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.
Teenager escapes jail term
A TEENAGER who smashed into a car carrying three children, causing his own car to overturn, has escaped a jail term. Christopher Seabourne, 19, of Trevenna in Mark admitted dangerous driving during an appearance at Taunton Crown Court on Friday.
A TEENAGER who smashed into a car carrying three children, causing his own car to overturn, has escaped a jail term. Christopher Seabourne, 19, of Trevenna in Mark admitted dangerous driving during an appearance at Taunton Crown Court on Friday.
Explosives raid: Cordon lifted
A property in Burnham-On-Sea which was at the centre of an explosives raid by police yesterday (Friday) has been declared safe. The property in Beatty Way was declared safe shortly after 10pm on Friday night following a search by police and the army bomb disposal team.
A property in Burnham-On-Sea which was at the centre of an explosives raid by police yesterday (Friday) has been declared safe. The property in Beatty Way was declared safe shortly after 10pm on Friday night following a search by police and the army bomb disposal team.
Town music marathon today
A MUSIC marathon is to be held at a Highbridge church today (Saturday, January 21st) to raise money for a local youth project. The 12-hour event begins at 10am at St John’s Church. It will include music from more than 20 performers throughout the day to raise cash.
A MUSIC marathon is to be held at a Highbridge church today (Saturday, January 21st) to raise money for a local youth project. The 12-hour event begins at 10am at St John’s Church. It will include music from more than 20 performers throughout the day to raise cash.
Job cuts to save council £500k
SOMERSET County Council has revealed details of how it will make in excess of £500,000 in savings in senior management costs. The Council announced on Friday afternoon (January 20th) that two corporate directors and a service director will leave the Authority by April.
SOMERSET County Council has revealed details of how it will make in excess of £500,000 in savings in senior management costs. The Council announced on Friday afternoon (January 20th) that two corporate directors and a service director will leave the Authority by April.
Bomb drama delays recycling
SOMERSET Waste Partnership says that some recycling collections in Burnham-On-Sea were unable to be made on Friday due to the discovery of explosives at a home in the town. The incident in Beatty Way resulted in a large area being cordoned off with no immediate end in sight.
SOMERSET Waste Partnership says that some recycling collections in Burnham-On-Sea were unable to be made on Friday due to the discovery of explosives at a home in the town. The incident in Beatty Way resulted in a large area being cordoned off with no immediate end in sight.
Video: Army bomb disposal
THIS exclusive video coverage from the scene shows army bomb disposal experts at the scene of Friday's drama in Burnham-On-Sea. The explosives raid unfolded in the town's Beatty Way during Friday and seventeen people were evacuated from around the home.
THIS exclusive video coverage from the scene shows army bomb disposal experts at the scene of Friday's drama in Burnham-On-Sea. The explosives raid unfolded in the town's Beatty Way during Friday and seventeen people were evacuated from around the home.
In photos: Police explosives raid
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com takes a close look in photos at how the explosives raid unfolded in the town's Beatty Way throughout Friday. Seventeen people were evacuated from homes around the property as police and army bomb disposal teams investigated the incident.
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com takes a close look in photos at how the explosives raid unfolded in the town's Beatty Way throughout Friday. Seventeen people were evacuated from homes around the property as police and army bomb disposal teams investigated the incident.
Explosives find 'not terrorism'
Latest: A man has been arrested and an area around a home in Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed off by police after they executed a search warrant under the Explosives Act. Officers set up a 100-metre cordon around the property in Beatty Way following the raid at 7.45am.
Latest: A man has been arrested and an area around a home in Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed off by police after they executed a search warrant under the Explosives Act. Officers set up a 100-metre cordon around the property in Beatty Way following the raid at 7.45am.
Man held in explosives drama
Latest: A man has been arrested and an area around a home in Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed off by police after they executed a search warrant under the Explosives Act. Officers set up a 100-metre cordon around the property in Beatty Way following the raid at 7.45am.
Latest: A man has been arrested and an area around a home in Burnham-On-Sea has been sealed off by police after they executed a search warrant under the Explosives Act. Officers set up a 100-metre cordon around the property in Beatty Way following the raid at 7.45am.
Sport Relief Mile comes to town
RUNNERS in Burnham-On-Sea are being encouraged to enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in the town on Sunday 25th March. As one of the UK's biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active and raise cash for good causes across the world.
RUNNERS in Burnham-On-Sea are being encouraged to enter the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in the town on Sunday 25th March. As one of the UK's biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active and raise cash for good causes across the world.
Fears on influx of Hinkley staff
TOWN councillors have expressed concerns regarding the potential impact that extra construction workers at the proposed Hinkley Point C will have on Burnham-On-Sea's resources. EDF's planned development of a new nuclear power station is a worry for some.
TOWN councillors have expressed concerns regarding the potential impact that extra construction workers at the proposed Hinkley Point C will have on Burnham-On-Sea's resources. EDF's planned development of a new nuclear power station is a worry for some.
Future of clothes store in doubt
THE future of a clothing shop on Burnham-On-Sea's High Street has been thrown into question this week after the nationwide clothing chain went into administration. A notice appeared in the window of Peacocks' Burnham High Street store on Thursday (January 19th) after administrators were appointed.
THE future of a clothing shop on Burnham-On-Sea's High Street has been thrown into question this week after the nationwide clothing chain went into administration. A notice appeared in the window of Peacocks' Burnham High Street store on Thursday (January 19th) after administrators were appointed.
New hours for library confirmed
OPENING hours at Burnham-On-Sea library are to be increased from February 6th, it has been confirmed this week. Somerset County Council is reinstating the opening hours of its libraries following a legal ruling regarding last October's reduction of the opening hours.
OPENING hours at Burnham-On-Sea library are to be increased from February 6th, it has been confirmed this week. Somerset County Council is reinstating the opening hours of its libraries following a legal ruling regarding last October's reduction of the opening hours.
Town club's £500 donation
DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance have been presented with £500 this week from members of Burnham and District Model Railway Club. Railway club member John Langley visited the charity's headquarters in Wellington to present the cheque to the group.
DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance have been presented with £500 this week from members of Burnham and District Model Railway Club. Railway club member John Langley visited the charity's headquarters in Wellington to present the cheque to the group.
UFO mystery or just stars?
Exclusive: TWO mysterious UFOs have been spotted over the skies of Burnham-On-Sea. According to a leading UFO website, two brightly lit objects were sighted over the town on Wednesday evening, 11th January. The sighting of the lights was made at around 5.45pm.
Exclusive: TWO mysterious UFOs have been spotted over the skies of Burnham-On-Sea. According to a leading UFO website, two brightly lit objects were sighted over the town on Wednesday evening, 11th January. The sighting of the lights was made at around 5.45pm.
£30k solar plans submitted
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new £30,000 solar energy farm on top of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre have been formally submitted this week. The town council has raised a planning application to introduce the solar panels on the building's south-facing roof.
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new £30,000 solar energy farm on top of Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre have been formally submitted this week. The town council has raised a planning application to introduce the solar panels on the building's south-facing roof.
Pond repaired after fish killed
REPAIR work is underway at Burnham-On-Sea's recently-opened Marine Cove gardens after several fish died in the pond over the past week. Sedgemoor District Council, which manages the seafront gardens, called in a specialist firm this week to investigate the problems.
REPAIR work is underway at Burnham-On-Sea's recently-opened Marine Cove gardens after several fish died in the pond over the past week. Sedgemoor District Council, which manages the seafront gardens, called in a specialist firm this week to investigate the problems.
In photos: St John awards night
SCORES of well-deserved awards were handed out to members of Highbridge and Burnham St John Badgers and Cadets during the group's annual presentation night on Tuesday evening (January 17th). Mayor and Mayoress Michael and Maria Clarke were among the guests.
SCORES of well-deserved awards were handed out to members of Highbridge and Burnham St John Badgers and Cadets during the group's annual presentation night on Tuesday evening (January 17th). Mayor and Mayoress Michael and Maria Clarke were among the guests.
Man wins cut in jail term
A HIGHBRIDGE man who stole £27,000 of shopping vouchers has had his jail sentence cut from 20 months to 12 months at the Court of Appeal in London (pictured). Jamie Neil Short, from Main Road in Highbridge, was jailed at Taunton Crown Court in October last year.
A HIGHBRIDGE man who stole £27,000 of shopping vouchers has had his jail sentence cut from 20 months to 12 months at the Court of Appeal in London (pictured). Jamie Neil Short, from Main Road in Highbridge, was jailed at Taunton Crown Court in October last year.
£700 raised for arts festival
A SPECIAL fundraising matinee screening of the critically-acclaimed movie Mamma Mia has been hailed a success, having raised over £700 for the Highbridge Festival For The Arts. Dozens of people attended the screening in the Ritz Cinema on Monday afternoon.
A SPECIAL fundraising matinee screening of the critically-acclaimed movie Mamma Mia has been hailed a success, having raised over £700 for the Highbridge Festival For The Arts. Dozens of people attended the screening in the Ritz Cinema on Monday afternoon.
Somerset time zone proposed
A TORY MP has proposed that Somerset should have its own time zone, with its clocks running up to 15 minutes behind the rest of the UK. Jacob Rees-Mogg has put down an amendment to a Commons bill arguing for Somerset to be able to set its own time locally.
A TORY MP has proposed that Somerset should have its own time zone, with its clocks running up to 15 minutes behind the rest of the UK. Jacob Rees-Mogg has put down an amendment to a Commons bill arguing for Somerset to be able to set its own time locally.
PM hears local transport fears
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP met the Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday (January 16th) to raise awareness of some of the challenges faced by residents in the area - including concerns about public transport. Tessa Munt met with David Cameron in Downing Street.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP met the Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday (January 16th) to raise awareness of some of the challenges faced by residents in the area - including concerns about public transport. Tessa Munt met with David Cameron in Downing Street.
Safety boost at crash blackspot
Exclusive: LONG-awaited safety improvements are to be made to an accident blackspot in Burnham-On-Sea following a series of car crashes. Stoddens Road will be closed from January 30th for ten days to allow the county council to make a number of changes to the sharp bend near the BASC sports ground.
Exclusive: LONG-awaited safety improvements are to be made to an accident blackspot in Burnham-On-Sea following a series of car crashes. Stoddens Road will be closed from January 30th for ten days to allow the county council to make a number of changes to the sharp bend near the BASC sports ground.
Swimming fundraisers sought!
BURNHAM-On-Sea Rotary Club seeking volunteers to take part in a fundraising swimming event in February. The Swimarathon is being staged at Brean Splash on Sunday February 5th, starting at 9am, with the proceeds going to several local and regional charities and good causes.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Rotary Club seeking volunteers to take part in a fundraising swimming event in February. The Swimarathon is being staged at Brean Splash on Sunday February 5th, starting at 9am, with the proceeds going to several local and regional charities and good causes.
Night rescue drill for crews
HELICOPTER, Coastguard and lifeboat crews have practised rescuing people from a boat during a night-time training exercise in Burnham-On-Sea. An RAF Sea King helicopter flew in to take part in the drill, which also involved the Arco Dart dredger in the River Parrett.
HELICOPTER, Coastguard and lifeboat crews have practised rescuing people from a boat during a night-time training exercise in Burnham-On-Sea. An RAF Sea King helicopter flew in to take part in the drill, which also involved the Arco Dart dredger in the River Parrett.
New jobseekers club to launch
JOBSEEKERS in Highbridge will soon be able to draw on the support of a new job club launching in the town. Sedgemoor Community Partnership at Morland Hall in Highbridge is to host a new weekly Job Club from February 16th with the support of Homes in Sedgemoor.
JOBSEEKERS in Highbridge will soon be able to draw on the support of a new job club launching in the town. Sedgemoor Community Partnership at Morland Hall in Highbridge is to host a new weekly Job Club from February 16th with the support of Homes in Sedgemoor.
Country theme for Moose party
DOZENS of members of Burnham-On-Sea's Moose Lodge gathered for the group's annual Governor’s Party on Saturday evening (January 14th). Held in Berrrow Village hall, this year's event had a country and western theme and the members were entertained.
DOZENS of members of Burnham-On-Sea's Moose Lodge gathered for the group's annual Governor’s Party on Saturday evening (January 14th). Held in Berrrow Village hall, this year's event had a country and western theme and the members were entertained.
Sponsorship deals announced
TWO Burnham-On-Sea football teams have shown off their new kits this week after clinching new sponsorship deals. Burnbridge Wanderers Under 11s are being sponsored by Haven's Burnham Holiday Village and the Under 11s also have a new Burnham-On-Sea backer.
TWO Burnham-On-Sea football teams have shown off their new kits this week after clinching new sponsorship deals. Burnbridge Wanderers Under 11s are being sponsored by Haven's Burnham Holiday Village and the Under 11s also have a new Burnham-On-Sea backer.
Euro issues debated by MEP
SIR Graham Watson, Member of the European Parliament for the South West, was the special speaker at a dinner in West Huntspill on Saturday (January 14th). Over 40 members and supporters from the Branch came, including Burnham and Highbridge MP Tessa Munt, attended.
SIR Graham Watson, Member of the European Parliament for the South West, was the special speaker at a dinner in West Huntspill on Saturday (January 14th). Over 40 members and supporters from the Branch came, including Burnham and Highbridge MP Tessa Munt, attended.
Wind farm visit is offered
WIND farm developer Broadview Energy is inviting residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area to see at first-hand one of its existing wind farms in operation. The invite comes from the firm behind the plans to develop the proposed Pilrow wind farm at Rooksbridge, near Burnham.
WIND farm developer Broadview Energy is inviting residents in the Burnham-On-Sea area to see at first-hand one of its existing wind farms in operation. The invite comes from the firm behind the plans to develop the proposed Pilrow wind farm at Rooksbridge, near Burnham.
Hate crime help service starts
POLICE in Somerset have this week launched a new service to make it easier for victims of hate crime to come forward. A new system of third party reporting has been introduced that means victims of hate crime can report an offence to the police via several agencies.
POLICE in Somerset have this week launched a new service to make it easier for victims of hate crime to come forward. A new system of third party reporting has been introduced that means victims of hate crime can report an offence to the police via several agencies.
Brean on route of new data link
Exclusive: A MAJOR project to lay a new multi-million pound fibre optic cable underneath the Atlantic from Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, to Canada has begun. The high-speed data link between Brean and Halifax in Nova Scotia is being laid as part of a m project.
Exclusive: A MAJOR project to lay a new multi-million pound fibre optic cable underneath the Atlantic from Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea, to Canada has begun. The high-speed data link between Brean and Halifax in Nova Scotia is being laid as part of a m project.
Race team gear up for season
A HIGHBRIDGE-based Formula 2 sidecar racing team hopes to fulfill their dream of winning the British Championships in 2012 with the help of a new sponsor. Dean Nicholls and Anne Garnish hope to follow up their hugely successful debut season in 2011 with another winning season.
A HIGHBRIDGE-based Formula 2 sidecar racing team hopes to fulfill their dream of winning the British Championships in 2012 with the help of a new sponsor. Dean Nicholls and Anne Garnish hope to follow up their hugely successful debut season in 2011 with another winning season.
Mamma Mia fundraiser today
A FUNDRAISING movie screening will be held today (Monday, January 16th) in aid of Highbridge Festival Of The Arts. The Ritz Cinema in Burnham's Victoria Street is to hold an afternoon screening of the critically-acclaimed Mamma Mia starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Julie Walters.
A FUNDRAISING movie screening will be held today (Monday, January 16th) in aid of Highbridge Festival Of The Arts. The Ritz Cinema in Burnham's Victoria Street is to hold an afternoon screening of the critically-acclaimed Mamma Mia starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Julie Walters.
Solo artist heads to Burnham
POPULAR solo artist Graham Parker returns to the Burnham-On-Sea area for two peformances this week. During a mini-tour, he is playing in Bristol and Cardiff later this week before headlining Brent Knoll's Westcroft Cider Farm Wassail on Saturday (21st January).
POPULAR solo artist Graham Parker returns to the Burnham-On-Sea area for two peformances this week. During a mini-tour, he is playing in Bristol and Cardiff later this week before headlining Brent Knoll's Westcroft Cider Farm Wassail on Saturday (21st January).
Floristry course to start in town
A UNIQUE five-part course focusing on wedding floristry is set to be held in Burnham-On-Sea later this month. The hands-on 'Essential Wedding Flowers' course will give those attending the ability to make a range of popular wedding flower designs and decorations.
A UNIQUE five-part course focusing on wedding floristry is set to be held in Burnham-On-Sea later this month. The hands-on 'Essential Wedding Flowers' course will give those attending the ability to make a range of popular wedding flower designs and decorations.
Big crowds flock to wassailing
BIG crowds turned out to watch the centuries-old tradition of Somerset wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - near Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday night (January 14th). Organisers from Burnham Rotary Club and Rich's Cider teamed up to hold the ceremony.
BIG crowds turned out to watch the centuries-old tradition of Somerset wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - near Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday night (January 14th). Organisers from Burnham Rotary Club and Rich's Cider teamed up to hold the ceremony.
Mystery film to be shot on Down
Exclusive: BREAN Down is to be turned into a film set next month when the rocky outcrop becomes the focus of a mystery movie. The film, called 256 Steps, will be shot on location on the Down over three days during early February. The fictional film will be a wartime tale with a modern twist.
Exclusive: BREAN Down is to be turned into a film set next month when the rocky outcrop becomes the focus of a mystery movie. The film, called 256 Steps, will be shot on location on the Down over three days during early February. The fictional film will be a wartime tale with a modern twist.
Street party guidelines issued
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents who are planning to hold street parties during this year's Royal Jubilee celebrations are being urged to plan ahead. Sedgemoor District Council has this week issued guidance on what permissions and licences will be required - and the timescales involved.
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents who are planning to hold street parties during this year's Royal Jubilee celebrations are being urged to plan ahead. Sedgemoor District Council has this week issued guidance on what permissions and licences will be required - and the timescales involved.
Club takes tennis into schools
THE coaches from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club made a special visit to two local schools this week to introduce youngsters to the sport. Head Coach Vinny Duddy and Club Coach Craig Phillips visited Berrow School and Burnham-On-Sea Infants School.
THE coaches from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club made a special visit to two local schools this week to introduce youngsters to the sport. Head Coach Vinny Duddy and Club Coach Craig Phillips visited Berrow School and Burnham-On-Sea Infants School.
Ceremony held at new school
A CEREMONY has been held this week to mark the start of the final phase of a major £4.6m project to build a new 420-pupil school in Highbridge. As pictured here, a topping out ceremony was held at Churchfield School on Thursday (12th January) as the last stage of the work began.
A CEREMONY has been held this week to mark the start of the final phase of a major £4.6m project to build a new 420-pupil school in Highbridge. As pictured here, a topping out ceremony was held at Churchfield School on Thursday (12th January) as the last stage of the work began.
50th blood donation praised
A BURNHAM-On-Sea blood donor has this week been praised for notching up his 50th donation. Nick Wynn was presented with a gold award by the NHS to mark his milestone. He told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "I feel proud to have donated 50 times and intend to carry on giving."
A BURNHAM-On-Sea blood donor has this week been praised for notching up his 50th donation. Nick Wynn was presented with a gold award by the NHS to mark his milestone. He told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "I feel proud to have donated 50 times and intend to carry on giving."
Pupils win garden competition
PUPILS at East Huntspill Primary School have won a competition organised by Sanders Garden World and Cossey Produce. The school’s gardening club won the items after entering a contest organised by the Brent Knoll garden centre and the fruit and veg delivery service.
PUPILS at East Huntspill Primary School have won a competition organised by Sanders Garden World and Cossey Produce. The school’s gardening club won the items after entering a contest organised by the Brent Knoll garden centre and the fruit and veg delivery service.
Countdown to wassailing fun
THE centuries-old tradition of Somerset wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - is to be held near Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Burnham Rotary Club and Rich's Cider are teaming up for a ceremony on Saturday 14th January.
THE centuries-old tradition of Somerset wassailing - when good health is wished on apple crops for the coming year - is to be held near Burnham-On-Sea this weekend. Burnham Rotary Club and Rich's Cider are teaming up for a ceremony on Saturday 14th January.
New reservoir to serve town
WORK to build a huge new reservoir which will provide water to the Burnham-On-Sea area could begin in 2016. Located in the Hythe Lane area of Cheddar, the spot was chosen after Bristol Water ruled out the other potential locations in Wookey and Axbridge.
WORK to build a huge new reservoir which will provide water to the Burnham-On-Sea area could begin in 2016. Located in the Hythe Lane area of Cheddar, the spot was chosen after Bristol Water ruled out the other potential locations in Wookey and Axbridge.
Holocaust Day to be marked
A SHORT service will take place next to Highbridge's Frank Foley Statue in Market Street on January 27th to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust is organising the service at 12 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 January 27th to commemorate World Holocaust Day. Highbridge War Memorial Trust is organising the service at 12 noon, which will be conducted by members of the Highbridge Clergy.
Wind farm 'PR stunt' attacked
Exclusive: A campaign group fighting proposals for a new wind farm near Burnham-On-Sea has this week labeled the developer's announcement that it is downsizing the scheme as a 'publicity stunt'. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported on Tuesday that Broadview has reduced the size of its wind farm.
Exclusive: A campaign group fighting proposals for a new wind farm near Burnham-On-Sea has this week labeled the developer's announcement that it is downsizing the scheme as a 'publicity stunt'. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported on Tuesday that Broadview has reduced the size of its wind farm.
U-turn on town cuts praised
Exclusive: OPENING times at Burnham-On-Sea library will be increased from next month and the threat of closure hanging over Highbridge library has been lifted, the County Council has confirmed this week. Self-serve technology is also to be introduced at Burnham.
Exclusive: OPENING times at Burnham-On-Sea library will be increased from next month and the threat of closure hanging over Highbridge library has been lifted, the County Council has confirmed this week. Self-serve technology is also to be introduced at Burnham.
Girl band to perform at dance
LOCAL girl band Triple Vision are to perform at a fundrasing Supper Dance in Berrow later this month. Berrow Community Association is organising the event in Berrow Village Hall on Saturday 28th January at 7pm. Triple Vision have attracted local acclaim in recent years.
LOCAL girl band Triple Vision are to perform at a fundrasing Supper Dance in Berrow later this month. Berrow Community Association is organising the event in Berrow Village Hall on Saturday 28th January at 7pm. Triple Vision have attracted local acclaim in recent years.
