Horse rider injured at Berrow
A HORSE rider was injured in an accident on Berrow Beach on Sunday afternoon, February 19th. Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard officers joined police and paramedics in rushing to the scene after the woman was thrown from the animal onto hard sand at 12.30pm. She was rushed to Weston General Hospital.
A HORSE rider was injured in an accident on Berrow Beach on Sunday afternoon, February 19th. Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard officers joined police and paramedics in rushing to the scene after the woman was thrown from the animal onto hard sand at 12.30pm. She was rushed to Weston General Hospital.
Lifeboat crews rescue sailor
TWO lifeboats from Burnham-On-Sea were scrambled on Sunday morning, February 19th, after a dinghy with one person onboard began sinking at Brean. 23-year-old Tanya Tucker from Cossington was safely brought back to shore, along with her craft, after she got into difficulties.
TWO lifeboats from Burnham-On-Sea were scrambled on Sunday morning, February 19th, after a dinghy with one person onboard began sinking at Brean. 23-year-old Tanya Tucker from Cossington was safely brought back to shore, along with her craft, after she got into difficulties.
Card-making group spotlight
WHY buy greetings cards when you can make them yourself? That's the question on the minds of a popular Burnham-On-Sea group which met over the weekend and is proving that the art of card-making is alive and well. Burnham's Card-Making Group meets every month and we turn the spotlight on it.
WHY buy greetings cards when you can make them yourself? That's the question on the minds of a popular Burnham-On-Sea group which met over the weekend and is proving that the art of card-making is alive and well. Burnham's Card-Making Group meets every month and we turn the spotlight on it.
Princess Hall threat recedes
THE threat of closure looming over Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall appeared to ease on Friday (February 17th) when the leader of Sedgemoor District Council gave his firm backing to community halls in the area and announced a new budget. It may mean that the Princess is saved.
THE threat of closure looming over Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Hall appeared to ease on Friday (February 17th) when the leader of Sedgemoor District Council gave his firm backing to community halls in the area and announced a new budget. It may mean that the Princess is saved.
New name for Kwik Save store
SIGNS went up outside Highbridge's Kwik Save supermarket this week letting shoppers know about a huge new relaunch being planned in coming weeks. The supermarket in Southwell Crescent will be closed for two weeks from March 17th while the store is refurished and given the new branding.
SIGNS went up outside Highbridge's Kwik Save supermarket this week letting shoppers know about a huge new relaunch being planned in coming weeks. The supermarket in Southwell Crescent will be closed for two weeks from March 17th while the store is refurished and given the new branding.
M5 crash causes snarl-up
MOTORISTS faced long delays on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening, February 17th, following an accident involving a lorry. Oil was spilt over two lanes of the carriageway after a lorry crashed into the central barrier near junction 23 at Pawlett - leaving motorists with long queues.
MOTORISTS faced long delays on the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening, February 17th, following an accident involving a lorry. Oil was spilt over two lanes of the carriageway after a lorry crashed into the central barrier near junction 23 at Pawlett - leaving motorists with long queues.
Band's tribute concert for Jon
MEMBERS of a popular 1980s Burnham-On-Sea rock group are reforming for the first time in 20 years to hold a special tribute concert for one of their former band members who died in an accident at a night club in the town. Jon Cotton, 37, died in a fall at Shakers last December.
MEMBERS of a popular 1980s Burnham-On-Sea rock group are reforming for the first time in 20 years to hold a special tribute concert for one of their former band members who died in an accident at a night club in the town. Jon Cotton, 37, died in a fall at Shakers last December.
Pet centre opening is delayed
BOSSES at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, have postponed the opening of their new Pet and Aquatic Centre. The centre was due to open on March 11th but this has now been switched to Saturday March 25th to allow extra building work to be finished.
BOSSES at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, have postponed the opening of their new Pet and Aquatic Centre. The centre was due to open on March 11th but this has now been switched to Saturday March 25th to allow extra building work to be finished.
£18k lights project completed
AN £18,000 project to introduce new lighting in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens has been completed and an event to mark the milestone is to be held on Friday February 24th. Ten Victorian-style lamps now illuminate the whole of the footway around the garden, including the band stand.
AN £18,000 project to introduce new lighting in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens has been completed and an event to mark the milestone is to be held on Friday February 24th. Ten Victorian-style lamps now illuminate the whole of the footway around the garden, including the band stand.
Olympian hands over award
OLYMPIC diver Peter Waterfield has presented a talented Burnham-On-Sea law student with a sought-after award. At a ceremony in Weston-super-Mare, former King Alfred school pupil Jade Kaye, 18, was handed the award for 'Outstanding Student' by the UK's leading diver.
OLYMPIC diver Peter Waterfield has presented a talented Burnham-On-Sea law student with a sought-after award. At a ceremony in Weston-super-Mare, former King Alfred school pupil Jade Kaye, 18, was handed the award for 'Outstanding Student' by the UK's leading diver.
Nine firms 'interested in pool'
NINE national companies have expressed an interest in taking over Burnham-On-Sea's swimming pool - raising hopes that the facility will be saved. Much to the delight of local people who use the pool, the companies have responded to an advert in a leisure magazine to express an interest.
NINE national companies have expressed an interest in taking over Burnham-On-Sea's swimming pool - raising hopes that the facility will be saved. Much to the delight of local people who use the pool, the companies have responded to an advert in a leisure magazine to express an interest.
Huge £9,000 hovercraft boost
DELIGHTED crewmembers at Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft are celebrating again this week after receiving one of their biggest-ever donations - £9,000 from Brean Golf Club. The huge cash injection comes after a major 12-month fundraising drive by the club, which held numerous special events.
DELIGHTED crewmembers at Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft are celebrating again this week after receiving one of their biggest-ever donations - £9,000 from Brean Golf Club. The huge cash injection comes after a major 12-month fundraising drive by the club, which held numerous special events.
Crash victim named by police
A 34-year-old woman who was killed in a road accident at Mark, near Burnham-On-Sea, was formally identified by police on Monday. Natalie Cuthbertson of Mendip Road, Weston-super-Mare, was killed when her Rover 214 was involved in a crash along the Mark Causeway.
A 34-year-old woman who was killed in a road accident at Mark, near Burnham-On-Sea, was formally identified by police on Monday. Natalie Cuthbertson of Mendip Road, Weston-super-Mare, was killed when her Rover 214 was involved in a crash along the Mark Causeway.
Unpopular flats get go-ahead
A 40-name petition from local residents has failed to stop district planners from giving the green light to controversial plans to build an apartment block along the main road at Berrow, near Burnham-On-Sea. The go-ahead was given for eight one bedroom apartments at Barton Road.
A 40-name petition from local residents has failed to stop district planners from giving the green light to controversial plans to build an apartment block along the main road at Berrow, near Burnham-On-Sea. The go-ahead was given for eight one bedroom apartments at Barton Road.
TV nail-biter for Burnham man
FOLLOWERS of Burnham-On-Sea fashion student Matt Bowkett were kept on the edge of their seats this week when, once again, he only just managed to survive on Sky One's reality TV show Project Catwalk. The 21-year-old from Stoddens Road had a nail-biting time on the latest episode.
FOLLOWERS of Burnham-On-Sea fashion student Matt Bowkett were kept on the edge of their seats this week when, once again, he only just managed to survive on Sky One's reality TV show Project Catwalk. The 21-year-old from Stoddens Road had a nail-biting time on the latest episode.
Fire crews help trapped horse
A HORSE trapped in a water-filled ditch at Rooksbridge, near Burnham-On-Sea, was rescued by fire crews on Sunday morning, February 12th. A fire crew from Burnham-On-Sea was among those who attended the scene on the A38 as they carried out one of their more unusual rescues.
A HORSE trapped in a water-filled ditch at Rooksbridge, near Burnham-On-Sea, was rescued by fire crews on Sunday morning, February 12th. A fire crew from Burnham-On-Sea was among those who attended the scene on the A38 as they carried out one of their more unusual rescues.
Animal experts head to Sanders
A TEAM of animal experts is being drafted in to manage Sanders Garden World's new Pet and Aquatic Centre, which is set to open in March. Pauline Kidner, Founder of Secret World wildlife rescue centre, will officially open the brand new centre on Saturday March 11th at 10am.
A TEAM of animal experts is being drafted in to manage Sanders Garden World's new Pet and Aquatic Centre, which is set to open in March. Pauline Kidner, Founder of Secret World wildlife rescue centre, will officially open the brand new centre on Saturday March 11th at 10am.
Vandals attack Burnham shop
VANDALS attacked a High Street shop in Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Saturday, February 11th. A glass door at the front of Peacocks was smashed, leaving managers to clean up shards of broken glass and also fork out money for an expensive replacement door.
VANDALS attacked a High Street shop in Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Saturday, February 11th. A glass door at the front of Peacocks was smashed, leaving managers to clean up shards of broken glass and also fork out money for an expensive replacement door.
Top TV chefs coming to Brean
THREE top TV celebrity chefs are coming to Brean this March to perform cookery demonstrations and workshops at a popular food fayre. Lesley Waters, Ed Baines and Martin Blunos will appear at the 2006 Somerset Food Fayre at Brean Leisure Park, near Burnham-On-Sea.
THREE top TV celebrity chefs are coming to Brean this March to perform cookery demonstrations and workshops at a popular food fayre. Lesley Waters, Ed Baines and Martin Blunos will appear at the 2006 Somerset Food Fayre at Brean Leisure Park, near Burnham-On-Sea.
New RNLI shop opens its doors
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's new seafront shop welcomed its first customers on Saturday morning, February 11th, when it opened for the first time since a major refit. A steady trickle of customers visited during the day to buy a range of RNLI collectables and merchandise.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's new seafront shop welcomed its first customers on Saturday morning, February 11th, when it opened for the first time since a major refit. A steady trickle of customers visited during the day to buy a range of RNLI collectables and merchandise.
Woman killed in car accident
A WOMAN was killed in a car accident near Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday evening (February 9th). Police and paramedics from Burnham rushed to the accident scene near the corner of Harp Lane and the Mark Causeway after the vehicle careered off the road into a tree during the rush hour.
A WOMAN was killed in a car accident near Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday evening (February 9th). Police and paramedics from Burnham rushed to the accident scene near the corner of Harp Lane and the Mark Causeway after the vehicle careered off the road into a tree during the rush hour.
Wells concert for local children
SCHOOLCHILDREN from Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are to sing alongside the BBC Singers and 240 other pupils from across Somerset during a special concert in Wells Cathedral. The pupils will join with the BBC Singers to perform 'Waters of Time' during the special event in March.
SCHOOLCHILDREN from Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge are to sing alongside the BBC Singers and 240 other pupils from across Somerset during a special concert in Wells Cathedral. The pupils will join with the BBC Singers to perform 'Waters of Time' during the special event in March.
Break-in at town games shop
POLICE carried out house-to-house enquiries in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday February 9th following an overnight break-in at a computer games shop. A forensics team was called to Insane Games in Cross Street after the break-in after spots of blood were found.
POLICE carried out house-to-house enquiries in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Thursday February 9th following an overnight break-in at a computer games shop. A forensics team was called to Insane Games in Cross Street after the break-in after spots of blood were found.
Wind farm 'is risk to school'
A HUGE wind farm being planned for the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea could 'pose a safety risk to children at Brent Knoll Primary School', according to a campaign group fighting against the proposal. The 'KNOll to Wind Farm' group has stepped up its campaign as the date that planners will decide the scheme approaches.
A HUGE wind farm being planned for the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea could 'pose a safety risk to children at Brent Knoll Primary School', according to a campaign group fighting against the proposal. The 'KNOll to Wind Farm' group has stepped up its campaign as the date that planners will decide the scheme approaches.
Flu bug hits Burnham pupils
MORE than 500 children and staff have been hit by a flu bug in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge, it emerged this week. Hundreds of the pupils and teachers have called in absent each day last week after an outbreak of influenza and respiratory illness. The bug first began to strike in January.
MORE than 500 children and staff have been hit by a flu bug in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge, it emerged this week. Hundreds of the pupils and teachers have called in absent each day last week after an outbreak of influenza and respiratory illness. The bug first began to strike in January.
Crime-busting musical in town
ELDERLY people in Burnham-On-Sea are to be given the chance to see a musical aimed at helping them not to fall victim to crime. As part of a new 'Safer Homes in Somerset' initiative, a musical called 'Tricksters' will be performed in The Princess Hall in town on February 27th.
ELDERLY people in Burnham-On-Sea are to be given the chance to see a musical aimed at helping them not to fall victim to crime. As part of a new 'Safer Homes in Somerset' initiative, a musical called 'Tricksters' will be performed in The Princess Hall in town on February 27th.
Awards for gym club leaders
TWO LEADERS of a Burnham-On-Sea gymnastics club have this week been presented with awards to mark their commitment to the group. Bristol Rugby Club player Lee Robinson presented awards to two of the long-standing Burnham-On-Sea Monarchs Gymnastics Club leaders.
TWO LEADERS of a Burnham-On-Sea gymnastics club have this week been presented with awards to mark their commitment to the group. Bristol Rugby Club player Lee Robinson presented awards to two of the long-standing Burnham-On-Sea Monarchs Gymnastics Club leaders.
Town's double-yellow howler!
A BURNHAM-On-Sea resident could hardly believe his eyes when he spotted double-yellow lines had been painted right across the entrance to a road in the town! The County Council has recently re-painted the lines along Oxford Street but has seemingly made a gaffe.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea resident could hardly believe his eyes when he spotted double-yellow lines had been painted right across the entrance to a road in the town! The County Council has recently re-painted the lines along Oxford Street but has seemingly made a gaffe.
Grant windfalls for town groups
MORE than a dozen community groups from across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge received grant cheques from the town council this week. Members of 14 groups gathered in the town council chambers in Jaycroft Road to be handed their grant cheques by Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Eric Gill.
MORE than a dozen community groups from across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge received grant cheques from the town council this week. Members of 14 groups gathered in the town council chambers in Jaycroft Road to be handed their grant cheques by Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Eric Gill.
Mini golf course for seafront?
A NEW mini-golf complex could be opened up on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this spring, according to proposals unveiled this week. RG Entertainment - which currently runs the trampolines on Burnham Beach - wants to set up a nine-hole crazy golf course opposite Quantock Court.
A NEW mini-golf complex could be opened up on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this spring, according to proposals unveiled this week. RG Entertainment - which currently runs the trampolines on Burnham Beach - wants to set up a nine-hole crazy golf course opposite Quantock Court.
Council opens talks on Princess
BURNHAM-On-Sea town councillors have voted in favour of opening talks with the district council on the possibility of taking over the management of the town's closure-threatened Princess Hall. On Monday (February 6th) they decided to "show an interest" and to commence talks.
BURNHAM-On-Sea town councillors have voted in favour of opening talks with the district council on the possibility of taking over the management of the town's closure-threatened Princess Hall. On Monday (February 6th) they decided to "show an interest" and to commence talks.
New atlas puts our coastline in focus
A UNIQUE view of Burnham-On-Sea's ever-changing coastline is shown in a brand new online coastal atlas launched this week. The government-run service lets Web users find out about the materials that make up our coast and how they are changing. The service is freely available to all.
A UNIQUE view of Burnham-On-Sea's ever-changing coastline is shown in a brand new online coastal atlas launched this week. The government-run service lets Web users find out about the materials that make up our coast and how they are changing. The service is freely available to all.
Police bid to trace shoplifter
POLICE have released a photo of a lady they want to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Burnham-On-Sea supermarket. The woman has long, blonde straight hair and is aged in her mid-20s. She is shown pushing a toddler in a blue pushchair through an aisle.
POLICE have released a photo of a lady they want to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Burnham-On-Sea supermarket. The woman has long, blonde straight hair and is aged in her mid-20s. She is shown pushing a toddler in a blue pushchair through an aisle.
£4,500 boost from Bristol City
BRISTOL City Football Club has given Burnham-On-Sea's Spirit of Lelaina hovercraft a major financial boost by handing over £4,500 to help it continue saving lives along the Somerset coastline. The huge amount was presented to BARB on Friday, February 3rd, at Bristol City's football ground.
BRISTOL City Football Club has given Burnham-On-Sea's Spirit of Lelaina hovercraft a major financial boost by handing over £4,500 to help it continue saving lives along the Somerset coastline. The huge amount was presented to BARB on Friday, February 3rd, at Bristol City's football ground.
Fears for Burnham pet shops
FEARS are growing that a brand new pet centre being opened at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, next month will hit trade at pet shops in the town. The garden centre has announced it is expanding its product range to include a wide range of pet and aquatic products.
FEARS are growing that a brand new pet centre being opened at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, next month will hit trade at pet shops in the town. The garden centre has announced it is expanding its product range to include a wide range of pet and aquatic products.
Huge fire disrupts Highbridge
SOMERSET fire brigade spent much of Friday February 3rd dealing with a huge blaze that swept through six tetraced homes in Church Street, Highbridge. Burnham-On-Sea.com has a full photo round-up from the scene of the incident, plus a report on the events as they unfolded.
SOMERSET fire brigade spent much of Friday February 3rd dealing with a huge blaze that swept through six tetraced homes in Church Street, Highbridge. Burnham-On-Sea.com has a full photo round-up from the scene of the incident, plus a report on the events as they unfolded.
TV nerves hit town's Matthew
THE nerves were starting to show on the face of Burnham-On-Sea fashion student Matt Bowkett on Thursday night (February 2nd) when he only just managed to scrape through to the next round of Sky One's popular reality TV show, Project Catwalk. We talk to Matt after the show.
THE nerves were starting to show on the face of Burnham-On-Sea fashion student Matt Bowkett on Thursday night (February 2nd) when he only just managed to scrape through to the next round of Sky One's popular reality TV show, Project Catwalk. We talk to Matt after the show.
Music festival plans unveiled
PLANS to hold a big two-day folk music festival in Burnham-On-Sea this autumn have been unveiled this week. Scores of musicians from across the UK will gather in the town for FolkFest 2006 on September 2nd and 3rd to play a lively mixture of music and entertain the crowds.
PLANS to hold a big two-day folk music festival in Burnham-On-Sea this autumn have been unveiled this week. Scores of musicians from across the UK will gather in the town for FolkFest 2006 on September 2nd and 3rd to play a lively mixture of music and entertain the crowds.
Police plea after mail is stolen
POLICE have appealed for help in identifying a man after the theft of two mail bags in Burnham-On-Sea. A photo of the man was released on Wednesday (February 1st) in a bid to track down the man after the theft took place last week at a garage on Berrow Road in Burnham.
POLICE have appealed for help in identifying a man after the theft of two mail bags in Burnham-On-Sea. A photo of the man was released on Wednesday (February 1st) in a bid to track down the man after the theft took place last week at a garage on Berrow Road in Burnham.
Fire crews tackle Brean blaze
THREE fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Glastonbury tackled a big blaze at Brean in the early hours of Wednesday February 1st. The fire at a barn in Warren Road was reported to the fire service shortly after 6.15am when the building was reported to be "well alight". It was completely destroyed in the fire.
THREE fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Glastonbury tackled a big blaze at Brean in the early hours of Wednesday February 1st. The fire at a barn in Warren Road was reported to the fire service shortly after 6.15am when the building was reported to be "well alight". It was completely destroyed in the fire.
101-year-old joins pool fight
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's oldest residents celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday (January 31st) by taking a dip in the town's swimming pool and joining the high-profile campaign to keep the facility open. The spritely resident was the centre of media attention at the event.
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's oldest residents celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday (January 31st) by taking a dip in the town's swimming pool and joining the high-profile campaign to keep the facility open. The spritely resident was the centre of media attention at the event.
Put your best foot forward!
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has received a cash boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Cheddar company who took part in the latest RNLI 'SOS' Day. The fun-loving staff at Connaught Service Force wore novelty shoes to work in support of the RNLI's annual SOS fundraising day.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has received a cash boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Cheddar company who took part in the latest RNLI 'SOS' Day. The fun-loving staff at Connaught Service Force wore novelty shoes to work in support of the RNLI's annual SOS fundraising day.
Air ambulance called to crash
A 21-year-old motorist was rushed to hospital by air ambulance on Monday morning (January 30th) after fire crews had to cut her free from her car when it crashed into a ditch near Burnham-On-Sea. Fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Glastonbury were called to Harp Lane near the Fox & Goose restaurant.
A 21-year-old motorist was rushed to hospital by air ambulance on Monday morning (January 30th) after fire crews had to cut her free from her car when it crashed into a ditch near Burnham-On-Sea. Fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Glastonbury were called to Harp Lane near the Fox & Goose restaurant.
Garden centre wins top award
STAFF at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, are celebrating this wek after the centre was presented with a national gardening award. Directors and staff have been given the title of the UK’s ‘favourite garden centre’ by the national weekly publication Garden News.
STAFF at Sanders Garden World, near Burnham-On-Sea, are celebrating this wek after the centre was presented with a national gardening award. Directors and staff have been given the title of the UK’s ‘favourite garden centre’ by the national weekly publication Garden News.
Cash pours in for cancer man
MORE than £2,000 has been raised by local groups in Burnham and the surrounding area to help a local man fight cancer. A cheque for £2,090.35 was handed over to the Cancer Research organisation on Saturday by big-hearted supporters who have held a series of events in recent weeks.
MORE than £2,000 has been raised by local groups in Burnham and the surrounding area to help a local man fight cancer. A cheque for £2,090.35 was handed over to the Cancer Research organisation on Saturday by big-hearted supporters who have held a series of events in recent weeks.
Rally results and photo review
HUSBAND and wife team Steve and Yvonne Furzeland raced to overall victory at the 2006 Brean Regency Stages Rally on Sunday. The Plymouth couple scooped first prize after a blistering round in their Impreza WRC, beating locals Steve Winter and Neil Dashfield who came second.
HUSBAND and wife team Steve and Yvonne Furzeland raced to overall victory at the 2006 Brean Regency Stages Rally on Sunday. The Plymouth couple scooped first prize after a blistering round in their Impreza WRC, beating locals Steve Winter and Neil Dashfield who came second.
Crash drama at Brean Rally
A RALLY team from Devon had a lucky escape when their Ford Escort spun off the road into a ditch during an action-packed first day at the 2006 Regency Stages Rally in Brean on Saturday January 28th. Steve Hollis and Sarah Carcillo were lucky to walk away from the scene with just a bruised ego.
A RALLY team from Devon had a lucky escape when their Ford Escort spun off the road into a ditch during an action-packed first day at the 2006 Regency Stages Rally in Brean on Saturday January 28th. Steve Hollis and Sarah Carcillo were lucky to walk away from the scene with just a bruised ego.
Town marks Holocaust Day
DOZENS of local people gathered besides the Frank Foley Statue in Highbridge on Friday to mark World Holocaust Day. Organised by the Highbridge Memorial Trust, the ceremony in Market Street was attended by local dignataries including Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Eric Gill.
DOZENS of local people gathered besides the Frank Foley Statue in Highbridge on Friday to mark World Holocaust Day. Organised by the Highbridge Memorial Trust, the ceremony in Market Street was attended by local dignataries including Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Eric Gill.
Oil spill prompts river clean-up
A BIG clean-up operation is under way on part of the River Brue near Burnham-On-Sea after an estimated 100 gallons of oil spilled into the river. The Environment Agency has been using 60ft booms to contain the oil which appeared to have leaked from a premises in Bason Bridge.
A BIG clean-up operation is under way on part of the River Brue near Burnham-On-Sea after an estimated 100 gallons of oil spilled into the river. The Environment Agency has been using 60ft booms to contain the oil which appeared to have leaked from a premises in Bason Bridge.
Major refurb for Tourist Centre
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre is to get a new look in time for the 2006 tourist season. Sedgemoor District Council is about to begin a major refurbishment of the seafront building. It opened more than 15 years ago and has received a million visitors in that time.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre is to get a new look in time for the 2006 tourist season. Sedgemoor District Council is about to begin a major refurbishment of the seafront building. It opened more than 15 years ago and has received a million visitors in that time.
