Diabetes group to hold AGM
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Burnbridge Diabetes Group will review a successful year of fundraising when they meet for their annual meeting next week. The group is set to gather on Wednesday March 21st at 7.30pm in Chichester Close Communal Hall.
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Burnbridge Diabetes Group will review a successful year of fundraising when they meet for their annual meeting next week. The group is set to gather on Wednesday March 21st at 7.30pm in Chichester Close Communal Hall.
Police hunt robbery suspects
POLICE on Tuesday (March 6th) issued an image of the man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery at an antiques shop in Burnham-On-Sea. The incident took place during the afternoon of Thursday March 1st at Castle Antiques in Victoria Court.
POLICE on Tuesday (March 6th) issued an image of the man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery at an antiques shop in Burnham-On-Sea. The incident took place during the afternoon of Thursday March 1st at Castle Antiques in Victoria Court.
Village market this weekend
A WIDE range of fesh meat, cheese and vegetables will be on sale when Brent Knoll holds its monthly village market this weekend. The event, which takes place on the second Saturday of every month, will be held this Saturday, March 10th, from 10am in the village hall.
A WIDE range of fesh meat, cheese and vegetables will be on sale when Brent Knoll holds its monthly village market this weekend. The event, which takes place on the second Saturday of every month, will be held this Saturday, March 10th, from 10am in the village hall.
Call for 'zero tolerance' on crime
Burnham-On-Sea councillors have this week called on local police to take a tougher stance in tackling crime in the town. Discussing the recent problems in South Street and the Rosewood estate at their meeting on Monday night (March 5th), councillors said there needed to be a 'zero tolerance crime policy'.
Burnham-On-Sea councillors have this week called on local police to take a tougher stance in tackling crime in the town. Discussing the recent problems in South Street and the Rosewood estate at their meeting on Monday night (March 5th), councillors said there needed to be a 'zero tolerance crime policy'.
Firm aims to re-open Hinkley B
BRITISH Energy has this week formally applied for permission to reopen Hinkley B nuclear power station, near Burnham-On-Sea, after six months of repairs. The station was closed in September for repairs to cracked pipes in the boiler system, but now wants to re-open.
BRITISH Energy has this week formally applied for permission to reopen Hinkley B nuclear power station, near Burnham-On-Sea, after six months of repairs. The station was closed in September for repairs to cracked pipes in the boiler system, but now wants to re-open.
Flood watch for coastline
SOMERSET'S coastline was put on a Flood Watch by the Environment Agency on Monday afternoon (March 5th) after forecasters warned of strong winds and heavy rain overnight into Tuesday. The Flood Watch was issued for the coast between Porlock and Avonmouth.
SOMERSET'S coastline was put on a Flood Watch by the Environment Agency on Monday afternoon (March 5th) after forecasters warned of strong winds and heavy rain overnight into Tuesday. The Flood Watch was issued for the coast between Porlock and Avonmouth.
Range Rover raised from mud!
Exclusive: THESE were the incredible scenes at Brean over the weekend when a Range Rover - which has been trapped on the mudflats for almost a year - was finally retrieved by salvage experts. The vehicle is hardly recognisable after 11 months in the mud!
Exclusive: THESE were the incredible scenes at Brean over the weekend when a Range Rover - which has been trapped on the mudflats for almost a year - was finally retrieved by salvage experts. The vehicle is hardly recognisable after 11 months in the mud!
Top award for Stephanie
BURNHAM-On-Sea ten-year-old Stephanie Jeffries, who has suffered from Cerebral Palsy since birth, is to receive a special Kennel Club award with her canine companion later this week. She and Kimmy, a 23-month-old pedigree Yellow Labrador, will be at Crufts.
BURNHAM-On-Sea ten-year-old Stephanie Jeffries, who has suffered from Cerebral Palsy since birth, is to receive a special Kennel Club award with her canine companion later this week. She and Kimmy, a 23-month-old pedigree Yellow Labrador, will be at Crufts.
Graffiti vandals target Highbridge
Exclusive: HIGHBRIDGE has suffered from an 'epidemic' of graffiti vandalism in recent days with scores of messages daubed across walls, fences and lamp posts - angering residents and local councillors alike. Most of the scrawlings have appeared in the last week.
Exclusive: HIGHBRIDGE has suffered from an 'epidemic' of graffiti vandalism in recent days with scores of messages daubed across walls, fences and lamp posts - angering residents and local councillors alike. Most of the scrawlings have appeared in the last week.
Lunar eclipse visible in town
BURNHAM-On-Sea photographer Andy Slade captured these incredible photos of the first total lunar eclipse in more than three years on Saturday night (March 3rd). The eclipse began at 8.18pm, with the Moon totally immersed in the shadow of the Earth.
BURNHAM-On-Sea photographer Andy Slade captured these incredible photos of the first total lunar eclipse in more than three years on Saturday night (March 3rd). The eclipse began at 8.18pm, with the Moon totally immersed in the shadow of the Earth.
'Last orders' called at town pub
LANDLORD Kevin Tippets is pictured calling 'last orders' for the final time on Saturday night (March 4th) when his Burnham-On-Sea pub shut in order to be replaced by a new development of flats. Dozens of regulars gathered for a party at The Crown Inn in Oxford Street.
LANDLORD Kevin Tippets is pictured calling 'last orders' for the final time on Saturday night (March 4th) when his Burnham-On-Sea pub shut in order to be replaced by a new development of flats. Dozens of regulars gathered for a party at The Crown Inn in Oxford Street.
Big spring clean for town beach
A BIG beach clean-up operation is to be carried out in Burnham-On-Sea later this month to tidy up the sands in time for the start of the busy tourist season. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported earlier this week how the beach is strewn with debris, including tyres and barrels.
A BIG beach clean-up operation is to be carried out in Burnham-On-Sea later this month to tidy up the sands in time for the start of the busy tourist season. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported earlier this week how the beach is strewn with debris, including tyres and barrels.
Huge rainbow lights up town sky
EARLY morning walkers along Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade were treated to the sight of this vibrantly coloured rainbow above Bridgwater Bay on Saturday (March 3rd). A mixture of bright sunshine and light rain showers proved ideal conditions for the phenomenon.
EARLY morning walkers along Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade were treated to the sight of this vibrantly coloured rainbow above Bridgwater Bay on Saturday (March 3rd). A mixture of bright sunshine and light rain showers proved ideal conditions for the phenomenon.
£10,000 antiques shop robbery
Exclusive: ROBBERS who burst into a Burnham-On-Sea antiques shop on Thursday afternoon (March 1st) threatened the owner with a knife and fled with valuables worth up to £10,000. Police said the huge haul came during a terrifying robbery at Castle Antiques in Victoria Street, which started at 3pm.
Exclusive: ROBBERS who burst into a Burnham-On-Sea antiques shop on Thursday afternoon (March 1st) threatened the owner with a knife and fled with valuables worth up to £10,000. Police said the huge haul came during a terrifying robbery at Castle Antiques in Victoria Street, which started at 3pm.
Chitty Chitty car in Burnham!
ONE of the nation's favourite four-wheeled film stars is set to come to a Burnham-On-Sea later this month. The original, road-going Chitty Chitty Bang Bang motor car that featured in the 1968 film will be the guest of honour at Sanders Garden World from 10am on March 17th.
ONE of the nation's favourite four-wheeled film stars is set to come to a Burnham-On-Sea later this month. The original, road-going Chitty Chitty Bang Bang motor car that featured in the 1968 film will be the guest of honour at Sanders Garden World from 10am on March 17th.
Town crime rises, but trend is down
NEW figures out this week show crime in Burnham-On-Sea is continuing to rise year-on-year, but the four-year trend is actually DOWN, according to the town's top police officer. Inspector Roger Tolley said crime figures have actually fallen since 2003.
NEW figures out this week show crime in Burnham-On-Sea is continuing to rise year-on-year, but the four-year trend is actually DOWN, according to the town's top police officer. Inspector Roger Tolley said crime figures have actually fallen since 2003.
Cash boost for town gymnasts
DELIGHTED members of a Burnham-On-Sea group did cartwheels and back-flips when they were presented with a cheque for £170 this week. But the actions were all part of their normal routine since it was the town's Monarchs Gymnastics Group getting the cash.
DELIGHTED members of a Burnham-On-Sea group did cartwheels and back-flips when they were presented with a cheque for £170 this week. But the actions were all part of their normal routine since it was the town's Monarchs Gymnastics Group getting the cash.
New lease of life for landfill site
Exclusive: A FORMER rubbish tip in Burnham-On-Sea which has been left untouched for almost 20 years is set to become a children's play area and public amenity space. Sedgemoor District Council has this week formally applied for permission to construct the facility.
Exclusive: A FORMER rubbish tip in Burnham-On-Sea which has been left untouched for almost 20 years is set to become a children's play area and public amenity space. Sedgemoor District Council has this week formally applied for permission to construct the facility.
Town swimming pool re-opens
BURNHAM-On-Sea's swimming pool re-opened at mid-day on Thursday (March 1st) after staff completed urgent technical work to resolve a water chemical problem. The facility was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday after a problem with the water treatment system was found.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's swimming pool re-opened at mid-day on Thursday (March 1st) after staff completed urgent technical work to resolve a water chemical problem. The facility was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday after a problem with the water treatment system was found.
Spring bursts into colour!
CHILLY wintry breezes and blue skies heralded the first day of spring in Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (March 1st). But signs of warmer times ahead are all around, with crocuses already in bloom in the town's Manor Gardens - as pictured - and daffodils in colour in gardens.
CHILLY wintry breezes and blue skies heralded the first day of spring in Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday (March 1st). But signs of warmer times ahead are all around, with crocuses already in bloom in the town's Manor Gardens - as pictured - and daffodils in colour in gardens.
Calls to clean up town's beach
BURNHAM-On-Sea beach users have this week called for urgent action to clean up the town's beach. It comes after a series of high tides left debris strewn along the shoreline between Maddock's Slade and the town's famous lighthouse, as pictured here.
BURNHAM-On-Sea beach users have this week called for urgent action to clean up the town's beach. It comes after a series of high tides left debris strewn along the shoreline between Maddock's Slade and the town's famous lighthouse, as pictured here.
Pool closed by technical fault
A water chemical problem at Burnham-On-Sea's 33-year-old swimming pool forced the facility to close on Tuesday and Wednesday this week - and it is now expected to open at lunchtime on Thursday (February 29th). Engineers are currently working on the problem and hope to re-open it later.
A water chemical problem at Burnham-On-Sea's 33-year-old swimming pool forced the facility to close on Tuesday and Wednesday this week - and it is now expected to open at lunchtime on Thursday (February 29th). Engineers are currently working on the problem and hope to re-open it later.
Town ice rink plans slide closer
PLANS to build a 2,500 seat ice rink on land near Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground appear to be edging closer. A local company, Burnham Development (Somerset) Limited, which was first created in 1999, has outlined its plans for a rink on land near Stoddens Road.
PLANS to build a 2,500 seat ice rink on land near Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground appear to be edging closer. A local company, Burnham Development (Somerset) Limited, which was first created in 1999, has outlined its plans for a rink on land near Stoddens Road.
Jetty re-opens to the public
BURNHAM-On-Sea's jetty was re-opened for public use on Wednesday 28th February, after a new barrier and warning signs were put into place on Tuesday. The district council said the jetty was re-opening to allow "residents and holidaymakers to use it."
BURNHAM-On-Sea's jetty was re-opened for public use on Wednesday 28th February, after a new barrier and warning signs were put into place on Tuesday. The district council said the jetty was re-opening to allow "residents and holidaymakers to use it."
Car thieves escape air police
A POLICE helicopter was launched in a search for three car thieves near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday night (February 26th). The helicopter pictured here carried out a search of land around Huntspill, south of Highbridge, after a Renault car was stolen at 11pm.
A POLICE helicopter was launched in a search for three car thieves near Burnham-On-Sea on Monday night (February 26th). The helicopter pictured here carried out a search of land around Huntspill, south of Highbridge, after a Renault car was stolen at 11pm.
New barrier in place on jetty
A NEW barrier and warning signs went up on Burnham-On-Sea's storm-damaged jetty on Tuesday (February 27th) as the district council edges closer to re-opening the landmark to the public. Sedgemoor District Council said last week the jetty would open by April.
A NEW barrier and warning signs went up on Burnham-On-Sea's storm-damaged jetty on Tuesday (February 27th) as the district council edges closer to re-opening the landmark to the public. Sedgemoor District Council said last week the jetty would open by April.
Police probe gardens 'assault'
BURNHAM-On-Sea police were called to investigate an alleged serious sexual assault in the town's Manor Gardens on Sunday (February 25th). A large section of the gardens in Berrow Road was taped off by officers as they conducted a search of the area.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police were called to investigate an alleged serious sexual assault in the town's Manor Gardens on Sunday (February 25th). A large section of the gardens in Berrow Road was taped off by officers as they conducted a search of the area.
Deadline nears for beach firms
BURNHAM-On-Sea businesses have just a few days left to apply for beach concessions for the next three years. A council spokesman said offers are now invited for beach concessions at Burnham-On-Sea, Apex Park and Berrow Beach for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons.
BURNHAM-On-Sea businesses have just a few days left to apply for beach concessions for the next three years. A council spokesman said offers are now invited for beach concessions at Burnham-On-Sea, Apex Park and Berrow Beach for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Fire-hit club plans re-opening
THE first slates have been laid on the new roof of Berrow Football Club's newly reconstructed pavilion this week as work to rebuild the property following its devastating fire in November 2005 continues. The building is due to re-open to the public in April.
THE first slates have been laid on the new roof of Berrow Football Club's newly reconstructed pavilion this week as work to rebuild the property following its devastating fire in November 2005 continues. The building is due to re-open to the public in April.
Vandals attack shop signs
THE owners of a Burnham-On-Sea art gallery and coffee shop are counting the cost of crime after vandals ripped down signs outside their two premises at the weekend. Empty spaces on the walls outside Burnetts Coffee Shop and The Art Gallery mark the site of the signs.
THE owners of a Burnham-On-Sea art gallery and coffee shop are counting the cost of crime after vandals ripped down signs outside their two premises at the weekend. Empty spaces on the walls outside Burnetts Coffee Shop and The Art Gallery mark the site of the signs.
Arcade safety fears raised
WORRIED parish councillors have this week expressed concern about plans to build a new fast food outlet at an amusement arcade in Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea. Councillors are worried that a lack of car parking at Stardust may cause safety issues in the summer.
WORRIED parish councillors have this week expressed concern about plans to build a new fast food outlet at an amusement arcade in Brean, near Burnham-On-Sea. Councillors are worried that a lack of car parking at Stardust may cause safety issues in the summer.
MP visits Rosewood residents
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP met residents of the town's Rosewood Avenue on Saturday (February 24th) to see the extent of damage being inflicted by vandals in the area. David Heathcoat-Amory discussed the problem with residents Ron Parker and Eric Vause.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP met residents of the town's Rosewood Avenue on Saturday (February 24th) to see the extent of damage being inflicted by vandals in the area. David Heathcoat-Amory discussed the problem with residents Ron Parker and Eric Vause.
Night of fun raises £1,600
THE final sum raised for St Margaret's Hospice during a night of entertainment at a Burnham-On-Sea club was more than £1,600, it has been confirmed this week. Tich and Sue Williams, the managers of Lakeside, organised the special evening of music, comedy and magic.
THE final sum raised for St Margaret's Hospice during a night of entertainment at a Burnham-On-Sea club was more than £1,600, it has been confirmed this week. Tich and Sue Williams, the managers of Lakeside, organised the special evening of music, comedy and magic.
Council publishes newsletter
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge town council is publishing the second edition of its new quarterly newsletter this week. Featuring news and information about the two towns, the latest A4-sized issue will be available free of charge later this week.
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge town council is publishing the second edition of its new quarterly newsletter this week. Featuring news and information about the two towns, the latest A4-sized issue will be available free of charge later this week.
Land yachts breeze into Brean
BREAN Sand Yachting Club is set to hold its annual National Sand Yachting Regatta on Brean Beach next month. The event will be held on March 10th and 11th March, with racing taking place at approximately 10am each day, depending on wind conditions.
BREAN Sand Yachting Club is set to hold its annual National Sand Yachting Regatta on Brean Beach next month. The event will be held on March 10th and 11th March, with racing taking place at approximately 10am each day, depending on wind conditions.
Video coverage of MP's visit
THE introduction of an 8ft high gate, new CCTV cameras, and more police patrols were among the options put forward when Burnham-On-Sea's MP visited the town on Saturday (February 24th) to discuss ways to tackle high-profile vandalism problems along a street.
THE introduction of an 8ft high gate, new CCTV cameras, and more police patrols were among the options put forward when Burnham-On-Sea's MP visited the town on Saturday (February 24th) to discuss ways to tackle high-profile vandalism problems along a street.
Small blaze at seafront arcade
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire fighters rushed to a seafront amusement arcade on Saturday evening (February 24th) after flames had been spotted on the front of the building by a passer-by. A single fire engine was sent to Sunspot Amusements at 7.40pm, as pictured here.
BURNHAM-On-Sea fire fighters rushed to a seafront amusement arcade on Saturday evening (February 24th) after flames had been spotted on the front of the building by a passer-by. A single fire engine was sent to Sunspot Amusements at 7.40pm, as pictured here.
Party for Trevor's supporters
SUPPORTERS and family members of Trevor Hayes, the Burnham cerebral palsy sufferer who has been the focus of a big fundraising drive, will hold a party on Saturday evening (February 24th) to mark the successful conclusion to their fundraising campaign.
SUPPORTERS and family members of Trevor Hayes, the Burnham cerebral palsy sufferer who has been the focus of a big fundraising drive, will hold a party on Saturday evening (February 24th) to mark the successful conclusion to their fundraising campaign.
£8k bill to replace town lights
Exclusive: THE final cost of replacing Burnham-On-Sea's storm-damaged decorative lights will be a huge £8,000, it emerged this week. Over half of the lights were wrecked or damaged during the 75mph storms which slammed into the seafront last month.
Exclusive: THE final cost of replacing Burnham-On-Sea's storm-damaged decorative lights will be a huge £8,000, it emerged this week. Over half of the lights were wrecked or damaged during the 75mph storms which slammed into the seafront last month.
Film revisits 1930s Burnham
AN INCREDIBLE new film which provides a glimpse of Burnham-On-Sea during the 1930s is to get a special screening at the town's Ritz Cinema next month. The unveiling of 'Norman Gobey - Burnham's Movie Maker' is to be held on Sunday 11th March at 11am.
AN INCREDIBLE new film which provides a glimpse of Burnham-On-Sea during the 1930s is to get a special screening at the town's Ritz Cinema next month. The unveiling of 'Norman Gobey - Burnham's Movie Maker' is to be held on Sunday 11th March at 11am.
Stert foxes spark rescue scare!
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called out this week amid concerns that two dogs may be trapped on Stert Island. A holidaymaker dialled 999 after spotting the animals walking on the island opposite Burnham, causing fears that the owner may try venturing after them.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called out this week amid concerns that two dogs may be trapped on Stert Island. A holidaymaker dialled 999 after spotting the animals walking on the island opposite Burnham, causing fears that the owner may try venturing after them.
Bowling club's plan approved
BURNHAM-On-Sea Bowling Club's controversial bid to extend its opening hours until 2am have this week been given the go-ahead. Although residents organised a petition to try and stop the application, the district licensing panel this week gave it approval.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Bowling Club's controversial bid to extend its opening hours until 2am have this week been given the go-ahead. Although residents organised a petition to try and stop the application, the district licensing panel this week gave it approval.
Rotarians give £2,500 boost
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Rotary Club handed over two cheques worth a total of £2,500 to two well-known Somerset charities on Thursday evening (Feb 22nd). The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Musgrove's Neonatal Special Care Unit benefited.
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Rotary Club handed over two cheques worth a total of £2,500 to two well-known Somerset charities on Thursday evening (Feb 22nd). The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Musgrove's Neonatal Special Care Unit benefited.
Lucky escape as car overturns
Exclusive: THESE were the dramatic scenes on Wednesday afternoon (February 21st) when a young motorist heading to Burnham-On-Sea on a shopping trip lost control of his vehicle, overturned and ploughed into a fence just off the M5 motorway near Highbridge.
Exclusive: THESE were the dramatic scenes on Wednesday afternoon (February 21st) when a young motorist heading to Burnham-On-Sea on a shopping trip lost control of his vehicle, overturned and ploughed into a fence just off the M5 motorway near Highbridge.
Pub awaits ruling on decking
A BURNHAM seafront pub has run into planning problems with its new decking terrace, pictured here, which it installed late last year. Chaplins has spent more than £5,000 on building the new extension but did not have full planning permission for the structure.
A BURNHAM seafront pub has run into planning problems with its new decking terrace, pictured here, which it installed late last year. Chaplins has spent more than £5,000 on building the new extension but did not have full planning permission for the structure.
Town shop is 'best in the west'
DELIGHTED Burnham-On-Sea shop owners John and Katharine Edwards are celebrating this week after scooping a top prize in a national awards competition. Material Needs in the High Street was voted 'South West Stitching Retailer Of The Year' at a top event this week.
DELIGHTED Burnham-On-Sea shop owners John and Katharine Edwards are celebrating this week after scooping a top prize in a national awards competition. Material Needs in the High Street was voted 'South West Stitching Retailer Of The Year' at a top event this week.
Small rise in council tax rates
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents will pay an extra £3.93 per year on their council tax after Sedgemoor District Council this week announced its proportion of the tax has been set at 3.5 per cent. This equates to a rise of just 7.5p a week for a band D property.
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents will pay an extra £3.93 per year on their council tax after Sedgemoor District Council this week announced its proportion of the tax has been set at 3.5 per cent. This equates to a rise of just 7.5p a week for a band D property.
TV's Little Britain helps charity
A HIGHBRIDGE-based charity's idea of writing to celebrities for support is paying off with the stars of TV's Little Britain now lending their support. Charity spokeswoman Margaret McDowell is selling two postcards signed by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
A HIGHBRIDGE-based charity's idea of writing to celebrities for support is paying off with the stars of TV's Little Britain now lending their support. Charity spokeswoman Margaret McDowell is selling two postcards signed by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
'Rising seas threaten Burnham'
Burnham-On-Sea is today (Wednesday February 21st) singled out as one of the Somerset towns most at risk from climate change. Somerset County Council has published a new report predicting what impact the effects of global warming and sea level rises will have on the county.
Burnham-On-Sea is today (Wednesday February 21st) singled out as one of the Somerset towns most at risk from climate change. Somerset County Council has published a new report predicting what impact the effects of global warming and sea level rises will have on the county.
YouTube biker speaks out
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man who was accused of driving his motorcycle through a built-up area of the town at up to 100 miles per hour, filming the ride and then posting the footage on the Web, has spoken out for the first time. He gave an interview to a motorbike magazine.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea man who was accused of driving his motorcycle through a built-up area of the town at up to 100 miles per hour, filming the ride and then posting the footage on the Web, has spoken out for the first time. He gave an interview to a motorbike magazine.
