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'Save Burnham's phone boxes'

BRITISH Telecom's decision to remove telephone boxes in the Burnham-On-Sea area as part of a cost-cutting programme has this week been criticised by town councillors. More...

Regatta 'try a sail' day cancelled
THE forceast of bad weather for Saturday (August 9th) has prompted Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club to cancel its 'try a sail' day. Ken Sowden, Burnham Sailing Club Vice Commodore and Sailing Master, said on Friday: "I am afraid that winds are predicted force 5 - 7." More...

Man trapped in loo is released
AN embarrassed man who locked himself in a lavatory at his Highbridge home was released by a Burnham-On-Sea fire crew on Friday (August 8th). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to Wessex House in Highbridge at 10.24am after residents reported the man was trapped. More...

Oh buoy! It's the end of an era
Photo special: THESE were the scenes on Burnham-On-Sea beach on Thursday (August 7th) when a huge buoy that has been in place for many years in the waters off the town was 'retired'. 'Number two buoy' has been a familiar sight for boat owners off Stert Island. More...

ESCAPE Day countdown begins
EMERGENCY services from across Somerset will be gathering in Burnham-On-Sea this Saturday (August 9th) to take part in a joint safety awareness day featuring a wide range of rescue demonstrations and displays. ESCAPE will be held on the seafront from 10am
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Football legend visits Highbridge
FORMER Scottish World Cup football player Tommy Hutchison was the VIP referee at a special soccer event held in Highbridge on Thursday (August 7th). The Football Fun Day was held at Highbridge Football Ground and was supported by dozens of youngsters. More...

Short circuit causes pub fire
AN electrical short ciruit is being blamed for a kitchen fire at a Burnham-On-Sea pub in the early hours of Friday (August 8th). Burnham fire crews were called to a pub in Love Lane at 1.36am after the owners reported a kitchen microwave on fire. More...

Chart toppers McFly in Berrow
CHART-topping boy band McFly made a secret visit to Berrow Beach on Wednesday (August 6th) to film a segment for the group's latest music video. The multi-million selling band used the beach as a backdrop for the video, which is based around the theme of Mad Max. More...

Fire alert at Highbridge Hotel
EMERGENCY services from Burnham-On-Sea rushed to the fire-damaged Highbridge Hotel on Thursday evening (August 7th) after a local resident spotted smoke rising from the area. Three fire engines, a police car and an ambulance rushed to the rear of the hotel. More...

Police in CCTV photo appeal
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have this week released this CCTV image of a man they want to identify in connection with an investigation into a series of local shoplifting incidents. A police spokesman said: "We would like help with identifying him." More...

Cycle road is 'not a problem'
Exclusive: SOMERSET County Council has moved to reassure anxious town councillors in Burnham-On-Sea that they should not be worried about the state of the surface along Marine Drive, which will be the finishing line for the Tour of Britain cycle race. More...

In photos: Apex Park Playday
HUNDREDS of children and their families flocked to Highbridge's Apex Park on Wednesday (August 6th) to take part in an annual fun day. The Sedgemoor Playday, which this year had the theme of 'Give us a Go', was run in conjunction with Sedgemoor District Council. More...

Take aim, fire! Archers on form
THESE were the colourful scenes in Berrow at the weekend when the village's Coastal Archers hosted the fifth Somerset meeting of the British Longbow Society. Archery enthusiasts from as far away as Kent, Cheltenham, Pembroke and Exmoor travelled to join in the event. More...

£30,000 cash boost for Apex
Exclusive: Highbridge's Apex Willdlife Park is to get a £30,000 cash injection to develop it into one of the west country's leading angling facilities. Burnham-On-Sea.com can reveal the park has been picked to receive £25,000 of funding from the Environment Agency. More...

Photo contest winners unveiled
THIS eye-catching photo of a group of bicycles in the River Brue has been declared the winner of a competition to capture scenes of Burnham and Hghbridge. HaBA, the Highbridge and Burnham Artists group, invited entries earlier this year to mark the Brue Arts Festival. More... | Photos

Seafront regeneration 'on hold'
PLANS to regenerate Burnham-On-Sea's seafront as part of multi-million pound plans to upgrade the town have been put on hold, Sedgemoor District Council revealed on Monday evening (August 4th). Doug Bamsey adressed a meeting of councillors. More...

New Taunton bus service starts
A NEW hourly bus service between Burnham-On-Sea and Taunton has launched this week. Webber Bus started the service on Monday, which sees buses running from Pier Street in Burnham to Monkton Heathfield and then on to SCAT, Taunton Railway Station and Musgrove. More...

Civic award winners announced
THE five winners of this year's Burnham-On-Sea Civic Awards were announced by the town's Mayor on Monday evening (August 4th). John Coombes, Bob Nicholson, Barbara Thorogood, Hilary Rose and Jean Whitehouse have all been nominated for their community work. More...

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Laburnum House

Only three miles from Burnham, this hotel is set in the heartland Somerset. Has Parking More...

Warren Guesthouse

This four-star guest house is close to the centre of Burnham and beach. Has parking. More...

Walton House B&B

Four star Walton House is close to Golf Club and town. Cottage available. Has Parking. More...

Victoria Hotel

Victoria Hotel is situated in the heart of Burnham-On-Sea. Based only a minute's walk to the beach. Has Parking. More...

Knights Rest

Knights Rest is a delightful three star B&B situated in the very heart of Burnham-On-Sea. Has Parking. More...

Brent Knoll Lodge

Brent Knoll Lodge is a travel lodge style hotel, conveniently located on the A38 close to Junction 22 of the motorway (Burnham-on-Sea). More..

 


Royal Clarence Hotel

The only hotel on Burnham seafront, this hotel has views over the sea. More...

Magnolia House B&B

Magnolia House is a four star AA rated B&B close to all facilities in Burnham. Has parking. More...

Dunstan House Inn

First hotel on arrival in Burnham. Close to beach. Home cooked food. Has Parking. More...

Battleborough Grange

This hotel is set near Brent Knoll. Suitable for a range of functions, including weddings. More...

Old Rectory Motel

This is a four star motel offering a tranquil place to stay-close to the beach, Brean and Burnham. Has Parking. More...

Woodlands Hotel

This hotel is one of the area's premier places to stay. Set at the foot of Brent Knoll surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside. More...