Shock over £50k roof repairs
REPAIRS to the roof of Burnham and Highbridge Town Council's roof will cost over £50,000 it emerged this week. Cllr Dennis Davey told a town council meeting on Monday evening that that the roof of the main Council Chamber needs to be replaced and modernised - but at a cost of £53,500.
REPAIRS to the roof of Burnham and Highbridge Town Council's roof will cost over £50,000 it emerged this week. Cllr Dennis Davey told a town council meeting on Monday evening that that the roof of the main Council Chamber needs to be replaced and modernised - but at a cost of £53,500.
Awards for Xmas lights winners
THE winning entries in Burnham and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition received their awards this week. A panel of judges from the town council toured both towns during December to decide on the best Christmas lighting displays and on Monday, the winners received their awards.
THE winning entries in Burnham and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition received their awards this week. A panel of judges from the town council toured both towns during December to decide on the best Christmas lighting displays and on Monday, the winners received their awards.
Snow flurries sweep into Burnham
SNOW flurries swept into Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Tuesday (January 5th), blanketing the area and leaving slippery conditions for motorists. Pavements and roads were again left in a dangerous state as the wintry snap continued. Police warned motorists to take extra care.
SNOW flurries swept into Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Tuesday (January 5th), blanketing the area and leaving slippery conditions for motorists. Pavements and roads were again left in a dangerous state as the wintry snap continued. Police warned motorists to take extra care.
Police seek to return stolen bikes
POLICE want to reunite stolen bikes with their rightful owners in the Burnham-On-Sea area. It comes after officers seized 15 bikes from a property in Burnham last month following a search. The bikes were identified as having been stolen and, although five have already been reunited with their owners, ten are still waiting unclaimed.
POLICE want to reunite stolen bikes with their rightful owners in the Burnham-On-Sea area. It comes after officers seized 15 bikes from a property in Burnham last month following a search. The bikes were identified as having been stolen and, although five have already been reunited with their owners, ten are still waiting unclaimed.
Hospital refurb nears completion
THE latest phase of Burnham-On-Sea hospital's £740,000 refurbishment has been completed over the past week. A new men's ward, The Arnold Pople Ward, is now occupied and the new Ward Entrance and Nurses' Station (pictured right) is also operational. Within a few days the hospital kitchen will be moving to a new location.
THE latest phase of Burnham-On-Sea hospital's £740,000 refurbishment has been completed over the past week. A new men's ward, The Arnold Pople Ward, is now occupied and the new Ward Entrance and Nurses' Station (pictured right) is also operational. Within a few days the hospital kitchen will be moving to a new location.
Thirteen groups receive cash boost
THIRTEEN groups and clubs from across the Burnham-On-Sea area have begun 2010 with a financial boost, thanks to the town council. Representatives from each of the organisations were handed cheques by Mayor Derick Cooper on Monday evening (January 4th).
THIRTEEN groups and clubs from across the Burnham-On-Sea area have begun 2010 with a financial boost, thanks to the town council. Representatives from each of the organisations were handed cheques by Mayor Derick Cooper on Monday evening (January 4th).
Ice safety alert issued for area
CONTINUING icy weather has frozen lakes, rivers and ponds across the Burnham-On-Sea area, prompting a safety warning from Somerset fire brigade. These were the scenes at Apex Park in Highbridge on Monday (January 4th) as temperatures sank to minus 7 degrees Centigrade overnight.
CONTINUING icy weather has frozen lakes, rivers and ponds across the Burnham-On-Sea area, prompting a safety warning from Somerset fire brigade. These were the scenes at Apex Park in Highbridge on Monday (January 4th) as temperatures sank to minus 7 degrees Centigrade overnight.
Young tennis player impresses
A YOUNG Burnham-On-Sea tennis player has been praised after coming runner-up in a regional tennis tournament. Johnnie Bougourd, 7, is the newest member of Burnham-On-Sea's Nathan Edwards Tennis Academy and competed in the annual David Lloyd Tournament.
A YOUNG Burnham-On-Sea tennis player has been praised after coming runner-up in a regional tennis tournament. Johnnie Bougourd, 7, is the newest member of Burnham-On-Sea's Nathan Edwards Tennis Academy and competed in the annual David Lloyd Tournament.
Icy weather causes accidents
ICY road conditions led to two serious accidents in the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday morning (January 2nd). The A38 through Pawlett was closed for several hours after an accident, caused by black ice, blocked the road. Police, fire and ambulance crews from Burnham were at the scene during Saturday.
ICY road conditions led to two serious accidents in the Burnham-On-Sea area on Saturday morning (January 2nd). The A38 through Pawlett was closed for several hours after an accident, caused by black ice, blocked the road. Police, fire and ambulance crews from Burnham were at the scene during Saturday.
Row breaks out over pylons
A ROW has broken out in Burnham-On-Sea over controversial plans to build a new line of 150ft tall electricity pylons across the Somerset countryside. Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt has expressed her "deep disappointment" that MP David Heathcoat-Amory did not bring up the matter when he spoke in parliament last week.
A ROW has broken out in Burnham-On-Sea over controversial plans to build a new line of 150ft tall electricity pylons across the Somerset countryside. Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt has expressed her "deep disappointment" that MP David Heathcoat-Amory did not bring up the matter when he spoke in parliament last week.
Burnham panto tickets on sale
TICKETS have gone on sale for Burnham-On-Sea's annual pantomime. The Burnham and District Panto Society will be performing Aladdin at The Princess Hall in Burnham town centre from Friday January 29th to Saturday February 6th. Evening performances will be held at 7pm and 3pm each day.
TICKETS have gone on sale for Burnham-On-Sea's annual pantomime. The Burnham and District Panto Society will be performing Aladdin at The Princess Hall in Burnham town centre from Friday January 29th to Saturday February 6th. Evening performances will be held at 7pm and 3pm each day.
Recycle Xmas trees for charity
RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea can have their Christmas tree collected and recycled while raising money for a good cause. Well-known Burnham-On-Sea charity fundraiser Keith Mitchell is organising the tree recycling service in aid of Scope, a UK disability organisation.
RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea can have their Christmas tree collected and recycled while raising money for a good cause. Well-known Burnham-On-Sea charity fundraiser Keith Mitchell is organising the tree recycling service in aid of Scope, a UK disability organisation.
Your guide to 2010 in Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous 2010. With a brand new year upon us, we've gathered together all the key dates of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's leading events for the next twelve months so you can update your new diary and calendar. More..
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous 2010. With a brand new year upon us, we've gathered together all the key dates of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge's leading events for the next twelve months so you can update your new diary and calendar. More..
MBE award for Burnham resident
THE manager of a Bridgwater children's centre who lives in Burnham-On-Sea is among those recognised today in the New Year Honours List. Dr Jaswant Kaur Jutley-Plested, who is manager of Sydenham Children's Centre in Bridgwater, has received an MBE award (pictured) from the Queen. More..
THE manager of a Bridgwater children's centre who lives in Burnham-On-Sea is among those recognised today in the New Year Honours List. Dr Jaswant Kaur Jutley-Plested, who is manager of Sydenham Children's Centre in Bridgwater, has received an MBE award (pictured) from the Queen. More..
Celebrate New Year in Burnham
REVELLERS in Burnham-On-Sea will be able to celebrate the start of 2010 in style with a great line-up of live entertainment on New Year's Eve (Thursday). Burnham's Ritz Social Club in Victoria Street will feature live music from a local version of the Blues Brothers, along with a disco.
REVELLERS in Burnham-On-Sea will be able to celebrate the start of 2010 in style with a great line-up of live entertainment on New Year's Eve (Thursday). Burnham's Ritz Social Club in Victoria Street will feature live music from a local version of the Blues Brothers, along with a disco.
Plans for 70m mast unveiled
THE company which plans to build several new wind turbines near Burnham-On-Sea has submitted a planning application for a 70 metre tall weather monitoring mast. Next Generation Limited wants the go-ahead from Sedgemoor District Council to construct it in West Huntspill.
THE company which plans to build several new wind turbines near Burnham-On-Sea has submitted a planning application for a 70 metre tall weather monitoring mast. Next Generation Limited wants the go-ahead from Sedgemoor District Council to construct it in West Huntspill.
Shock over badger death
WILDLIFE carers in the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week expressed their shock after a badger was killed by three men at a sett in East Huntspill. The trio digging the badger out of its sett near the Gold Corner Pumping Station on Monday afternoon (December 28th).
WILDLIFE carers in the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week expressed their shock after a badger was killed by three men at a sett in East Huntspill. The trio digging the badger out of its sett near the Gold Corner Pumping Station on Monday afternoon (December 28th).
Quiet Christmas for traders
BUSINESSES along Burnham-On-Sea High Street experienced a "flat" Christmas, according to the town's Chamber of Trade. Many shops in the town failed to benefit from a big seasonal uplift in custom due to the recession, the trade group said this week. However, trade was no worse than last year.
BUSINESSES along Burnham-On-Sea High Street experienced a "flat" Christmas, according to the town's Chamber of Trade. Many shops in the town failed to benefit from a big seasonal uplift in custom due to the recession, the trade group said this week. However, trade was no worse than last year.
Bike thefts warning from police
BIKE owners in Burnham-On-Sea have been targeted with several thefts in the town this week. A BMX bike was stolen from a youngster in Burnham Road. It was left unlocked for several minutes and when its owner returned, it had gone. A quad bike was also stolen from a farm in the north of the town.
BIKE owners in Burnham-On-Sea have been targeted with several thefts in the town this week. A BMX bike was stolen from a youngster in Burnham Road. It was left unlocked for several minutes and when its owner returned, it had gone. A quad bike was also stolen from a farm in the north of the town.
Murdered man was stabbed 13 times
THE man who was murdered in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve had been stabbed thirteen times, it has emerged this week. A police officer found George Lawson, 20, lying dead on a bed in a flat in Abingdon Street shortly after 9am on Christmas Eve. A post mortem has been carried out.
THE man who was murdered in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve had been stabbed thirteen times, it has emerged this week. A police officer found George Lawson, 20, lying dead on a bed in a flat in Abingdon Street shortly after 9am on Christmas Eve. A post mortem has been carried out.
Three car collision causes delays
THESE were the scenes on the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday, December 29th) after a three-car collision caused long delays for motorists returning from their Christmas holidays. Police and ambulance crews rushed to the southbound carriageway.
THESE were the scenes on the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea today (Tuesday, December 29th) after a three-car collision caused long delays for motorists returning from their Christmas holidays. Police and ambulance crews rushed to the southbound carriageway.
Auction off unwanted presents
BURNHAM-On-Sea Scouts are appealing for unwanted Christmas gifts to be donated to them for a fundraising 50/50 auction being held in January. The auction will held at Burnham-On-Sea Scout Group's HQ at the BASC Ground in Stoddens Road on the afternoon of Saturday, January 9th.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Scouts are appealing for unwanted Christmas gifts to be donated to them for a fundraising 50/50 auction being held in January. The auction will held at Burnham-On-Sea Scout Group's HQ at the BASC Ground in Stoddens Road on the afternoon of Saturday, January 9th.
Coastguards search for woman
A TEAM of Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards was called to Brean on Monday evening (December 28th) to conduct a search for a missing person. Police were also called to the village after a 50 year-old woman went missing from a holiday park in the centre of the resort.
A TEAM of Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards was called to Brean on Monday evening (December 28th) to conduct a search for a missing person. Police were also called to the village after a 50 year-old woman went missing from a holiday park in the centre of the resort.
Tessa praises Burnham posties
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt saw at first hand the hard work that postmen and women do throughout the festive period during a visit to the town's sorting office last week. She joined postie Val Stone at 6am on Christmas Eve on her found.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Tessa Munt saw at first hand the hard work that postmen and women do throughout the festive period during a visit to the town's sorting office last week. She joined postie Val Stone at 6am on Christmas Eve on her found.
27 flats for former garage site
Almost 30 new apartments could be built on a former garage site in Burnham-On-Sea town centre. Sedgemoor District Council has received a planning application for a three-storey block of 27 apartments at the fomer Tucker's Garage site in Victoria Street. The application has been submitted by Abracore Ltd.
Almost 30 new apartments could be built on a former garage site in Burnham-On-Sea town centre. Sedgemoor District Council has received a planning application for a three-storey block of 27 apartments at the fomer Tucker's Garage site in Victoria Street. The application has been submitted by Abracore Ltd.
Murder update: January court date
A 23-year-old faced magistrates on Monday (December 28th) charged with the murder of a Burnham-On-Sea man on Christmas Eve. Adam Lapthorne appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court charged with killing 20-year-old George Lawson (pictured) in Abingdon Street.
A 23-year-old faced magistrates on Monday (December 28th) charged with the murder of a Burnham-On-Sea man on Christmas Eve. Adam Lapthorne appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court charged with killing 20-year-old George Lawson (pictured) in Abingdon Street.
Man charged with murder
A MAN has this evening (Sunday) been charged with the murder of 20-year-old George Lawson (pictured), who was killed in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve. It follows the discovery of the body of 20 year-old Mr Lawson at a flat in Abingdon Street, Burnham-On-Sea. A man named by police has been charged with murder.
A MAN has this evening (Sunday) been charged with the murder of 20-year-old George Lawson (pictured), who was killed in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve. It follows the discovery of the body of 20 year-old Mr Lawson at a flat in Abingdon Street, Burnham-On-Sea. A man named by police has been charged with murder.
Praise for retiring Coastguard
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards have this week bid farewell to a retiring member of the team. Jenny Thorogood was presented with a glass tankard by Burnham Coastguard Officer Steve Bird, as pictured here. Jenny was a member of the Burnham rescue group for nine months.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards have this week bid farewell to a retiring member of the team. Jenny Thorogood was presented with a glass tankard by Burnham Coastguard Officer Steve Bird, as pictured here. Jenny was a member of the Burnham rescue group for nine months.
Boost for Coastguard Association
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguard Association has received a financial boost following a fundraising golf day and auction. NFU Bridgwater and Enmore Park Golf Club held a charity golf day in aid of the Burnham Branch of the Coastguard Association. Eighteen holes of golf was followed by lunch, a raffle and and an auction.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguard Association has received a financial boost following a fundraising golf day and auction. NFU Bridgwater and Enmore Park Golf Club held a charity golf day in aid of the Burnham Branch of the Coastguard Association. Eighteen holes of golf was followed by lunch, a raffle and and an auction.
Tributes paid to murdered George
Exclusive: THE man who police believe was murdered in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve has been named locally as George Lawson - as tributes have flooded in from family and friends. Scores of tributes have already been paid to the man, pictured right, on the social networking website Facebook.
Exclusive: THE man who police believe was murdered in Burnham-On-Sea on Christmas Eve has been named locally as George Lawson - as tributes have flooded in from family and friends. Scores of tributes have already been paid to the man, pictured right, on the social networking website Facebook.
30 take part in fundraising dip!
DOZENS of fundraisers braved the icy waters of the Bristol Channel to take part in a bracing sea dip at Brean today (Boxing Day) to raise hundreds of pounds for a Burnham-On-Sea charity. Over 30 supporters of rescue hovercraft charity BARB ran into the Bristol Channel during the sponsored event.
DOZENS of fundraisers braved the icy waters of the Bristol Channel to take part in a bracing sea dip at Brean today (Boxing Day) to raise hundreds of pounds for a Burnham-On-Sea charity. Over 30 supporters of rescue hovercraft charity BARB ran into the Bristol Channel during the sponsored event.
MP in festive mood during visits
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP was in a festive mood when he visited two nursing homes in the town this week. MP David Heathcoat-Amory visited Burnham Nursing Home and Elizabeth Court where he met residents and staff in the run-up to Christmas Day, joining in a festive party.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP was in a festive mood when he visited two nursing homes in the town this week. MP David Heathcoat-Amory visited Burnham Nursing Home and Elizabeth Court where he met residents and staff in the run-up to Christmas Day, joining in a festive party.
One hurt in Christmas Eve crash
ONE person was taken to hospital following an accident on the outskirts of Highbridge on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24th). Police were called to a two car collision on the A38 at 8pm, as pictured here, near the entrance to the Lakeside housing development.
ONE person was taken to hospital following an accident on the outskirts of Highbridge on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24th). Police were called to a two car collision on the A38 at 8pm, as pictured here, near the entrance to the Lakeside housing development.
Highbridge home sealed off
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's police chief has confirmed that a cordon placed around this Highbridge home on Thursday afternoon (December 24th) was linked to Burnham's Abingdon Street murder investigation. Police swooped on a home in Kimber Close, as pictured, after the earlier arrest of four people.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's police chief has confirmed that a cordon placed around this Highbridge home on Thursday afternoon (December 24th) was linked to Burnham's Abingdon Street murder investigation. Police swooped on a home in Kimber Close, as pictured, after the earlier arrest of four people.
Four held in murder probe
FOUR people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in a Burnham-On-Sea town centre flat earlier this morning (Thursday, December 24th). As first reported by Burnham-On-Sea.com, scores of police descended on Abingdon Street at 9am, as pictured, after the body of a man in his 20s was found.
FOUR people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in a Burnham-On-Sea town centre flat earlier this morning (Thursday, December 24th). As first reported by Burnham-On-Sea.com, scores of police descended on Abingdon Street at 9am, as pictured, after the body of a man in his 20s was found.
Body of man found in Burnham flat
A BURNHAM-On-Sea town centre street was cordoned off by police this morning (Thursday, December 24th) after a body of a man was found in a flat. Scores of police were seen in Abingdon Street from 9.30am, as pictured here, as investigations into the grizzly discovery began.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea town centre street was cordoned off by police this morning (Thursday, December 24th) after a body of a man was found in a flat. Scores of police were seen in Abingdon Street from 9.30am, as pictured here, as investigations into the grizzly discovery began.
Icy roads cause accidents
ICY road conditions led to several car accidents in Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Thursday, December 24th). A BMW careered off the Frank Foley Parkway into a ditch, as pictured above, although no-one was injured. Another accident occurred near the BASC Ground where a car struck a bus.
ICY road conditions led to several car accidents in Burnham-On-Sea this morning (Thursday, December 24th). A BMW careered off the Frank Foley Parkway into a ditch, as pictured above, although no-one was injured. Another accident occurred near the BASC Ground where a car struck a bus.
Police seal off town centre street
A BURNHAM-On-Sea town centre street was cordoned off by police this morning (Thursday, December 24th) as officers investigated a serious incident. Five police cars were seen in Abingdon Street at 9.30am, as pictured here, as investigations into a "serious incident" got underway.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea town centre street was cordoned off by police this morning (Thursday, December 24th) as officers investigated a serious incident. Five police cars were seen in Abingdon Street at 9.30am, as pictured here, as investigations into a "serious incident" got underway.
Christmas church services guide
CHURCHGOERS across the Burnham-On-Sea area are this week celebrating Christmas at numerous services. Burnham-On-Sea.com has compiled the following guide to a selection of the main religious services taking place across the Burnham, Highbridge and Brean area.
CHURCHGOERS across the Burnham-On-Sea area are this week celebrating Christmas at numerous services. Burnham-On-Sea.com has compiled the following guide to a selection of the main religious services taking place across the Burnham, Highbridge and Brean area.
CCTV plea after cash point fraud
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have issued CCTV photos of two men they want to speak to regarding their investigation into a cash machine fraud at a Highbridge supermarket earlier this month. We were first to report earlier this month how a 'skimming' device had been fitted to a cash machine outside Asda.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have issued CCTV photos of two men they want to speak to regarding their investigation into a cash machine fraud at a Highbridge supermarket earlier this month. We were first to report earlier this month how a 'skimming' device had been fitted to a cash machine outside Asda.
D-Day for town tourist centre
Exclusive: The future of Burnham-On-Sea’s Tourist Information Centre looks set to be decided at a special meeting in early January. Town and district council bosses will discuss how the busy centre, based on The Esplanade, can be funded amid a round of cash cuts at Sedgemoor District Council.
Exclusive: The future of Burnham-On-Sea’s Tourist Information Centre looks set to be decided at a special meeting in early January. Town and district council bosses will discuss how the busy centre, based on The Esplanade, can be funded amid a round of cash cuts at Sedgemoor District Council.
BBC soap star at Burnham B&B
Exclusive: A familiar face from BBC1's EastEnders was in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week when he stayed at a bed and breakfast in the town. Wheelchair-bound David Proud, who plays Adam Best in the hit TV soap, stayed at Magnolia House B&B in Manor Road with his parents.
Exclusive: A familiar face from BBC1's EastEnders was in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week when he stayed at a bed and breakfast in the town. Wheelchair-bound David Proud, who plays Adam Best in the hit TV soap, stayed at Magnolia House B&B in Manor Road with his parents.
Fatal crash was 'accidental'
A CORONER has recorded an accidental verdict after coming to the conclusion that a slow puncture was partly to blame for a crash which killed a young Burnham-On-Sea man earlier this year. Jon Puddy, 20, died in August after colliding with a taxi on the outskirts of Highbridge.
A CORONER has recorded an accidental verdict after coming to the conclusion that a slow puncture was partly to blame for a crash which killed a young Burnham-On-Sea man earlier this year. Jon Puddy, 20, died in August after colliding with a taxi on the outskirts of Highbridge.
Xmas lights winners announced
THE winning entries in Burnham and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition were announced on Tuesday evening (December 22nd). A panel of judges from the town council - Cllrs Peter Burridge-Clayton, Pat Burge and Cllr Dennis Davey - toured both towns over several nights to decide on a list of the best displays.
THE winning entries in Burnham and Highbridge's annual Christmas lights competition were announced on Tuesday evening (December 22nd). A panel of judges from the town council - Cllrs Peter Burridge-Clayton, Pat Burge and Cllr Dennis Davey - toured both towns over several nights to decide on a list of the best displays.
In photos: Burnham's cold snap
THESE were the wintry scenes in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday morning (December 22nd) when the town was left shivering under a 'sugar coating' of frost and snow. Temperatures plumetted to minus six degrees Centigrade overnight, leaving a sharp frost, followed this morning by a fresh dusting of snow.
THESE were the wintry scenes in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday morning (December 22nd) when the town was left shivering under a 'sugar coating' of frost and snow. Temperatures plumetted to minus six degrees Centigrade overnight, leaving a sharp frost, followed this morning by a fresh dusting of snow.
Roadworks announced for area
SEVERAL road closures in the Burnham-On-Sea area have been announced this week while essential roadworks are carried out. Somerset County Council has announced that Coast Road at Berrow will be closed for resurfacing on January 7th. Adam Street in Burnham is also to shut for a day on January 12th.
SEVERAL road closures in the Burnham-On-Sea area have been announced this week while essential roadworks are carried out. Somerset County Council has announced that Coast Road at Berrow will be closed for resurfacing on January 7th. Adam Street in Burnham is also to shut for a day on January 12th.
MP backs pylons pressure group
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP attended a public meeting in the village of Mark on Monday afternoon (December 21st) where he supported the launch of a new campaign group fighting plans for a line of 150ft electricity pylons to be built through our area from Hinkley Point to Avonmouth.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP attended a public meeting in the village of Mark on Monday afternoon (December 21st) where he supported the launch of a new campaign group fighting plans for a line of 150ft electricity pylons to be built through our area from Hinkley Point to Avonmouth.
Police probe town break-in
Exclusive: Jewellery has been stolen during a burglary at a Burnham-On-Sea home. Police were called to Abingdon Street in the town centre this morning (Monday, December 21st), as pictured, after the break-in was discovered at a private property in the street. Police are investigating.
Exclusive: Jewellery has been stolen during a burglary at a Burnham-On-Sea home. Police were called to Abingdon Street in the town centre this morning (Monday, December 21st), as pictured, after the break-in was discovered at a private property in the street. Police are investigating.
Festive end to year for toddlers
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies classes celebrated their final sessions of the year with a real festive feel. All the classes wore fancy dress costumes and they were also treated to a visit and gift from Santa's Sleigh, together with seasonal music.
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies classes celebrated their final sessions of the year with a real festive feel. All the classes wore fancy dress costumes and they were also treated to a visit and gift from Santa's Sleigh, together with seasonal music.
Brrr-nham shivers in icy chill
THE Burnham-On-Sea area was left shivering under a layer of snow and ice this morning (Monday, December 21st). Temperatures dipped to minus five centigrade overnight, leaving slippery roads and pavements, as pictured here. Police said motorists should take care and only drive if it is absolutely necessary.
THE Burnham-On-Sea area was left shivering under a layer of snow and ice this morning (Monday, December 21st). Temperatures dipped to minus five centigrade overnight, leaving slippery roads and pavements, as pictured here. Police said motorists should take care and only drive if it is absolutely necessary.
