GardenWorld goes wild!
VISITORS to Sanders GardenWorld in Brent Knoll were able to meet some feathered and prickly gardeners’ friends and learn how to make their gardens wildlife-friendly. The event also marked the launch of a new Burnham animal group, The Acorn Project, which specialises in rescuing and re-homing animals.
VISITORS to Sanders GardenWorld in Brent Knoll were able to meet some feathered and prickly gardeners’ friends and learn how to make their gardens wildlife-friendly. The event also marked the launch of a new Burnham animal group, The Acorn Project, which specialises in rescuing and re-homing animals.
Summer storm hits Burnham
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Berrow home in the early hours of Friday (June 24) after it was struck by lightning during an electrical storm. The former Little Court residential nursing home at Berrow was struck at 6am, but no fire or damage was found after a search by the fire team.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Berrow home in the early hours of Friday (June 24) after it was struck by lightning during an electrical storm. The former Little Court residential nursing home at Berrow was struck at 6am, but no fire or damage was found after a search by the fire team.
Beach birds prompt rescue
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's D-class lifeboat and the town's rescue hovercraft were both called out at 2pm on Wednesday (June 22) by Swansea Coastguard amid fears that a group of people had been spotted far out in the mud on Brean beach - but it was later found that the 'people' were just birds.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's D-class lifeboat and the town's rescue hovercraft were both called out at 2pm on Wednesday (June 22) by Swansea Coastguard amid fears that a group of people had been spotted far out in the mud on Brean beach - but it was later found that the 'people' were just birds.
Folk In The Park pulls in crowds
DOZENS of folk music enthusiasts descended on Burnham on Sunday afternoon (June 19th) for the town's annual Folk In The Park concert. The crowds gathered in The Manor Gardens to enjoy a sweltering afternoon of weather and an equally superb line-up of music.
DOZENS of folk music enthusiasts descended on Burnham on Sunday afternoon (June 19th) for the town's annual Folk In The Park concert. The crowds gathered in The Manor Gardens to enjoy a sweltering afternoon of weather and an equally superb line-up of music.
Brean cliff rescue rehearsed
BURNHAM'S Coastguard and hovercraft crews have rehearsed a dramatic cliff rescue at Brean Down as they gear up for another busy summer season of life-saving along Somerset's coast. The teams were put through their paces on the south side of the Down, the scene of many rescues over the years.
BURNHAM'S Coastguard and hovercraft crews have rehearsed a dramatic cliff rescue at Brean Down as they gear up for another busy summer season of life-saving along Somerset's coast. The teams were put through their paces on the south side of the Down, the scene of many rescues over the years.
DJ Casper to headline concert
SINGER DJ Casper is to headline the annual Popstars On The Park concert at Brean Leisure Park on Thursday August 4th. The singer is best known for 'Cha Cha Slide', the song that climbed to number one in the Official UK Top 40 in March this year and will be the lead act at the popular event.
SINGER DJ Casper is to headline the annual Popstars On The Park concert at Brean Leisure Park on Thursday August 4th. The singer is best known for 'Cha Cha Slide', the song that climbed to number one in the Official UK Top 40 in March this year and will be the lead act at the popular event.
Make a splash at town's pool!
BURNHAM-On-Sea Pool and Tommy's, the baby charity, are inviting tots to take the plunge on Friday June 24 by taking part in the annual Tommy's Splashathon. The popular event will be held between 10.30am and 12.00pm at Burnham Pool for babies and toddlers.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Pool and Tommy's, the baby charity, are inviting tots to take the plunge on Friday June 24 by taking part in the annual Tommy's Splashathon. The popular event will be held between 10.30am and 12.00pm at Burnham Pool for babies and toddlers.
Two briefly trapped in mud
BURNHAM'S hovercraft was called out shortly after mid-day on Saturday June 18 to help two people who were reportedly stuck in mud at Brean. The crew were stood down a few minutes later when it emerged that the pair had freed themselves - much to the relief of the BARB crew.
BURNHAM'S hovercraft was called out shortly after mid-day on Saturday June 18 to help two people who were reportedly stuck in mud at Brean. The crew were stood down a few minutes later when it emerged that the pair had freed themselves - much to the relief of the BARB crew.
Injured swan captured at lake
THE crew of Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft performed one of their most unusual rescues ever on Thursday June 16 by helping to capture an injured swan from a local lake. The bird was in a distressed state after swallowing a fishing hook and several inches of line.
THE crew of Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft performed one of their most unusual rescues ever on Thursday June 16 by helping to capture an injured swan from a local lake. The bird was in a distressed state after swallowing a fishing hook and several inches of line.
New-look yacht club to open
BURNHAM-On-Sea's newly refurbished Yacht Club will be officially opened by the town's mayor this weekend.
The club's building at the southern end of The Esplanade has had £49,000 of improvements made to it during the last few months to bring it up-to-date.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's newly refurbished Yacht Club will be officially opened by the town's mayor this weekend.
The club's building at the southern end of The Esplanade has had £49,000 of improvements made to it during the last few months to bring it up-to-date.
£5,000 boost for Apex anglers
ANGLERS at Burnham's Apex Leisure Park can now fish in comfort following the opening of six brand new fishing platforms along the banks of the lake - which have costed almost £5,000 to build. The new platforms have been built next to the main lakeside path and will help prevent bank erosion.
ANGLERS at Burnham's Apex Leisure Park can now fish in comfort following the opening of six brand new fishing platforms along the banks of the lake - which have costed almost £5,000 to build. The new platforms have been built next to the main lakeside path and will help prevent bank erosion.
River rescue drama for RNLI
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Staines Whitfield lifeboat was launched on Tuesday June 14 after a 16-foot powerboat with a crew of three onboard encountered engine problems in the River Parrett. The lifeboat was launched at 13:09 hours and brought the boat back to shore.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Staines Whitfield lifeboat was launched on Tuesday June 14 after a 16-foot powerboat with a crew of three onboard encountered engine problems in the River Parrett. The lifeboat was launched at 13:09 hours and brought the boat back to shore.
Police swoop on town home
A MAN was arrested after police swooped on a building in Abingdon Street, Burnham-On-Sea this week in what local residents say was 'a drugs bust'. A police spokesman confirmed that "a quantity of a suspicious substance was taken away for analysis" and the man was held in custody.
A MAN was arrested after police swooped on a building in Abingdon Street, Burnham-On-Sea this week in what local residents say was 'a drugs bust'. A police spokesman confirmed that "a quantity of a suspicious substance was taken away for analysis" and the man was held in custody.
Jon wins triathlon for 5th time
BRIGHT sunshine and cooling winds provided ideal conditions for the 360 competitors taking part in Sunday's 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Triathlon. Cheddar's Jon Rawlings, 38, notched up his fifth win by completing the course in under one hour and an incredible Burnham pensioner also completed the course again this year.
BRIGHT sunshine and cooling winds provided ideal conditions for the 360 competitors taking part in Sunday's 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Triathlon. Cheddar's Jon Rawlings, 38, notched up his fifth win by completing the course in under one hour and an incredible Burnham pensioner also completed the course again this year.
Phone reception 'risks lives'
CONCERNED crew members at Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft fear lives could be put at risk because of a sudden drop in mobile phone reception across the town. An SMS pager system is used to muster shore-helpers and crew to launch the craft - but some messages have not been getting through.
CONCERNED crew members at Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft fear lives could be put at risk because of a sudden drop in mobile phone reception across the town. An SMS pager system is used to muster shore-helpers and crew to launch the craft - but some messages have not been getting through.
Para-motorists fly into town
TWO flying enthusiasts took to the skies above Burnham-On-Sea this week using these high-tech para-motoring systems on their backs. John Hall and Pete Emery have each spent up to £6,000 on the revolutionary systems, which enable them to take off anywhere.
TWO flying enthusiasts took to the skies above Burnham-On-Sea this week using these high-tech para-motoring systems on their backs. John Hall and Pete Emery have each spent up to £6,000 on the revolutionary systems, which enable them to take off anywhere.
Town High Street is blooming!
MORE than £3,000 of colourful flower baskets were hung up along the streets of Burnham and Highbridge this week ahead of the start of the annual Britain In Bloom competition. Volunteers from Hillview Carnival Club helped lift 46 baskets into place along Burnham High Street.
MORE than £3,000 of colourful flower baskets were hung up along the streets of Burnham and Highbridge this week ahead of the start of the annual Britain In Bloom competition. Volunteers from Hillview Carnival Club helped lift 46 baskets into place along Burnham High Street.
Lights switch-on set for July
ILLUMINATIONS along Burnham's Esplanade will be switched on during July, according to the town councillor leading the project. Some 27 lights between the Reed's Arms and St Andrew's Church will initially be switched on with others to follow later in the year. The lights will be on in time for the busy tourist season.
ILLUMINATIONS along Burnham's Esplanade will be switched on during July, according to the town councillor leading the project. Some 27 lights between the Reed's Arms and St Andrew's Church will initially be switched on with others to follow later in the year. The lights will be on in time for the busy tourist season.
Anger over mobile reception
ANGRY mobile phone users across Burnham-On-Sea have been left with poor reception quality after the main phone transmitter in the town was taken down. Signal strength for many O2 phone users has dropped significantly in the last few days after the main transmitter was decommissioned.
ANGRY mobile phone users across Burnham-On-Sea have been left with poor reception quality after the main phone transmitter in the town was taken down. Signal strength for many O2 phone users has dropped significantly in the last few days after the main transmitter was decommissioned.
Hovercraft to start 24hr cover soon
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft will soon go on service 24 hours a day after modifications were made to the craft to help it perform rescues at night. Special searchlights have been fitted to the Spirit Of Lelaina to allow crewmembers to illuminate the mud around them.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft will soon go on service 24 hours a day after modifications were made to the craft to help it perform rescues at night. Special searchlights have been fitted to the Spirit Of Lelaina to allow crewmembers to illuminate the mud around them.
Police hold security event
MOBILE phone owners in Burnham-On-Sea took the chance to get their handsets security marked at a special safety awareness police event in the town this week. Residents were able to have their handsets ultra-violet marked for free during the event on Saturday morning, June 4th.
MOBILE phone owners in Burnham-On-Sea took the chance to get their handsets security marked at a special safety awareness police event in the town this week. Residents were able to have their handsets ultra-violet marked for free during the event on Saturday morning, June 4th.
Crowds flock to vintage display
HUNDREDS of people lined Burnham's seafront on Saturday evening (June 4th) to watch more than 200 vintage vehicles converge on the town for the 12th annual Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run. The South Esplanade was closed to public traffic for four hours.
HUNDREDS of people lined Burnham's seafront on Saturday evening (June 4th) to watch more than 200 vintage vehicles converge on the town for the 12th annual Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run. The South Esplanade was closed to public traffic for four hours.
Chaos predicted during roundabout repairs
PARTS of Burnham-On-Sea are likely to grind to a halt later this month when the town's Tesco roundabout is closed for repairs. Somerset Highways, a partnership between the County Council and Atkins, is replacing the 25 year-old road surface on Sunday June 19th.
PARTS of Burnham-On-Sea are likely to grind to a halt later this month when the town's Tesco roundabout is closed for repairs. Somerset Highways, a partnership between the County Council and Atkins, is replacing the 25 year-old road surface on Sunday June 19th.
Brent Knoll goes dotty!
MOTORISTS travelling along the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea were forgiven for thinking they'd seen a crop circle on the side of Brent Knoll this week.
For on the hillside is a collection of nine spots in the shape of a circle or strange smiley face.
MOTORISTS travelling along the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea were forgiven for thinking they'd seen a crop circle on the side of Brent Knoll this week.
For on the hillside is a collection of nine spots in the shape of a circle or strange smiley face.
Hovercraft celebrates birthday
CROWDS flocked to Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft station this week when the crew celebrated the craft's first birthday with an open day, fundraising event and party.
It's exactly one year since the Spirit Of Lelaina went into service in Burnham.
CROWDS flocked to Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft station this week when the crew celebrated the craft's first birthday with an open day, fundraising event and party.
It's exactly one year since the Spirit Of Lelaina went into service in Burnham.
Thieves break into town shop
FIRE-FIGHTERS and police were called to Boots, the chemist shop, at Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday night (May 24) after a smash-and-grab burglary. Thick smoke billowed out of the store at 15, The High Street after thieves smashed their way through a glass door at the front of the premises.
FIRE-FIGHTERS and police were called to Boots, the chemist shop, at Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday night (May 24) after a smash-and-grab burglary. Thick smoke billowed out of the store at 15, The High Street after thieves smashed their way through a glass door at the front of the premises.
80 join Burnham to Brean walk
MORE than 80 people braved thunder and heavy rain to raise money for cancer charity Scope by taking part in a 15 mile sponsored walk from Burnham to Brean this week. Entrants lined up besides the pier in bright sunshine at the start of the walk before setting off for Brean Down.
MORE than 80 people braved thunder and heavy rain to raise money for cancer charity Scope by taking part in a 15 mile sponsored walk from Burnham to Brean this week. Entrants lined up besides the pier in bright sunshine at the start of the walk before setting off for Brean Down.
First-aid drill for rescue crews
A TEAM of first-aiders from St John's Ambulance rehearsed how they would react to a speedboat accident at Apex Leisure Park in Burnham on Monday May 23. Four crew members from Burnham's hovercraft team became the 'casualties' during the hour-long exercise at the slipway.
A TEAM of first-aiders from St John's Ambulance rehearsed how they would react to a speedboat accident at Apex Leisure Park in Burnham on Monday May 23. Four crew members from Burnham's hovercraft team became the 'casualties' during the hour-long exercise at the slipway.
Three rescued at Brean Down
BURNHAM Coastguard rescued three people at Brean Down late on Sunday evening (May 22) after they had become trapped by the incoming tide. A 35-year-old male from Gloucester and two boys, aged 8 and 10, got into difficulties at Howe Rock at the Western end of Brean Down.
BURNHAM Coastguard rescued three people at Brean Down late on Sunday evening (May 22) after they had become trapped by the incoming tide. A 35-year-old male from Gloucester and two boys, aged 8 and 10, got into difficulties at Howe Rock at the Western end of Brean Down.
Mini 'tornado' topples caravans
FIRE crews from across Somerset were called to Brean on Saturday night after a mini 'tornado' blew over several caravans and left one person injured. Engines from Burnham and Weston were called to Warren Farm at 9:40pm after three caravans were blown over during "strong localised winds."
FIRE crews from across Somerset were called to Brean on Saturday night after a mini 'tornado' blew over several caravans and left one person injured. Engines from Burnham and Weston were called to Warren Farm at 9:40pm after three caravans were blown over during "strong localised winds."
Nuisance alarm silenced
ANGRY residents on a Burnham housing estate called in the district council after being kept awake by a faulty burglar alarm which continued ringing while the owners of the house were on holiday. The Council had no alternative but to deal with the matter under the Environmental Protection Act.
ANGRY residents on a Burnham housing estate called in the district council after being kept awake by a faulty burglar alarm which continued ringing while the owners of the house were on holiday. The Council had no alternative but to deal with the matter under the Environmental Protection Act.
Bowled over by town's support
BURNHAM-On-Sea hovercraft team members were bowled over with support during a Highbridge fundraising event. A short mat bowling competition held at Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday (May 21) attracted 48 players, with money raised going to BARB, the group that runs the hovercraft.
BURNHAM-On-Sea hovercraft team members were bowled over with support during a Highbridge fundraising event. A short mat bowling competition held at Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday (May 21) attracted 48 players, with money raised going to BARB, the group that runs the hovercraft.
Pre-school kids visit RNLI
MORE than 30 youngsters from Wembdon Sunshiners visited Burnham-On-Sea's RNLI station to see the lifeboats and meet crew members on Friday (May 20) as part of their annual trip to the seaside. The children were accompanied by teachers and parents during the visit.
MORE than 30 youngsters from Wembdon Sunshiners visited Burnham-On-Sea's RNLI station to see the lifeboats and meet crew members on Friday (May 20) as part of their annual trip to the seaside. The children were accompanied by teachers and parents during the visit.
Muddy end to vehicle's trial!
BURNHAM hovercraft group's trials of a six-wheel multi-terrain vehicle came to a sticky end on the town's beach on Thursday (May 19) when the machine became trapped in the mud. The £6,000 vehicle was being put through its paces along the beach by its makers, Westland Special Vehicles.
BURNHAM hovercraft group's trials of a six-wheel multi-terrain vehicle came to a sticky end on the town's beach on Thursday (May 19) when the machine became trapped in the mud. The £6,000 vehicle was being put through its paces along the beach by its makers, Westland Special Vehicles.
£2,500 boost for youth centre
BURNHAM Area Youth (BAY) Centre has been handed a cheque for £2,500 following a successful charity golf day and race night at Brean Leisure Park. The events were organised jointly by Burnham-On-Sea Round Table, Lions and Rotary Clubs and is the first time the clubs have come together to raise funds.
BURNHAM Area Youth (BAY) Centre has been handed a cheque for £2,500 following a successful charity golf day and race night at Brean Leisure Park. The events were organised jointly by Burnham-On-Sea Round Table, Lions and Rotary Clubs and is the first time the clubs have come together to raise funds.
Dog micro-chipping in town
SEDGEMOOR'S Dog Wardens are offering a cut-price micro-chipping service to help protect dogs in Burnham and Highbridge.
Usual fees are between £20 and £30, but Sedgemoor District Council is offering the service at a cost of £12 per dog at two special sessions in June.
SEDGEMOOR'S Dog Wardens are offering a cut-price micro-chipping service to help protect dogs in Burnham and Highbridge.
Usual fees are between £20 and £30, but Sedgemoor District Council is offering the service at a cost of £12 per dog at two special sessions in June.
Roof-top spectacle on Burnham pier
BURNHAM seafront briefly came to a standstill this week when walkers and motorists watched in awe as a brave man clambered across the roof of the town's pier. Burnham Pavilion has to change its flags every few months or the strong onshore winds tear them to shreds.
BURNHAM seafront briefly came to a standstill this week when walkers and motorists watched in awe as a brave man clambered across the roof of the town's pier. Burnham Pavilion has to change its flags every few months or the strong onshore winds tear them to shreds.
Town cyclist seriously injured
A CYCLIST was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a traffic accident in Burnham-On-Sea on Friday afternoon, May 13th. Police were called to Marine Drive, near the Lynton Road car park, at 12.56pm. Paramedics also attended the scene to give emergency first aid.
A CYCLIST was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a traffic accident in Burnham-On-Sea on Friday afternoon, May 13th. Police were called to Marine Drive, near the Lynton Road car park, at 12.56pm. Paramedics also attended the scene to give emergency first aid.
Autumn start for £25m scheme
BUILDING work to convert the former Woodberry Bros and Haines site in Highbridge into a £25 million shopping and residential complex is scheduled to begin in September. Derek Mead, chairman of the Mead Group, the company behind the scheme, has set the target for when the project will begin.
BUILDING work to convert the former Woodberry Bros and Haines site in Highbridge into a £25 million shopping and residential complex is scheduled to begin in September. Derek Mead, chairman of the Mead Group, the company behind the scheme, has set the target for when the project will begin.
Appeal after vet surgery theft
BURNHAM-On-Sea police are appealing for information following a burglary in which thousands of pounds worth of pet products were stolen. Sometime between 7pm on Wednesday, May 11 and 8.30am on Thursday, May 12, offenders broke into a veterinary surgery in the Burnham area.
BURNHAM-On-Sea police are appealing for information following a burglary in which thousands of pounds worth of pet products were stolen. Sometime between 7pm on Wednesday, May 11 and 8.30am on Thursday, May 12, offenders broke into a veterinary surgery in the Burnham area.
New town Mayor is chosen
ERIC Gill has been chosen to be the new Mayor of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge. The 77-year-old, who has been a town councillor for two years, was elected by councillors during a meeting on Monday evening. His wife, Gillian, has become Mayoress and Cllr Davey has become Deputy Mayor.
ERIC Gill has been chosen to be the new Mayor of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge. The 77-year-old, who has been a town councillor for two years, was elected by councillors during a meeting on Monday evening. His wife, Gillian, has become Mayoress and Cllr Davey has become Deputy Mayor.
Frank Foley statue unveiled
A STATUE honouring Frank Foley, the Highbridge war hero who saved the lives of thousands of Jews, has been unveiled in the town. The Highbridge-born hero helped Jews escape from Germany before the start of World War II by giving them visas to flee the country.
A STATUE honouring Frank Foley, the Highbridge war hero who saved the lives of thousands of Jews, has been unveiled in the town. The Highbridge-born hero helped Jews escape from Germany before the start of World War II by giving them visas to flee the country.
Sunken speedboat retrieved
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's crew helped to recover a partially-sunken speedboat near the town's jetty on Saturday evening, May 7th. The 4.5 metre Bayliner boat went down at around 6pm and the RNLI crew were called to help by the Coastguard and assisted in a full rescue of the craft.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI's crew helped to recover a partially-sunken speedboat near the town's jetty on Saturday evening, May 7th. The 4.5 metre Bayliner boat went down at around 6pm and the RNLI crew were called to help by the Coastguard and assisted in a full rescue of the craft.
Anneka's beach buggy for sale!
THE beach buggy used by Anneka Rice during her 'Challenge Anneka' TV show in Burnham-On-Sea in 1994 is up for sale on auction Web site eBay. The vehicle was shown many times during the filming of the series, including during June 1994 when the town's hovercraft station was built by Anneka in just 72 hours.
THE beach buggy used by Anneka Rice during her 'Challenge Anneka' TV show in Burnham-On-Sea in 1994 is up for sale on auction Web site eBay. The vehicle was shown many times during the filming of the series, including during June 1994 when the town's hovercraft station was built by Anneka in just 72 hours.
New sea safety guide launched
A NEW safety guide for boat owners, jet skiers and anglers who use Bridgwater Bay has been released by Sedgemoor District Council. The document has been drawn up to promote safe use of the waters of Bridgwater Bay and the Parrett Estuary, particularly off Burnham-On-Sea.
A NEW safety guide for boat owners, jet skiers and anglers who use Bridgwater Bay has been released by Sedgemoor District Council. The document has been drawn up to promote safe use of the waters of Bridgwater Bay and the Parrett Estuary, particularly off Burnham-On-Sea.
Major just misses County post
BURNHAM Mayor Louise Parkin has missed out on becoming a Somerset County Councillor by the narrowest of margins - just 39 votes. She was beaten into second place by Liberal Democrat candidate Rosemarie Parsons in the Highbridge and Burnham-On-Sea South ward.
BURNHAM Mayor Louise Parkin has missed out on becoming a Somerset County Councillor by the narrowest of margins - just 39 votes. She was beaten into second place by Liberal Democrat candidate Rosemarie Parsons in the Highbridge and Burnham-On-Sea South ward.
Virtual classroom praised by mother
A BURNHAM-On-Sea mother has praised a 'virtual classroom' service that lets children continue their education even if they are unable to attend school. Lynn Baker's 14-year-old daughter took part in the scheme when she was absent from a Burnham school for around six months due to illness.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea mother has praised a 'virtual classroom' service that lets children continue their education even if they are unable to attend school. Lynn Baker's 14-year-old daughter took part in the scheme when she was absent from a Burnham school for around six months due to illness.
Burnham goes orange crazy!
BURNHAM went orange crazy this weekend as thousands of brightly coloured wristbands were sold by the town's hovercraft and RNLI crews in aid of the Lelaina Rescue Appeal. Crew members issued a 'thank you' after more than 1,600 Western Daily Press wristbands - worth £1,600 - were sold in just 72 hours.
BURNHAM went orange crazy this weekend as thousands of brightly coloured wristbands were sold by the town's hovercraft and RNLI crews in aid of the Lelaina Rescue Appeal. Crew members issued a 'thank you' after more than 1,600 Western Daily Press wristbands - worth £1,600 - were sold in just 72 hours.
New beach guide launched
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com has launched a brand new guide to the eight beaches in our area. Covering Burnham, Berrow and Brean, the page provides a range of useful information aimed at residents and visitors who are planning to hit the beach this summer. It also includes tips for staying safe.
BURNHAM-On-Sea.com has launched a brand new guide to the eight beaches in our area. Covering Burnham, Berrow and Brean, the page provides a range of useful information aimed at residents and visitors who are planning to hit the beach this summer. It also includes tips for staying safe.
Missing Brean man found safe
BOTH Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's lifeboats were launched shortly after midnight on Sunday May 1 to help Avon and Somerset police and Coastguards search for a 45-year-old man who had been reported missing at Brean. The man was later found safe and well by police and the crews were stood down.
BOTH Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's lifeboats were launched shortly after midnight on Sunday May 1 to help Avon and Somerset police and Coastguards search for a 45-year-old man who had been reported missing at Brean. The man was later found safe and well by police and the crews were stood down.
