Easter workshop attracts kids
VISITORS to Highbridge's Apex Park took part in a wildlife-themed clay making workshop on Saturday (April 3rd). Led by Burnham-On-Sea artist Margaret Micklewright, the youngsters were encouraged to find natural objects at the park to use for clay modelling throughout the day.
VISITORS to Highbridge's Apex Park took part in a wildlife-themed clay making workshop on Saturday (April 3rd). Led by Burnham-On-Sea artist Margaret Micklewright, the youngsters were encouraged to find natural objects at the park to use for clay modelling throughout the day.
Exhibition showcases local artists
MORE than 100 paintings from eighteen local artists were on display at an exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea over the Easter weekend. The town's Community Centre in Berrow Road hosted the three-day show, which was free to enter. Water colours, acryclics and pastels were on show.
MORE than 100 paintings from eighteen local artists were on display at an exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea over the Easter weekend. The town's Community Centre in Berrow Road hosted the three-day show, which was free to enter. Water colours, acryclics and pastels were on show.
CCTV appeal after fuel theft
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV pictures and video of a man they want to speak to following the theft of some fuel from a local petrol station. Officers are keen to identify the man, who may be able to help them with their investigation into the fuel theft at a garage in Brent Knoll.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV pictures and video of a man they want to speak to following the theft of some fuel from a local petrol station. Officers are keen to identify the man, who may be able to help them with their investigation into the fuel theft at a garage in Brent Knoll.
Tributes paid to speedway rider
SUPPORTERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Somerset Rebels speedway team have this week expressed their shock at the news that Paul Fry, a former popular rider, has died at 45. ‘Fryer', as he was affectionately known, quickly won the affections of Rebel fans with his commitment to the club, both on and off the track.
SUPPORTERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Somerset Rebels speedway team have this week expressed their shock at the news that Paul Fry, a former popular rider, has died at 45. ‘Fryer', as he was affectionately known, quickly won the affections of Rebel fans with his commitment to the club, both on and off the track.
Fire alert at Highbridge Hotel
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the Highbridge Hotel on Friday night (April 2nd) after concerns that the building could be alight. One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the property at 10pm, as pictured here, to investigate. A local resident had reported seeing a red glow inside the property.
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the Highbridge Hotel on Friday night (April 2nd) after concerns that the building could be alight. One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the property at 10pm, as pictured here, to investigate. A local resident had reported seeing a red glow inside the property.
Dog survives new cliff plunge
Exclusive: It certainly turned out to be a 'Good Friday' for this lucky animal after he survived a fall down the cliffs of Brean Down today (April 2nd). Less than a week after a greyhound was killed in a plunge over the same cliffs, a new search had to be mounted for this missing red boxer.
Exclusive: It certainly turned out to be a 'Good Friday' for this lucky animal after he survived a fall down the cliffs of Brean Down today (April 2nd). Less than a week after a greyhound was killed in a plunge over the same cliffs, a new search had to be mounted for this missing red boxer.
Mayor judges Easter competition
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the VIP judges at an Easter bonnets competition held in the town on Thursday (April 1st). Derick and Christine Cooper had the task of inspecting the colourful hats of more than 200 children at Burnham Infants School, as pictured in this report.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor and Mayoress were the VIP judges at an Easter bonnets competition held in the town on Thursday (April 1st). Derick and Christine Cooper had the task of inspecting the colourful hats of more than 200 children at Burnham Infants School, as pictured in this report.
What's on in Burnham at Easter
THERE'S a busy weekend of entertainment lined up across the Burnham-On-Sea area this weekend. Our guide takes you through all the highlights, from a visit by Gilbert The Goose, to live music and a fundraising badger weekend at a local wildlife centre! Read our complete Easter guide.
THERE'S a busy weekend of entertainment lined up across the Burnham-On-Sea area this weekend. Our guide takes you through all the highlights, from a visit by Gilbert The Goose, to live music and a fundraising badger weekend at a local wildlife centre! Read our complete Easter guide.
Villagers fill wind farm meeting
ALMOST 100 residents from two villages near Burnham-On-Sea gathered in Puriton on Thursday night (April 1st) when their campaign against a proposed wind farm stepped up a gear. Bridgwater MP Ian Liddell-Grainger was among the crowd of concerned residents at the event in Puriton.
ALMOST 100 residents from two villages near Burnham-On-Sea gathered in Puriton on Thursday night (April 1st) when their campaign against a proposed wind farm stepped up a gear. Bridgwater MP Ian Liddell-Grainger was among the crowd of concerned residents at the event in Puriton.
Sickness bug hits town care home
Exclusive: A CARE home in Burnham-On-Sea has this week been closed to new admissions after an outbreak of a highly contagious sickness bug. Burnham-On-Sea.com learns that several patients at Frith House in Steart Drive have been affected by Norovirus, which causes violent sicknesss and diarrhoea.
Exclusive: A CARE home in Burnham-On-Sea has this week been closed to new admissions after an outbreak of a highly contagious sickness bug. Burnham-On-Sea.com learns that several patients at Frith House in Steart Drive have been affected by Norovirus, which causes violent sicknesss and diarrhoea.
'Green' award won by town park
SUPPORTERS of Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park travelled to Exeter this week to receive a sought-after 'green' award. Apex Park was awarded a 'Planting Places' award by Sustainability South West, which shines the spotlight on the best examples of public, sustainable green areas across the region.
SUPPORTERS of Highbridge's Apex Wildlife Park travelled to Exeter this week to receive a sought-after 'green' award. Apex Park was awarded a 'Planting Places' award by Sustainability South West, which shines the spotlight on the best examples of public, sustainable green areas across the region.
£6bn airport planned for barrage
Exclusive: A multi-billion pound regional airport could be built on top of the Severn Barrage next to Brean Down if major proposals unveiled this week get the go-ahead. Welsh entrepreneur Gareth Woodham - the man behind the proposed Severn Lake 'energy causeway' between Brean Down and Lavernock Point.
Exclusive: A multi-billion pound regional airport could be built on top of the Severn Barrage next to Brean Down if major proposals unveiled this week get the go-ahead. Welsh entrepreneur Gareth Woodham - the man behind the proposed Severn Lake 'energy causeway' between Brean Down and Lavernock Point.
Emotional farewell for Sheelagh
STAFF, pupils and parents bid a fond farewell to the head teacher of a Highbridge school on Wednesday (March 31st) when a surprise ceremony was held on her final day. The huge crowd gathered in the school's playground to cheer on Beechfield's Sheelagh Aslett on her last trip out of the gates.
STAFF, pupils and parents bid a fond farewell to the head teacher of a Highbridge school on Wednesday (March 31st) when a surprise ceremony was held on her final day. The huge crowd gathered in the school's playground to cheer on Beechfield's Sheelagh Aslett on her last trip out of the gates.
Inner Wheel marks 60th year
THE 60th anniversary of Burnham-On-Sea's Inner Wheel group was celebrated at a formal dinner on Wednesday (March 31st). The celebratory event was held at Batch Country Hotel in Lympsham, and was attended by 145 guests including many from other clubs and the Rotary Club.
THE 60th anniversary of Burnham-On-Sea's Inner Wheel group was celebrated at a formal dinner on Wednesday (March 31st). The celebratory event was held at Batch Country Hotel in Lympsham, and was attended by 145 guests including many from other clubs and the Rotary Club.
Brean cable car plans unveiled
Exclusive: PLANS have been drawn up for a new cable car service to be launched in Brean Down to make it easier for walkers to get to the top. The commercial sevice could come into operation for the start of the 2011 summer season to meet new government guidelines on accessibility.
Exclusive: PLANS have been drawn up for a new cable car service to be launched in Brean Down to make it easier for walkers to get to the top. The commercial sevice could come into operation for the start of the 2011 summer season to meet new government guidelines on accessibility.
Storm damage clean-up begins
A CLEAN-up operation was underway at Burnham Sailing Club on Wednesday (March 31st) after gale-forced winds and high tides left a trail of damage. The wooden walkway leading onto the pontoons was broken, as pictured, and several boats also slipped their moorings during the bad weather.
A CLEAN-up operation was underway at Burnham Sailing Club on Wednesday (March 31st) after gale-forced winds and high tides left a trail of damage. The wooden walkway leading onto the pontoons was broken, as pictured, and several boats also slipped their moorings during the bad weather.
Council objects to 14 new flats
Exclusive: PROPOSALS to knock down a prominent property in the centre of Highbridge and convert it into 14 new flats plus a restaurant and a leisure facility have this week been opposed by town councillors. Burnham-On-Sea.com first unveiled plans by Property Link earlier in the month.
Exclusive: PROPOSALS to knock down a prominent property in the centre of Highbridge and convert it into 14 new flats plus a restaurant and a leisure facility have this week been opposed by town councillors. Burnham-On-Sea.com first unveiled plans by Property Link earlier in the month.
Photos: Huge waves hit seafront
HUGE waves gave Burnham-On-Sea's seafront a hammering this morning (March 31st) after strong gales swept in at the same time as one of the highest tides of the year. These were the scenes on The Esplanade by the tourist information centre when the 11.9 metre tide reached its peak just after 8am.
HUGE waves gave Burnham-On-Sea's seafront a hammering this morning (March 31st) after strong gales swept in at the same time as one of the highest tides of the year. These were the scenes on The Esplanade by the tourist information centre when the 11.9 metre tide reached its peak just after 8am.
Round Table bounces back to life
A YEAR after almost being wound up due to a lack of members, Burnham-On-Sea's Round Table has bounced back following an influx of new supporters. The Burnham-On-Sea group has appointed a new Chairman, Tim Walters, and President, Nick Tolley, who are breathing new life into the organisation.
A YEAR after almost being wound up due to a lack of members, Burnham-On-Sea's Round Table has bounced back following an influx of new supporters. The Burnham-On-Sea group has appointed a new Chairman, Tim Walters, and President, Nick Tolley, who are breathing new life into the organisation.
£250 boost for town air cadets
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Air Training Corps was given a financial boost during a flying visit by a local County Councillor on Tuesday evening (March 30th). Cllr John Woodman visited Burnham's 290 Squadron Air Training Corps and presented them with a cheque for £250 from his community fund.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Air Training Corps was given a financial boost during a flying visit by a local County Councillor on Tuesday evening (March 30th). Cllr John Woodman visited Burnham's 290 Squadron Air Training Corps and presented them with a cheque for £250 from his community fund.
Storm waves batter seafront
ONE of the highest tides of the year combined with gale-force winds to give Burnham-On-Sea's seafront a battering on Tuesday evening (March 30th). These were the scenes along The Esplanade when the 11.7m Spring tide reached its peak just after 7pm, with spray sent over the seafront in several places.
ONE of the highest tides of the year combined with gale-force winds to give Burnham-On-Sea's seafront a battering on Tuesday evening (March 30th). These were the scenes along The Esplanade when the 11.7m Spring tide reached its peak just after 7pm, with spray sent over the seafront in several places.
KFC denies job centre interest
Exclusive: FAST food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken has this week denied rumours that it is planning to open a store in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea. The company had been linked to the former job centre in Burnham High Street, which remains vacant and on sale. A spokesman for the multi-national company ended the speculation on Tuesday.
Exclusive: FAST food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken has this week denied rumours that it is planning to open a store in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea. The company had been linked to the former job centre in Burnham High Street, which remains vacant and on sale. A spokesman for the multi-national company ended the speculation on Tuesday.
In photos: Hill-top Easter service
MORE than 100 local people clambered up the steep slopes of Brent Knoll on Sunday (March 28th) to take part in the traditional blessing of three Easter crosses. Churches from across the Burnham-On-Sea area were represented at the 20-minute service, held on the very top of the Knoll.
MORE than 100 local people clambered up the steep slopes of Brent Knoll on Sunday (March 28th) to take part in the traditional blessing of three Easter crosses. Churches from across the Burnham-On-Sea area were represented at the 20-minute service, held on the very top of the Knoll.
Tickets on sale for black tie ball
TICKETS have gone on sale for a black tie ball to raise funds for a new £60,000 rescue hovercraft in Burnham-On-Sea. The event is being jointly overseen by The Rotary Club of Burnham, in partnership with BARB, and will be held at the Batch Country Hotel in Lympsham next month.
TICKETS have gone on sale for a black tie ball to raise funds for a new £60,000 rescue hovercraft in Burnham-On-Sea. The event is being jointly overseen by The Rotary Club of Burnham, in partnership with BARB, and will be held at the Batch Country Hotel in Lympsham next month.
IBM's boost for Octopus Centre
YOUNGSTERS at Burnham-On-Sea's Octopus Children's Centre are now able to use the latest early learning technology thanks to a donation from computing giant IBM. The company has donated a KidSmart unit to the centre as one of the benefits from the recently launched Southwest One.
YOUNGSTERS at Burnham-On-Sea's Octopus Children's Centre are now able to use the latest early learning technology thanks to a donation from computing giant IBM. The company has donated a KidSmart unit to the centre as one of the benefits from the recently launched Southwest One.
Over 30 complete Aquathlon
MORE than 30 athletes ran and swam their way around a course during Burnham-On-Sea's spring aquathlon on Sunday morning (March 28th). The annual event, which was organised by Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy, comprised of a 750 metre swim and a 7km run.
MORE than 30 athletes ran and swam their way around a course during Burnham-On-Sea's spring aquathlon on Sunday morning (March 28th). The annual event, which was organised by Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy, comprised of a 750 metre swim and a 7km run.
Town volleyball teams celebrate
MEMBERS of a Highbridge volleyball team are celebrating this week after scooping four trophies. King Alfred School's volleyball teams have won the haul of silverware after a successful season in the South West Junior Volleyball Grand Prix. The school's four teams have played in events at Weston, Melksham and Bournemouth.
MEMBERS of a Highbridge volleyball team are celebrating this week after scooping four trophies. King Alfred School's volleyball teams have won the haul of silverware after a successful season in the South West Junior Volleyball Grand Prix. The school's four teams have played in events at Weston, Melksham and Bournemouth.
Car overturns in M5 accident
THE driver of a car was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after overturning on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday afternoon (March 29th). Emergency services were called to Highbridge's junction 23 at 12.10pm after the vehicle flipped over after hitting the central reservation on the southbound carriageway.
THE driver of a car was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after overturning on the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday afternoon (March 29th). Emergency services were called to Highbridge's junction 23 at 12.10pm after the vehicle flipped over after hitting the central reservation on the southbound carriageway.
Safety calls after dog killed
THE body of a dog which plunged down steep cliffs on Brean Down at the weekend was retrieved by its owners on Monday (March 29th), who have called for more warning signs to be introduced. A friend of pet owners Lorraine and Jonathan Hawkins found Daisy, their missing greyhound cross whippet, at the base of the cliffs near the fort.
THE body of a dog which plunged down steep cliffs on Brean Down at the weekend was retrieved by its owners on Monday (March 29th), who have called for more warning signs to be introduced. A friend of pet owners Lorraine and Jonathan Hawkins found Daisy, their missing greyhound cross whippet, at the base of the cliffs near the fort.
Election poster row flares up
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt has strongly rejected claims that a controversial poster campaign being waged against the town's MP is 'a front for the Liberal Democrats'. The leaflets accuse MP David Heathcoat-Amory of "failing our democracy".
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt has strongly rejected claims that a controversial poster campaign being waged against the town's MP is 'a front for the Liberal Democrats'. The leaflets accuse MP David Heathcoat-Amory of "failing our democracy".
Success for martial arts group
A TEAM of Ju Jitsu martial arts enthusiasts from Burnham-On-Sea have won five medals at a national competition. The group, from Burnham-On-Sea's KJ2 Martial Arts Club, entered the UK Premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Bristol, which were attended by 400 competitors.
A TEAM of Ju Jitsu martial arts enthusiasts from Burnham-On-Sea have won five medals at a national competition. The group, from Burnham-On-Sea's KJ2 Martial Arts Club, entered the UK Premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Bristol, which were attended by 400 competitors.
Fire alert at town swimming pool
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy on Sunday evening (March 28th) after reports of smoke being seen above the building. Fire crews were sent to the property in Berrow Road but they were relieved to find the incident was a false alarm with good intent.
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy on Sunday evening (March 28th) after reports of smoke being seen above the building. Fire crews were sent to the property in Berrow Road but they were relieved to find the incident was a false alarm with good intent.
Easter race held in Brent Knoll
DOZENS of youngsters took part in the annual Easter run to the top of Brent Knoll on Saturday afternoon (March 27th). The annual race is held from outside the village's primary school and this year's event saw almost 100 children and parents making their way to the summit.
DOZENS of youngsters took part in the annual Easter run to the top of Brent Knoll on Saturday afternoon (March 27th). The annual race is held from outside the village's primary school and this year's event saw almost 100 children and parents making their way to the summit.
Search for missing dog called off
AN extensive Coastguard search for a missing dog which plunged over cliffs at Brean Down on Sunday (March 28th) has been called off. A team of Burnham Coastguards was called to Brean at 4pm after dog owners Lorraine and Jonathan Hawkins from Bath reported Daisy, their greyhound cross whippet, had disappeared over the edge of the cliffs near the wartime fort.
AN extensive Coastguard search for a missing dog which plunged over cliffs at Brean Down on Sunday (March 28th) has been called off. A team of Burnham Coastguards was called to Brean at 4pm after dog owners Lorraine and Jonathan Hawkins from Bath reported Daisy, their greyhound cross whippet, had disappeared over the edge of the cliffs near the wartime fort.
Palm Sunday marked with parade
OVER 50 Burnham-On-Sea churchgoers have taken part in a traditonal procession through the town - complete with a real donkey - to mark Palm Sunday. Residents carrying crosses and palms walked from St Andrew's Church into Victoria Street and along The Esplanade.
OVER 50 Burnham-On-Sea churchgoers have taken part in a traditonal procession through the town - complete with a real donkey - to mark Palm Sunday. Residents carrying crosses and palms walked from St Andrew's Church into Victoria Street and along The Esplanade.
Anger grows over cider tax hike
ANGRY cider makers across the Burnham-On-Sea area are backing several online campaigns to make the Chancellor re-think his increase on cider duty announced in the Budget. John Harris of West Croft Cider in Brent Knoll, pictured, is among many local cider makers who are furious that Alistair Darling said cider duty would soar by 10% above the rate of inflation.
ANGRY cider makers across the Burnham-On-Sea area are backing several online campaigns to make the Chancellor re-think his increase on cider duty announced in the Budget. John Harris of West Croft Cider in Brent Knoll, pictured, is among many local cider makers who are furious that Alistair Darling said cider duty would soar by 10% above the rate of inflation.
£330k BASC extension opened
A £300,000 extension of a popular Burnham-On-Sea sports centre was officially opened at a ceremony on Saturday morning (March 27th). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Burnham's BASC Ground to mark the opening of its refurbished changing facilities and new viewing terrace.
A £300,000 extension of a popular Burnham-On-Sea sports centre was officially opened at a ceremony on Saturday morning (March 27th). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Burnham's BASC Ground to mark the opening of its refurbished changing facilities and new viewing terrace.
£5k wall repairs for car park
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of repairs have been made to a crumbling wall at a council-owned car park in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Sedgemoor District Council has completed £5,000 of improvements at the Oxford Street car park in the centre of town, as pictured here.
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of repairs have been made to a crumbling wall at a council-owned car park in Burnham-On-Sea this week. Sedgemoor District Council has completed £5,000 of improvements at the Oxford Street car park in the centre of town, as pictured here.
World darts champ in Burnham
A FORMER world darts champion dropped in at a Burnham-On-Sea bookies on Friday afternoon (March 26th). Bob Anderson, who was ranked world number one for more than three years in the late 1980s, visited the Bet Fred shop in Burnham's College Street during a promotional tour.
A FORMER world darts champion dropped in at a Burnham-On-Sea bookies on Friday afternoon (March 26th). Bob Anderson, who was ranked world number one for more than three years in the late 1980s, visited the Bet Fred shop in Burnham's College Street during a promotional tour.
Rescue crews called to climbers
TWO rock climbers who were feared to be cut off by the high tide at Brean Down prompted the launch of a Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat and a team of Coastguards on Friday afternoon (March 26th). A nearby resident was concerned for the welfare of the pair and called Coastguards at just before 4pm.
TWO rock climbers who were feared to be cut off by the high tide at Brean Down prompted the launch of a Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat and a team of Coastguards on Friday afternoon (March 26th). A nearby resident was concerned for the welfare of the pair and called Coastguards at just before 4pm.
Pub fined over under-age drinking
Exclusive: A SEAFRONT bar in Burnham-On-Sea has been fined hundreds of pounds for serving alcohol to an under-age customer. The owner of Chaplins on The Esplanade has appeared before Sedgemoor Magistrates, where he received a £265 fine plus £250 costs after a customer aged under 18 was served.
Exclusive: A SEAFRONT bar in Burnham-On-Sea has been fined hundreds of pounds for serving alcohol to an under-age customer. The owner of Chaplins on The Esplanade has appeared before Sedgemoor Magistrates, where he received a £265 fine plus £250 costs after a customer aged under 18 was served.
No £5m Whitehall cash for town
BURNHAM-On-Sea has missed out on £5m worth of government money to boost employment, businesses and skills in seaside towns across England. The government announced on Thursday morning (March 25th) that several resorts would share windfalls across the South West - but not Burnham.
BURNHAM-On-Sea has missed out on £5m worth of government money to boost employment, businesses and skills in seaside towns across England. The government announced on Thursday morning (March 25th) that several resorts would share windfalls across the South West - but not Burnham.
Charity car boot sale today (Fri)
THE latest in a series of weekly charity car boot sales will be held today (Friday, March 26th) at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea. Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service, which transports medical supplies to hospitals in Somerset, is organising the event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll.
THE latest in a series of weekly charity car boot sales will be held today (Friday, March 26th) at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea. Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service, which transports medical supplies to hospitals in Somerset, is organising the event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll.
England rugby duo visit Burnham
YOUNG rugby players from Burnham-On-Sea, West Huntspill, Berrow and Pawlett battled it out on Wednesday (March 24th) at the annual Sedgemoor and Mendip Sports Partnership 'TAG' football festival, held in Burnham. Two England women's players were the special guests at the event at Burnham's BASC Ground.
YOUNG rugby players from Burnham-On-Sea, West Huntspill, Berrow and Pawlett battled it out on Wednesday (March 24th) at the annual Sedgemoor and Mendip Sports Partnership 'TAG' football festival, held in Burnham. Two England women's players were the special guests at the event at Burnham's BASC Ground.
MP attacked in leaflet campaign
CONTROVERSIAL leaflets accusing Burnham-On-Sea's MP, David Heathcoat-Amory, of "failing our democracy" are being posted through letterboxes across the area. The leaflets are being distributed by Power 2010, a political pressure group funded by the Rowntree Reform Trust.
CONTROVERSIAL leaflets accusing Burnham-On-Sea's MP, David Heathcoat-Amory, of "failing our democracy" are being posted through letterboxes across the area. The leaflets are being distributed by Power 2010, a political pressure group funded by the Rowntree Reform Trust.
U3A quilt raises cash for centre
A PATCHWORK quilt that took eight months to complete by talented members of Burnham-On-Sea's University Of The Third Age has helped raise hundreds of pounds for the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road. Eleven members of the U3A Patchwork Group hand- stitched it.
A PATCHWORK quilt that took eight months to complete by talented members of Burnham-On-Sea's University Of The Third Age has helped raise hundreds of pounds for the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road. Eleven members of the U3A Patchwork Group hand- stitched it.
Three shops open in Burnham
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's town centre has been given a recession-busting boost this week with the launch of three new shops. Larkins 99p Store has opened in the High Street, Giggles novelty shop is set to open on the seafront, and Highly Strung is opening in Cross Street.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's town centre has been given a recession-busting boost this week with the launch of three new shops. Larkins 99p Store has opened in the High Street, Giggles novelty shop is set to open on the seafront, and Highly Strung is opening in Cross Street.
Cash machine fraud hits town
Exclusive: RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea have been hit by a wave of cash machine crime in recent weeks. Several members of Burnham's discussion forums have reported how they have had money taken from their bank and building society accounts after using cash machines in the town.
Exclusive: RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea have been hit by a wave of cash machine crime in recent weeks. Several members of Burnham's discussion forums have reported how they have had money taken from their bank and building society accounts after using cash machines in the town.
Work starts on £8m pool and cinema
Exclusive: An £8million project to create a new swimming pool and cinema complex in Brean has this week been given a green light by district council planners. Construction work is already underway at Brean Leisure Park, as pictured, with the first phase of work scheduled to be completed this summer.
Exclusive: An £8million project to create a new swimming pool and cinema complex in Brean has this week been given a green light by district council planners. Construction work is already underway at Brean Leisure Park, as pictured, with the first phase of work scheduled to be completed this summer.
Asbestos killed Burnham man
A LETTER written by a deceased Burnham-On-Sea man has been read out at his own inquest. The dramatic letter was read out at the inquest into the death of Geoffrey Matthews, 72, who died last year after working with asbestos for a number of years. A postmortem report was also read out at the hearing in Bridgwater.
A LETTER written by a deceased Burnham-On-Sea man has been read out at his own inquest. The dramatic letter was read out at the inquest into the death of Geoffrey Matthews, 72, who died last year after working with asbestos for a number of years. A postmortem report was also read out at the hearing in Bridgwater.
