Seaside trip for China visitors
A GROUP of Chinese students made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea this week when they experienced the seaside for the first time. The students from China and Hong Kong - who are studying in Wells - were invited to visit Highbridge's Churchfield School and then visited Burnham.
A GROUP of Chinese students made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea this week when they experienced the seaside for the first time. The students from China and Hong Kong - who are studying in Wells - were invited to visit Highbridge's Churchfield School and then visited Burnham.
Spots and stripes raise £344
PUPILS at Highbridge's Churchfield School swapped their normal green uniforms for spots and stripes on Friday (January 27th) to raise cash for the RNLI. The pupils joined the lifeboat charity's nationwide SOS fundraising day by dressing in Spots Or Stripes.
PUPILS at Highbridge's Churchfield School swapped their normal green uniforms for spots and stripes on Friday (January 27th) to raise cash for the RNLI. The pupils joined the lifeboat charity's nationwide SOS fundraising day by dressing in Spots Or Stripes.
Gritters out in force this week
SOMERSET County Council's gritters will be out in force in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge over the next few nights as temperatures are predicted to plunge below freezing. The Met Office says temperatures across Somerset could drop as low as -8c.
SOMERSET County Council's gritters will be out in force in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge over the next few nights as temperatures are predicted to plunge below freezing. The Met Office says temperatures across Somerset could drop as low as -8c.
Crews tackle bungalow blaze
TWO people have been treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire at a home in Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Monday, January 30th). Firefighters used breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze in the bungalow in Burnham's Balmoral Drive at 10.40am.
TWO people have been treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire at a home in Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Monday, January 30th). Firefighters used breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze in the bungalow in Burnham's Balmoral Drive at 10.40am.
Counterfeit money alert in town
Exclusive: BUSINESSES and residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to watch out for counterfeit bank notes circulating in the town. The managers of a Chinese restaurant in the town centre were shocked to find they had accepted a counterfeit £20 note on Friday (January 27th).
Exclusive: BUSINESSES and residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to watch out for counterfeit bank notes circulating in the town. The managers of a Chinese restaurant in the town centre were shocked to find they had accepted a counterfeit £20 note on Friday (January 27th).
27lb cod caught by town angler
ONE of the heaviest cod to be caught in the Burnham-On-Sea area for almost ten years was reeled in by this fisherman on Sunday (January 29th). Local boat angler Terry Garrett landed the bumper 27lb 2oz specimen after launching from Burnham beach in ideal conditions.
ONE of the heaviest cod to be caught in the Burnham-On-Sea area for almost ten years was reeled in by this fisherman on Sunday (January 29th). Local boat angler Terry Garrett landed the bumper 27lb 2oz specimen after launching from Burnham beach in ideal conditions.
Busy road closed from today
A BUSY Burnham-On-Sea road is scheduled to temporarily shut to all traffic for ten days from today (Monday, January 30th) while long-awaited safety improvements are made. Stoddens Road is closing to allow safety changes to be made by Somerset County Council.
A BUSY Burnham-On-Sea road is scheduled to temporarily shut to all traffic for ten days from today (Monday, January 30th) while long-awaited safety improvements are made. Stoddens Road is closing to allow safety changes to be made by Somerset County Council.
Brownies get first aid badges
A GROUP of Berrow Brownies have completed their first aid badges after receiving expert advice from local St John Ambulance volunteers. Two of the team from Highbridge and Burnham St John Ambulance have attended the group's meetings over several weeks.
A GROUP of Berrow Brownies have completed their first aid badges after receiving expert advice from local St John Ambulance volunteers. Two of the team from Highbridge and Burnham St John Ambulance have attended the group's meetings over several weeks.
Brean Rally: Peter wins again!
THE turbo-charged team of Peter Lloyd and Carl Sorenson have won Brean's Rally for a fourth consecutive year - the first rally team to ever do so. The race aces were in blistering form as they led the event throughout the two days of action at Brean Leisure Park.
THE turbo-charged team of Peter Lloyd and Carl Sorenson have won Brean's Rally for a fourth consecutive year - the first rally team to ever do so. The race aces were in blistering form as they led the event throughout the two days of action at Brean Leisure Park.
Rail station gets dash of colour
THE platform at Highbridge railway station has been given a dash of colour this week by artistic youngsters from the town's Dreamscheme. Children from Highbridge Dreamscheme, helped by members of Highbridge In Bloom, have refreshed the showcases.
THE platform at Highbridge railway station has been given a dash of colour this week by artistic youngsters from the town's Dreamscheme. Children from Highbridge Dreamscheme, helped by members of Highbridge In Bloom, have refreshed the showcases.
MP joins power line protest
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP was among more than 100 residents who joined a protest today (Sunday) aimed at putting pressure on National Grid to bury a controversial 400,000 volt electricity line underground. Campaigners met on the outskirts of Burnham ahead of an expected announcement by National Grid.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP was among more than 100 residents who joined a protest today (Sunday) aimed at putting pressure on National Grid to bury a controversial 400,000 volt electricity line underground. Campaigners met on the outskirts of Burnham ahead of an expected announcement by National Grid.
Free trees available to groups
GROUPS, schools and charities in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being offered the chance to claim dozens of free young trees. Monkton Elm Garden and Pet Centre at Monkton Heathfield near Bridgwater is offering up to 100 saplings to community groups in the town.
GROUPS, schools and charities in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being offered the chance to claim dozens of free young trees. Monkton Elm Garden and Pet Centre at Monkton Heathfield near Bridgwater is offering up to 100 saplings to community groups in the town.
Winter weather warning
THE Met Office has issued a severe weather alert for the south west, including Burnham-On-Sea, warning of potential snowfall on Sunday and Monday. The 'yellow alert' states: "Rain pushing in from the west is expected turn to snow on the leading edge with the potential for accumulations."
THE Met Office has issued a severe weather alert for the south west, including Burnham-On-Sea, warning of potential snowfall on Sunday and Monday. The 'yellow alert' states: "Rain pushing in from the west is expected turn to snow on the leading edge with the potential for accumulations."
Over £700 raised at car wash
MORE than £700 was raised for the RNLI during a fundraising car wash at Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station on Saturday (28th January), the first of two such events. Ninety vehicles were washed by the station's volunteers over the course of four hours, raising £712.
MORE than £700 was raised for the RNLI during a fundraising car wash at Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station on Saturday (28th January), the first of two such events. Ninety vehicles were washed by the station's volunteers over the course of four hours, raising £712.
Rugby victory is celebrated
BURNHAM-On-Sea Rugby Club's Under 12s team have been celebrating a regional tournament. The team travelled to Yeovil’s Ivel Barbarians to take part in their 2012 Festival of Rugby Tournament, competing against seven other quality teams from across the area.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Rugby Club's Under 12s team have been celebrating a regional tournament. The team travelled to Yeovil’s Ivel Barbarians to take part in their 2012 Festival of Rugby Tournament, competing against seven other quality teams from across the area.
Brean Rally led by 2011 winner
PETER Lloyd and Carl Sorenson are on course to become the first team to win the Brean Rally for four years in a row. The speedy duo were leading the rally at the end of Saturday's first day of racing at Brean Leisure Park in their Subaru Impreza. Day two of the rally will be held on Sunday.
PETER Lloyd and Carl Sorenson are on course to become the first team to win the Brean Rally for four years in a row. The speedy duo were leading the rally at the end of Saturday's first day of racing at Brean Leisure Park in their Subaru Impreza. Day two of the rally will be held on Sunday.
School wins athletics contest
PUPILS from a Burnham-On-Sea school were celebrating on Friday (January 27th) after winning the Sedgemoor Area Primary Sports Hall Athletics Competition. Held at Chilton Trinity Sports Centre, six local schools were involved in a series of sporty events over the course of the day.
PUPILS from a Burnham-On-Sea school were celebrating on Friday (January 27th) after winning the Sedgemoor Area Primary Sports Hall Athletics Competition. Held at Chilton Trinity Sports Centre, six local schools were involved in a series of sporty events over the course of the day.
New hospital leaflet published
THE Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital have this week published a new edition of their information leaflet. This updates the blue and red leaflets that have been in circulation in recent years and gives a brief history of the hospital plus examples of the facilities it has funded.
THE Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital have this week published a new edition of their information leaflet. This updates the blue and red leaflets that have been in circulation in recent years and gives a brief history of the hospital plus examples of the facilities it has funded.
RSPB Birdwatch underway
RESIDENTS in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being encouraged to get involved in the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) latest campaign to record sightings of gardeners’ feathered friends this weekend. Sanders Garden World is taking part.
RESIDENTS in the Burnham-On-Sea area are being encouraged to get involved in the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) latest campaign to record sightings of gardeners’ feathered friends this weekend. Sanders Garden World is taking part.
Thieves steal history plaques
Exclusive: MEAN metal thieves have struck again in Highbridge, stealing three historical plaques. Three of the distinctive, oval-shaped blue plaques like the one pictured here have been removed from walls across the town, angering residents and members of the Highbridge War Memorial Trust.
Exclusive: MEAN metal thieves have struck again in Highbridge, stealing three historical plaques. Three of the distinctive, oval-shaped blue plaques like the one pictured here have been removed from walls across the town, angering residents and members of the Highbridge War Memorial Trust.
Big Brother winner visits club
THE winner of last year's Big Brother reality TV series made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening (January 27th). Aaron Allard appeared at Burnham's Skye Bar in The High Street with fellow contestant Faye Palmer during a promotional visit.
THE winner of last year's Big Brother reality TV series made a special visit to Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening (January 27th). Aaron Allard appeared at Burnham's Skye Bar in The High Street with fellow contestant Faye Palmer during a promotional visit.
RNLI charity car wash today
VOLUNTEERS at Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station will be holding their annual fundraising car wash today (Saturday, 28th January) and on Saturday 4th February. Each car will be carefully soaped using professional car wash chemicals in return for donations.
VOLUNTEERS at Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station will be holding their annual fundraising car wash today (Saturday, 28th January) and on Saturday 4th February. Each car will be carefully soaped using professional car wash chemicals in return for donations.
In photos: Burnham panto to open
FINAL tickets are available for Burnham-On-Sea Pantomime Society's annual show, which opens this Friday evening (January 27th). The group will be performing Sleeping Beauty at The Princess Theatre between Friday January 27th and Saturday February 4th.
FINAL tickets are available for Burnham-On-Sea Pantomime Society's annual show, which opens this Friday evening (January 27th). The group will be performing Sleeping Beauty at The Princess Theatre between Friday January 27th and Saturday February 4th.
In photos: Holocaust ceremony
A SHORT service took place next to Highbridge's Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on Friday (January 27th) to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust organised the service, which was led by members of the town's clergy and the Mayor.
A SHORT service took place next to Highbridge's Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on Friday (January 27th) to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust organised the service, which was led by members of the town's clergy and the Mayor.
Chinese New Year celebrated
PUPILS at Berrow Pre-School and the reception class at Berrow have been celebrating Chinese New Year this week. Youngsters from the foundation stage learned all about the colourful oriental traditions and enjoyed a Chinese banquet during the celebrations on Thursday.
PUPILS at Berrow Pre-School and the reception class at Berrow have been celebrating Chinese New Year this week. Youngsters from the foundation stage learned all about the colourful oriental traditions and enjoyed a Chinese banquet during the celebrations on Thursday.
TV's Big Brother winner in town
THE winner of last year's Big Brother reality TV series will be in Burnham-On-Sea this evening (Friday, January 27th). Aaron Allard will appear at Burnham's Skye Bar in The High Street with fellow contestant Faye Palmer during a promotional visit and a Big Brother themed party night.
THE winner of last year's Big Brother reality TV series will be in Burnham-On-Sea this evening (Friday, January 27th). Aaron Allard will appear at Burnham's Skye Bar in The High Street with fellow contestant Faye Palmer during a promotional visit and a Big Brother themed party night.
New town clock is ordered
Exclusive: HIGHBRIDGE'S long-awaited new town clock has been purchased following the completion of a successful £17,000 fundraising campaign. Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has this week praised the generosity of the many businesses and residents who have come forward to give donations.
Exclusive: HIGHBRIDGE'S long-awaited new town clock has been purchased following the completion of a successful £17,000 fundraising campaign. Burnham and Highbridge Town Council has this week praised the generosity of the many businesses and residents who have come forward to give donations.
Holocaust ceremony today
A SHORT service will take place next to Highbridge's Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on Friday (January 27th) to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust is organising the service at noon, which will be conducted by members of the Highbridge clergy.
A SHORT service will take place next to Highbridge's Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on Friday (January 27th) to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust is organising the service at noon, which will be conducted by members of the Highbridge clergy.
Long delays coming off M5
COMMUTERS faced long delays coming off the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea this evening (Thursday). Queues of vehicles stretched back almost two miles along the northbound carriageway after a horse box broke down, blocking one lane of the slip road.
COMMUTERS faced long delays coming off the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea this evening (Thursday). Queues of vehicles stretched back almost two miles along the northbound carriageway after a horse box broke down, blocking one lane of the slip road.
Pier in row over demolition order
Exclusive: A row has broken out between the owner of Burnham-On-Sea's famous Pier and Sedgemoor District Council over whether a conservatory built at the front of the property should be demolished. The council has issued the UK's shortest pier with an Enforcement Notice.
Exclusive: A row has broken out between the owner of Burnham-On-Sea's famous Pier and Sedgemoor District Council over whether a conservatory built at the front of the property should be demolished. The council has issued the UK's shortest pier with an Enforcement Notice.
MP hits out at 'spoiling tactics'
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP Tessa Munt has this week hit out at the 'spoiling tactics' of a group of MPs who caused a parliamentary bill proposing the UK's clocks move forward by one hour to fail because it ran out of time. The Daylight Saving Bill has received its third reading.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP Tessa Munt has this week hit out at the 'spoiling tactics' of a group of MPs who caused a parliamentary bill proposing the UK's clocks move forward by one hour to fail because it ran out of time. The Daylight Saving Bill has received its third reading.
Brean Rally starts on Saturday
THE smell of burning rubber and the sound of screeching tyres will be in the air at Brean this weekend when dozens of cars take part in the village's annual car rally. Brean Leisure Park is hosting the 16th annual popular Mitsubishi Rally on Saturday January 28th and Sunday 29th.
THE smell of burning rubber and the sound of screeching tyres will be in the air at Brean this weekend when dozens of cars take part in the village's annual car rally. Brean Leisure Park is hosting the 16th annual popular Mitsubishi Rally on Saturday January 28th and Sunday 29th.
An un-frog-ettable fundraiser!
SUPPORTERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove Gardens are encouraging residents to hop onto their latest fundraising initiative. The Friends of Marine Cove have adapted the seafront gardens' colourful logo into a knit-your-own frog pack which is proving a hit!
SUPPORTERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove Gardens are encouraging residents to hop onto their latest fundraising initiative. The Friends of Marine Cove have adapted the seafront gardens' colourful logo into a knit-your-own frog pack which is proving a hit!
1p a week tax increase proposed
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week proposed that council tax bills in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge should increase by just one pence a week to help residents feeling the financial pinch. Members of the Town Council's Policy and Finance Committee proposed implementing a 'standstill' budget. Mor... Police praise residents' goodwill
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have praised residents for their 'goodwill and understanding' during last Friday's explosives investigation in the town. Scores of residents were evacuated around Beatty Way when a 100-metre exclusion zone was put in place around a property where explosive substances were found.
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week proposed that council tax bills in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge should increase by just one pence a week to help residents feeling the financial pinch. Members of the Town Council's Policy and Finance Committee proposed implementing a 'standstill' budget. Mor... Police praise residents' goodwill
BURNHAM-On-Sea police have praised residents for their 'goodwill and understanding' during last Friday's explosives investigation in the town. Scores of residents were evacuated around Beatty Way when a 100-metre exclusion zone was put in place around a property where explosive substances were found.
Pylons axed by National Grid
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for an unpopular 400,000 volt power line through the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week welcomed the news that a similar scheme in Lincolnshire has been turned down. Plans for the 50-mile line of pylons have been scrapped, raising hopes of the same action her.
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for an unpopular 400,000 volt power line through the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week welcomed the news that a similar scheme in Lincolnshire has been turned down. Plans for the 50-mile line of pylons have been scrapped, raising hopes of the same action her.
Substances posed 'risk to life'
THE amount of explosives found in the shed of a Burnham-On-Sea man's home was allegedly enough to cause structural damage up to 50 yards away and posed a significant risk to life, a court was told this week. Philip Leonard, pictured, faces four charges after the police raid last Friday.
THE amount of explosives found in the shed of a Burnham-On-Sea man's home was allegedly enough to cause structural damage up to 50 yards away and posed a significant risk to life, a court was told this week. Philip Leonard, pictured, faces four charges after the police raid last Friday.
New park set to be completed
A MAJOR project to create a new public park in Burnham-On-Sea is due to be completed later this year despite delays caused by wet weather, it was confirmed today (Tuesday). Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in 2010 on the work to transform the former Rosewood Farm landfill site into a new park.
A MAJOR project to create a new public park in Burnham-On-Sea is due to be completed later this year despite delays caused by wet weather, it was confirmed today (Tuesday). Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in 2010 on the work to transform the former Rosewood Farm landfill site into a new park.
'Boy was forced to watch porn'
AN alleged child sex abuse victim was forced by former Burnham-On-Sea scout leader David Burland to watch a pornographic film, a jury heard on Tuesday (January 24th). Mr Burland, 54, is accused of 33 sexual offences against children aged under 16 during his time in the post.
AN alleged child sex abuse victim was forced by former Burnham-On-Sea scout leader David Burland to watch a pornographic film, a jury heard on Tuesday (January 24th). Mr Burland, 54, is accused of 33 sexual offences against children aged under 16 during his time in the post.
MP backs Holocaust memorial
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has this week signed a 'Book of Commitment', pledging her backing to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. This Friday, 27th January, marks the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has this week signed a 'Book of Commitment', pledging her backing to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. This Friday, 27th January, marks the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Dance club reaches 10th year
BURNHAM-On-Sea's BAY Club Dancers are planning a number of special performances to celebrate the group's tenth anniversary. The club is to perform in Burnham and Highbridge over the next few months to mark the birthday and the Queen's Jubilee and London Olympics.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's BAY Club Dancers are planning a number of special performances to celebrate the group's tenth anniversary. The club is to perform in Burnham and Highbridge over the next few months to mark the birthday and the Queen's Jubilee and London Olympics.
MP calls for gambling curbs
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has called on the Prime Minister to force gambling firms to show fewer TV ads due to their aggressive publicity techniques. Tessa Munt asked for David Cameron's backing when she posed a question during Prime Minister's Question Time in the House Of Commons.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has called on the Prime Minister to force gambling firms to show fewer TV ads due to their aggressive publicity techniques. Tessa Munt asked for David Cameron's backing when she posed a question during Prime Minister's Question Time in the House Of Commons.
Stuck horse freed from rhyne
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews rescued a trapped horse from a rhyne in Highbridge on Monday evening (January 23rd). Crews from Burnham and Weston were called to Pople's Bow in Highbridge where the distressed animal was found in a muddy ditch.
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire crews rescued a trapped horse from a rhyne in Highbridge on Monday evening (January 23rd). Crews from Burnham and Weston were called to Pople's Bow in Highbridge where the distressed animal was found in a muddy ditch.
Music marathon raises £800
A MUSIC marathon held at a Highbridge church throughout Saturday (January 21st) more than £800 for a local youth project. The 12-hour event in St John’s Church included music from more than 20 performers, including organ players, choirs and local bands.
A MUSIC marathon held at a Highbridge church throughout Saturday (January 21st) more than £800 for a local youth project. The 12-hour event in St John’s Church included music from more than 20 performers, including organ players, choirs and local bands.
Councils raise Hinkley fears
CONCERNS with transport, tourism and accommodation are just some areas that need to be improved in EDF Energy’s planning application for a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point C near Burnham-On-Sea. That's the view of Somerset County Council, issued on Monday.
CONCERNS with transport, tourism and accommodation are just some areas that need to be improved in EDF Energy’s planning application for a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point C near Burnham-On-Sea. That's the view of Somerset County Council, issued on Monday.
Scout leader's trial begins
THE trial of a former Burnham-On-Sea scout leader accused of committing a string of sex offences started today (Monday). David Burland, 54, denies 33 charges including indecent assault, sexual activity with a child, indecency and exposure. He allegedly subjected three boys and a girl to a series of abuse.
THE trial of a former Burnham-On-Sea scout leader accused of committing a string of sex offences started today (Monday). David Burland, 54, denies 33 charges including indecent assault, sexual activity with a child, indecency and exposure. He allegedly subjected three boys and a girl to a series of abuse.
Explosives raid: Man in court
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man accused of making explosives appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on Monday (January 23rd). Philip Leonard, from Beatty Way, faces four charges of making explosive substances for unlawful purposes between 31 December ands january 21st this year.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man accused of making explosives appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on Monday (January 23rd). Philip Leonard, from Beatty Way, faces four charges of making explosive substances for unlawful purposes between 31 December ands january 21st this year.
Crews called to Highbridge fire
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to a property in Highbridge this afternoon (Monday, January 23rd) after smoke was seen emerging from the building. Two fire engines from Burnham were called to Marconi Drive at 1.54pm when the smoke was seen emerging from the building.
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called to a property in Highbridge this afternoon (Monday, January 23rd) after smoke was seen emerging from the building. Two fire engines from Burnham were called to Marconi Drive at 1.54pm when the smoke was seen emerging from the building.
Explosives raid: Man charged
POLICE named and charged a 36-year-old Burnham-On-Sea man with offences under the Explosives Act on Saturday night (January 21st). Phillip Leonard has been charged with four offences of making explosives following the search by army and police in Beatty Way on Friday.
POLICE named and charged a 36-year-old Burnham-On-Sea man with offences under the Explosives Act on Saturday night (January 21st). Phillip Leonard has been charged with four offences of making explosives following the search by army and police in Beatty Way on Friday.
Half-term circus set to return
ROLL up, roll up! Brent Knoll's Sanders Garden World is to welcome back a popular circus during February's half-term holiday week. Paulo’s Circus Americano, one of the country’s best known circus troupes, will be hosting shows at the centre from February 11th for a whole week.
ROLL up, roll up! Brent Knoll's Sanders Garden World is to welcome back a popular circus during February's half-term holiday week. Paulo’s Circus Americano, one of the country’s best known circus troupes, will be hosting shows at the centre from February 11th for a whole week.
Residents praise evacuation
ALMOST 50 residents who were evacuated from their homes during Friday's explosives incident in Burnham-On-Sea used an emergency rest centre set up in the town. Burnham Community Centre was converted into the rest centre by Sedgemoor District Council - and many praised the authority.
ALMOST 50 residents who were evacuated from their homes during Friday's explosives incident in Burnham-On-Sea used an emergency rest centre set up in the town. Burnham Community Centre was converted into the rest centre by Sedgemoor District Council - and many praised the authority.
