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New shops
boost town centre
Exclusive:
BURNHAM-On-Sea's
economy is continuing to show its resilience despite the economic
gloom, with several new businesses opening during recent weeks.
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 Barrage
proposal in jeopardy
SUPPORTERS
and opponents of a proposed £21 billion Severn Barrage between
Brean Down and Wales are waiting to see whether the scheme will
be ditched by the Government this autumn. It
follows suggestions from Energy minister Charles Hendry.
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 Coastguard
thanks rescuers
Exclusive:
A COASTGUARD who was rescued by a Burnham-On-Sea
lifeboat crew at the weekend has thanked them for coming to his
aid. Dave Ilsley, a long-standing Burnham Coastguard, was one
of several people onboard a 21ft yacht when it ran aground.
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 Hair
today, bald tomorrow!
A
BURNHAM-On-Sea woman has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer
charity by having her head shaved. Barbara Nott-Bower lost her
locks during the hair-raising event at the Black Rock Vet Surgery
in Victoria Street on Wednesday (September 1st). More...
 Have
your say on Civic Pride
BURNHAM-On-Sea
residents are being invited to a public meeting to have their
say about town centre regeneration and pedestrianisation proposals.
Sedgemoor's
Corporate Scrutiny Committee will be meeting on 6th September.
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 Lions
boost for youngsters
FIVE
youngsters from Burnham-On-Sea have this week been handed financial
boosts by the town's Lions Club. This year's Carnival Queen Anna
Kevan and her two Princesses, Katrina Doyle and Agatha Parrott,
were presented with their prizes and certificates. More...
 New
Highbridge kids courses
THREE
new
courses for parents, their babies and toddlers are about to start
at Highbridge Children's Centre. Returning by popular demand is
Baby Massage which offers a wonderful, calm and relaxing session
for parent and babies from 12 weeks upwards.
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 Cash
appeal launched for Bob
BURNHAM-On-Sea
war veteran Harold Pursey, who refused to move into care unless
his faithful dog could go too, has died peacefully at the age
of 94 with his labrador Bob at his side. Mr Pursey, a retired
butcher, was allowed to keep Bob with him when he moved. More...
 Woman
cut free from crash
A
WOMAN was cut free from this car and air-lifted to hospital following
an accident at a busy roundabout in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday,
(August 31st). A Ford Ka collided into the side of a double decker
bus at 2pm at the busy roundabout on Burnham Road. More...
 Land
yacht endurance test
BREAN
Land Yacht Club members are taking part in a 12-hour endurance
event to raise money for two good causes this weekend. British
Standart Champion Ron Frewin will be taking part in the overnight
event, along with other Brean Land Yacht Club members.
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 Church
helps Pakistan victims
CHURCHGOERS
near Burnham-On-Sea are set to hold a fundraising concert later
this month to help victims of the floods in Pakistan. Gloucester
and District Christian Choir will be performing on Saturday 11th
September at 7pm in St Peter & All Hallows.
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 Man
hurt in Highbridge crash
Exclusive:
A MAN suffered leg injuries after a two car collision in Highbridge
on Tuesday afternoon (August 31st). During a busy afternoon for
Burnham-On-Sea's emergency services, fire and ambulance crews
were called to the 'minor' two car accident.
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 Cadets
join forces ceremony
MEMBERS
of Burnham-On-Sea's 290 Air Squadron have been taking part in
the Polish Armed Forces Day to pay their respects to Polish servicemen
who assisted the Allies during the Second World War. Members of
290 Sqn took part in the service.
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 Model
rail show proves a hit
CROWDS
of model train enthusiasts from across the UK gathered in Burnham-On-Sea
over the Bank Holiday weekend for a popular two-day exhibition.
The 28th annual Sedgemoor Rail show, run by Burnham and District
Model Railway Club.
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 Trio
spark mudflats drama
THREE
young people were led to safety on the mudflats at Brean by Burnham-On-Sea
Coastguards on Monday (August 30th) after briefly getting into
difficulty. Coastguards called out Burnham's BARB rescue hovercrafts,
two lifeboats and a helicopter. More...
 £4,000
raised at hospital fete
Photo
Special: OVER £4,000 was raised
for the Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital on Bank Holiday Monday
(August 30th) when the group held its annual summer fete. The
town's Manor Gardens were filled with throngs of people for an
afternoon of entertainment.
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 Van
rescue on Burnham beach
Exclusive:
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's familiar Bank
Holiday sights was repeated on Monday afternoon (August 30th)
when the owner of this van needed a few helping hands. His
vehicle got into difficulty on Burnham beach next to the town's
jetty. More...
 Wild
west fun in Brent Knoll!
COWBOYS
visited a garden centre in Brent Knoll along with Native Americans
and horses over the Bank Holiday Weekend to help raise funds for
charity. A Wild West re-enactment took place at Sanders Garden
World and proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.
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 Bed
push fundraisers in town
A
GROUP of hardy fundraisers took part in a sponsored bed push from
Burnham-On-Sea on Monday (August 30th) to raise money for a local
charity. The St Margaret's Hospice team started from Burnham-On-Sea
Pier mid-morning, as pictured here.
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 Driver
cut free from accident
A
MOTORIST had to be cut free from his car after a two-car accident
on the A38 near Burnham-On-Sea late on Sunday night (August 29th).
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the junction of
Harp Road and the A38, next to the Fox and Goose Hotel. More...
 In
photos: Town street party
HUNDREDS
of pounds was raised for Burnham-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club
when a town centre pub held a popular outdoor street party on
Sunday (August 29th). Big crowds flocked to the event outside
the Somerset and Dorset, which featured live music and stalls.
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 Video:
Caravan explosion
Exclusive
Photos: FIRE crews believe a leaking
gas cylinder caused an explosion which dramatically destroyed
a caravan near Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday evening (August 28th).
Firefighters were called to a camp site in Mark at 5.50pm after
the caravan exploded. More...
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