford Lodge (pictured right).
Berrow Road re-opens to traffic
LONG queues of traffic built up along Berrow Road in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday afternoon (September 16th) after the road was closed by police investigating a car crash. Officers were called to 62 Berrow Road after a vehicle ploughed into a garden wall, sending debris onto nearby pavements.
LONG queues of traffic built up along Berrow Road in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday afternoon (September 16th) after the road was closed by police investigating a car crash. Officers were called to 62 Berrow Road after a vehicle ploughed into a garden wall, sending debris onto nearby pavements.
Fire crews tackle car blaze
THESE were the dramatic scenes on the A38 at Burnham-On-Sea on Monday evening (September 15th) as fire crews battled a fierce car fire. The A38 at Edithmead, near to the Somerset Rebels speedway track, was closed by police at 8.30pm as two fire crews from Burnham tackled the blaze.
THESE were the dramatic scenes on the A38 at Burnham-On-Sea on Monday evening (September 15th) as fire crews battled a fierce car fire. The A38 at Edithmead, near to the Somerset Rebels speedway track, was closed by police at 8.30pm as two fire crews from Burnham tackled the blaze.
Luxury car plunges into rhyne
THE driver of this £58,000 Porsche Cayenne vehicle managed to scramble free without injuries after dramatically careering off the road into a rhyne near Burnham-On-Sea early on Monday morning (September 15th). The luxury 4x4 vehicle, which is only two years old, ended up partially submerged in the water.
THE driver of this £58,000 Porsche Cayenne vehicle managed to scramble free without injuries after dramatically careering off the road into a rhyne near Burnham-On-Sea early on Monday morning (September 15th). The luxury 4x4 vehicle, which is only two years old, ended up partially submerged in the water.
Man injured in Brean incident
Exclusive: A MAN needed treatment for head injuries after an incident at a camp site near Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Saturday (September 13th). Police were called to Unity Farm holiday park in Coast Road, Brean at 12.45am after reports of an 'altercation' at the site.
Exclusive: A MAN needed treatment for head injuries after an incident at a camp site near Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Saturday (September 13th). Police were called to Unity Farm holiday park in Coast Road, Brean at 12.45am after reports of an 'altercation' at the site.
£1.8m leisure centre edges closer
Construction work on a new £1.8m health club on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea is progressing well and the facility's bosses have this week said it is on track to open in January 2009. The roof of the new centre at Home Farm Holiday Park has been completed in recent days, as pictured, and internal work is due to begin shortly.
Construction work on a new £1.8m health club on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea is progressing well and the facility's bosses have this week said it is on track to open in January 2009. The roof of the new centre at Home Farm Holiday Park has been completed in recent days, as pictured, and internal work is due to begin shortly.
Apex hosts 'learn to fish day'
A GROUP of professional angling coaches was on hand to help budding young anglers learn to catch prize specimems during a day-long event at Highbridge's Apex Leisure Park on Saturday (September 14th). Dozens of young anglers joined the 'learn to fish day' at the park.
A GROUP of professional angling coaches was on hand to help budding young anglers learn to catch prize specimems during a day-long event at Highbridge's Apex Leisure Park on Saturday (September 14th). Dozens of young anglers joined the 'learn to fish day' at the park.
Five stars for more food outlets
TWO food businesses in the Burnham area have been awarded a maximum five stars for their food hygiene practices in the latest survey by Sedgemoor District Council’s Food Safety Team. Every food premises in the district gets inspected on a regular basis and the findings are published.
TWO food businesses in the Burnham area have been awarded a maximum five stars for their food hygiene practices in the latest survey by Sedgemoor District Council’s Food Safety Team. Every food premises in the district gets inspected on a regular basis and the findings are published.
Pilot boat takes to the sea again
A PROJECT to renovate Burnham-On-Sea's former pilot boat was completed on Saturday evening (September 13th) when the familiar orange vessel was hoisted out of the town's boat yard into the River Brue. The boat was a familiar sight in Bridgwater Bay around Burnham for over 30 years.
A PROJECT to renovate Burnham-On-Sea's former pilot boat was completed on Saturday evening (September 13th) when the familiar orange vessel was hoisted out of the town's boat yard into the River Brue. The boat was a familiar sight in Bridgwater Bay around Burnham for over 30 years.
Artists open studios to public
A DOZEN artists in Burnham-On-Sea are joining over 270 people across Somerset in showcasing their work during this year's Somerset Art Weeks, which run from Saturday September 13th until Sunday September 28th. The artists are opening up their homes and studios to the public.
A DOZEN artists in Burnham-On-Sea are joining over 270 people across Somerset in showcasing their work during this year's Somerset Art Weeks, which run from Saturday September 13th until Sunday September 28th. The artists are opening up their homes and studios to the public.
Apex play sessions announced
CHILDREN aged five and over in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are being encouraged to take part in a range of outdoor activities in a new series of play sessions. The 'Play Rangers' sessions will help children have healthy fun outdoors and join in activities such as sports.
CHILDREN aged five and over in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are being encouraged to take part in a range of outdoor activities in a new series of play sessions. The 'Play Rangers' sessions will help children have healthy fun outdoors and join in activities such as sports.
Fire crews tackle barn blaze
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea have been tackling a big barn blaze in Chedzoy in the early hours of this morning (Saturday September 13th). The blaze at Sibleys Farm in Chedzoy first broke out at 2.30am and was still well alight at 8am, as pictured here. The cause of the fire was unknown.
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea have been tackling a big barn blaze in Chedzoy in the early hours of this morning (Saturday September 13th). The blaze at Sibleys Farm in Chedzoy first broke out at 2.30am and was still well alight at 8am, as pictured here. The cause of the fire was unknown.
Singer Fred Wedlock in town
TELEVISION presenter and singer Fred Wedlock will be performing a show in Highbridge on Saturday evening (September 13th). The West Country singer and comedian, who has been on many TV and radio programmes over the years, will be performing in the town at 7pm on Saturday evening.
TELEVISION presenter and singer Fred Wedlock will be performing a show in Highbridge on Saturday evening (September 13th). The West Country singer and comedian, who has been on many TV and radio programmes over the years, will be performing in the town at 7pm on Saturday evening.
Seafront road plan wins backing
Exclusive: A BURNHAM-On-Sea town councillor has this week stepped up his calls for traffic calming measures to be introduced along the town's Esplanade. Town and district councillor Neville Jones, who has long campaigned for safety improvements along the seafront, raised a formal resolution calling for action at this week's full meeting of Sedgemoor District Council.
Exclusive: A BURNHAM-On-Sea town councillor has this week stepped up his calls for traffic calming measures to be introduced along the town's Esplanade. Town and district councillor Neville Jones, who has long campaigned for safety improvements along the seafront, raised a formal resolution calling for action at this week's full meeting of Sedgemoor District Council.
Country show comes to Princess
COUNTRY and western music fans in Burnham-On-Sea are in for a treat this weekend when a night of foot stomping entertainment comes to the town's Princess Hall. Neil Sands, pictured, and his Nashville Nights band and singers will be performing over 60 country hits.
COUNTRY and western music fans in Burnham-On-Sea are in for a treat this weekend when a night of foot stomping entertainment comes to the town's Princess Hall. Neil Sands, pictured, and his Nashville Nights band and singers will be performing over 60 country hits.
Lib Dem leader visits Burnham
NICK Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, made a 'flying' visit to Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (September 11th) when he joined crewmembers of the town's rescue hovercrafts for a training session. Mr Clegg met BARB crewmembers and was given a tour of the charity's seafront station before he clambered onboard the Spirit Of Lelaina hovercraft for a flight along the beach.
NICK Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, made a 'flying' visit to Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (September 11th) when he joined crewmembers of the town's rescue hovercrafts for a training session. Mr Clegg met BARB crewmembers and was given a tour of the charity's seafront station before he clambered onboard the Spirit Of Lelaina hovercraft for a flight along the beach.
Flats scheme gets thumbs down
PLANS to demolish a former church hall in Burnham-On-Sea and build a block of 14 flats and a house in its place have been given a 'thumbs down' by town councillors this week. Raglan Homes has applied for planning permission to knock down St Peter's Hall, opposite Burnham's Catholic Church, to create the development.
PLANS to demolish a former church hall in Burnham-On-Sea and build a block of 14 flats and a house in its place have been given a 'thumbs down' by town councillors this week. Raglan Homes has applied for planning permission to knock down St Peter's Hall, opposite Burnham's Catholic Church, to create the development.
Van driver gets sinking feeling!
A FISHERMAN got a sinking feeling when his van became stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea's beach this week. The van owner was trying to load his angling boat onto its trailer on Tuesday afternoon (September 9th) when the back wheels of his vehicle became trapped.
A FISHERMAN got a sinking feeling when his van became stuck in mud on Burnham-On-Sea's beach this week. The van owner was trying to load his angling boat onto its trailer on Tuesday afternoon (September 9th) when the back wheels of his vehicle became trapped.
Store expansion backed by poll
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents have backed plans by Tesco to extend its store in the town, according to a study by the supermarket giant. A poll of local people found that almost four out of every five want the store on Ben Travers Way to be expanded to make it easier to shop there.
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents have backed plans by Tesco to extend its store in the town, according to a study by the supermarket giant. A poll of local people found that almost four out of every five want the store on Ben Travers Way to be expanded to make it easier to shop there.
Lib Dem leader to visit Burnham
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg is set to visit Burnham-On-Sea during a visit to Somerset on Thursday (Sepetmber 11th). Mr Clegg will be accompanied by Tessa Munt, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Wells constituency, during the visit to Burnham.
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg is set to visit Burnham-On-Sea during a visit to Somerset on Thursday (Sepetmber 11th). Mr Clegg will be accompanied by Tessa Munt, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Wells constituency, during the visit to Burnham.
Bronze medal joy for Anthony
FORMER Burnham-On-Sea resident Anthony Stephens won a bronze medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Tuesday (September 9th). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported earlier this week how Anthony, 22, a former King Alfred School pupil, had encountered a disappointing start to the Paralympics after narrowly missing out on a medal and then being disqualified from another race.
FORMER Burnham-On-Sea resident Anthony Stephens won a bronze medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Tuesday (September 9th). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported earlier this week how Anthony, 22, a former King Alfred School pupil, had encountered a disappointing start to the Paralympics after narrowly missing out on a medal and then being disqualified from another race.
Cycle race 'hit trade in town'
Exclusive: TOWN centre shops in Burnham-On-Sea saw a 20 per cent downturn in trade on Tuesday (September 9th) when the Tour of Britain cycle race came to town. Cycle race organisers believe an estimated 10,000 people watched the race in town during Tuesday afternoon.
Exclusive: TOWN centre shops in Burnham-On-Sea saw a 20 per cent downturn in trade on Tuesday (September 9th) when the Tour of Britain cycle race came to town. Cycle race organisers believe an estimated 10,000 people watched the race in town during Tuesday afternoon.
10,000 watch Tour cyclists arrive
A HUGE crowd of more than 10,000 people flocked into Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday September 9th) to watch many of the world’s top cyclists, including British Olympic medal winners, race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. Long lines of spectators, up to five people deep next to the finishing line in Marine Drive, saw Emilien Berges clinch first place.
A HUGE crowd of more than 10,000 people flocked into Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday September 9th) to watch many of the world’s top cyclists, including British Olympic medal winners, race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. Long lines of spectators, up to five people deep next to the finishing line in Marine Drive, saw Emilien Berges clinch first place.
It's race day! Tour comes to Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea will take centre stage on Tuesday (September 9th) when many of the world’s best cyclists, including British Olympic medal winners, will race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. Burnham-On-Sea.com has compiled this essential guide to everything you need to know about the big race day.
BURNHAM-On-Sea will take centre stage on Tuesday (September 9th) when many of the world’s best cyclists, including British Olympic medal winners, will race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. Burnham-On-Sea.com has compiled this essential guide to everything you need to know about the big race day.
Joby's set to make skydive bid
A FORMER Commonwealth Games cyclist who lives in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, is aiming to set a new record for the world's highest skydive. Joby Ingram-Dodd has quit his job to concentrate on the attempt, which will see him making a 150,000ft jump from a balloon.
A FORMER Commonwealth Games cyclist who lives in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, is aiming to set a new record for the world's highest skydive. Joby Ingram-Dodd has quit his job to concentrate on the attempt, which will see him making a 150,000ft jump from a balloon.
PCSOs praised as robber is jailed
THE swift work of two PCSOs in Burnham-On-Sea has been praised this week after a Torquay man was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment following a robbery in the town in July. Simon Lewis Mortimer appeared at Taunton Crown Court charged with theft.
THE swift work of two PCSOs in Burnham-On-Sea has been praised this week after a Torquay man was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment following a robbery in the town in July. Simon Lewis Mortimer appeared at Taunton Crown Court charged with theft.
Cyclists complete second tour stage
MATT Goss led home an Antipodean one-two-three in Newbury to take his second stage win in The Tour of Britain on Monday (September 8th), which now moves on to Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday. The Australian sprinted clear of Garmin, Chipotle's Julian Dean and Chris Sutton to take victory.
MATT Goss led home an Antipodean one-two-three in Newbury to take his second stage win in The Tour of Britain on Monday (September 8th), which now moves on to Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday. The Australian sprinted clear of Garmin, Chipotle's Julian Dean and Chris Sutton to take victory.
Power cut blacks out 35 homes
OVER thirty properties in Burnham-On-Sea were plunged into the dark by an electricity cut on Sunday (September 7th). Western Power Distribution confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com that a cable fault had occurred in Hawley Way, knocking out power to 35 homes in the surrounding area.
OVER thirty properties in Burnham-On-Sea were plunged into the dark by an electricity cut on Sunday (September 7th). Western Power Distribution confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com that a cable fault had occurred in Hawley Way, knocking out power to 35 homes in the surrounding area.
Anthony just misses bronze medal
FORMER Burnham-On-Sea resident Anthony Stephens narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Sunday (September 7th). Anthony Stephens, 22, a former King Alfred School pupil, is in Beijing competing in the 2008 Paralympic Games and on Sunday he took part in two races.
FORMER Burnham-On-Sea resident Anthony Stephens narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Sunday (September 7th). Anthony Stephens, 22, a former King Alfred School pupil, is in Beijing competing in the 2008 Paralympic Games and on Sunday he took part in two races.
Tour of Britain excitement grows
A HOST of events and activities is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on September 9th to celebrate the arrival of the world’s best cyclists, including British Olympic Gold medal winners, as they race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race.
A HOST of events and activities is to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on September 9th to celebrate the arrival of the world’s best cyclists, including British Olympic Gold medal winners, as they race into the town to complete the South West Stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race.
Community cafe set to open
A NEW community café is set to open its doors in Highbridge later this week with the aim of providing refreshments and advice about healthy lifestyles. The café will open in Morland Hall on Friday (September 12th) and is being run as part of a joint initiative by the Sedgemoor Community Partnership and Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Regeneration Partnership.
A NEW community café is set to open its doors in Highbridge later this week with the aim of providing refreshments and advice about healthy lifestyles. The café will open in Morland Hall on Friday (September 12th) and is being run as part of a joint initiative by the Sedgemoor Community Partnership and Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Regeneration Partnership.
In photos: Harvest Home parade
A COLOURFUL procession took part in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Saturday evening (September 6th) to mark the start of the village's annual harvest home celebrations. Cheered on by a crowd of residents, over 40 people took part in the annual parade along Church Road from Bason Bridge.
A COLOURFUL procession took part in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Saturday evening (September 6th) to mark the start of the village's annual harvest home celebrations. Cheered on by a crowd of residents, over 40 people took part in the annual parade along Church Road from Bason Bridge.
Police probe airgun incident
Exclusive: SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has played down an incident at its Burnham-On-Sea store earlier this week in which an airgun pellet was shot through one of its windows. The overnight incident occurred at the front of the store in Love Lane. A large pane of glass at the northern end of the entrance lobby had to be boarded up and a small hole was punched in another pane by an airgun.
Exclusive: SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has played down an incident at its Burnham-On-Sea store earlier this week in which an airgun pellet was shot through one of its windows. The overnight incident occurred at the front of the store in Love Lane. A large pane of glass at the northern end of the entrance lobby had to be boarded up and a small hole was punched in another pane by an airgun.
£13,000 face-lift for gardens
SEDGEMOOR District Council has this week completed a £13,000 face-lift of Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens. The improvements include new fencing, kerbing, plants and seating, in addition to the repainting of barriers at the gardens. The work has been completed by the council over the last few weeks.
SEDGEMOOR District Council has this week completed a £13,000 face-lift of Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens. The improvements include new fencing, kerbing, plants and seating, in addition to the repainting of barriers at the gardens. The work has been completed by the council over the last few weeks.
Heavy rain causes problems
HEAVY rainfall in the Burnham-On-Sea area left roads under water and delays on the M5 motorway on Friday morning (September 5th). Police put up warning signs along one part of Coast Road in Brean, as pictured, after heavy rain left large pools of standing water across the route.
HEAVY rainfall in the Burnham-On-Sea area left roads under water and delays on the M5 motorway on Friday morning (September 5th). Police put up warning signs along one part of Coast Road in Brean, as pictured, after heavy rain left large pools of standing water across the route.
BBC's John to visit quiz evening
BBC television and radio presenter John Inverdale will be the VIP guest at a fundraising quiz evening near Burnham-On-Sea next month. John, who recently led the BBC's coverage of the Beijing Olympics, will be the guest at a special 'quizzical evening' in Mark.
BBC television and radio presenter John Inverdale will be the VIP guest at a fundraising quiz evening near Burnham-On-Sea next month. John, who recently led the BBC's coverage of the Beijing Olympics, will be the guest at a special 'quizzical evening' in Mark.
Local art on show at exhibition
A COLOURFUL new exhibition of paintings by two local artists opens in a town centre art gallery in Burnham-On-Sea next week. Local artists Margaret Micklewright and Linda Gee are displaying over 30 water colours and oils at Sea Breeze gallery from next Monday in Victoria Street.
A COLOURFUL new exhibition of paintings by two local artists opens in a town centre art gallery in Burnham-On-Sea next week. Local artists Margaret Micklewright and Linda Gee are displaying over 30 water colours and oils at Sea Breeze gallery from next Monday in Victoria Street.
117 new homes approved
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build 117 new homes in Highbridge have this week being given the go-ahead, Burnham-On-Sea.com can reveal. Raglan Housing Association applied for permission to build the huge 3.7 acre development of low-cost houses and flats next to the A38 at the entrance to the town's Asda supermarket.
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build 117 new homes in Highbridge have this week being given the go-ahead, Burnham-On-Sea.com can reveal. Raglan Housing Association applied for permission to build the huge 3.7 acre development of low-cost houses and flats next to the A38 at the entrance to the town's Asda supermarket.
Tap water returns to normal
TAP water supplies are starting to get back to normal across Burnham-On-Sea after two days of problems caused by a burst water main. Bristol Water spokesman Jeremy Williams told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Thursday evening (September 4th): "The water main which burst between Cheddar Treatment Works and Brent Knoll is now fully back in action."
TAP water supplies are starting to get back to normal across Burnham-On-Sea after two days of problems caused by a burst water main. Bristol Water spokesman Jeremy Williams told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Thursday evening (September 4th): "The water main which burst between Cheddar Treatment Works and Brent Knoll is now fully back in action."
Brean singer's X-Factor success
Exclusive: A SINGER who won a talent show in Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, last year has this week made it through to the second stage of ITV1's talent show The X Factor. Marisa Billitteri wowed judges at Brean Leisure Park to be crowned the winner of a contest last October.
Exclusive: A SINGER who won a talent show in Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, last year has this week made it through to the second stage of ITV1's talent show The X Factor. Marisa Billitteri wowed judges at Brean Leisure Park to be crowned the winner of a contest last October.
Taps run dry in Burnham-On-Sea
TAPS have run dry in homes across Burnham-On-Sea and the surrounding area as problems with a burst water main continued to affect the town early this morning (Thursday, September 4th). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported yesterday how Bristol Water had urged residents to use as little water as possible to conserve supplies following a water main burst at Rooksbridge.
TAPS have run dry in homes across Burnham-On-Sea and the surrounding area as problems with a burst water main continued to affect the town early this morning (Thursday, September 4th). Burnham-On-Sea.com reported yesterday how Bristol Water had urged residents to use as little water as possible to conserve supplies following a water main burst at Rooksbridge.
Late opening bid gets approval
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans for late night opening at a new take-away business in the centre of Highbridge were given the go-ahead on Wednesday afternoon (September 3rd). Sedgemoor's Licensing Panel considered a proposal by the owners of 16 Market Street.
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans for late night opening at a new take-away business in the centre of Highbridge were given the go-ahead on Wednesday afternoon (September 3rd). Sedgemoor's Licensing Panel considered a proposal by the owners of 16 Market Street.
Brean wallet theft - CCTV appeal
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have this week released this CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with the theft of a wallet in Brean earlier this summer. Police are keen to identify the man, pictured, who they think may be able to help them with their enquiries.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have this week released this CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with the theft of a wallet in Brean earlier this summer. Police are keen to identify the man, pictured, who they think may be able to help them with their enquiries.
In photos: Workmen repair burst main
THESE were the scenes at Rooksbridge, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Wednesday (September 3rd) as workmen from Bristol Water completed repairs to a burst water main in a field which cut supplies to thousands of homes across the Burnham area. The problems first emerged during the early hours of the morning.
THESE were the scenes at Rooksbridge, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Wednesday (September 3rd) as workmen from Bristol Water completed repairs to a burst water main in a field which cut supplies to thousands of homes across the Burnham area. The problems first emerged during the early hours of the morning.
Water supply cut in Burnham-On-Sea
WATER supplies to thousands of properties in the Burnham-On-Sea area were cut on Wednesday morning (September 3rd) following a major water main burst at Rooksbridge. Residents in the area are being urged by Bristol Water to use as little water as possible to conserve supplies following the burst.
WATER supplies to thousands of properties in the Burnham-On-Sea area were cut on Wednesday morning (September 3rd) following a major water main burst at Rooksbridge. Residents in the area are being urged by Bristol Water to use as little water as possible to conserve supplies following the burst.
Academy unveils 'phase 2' plans
PLANS to transform the outside of Burnham-On-Sea's former swimming pool with more high-tech sporting facilities are set to be submitted to Sedgemoor District Council during the next few weeks. The bosses of the Burnham Swim & Sports Academy, Mark Conklin and Sara Cox-Conklin this week told Burnham-On-Sea.com about their 'phase two' plans.
PLANS to transform the outside of Burnham-On-Sea's former swimming pool with more high-tech sporting facilities are set to be submitted to Sedgemoor District Council during the next few weeks. The bosses of the Burnham Swim & Sports Academy, Mark Conklin and Sara Cox-Conklin this week told Burnham-On-Sea.com about their 'phase two' plans.
Biker injured in seafront crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm after being thrown from his machine on Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade on Tuesday evening (September 2nd). An eyewitness at the scene told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The motorcyclist had been travelling along the front when he hit the curb and then a rockery."
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm after being thrown from his machine on Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade on Tuesday evening (September 2nd). An eyewitness at the scene told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The motorcyclist had been travelling along the front when he hit the curb and then a rockery."
Anthony heads to Paralympics
THE Olympics may be over for most sportsmen for another four years, but for one Burnham-On-Sea swimmer it's all just about to begin. Anthony Stephens, 22, is in Beijing in China this week to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games, which open this Saturday (September 6th).
THE Olympics may be over for most sportsmen for another four years, but for one Burnham-On-Sea swimmer it's all just about to begin. Anthony Stephens, 22, is in Beijing in China this week to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games, which open this Saturday (September 6th).
