Burnham Carnival is saved
THE future of this year's Burnham Carnival is safe after a solicitor said the organisers will not face huge fees for licences. It comes after uncertainty has gripped carnival committees across Somerset since it emerged that a new licensing act could lead to charges of up to £64,000 being introduced.
THE future of this year's Burnham Carnival is safe after a solicitor said the organisers will not face huge fees for licences. It comes after uncertainty has gripped carnival committees across Somerset since it emerged that a new licensing act could lead to charges of up to £64,000 being introduced.
World Cup trophy in Burnham
THE Rugby World Cup trophy won by the England Rugby Union team was on display in Burnham-On-Sea during a weekend in May. The famous Webb Ellis Trophy (pictured) was on show on the ground floor of Burnham Rugby Club's clubhouse at the BASC Ground in Stodden's Road.
THE Rugby World Cup trophy won by the England Rugby Union team was on display in Burnham-On-Sea during a weekend in May. The famous Webb Ellis Trophy (pictured) was on show on the ground floor of Burnham Rugby Club's clubhouse at the BASC Ground in Stodden's Road.
Wristbands for Lelaina Appeal
WRISTBANDS are the latest 'must have' fashion accessory and now the Western Daily Press newspaper has had orange ones exclusively made to support the Lelaina Rescue Appeal. The wristbands are being sold throughout the weekend by Burnham's hovercraft and RNLI crew members.
WRISTBANDS are the latest 'must have' fashion accessory and now the Western Daily Press newspaper has had orange ones exclusively made to support the Lelaina Rescue Appeal. The wristbands are being sold throughout the weekend by Burnham's hovercraft and RNLI crew members.
Truck wash raises funds
WASHING trucks is an unusual way to spend your St George's Day - but these youngsters from East Huntspill Pre-school were more than happy to do it to help raise money. More than 20 children braved wet weather to gather at the Coastguard station, armed with buckets and sponges.
WASHING trucks is an unusual way to spend your St George's Day - but these youngsters from East Huntspill Pre-school were more than happy to do it to help raise money. More than 20 children braved wet weather to gather at the Coastguard station, armed with buckets and sponges.
Tough police stance cuts crime
CRIME rates in Burnham-On-Sea have fallen by 14 per cent during the last year after police officers took a tougher stance in the town, it was disclosed this week. Speaking at the annual town meeting, Inspector Dale Baker said: "We have targeted the town's most prolific criminals and many are now in prison."
CRIME rates in Burnham-On-Sea have fallen by 14 per cent during the last year after police officers took a tougher stance in the town, it was disclosed this week. Speaking at the annual town meeting, Inspector Dale Baker said: "We have targeted the town's most prolific criminals and many are now in prison."
Town groups get cash boost
SEVEN groups from across Burnham-On-Sea have received donations from town Mayor Louise Parkin. She handed over the cheques from the Mayor's Youth Initiative Fund during the annual town meeting, held on Wednesday (April 27). Those receiving cheques included the Sea Cadets and Air Training Corps.
SEVEN groups from across Burnham-On-Sea have received donations from town Mayor Louise Parkin. She handed over the cheques from the Mayor's Youth Initiative Fund during the annual town meeting, held on Wednesday (April 27). Those receiving cheques included the Sea Cadets and Air Training Corps.
Seafront lights project on hold
A GRAND project to light up Burnham's seafront with over 80 attractive illuminations has been put on hold due to safety fears about some of the lampposts. The lights - which were due to be switched on during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend - were due to look similar to those shown here.
A GRAND project to light up Burnham's seafront with over 80 attractive illuminations has been put on hold due to safety fears about some of the lampposts. The lights - which were due to be switched on during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend - were due to look similar to those shown here.
Major night-time mud rescue
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft has been at the centre of a major mud rescue operation in Weston-super-Mare during the early hours of Monday April 25. Swansea Coastguard asked for the assistance of the hovercraft at 02:24 hours to spearhead the rescue of a male who had attempted suicide.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft has been at the centre of a major mud rescue operation in Weston-super-Mare during the early hours of Monday April 25. Swansea Coastguard asked for the assistance of the hovercraft at 02:24 hours to spearhead the rescue of a male who had attempted suicide.
Burnham beach wins again!
BEACHES at Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Brean have all received the 2005 EnCams Seaside Award, putting them among the top seaside resorts in the country. The award is only given to beaches that comply with current legislation, including the testing of bathing water, and the provision of facilities.
BEACHES at Burnham-On-Sea, Berrow and Brean have all received the 2005 EnCams Seaside Award, putting them among the top seaside resorts in the country. The award is only given to beaches that comply with current legislation, including the testing of bathing water, and the provision of facilities.
Town election poster defaced
A LIBERAL Democrat general election poster in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea has been controversially defaced by vandals over the weekend. Using black and white paint, they have altered the poster's words and added a Hitler-style moustache to the image of the party leader.
A LIBERAL Democrat general election poster in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea has been controversially defaced by vandals over the weekend. Using black and white paint, they have altered the poster's words and added a Hitler-style moustache to the image of the party leader.
Burnham biker on top form
A TOP motorbiker from Burnham-On-Sea is in first place in a top national championship and is now gearing up to race at Silverstone during May. After a highly successful start to the season, Dean Nicholls is lying in first place in the North Gloucester Road Racing Sounds Of Thunder Championship.
A TOP motorbiker from Burnham-On-Sea is in first place in a top national championship and is now gearing up to race at Silverstone during May. After a highly successful start to the season, Dean Nicholls is lying in first place in the North Gloucester Road Racing Sounds Of Thunder Championship.
Body retrieved from town pond
BURNHAM's hovercraft crew have helped the Police and Coastguard retrieve the body of an elderly man from a pond in the town. During the joint operation at Hunts Pond in Burnham, the Coastguard asked BARB to assist in the retrieval by providing its inshore rescue craft.
BURNHAM's hovercraft crew have helped the Police and Coastguard retrieve the body of an elderly man from a pond in the town. During the joint operation at Hunts Pond in Burnham, the Coastguard asked BARB to assist in the retrieval by providing its inshore rescue craft.
Hovercraft's £2,300 golf boost
BREAN Golf Club’s fundraising drive for the Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft has got off to a tee-rific start by raising £2,300 from its first big event of the season. More than 80 golfers putted, chipped and drove their way around the fairways to raise money for BARB, the group that runs the hovercraft.
BREAN Golf Club’s fundraising drive for the Burnham-On-Sea hovercraft has got off to a tee-rific start by raising £2,300 from its first big event of the season. More than 80 golfers putted, chipped and drove their way around the fairways to raise money for BARB, the group that runs the hovercraft.
Groups gather for race night
BURNHAM Lions, the Round Table and Rotary Club are making final preparations for a Charity Race Night which will be held at Brean Leisure Centre this Friday, April 22nd. The event starts at 8.00pm and all are welcome to attend, with proceeds going to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre's building fund.
BURNHAM Lions, the Round Table and Rotary Club are making final preparations for a Charity Race Night which will be held at Brean Leisure Centre this Friday, April 22nd. The event starts at 8.00pm and all are welcome to attend, with proceeds going to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre's building fund.
Seafront pavements 'hazard'
CRACKS in Burnham's seafront pavements pose such a hazard to walkers that they could lead to claims for accident compensation being made, according to local residents. The cracks in the pavement near the Bay View cafe are singled out as being particularly dangerous by contributors to our forum.
CRACKS in Burnham's seafront pavements pose such a hazard to walkers that they could lead to claims for accident compensation being made, according to local residents. The cracks in the pavement near the Bay View cafe are singled out as being particularly dangerous by contributors to our forum.
Burnham gift shop closes
A BURNHAM-On-Sea gift shop has closed its doors to the public for the final time after its owners decided to call it a day.
The owners of 'Just Cats' in the High Street pulled down the shutters this week as they closed down the business and moved out of Burnham.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea gift shop has closed its doors to the public for the final time after its owners decided to call it a day.
The owners of 'Just Cats' in the High Street pulled down the shutters this week as they closed down the business and moved out of Burnham.
Coastguard appeals for crew
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguard is appealing for local people to come forward to join its search and rescue service. Three new recruits are needed by the team to work alongside the police, hovercraft and RNLI in dealing with searches, cliff and mud rescues, and other call-outs in the area.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguard is appealing for local people to come forward to join its search and rescue service. Three new recruits are needed by the team to work alongside the police, hovercraft and RNLI in dealing with searches, cliff and mud rescues, and other call-outs in the area.
Burnham TIC wins top award
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre has won a top award by delivering good service visitors to the town. In a recent National Mystery Shopper campaign carried out on behalf of VisitBritain, Burnham TIC upheld its excellent customer service record by coming top out of over 500 tourist offices.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Tourist Information Centre has won a top award by delivering good service visitors to the town. In a recent National Mystery Shopper campaign carried out on behalf of VisitBritain, Burnham TIC upheld its excellent customer service record by coming top out of over 500 tourist offices.
Tax bill 'annoys' cinema boss
THE angry owner of Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema has hit out after being told that his council tax bill is to rise by almost 50% because he has spent so much money on renovating the building. Patt Scott says his rates have just jumped from £7,500 to £10,000 a year after a visit by tax assessors.
THE angry owner of Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema has hit out after being told that his council tax bill is to rise by almost 50% because he has spent so much money on renovating the building. Patt Scott says his rates have just jumped from £7,500 to £10,000 a year after a visit by tax assessors.
Powerboat's visit turns heads!
A TURBO-charged power boat worth £30,000 was put through its paces in Burnham Bay this week, giving its crew a chance to brush up their skills before competing in the UK's national power boat championships. Walkers along the seafront were captivated by the 200 horse power craft speeding through the water.
A TURBO-charged power boat worth £30,000 was put through its paces in Burnham Bay this week, giving its crew a chance to brush up their skills before competing in the UK's national power boat championships. Walkers along the seafront were captivated by the 200 horse power craft speeding through the water.
Star's OBE to be sold for RNLI
THE OBE awarded to the late comic Frankie Howerd is to be raffled in order to raise money for Burnham-On-Sea RNLI and other charities in the region that were close to his heart, it has emerged. The Up Pompeii star, who died aged 70 in 1992, left the award to his manager Dennis Heymer.
THE OBE awarded to the late comic Frankie Howerd is to be raffled in order to raise money for Burnham-On-Sea RNLI and other charities in the region that were close to his heart, it has emerged. The Up Pompeii star, who died aged 70 in 1992, left the award to his manager Dennis Heymer.
New town manager hears traders' problems
BURNHAM'S new town centre manager, Anne-Marie Spalding, is vowing to tackle some of the town's biggest problems. During a special meeting with over 50 business representatives from across Burnham on Wednesday, she laid out her aims for the role, saying she intends to begin by tackling three key areas.
BURNHAM'S new town centre manager, Anne-Marie Spalding, is vowing to tackle some of the town's biggest problems. During a special meeting with over 50 business representatives from across Burnham on Wednesday, she laid out her aims for the role, saying she intends to begin by tackling three key areas.
Webcam is a worldwide hit
AMERICAN tourists Eileen and Janine Cleary may be thousands of miles from home but, thanks to Burnham's recently-launched Webcam, they were able to wave to their relatives in the USA while standing on the town's seafront this week. New Yorkers Eileen and Janine love the new Webcam.
AMERICAN tourists Eileen and Janine Cleary may be thousands of miles from home but, thanks to Burnham's recently-launched Webcam, they were able to wave to their relatives in the USA while standing on the town's seafront this week. New Yorkers Eileen and Janine love the new Webcam.
Anglers reel in fish and cash
MORE than 60 anglers took to the waters off Burnham in 25 boats on Sunday (April 3rd) to compete in a mammoth sea fishing competition - and they were rewarded with some bumper catches. The annual event, organised by the Burnham Boat Owners group, attracted competitors from as far away as Poole.
MORE than 60 anglers took to the waters off Burnham in 25 boats on Sunday (April 3rd) to compete in a mammoth sea fishing competition - and they were rewarded with some bumper catches. The annual event, organised by the Burnham Boat Owners group, attracted competitors from as far away as Poole.
Ducklings herald start of Spring
SIGNS of Spring are emerging all around Burnham - and no more so than at Apex Leisure Park where this cute family of ducklings was spotted on Sunday. Walkers at the park have been transfixed by the 15 newly hatched ducklings and their two proud parents feeding in the reed beds at the edge of the lake.
SIGNS of Spring are emerging all around Burnham - and no more so than at Apex Leisure Park where this cute family of ducklings was spotted on Sunday. Walkers at the park have been transfixed by the 15 newly hatched ducklings and their two proud parents feeding in the reed beds at the edge of the lake.
Were you fooled on April 1st?
OUR story about builders in Burnham unearthing a secret tunnel running underneath the town was indeed an April Fool's Day hoax!
Several readers contacted us about the article, believing it was true, while others saw the funny side and made suggestions for how it could be put to use!
OUR story about builders in Burnham unearthing a secret tunnel running underneath the town was indeed an April Fool's Day hoax!
Several readers contacted us about the article, believing it was true, while others saw the funny side and made suggestions for how it could be put to use!
MP visits Burnham-On-Sea
LOCAL MP David Heathcoat-Amory stepped into the pilot's seat of Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft on Friday (April 1st) during a special visit to the station in which he met crew members and attended the group's annual general meeting.
LOCAL MP David Heathcoat-Amory stepped into the pilot's seat of Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft on Friday (April 1st) during a special visit to the station in which he met crew members and attended the group's annual general meeting.
Police free dog trapped in car
HORRIFIED Police officers in Burnham-On-Sea had to smash the window of a vehicle to free a traumatised dog that had been left inside for several hours in soaring temperatures. As condensation streamed down the windows of the vehicle and the Old English Sheepdog became more desperate, the police came to the rescue.
HORRIFIED Police officers in Burnham-On-Sea had to smash the window of a vehicle to free a traumatised dog that had been left inside for several hours in soaring temperatures. As condensation streamed down the windows of the vehicle and the Old English Sheepdog became more desperate, the police came to the rescue.
£330 fines for tow-away cars
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has carried out its threat of getting vehicles towed away if they prevent the town's lifeboats from launching. The owners of a blue Peugeot 206 and a Renault Laguna face fines of £334.88 each after their vehicles were initially clamped and then later towed away on Monday.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has carried out its threat of getting vehicles towed away if they prevent the town's lifeboats from launching. The owners of a blue Peugeot 206 and a Renault Laguna face fines of £334.88 each after their vehicles were initially clamped and then later towed away on Monday.
New Trafalgar gates opened
NELSON'S victory at Trafalgar 200 years ago has been remembered in a special ceremony on the seafront at Burnham-On-Sea. Two wrought iron gates, complete with the initial 'N' in honour of the legendary Admiral, were installed at Marine Cove gardens. A number of VIPs were present at Saturday's event.
NELSON'S victory at Trafalgar 200 years ago has been remembered in a special ceremony on the seafront at Burnham-On-Sea. Two wrought iron gates, complete with the initial 'N' in honour of the legendary Admiral, were installed at Marine Cove gardens. A number of VIPs were present at Saturday's event.
Hovercraft in Stert mud rescue
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft was launched on Saturday (March 26) to help in the rescue of a person trapped in mud at Stert Island. The hovercraft and RNLI were called out at 17:46 following a call from Avon and Somerset Constabulary reporting that a man was stuck up to his waist in thick mud at Stert Beach.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft was launched on Saturday (March 26) to help in the rescue of a person trapped in mud at Stert Island. The hovercraft and RNLI were called out at 17:46 following a call from Avon and Somerset Constabulary reporting that a man was stuck up to his waist in thick mud at Stert Beach.
1607 flood on BBC2
THE huge 1607 flood disaster which killed 2,000 people along the Bristol Channel, including many in the Burnham area, is the focus of a major BBC2 TV documentary. The Timewatch programme, The Killer Wave of 1607, examines whether the disaster was caused by a tsunami.
THE huge 1607 flood disaster which killed 2,000 people along the Bristol Channel, including many in the Burnham area, is the focus of a major BBC2 TV documentary. The Timewatch programme, The Killer Wave of 1607, examines whether the disaster was caused by a tsunami.
Mud rescue drama in Burnham
A LANDROVER and a £5,000 twin-seater jet ski were rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team on March 19th following a dramatic incident in the mud near the town's beach lighthouse. Craig Morgan from the West Midlands was jet skiing in Bridgwater Bay when his machine became stuck in mud.
A LANDROVER and a £5,000 twin-seater jet ski were rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team on March 19th following a dramatic incident in the mud near the town's beach lighthouse. Craig Morgan from the West Midlands was jet skiing in Bridgwater Bay when his machine became stuck in mud.
Jet skier helped to shore
THE crew of the Elsie Francis II, Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's D-Class lifeboat, were called out at 14:37 on Sunday 20th March to rescue the young female rider of a jet ski in difficulties, in the sea, near the Burnham lighthouse. The craft had suffered engine problems in Bridgwater Bay and had begun to sink.
THE crew of the Elsie Francis II, Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's D-Class lifeboat, were called out at 14:37 on Sunday 20th March to rescue the young female rider of a jet ski in difficulties, in the sea, near the Burnham lighthouse. The craft had suffered engine problems in Bridgwater Bay and had begun to sink.
Burnham Scouts visit RNLI
BURNHAM and Highbridge Explorer Scouts visited Burnham-On-Sea RNLI station this week, seeing at first hand how the life-saving service operates. The group of Scouts were escorted around the station by Lifeboat training officer John Sampson who showed them around the two lifeboats.
BURNHAM and Highbridge Explorer Scouts visited Burnham-On-Sea RNLI station this week, seeing at first hand how the life-saving service operates. The group of Scouts were escorted around the station by Lifeboat training officer John Sampson who showed them around the two lifeboats.
Sign is 'inappropriate' for town
TOWN councillors have called on the District Council to investigate whether Burnham's new Lidl supermarket should be asked to reduce the size of its huge sign in Oxford Street. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, says the council thinks the structure is "inappropriate" for a residential area.
TOWN councillors have called on the District Council to investigate whether Burnham's new Lidl supermarket should be asked to reduce the size of its huge sign in Oxford Street. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, says the council thinks the structure is "inappropriate" for a residential area.
New Chinese restaurant for Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea is to get a new Chinese restaurant later this month after the owners of an Italian restuarant sold their business.
Salvos in Abingdon Street has closed down and the new owner has decided to turn the building into a combined Chinese restaurant and takeaway.
BURNHAM-On-Sea is to get a new Chinese restaurant later this month after the owners of an Italian restuarant sold their business.
Salvos in Abingdon Street has closed down and the new owner has decided to turn the building into a combined Chinese restaurant and takeaway.
Hovercraft fundraising deal
DELIGHTED Burnham hovercraft crew members were celebrating this week after Brean Golf Club announced it would be a major sponsor of the service during 2005. The club raised thousands of pounds for charity last year and plans to hold a series of events during 2005 with the Burnham hovercraft being the beneficiary.
DELIGHTED Burnham hovercraft crew members were celebrating this week after Brean Golf Club announced it would be a major sponsor of the service during 2005. The club raised thousands of pounds for charity last year and plans to hold a series of events during 2005 with the Burnham hovercraft being the beneficiary.
Tesco expansion approved
TESCO'S application to expand its Burnham-On-Sea store has been given the go-ahead after the company made changes to its proposal. The supermarket giant's concesssions won the backing of councillors at a District Council planning meeting on Tuesday March 8th.
TESCO'S application to expand its Burnham-On-Sea store has been given the go-ahead after the company made changes to its proposal. The supermarket giant's concesssions won the backing of councillors at a District Council planning meeting on Tuesday March 8th.
Torch-lit beach search
A TORCH-LIT search of Burnham beach was carried out after a member of the public rang police shortly after 9pm after hearing distressed voices between Burnham Pier and Burnham Jetty calling for help, shouting that they were stuck in the mud. The Coastguard requested the assistance of RNLI crew members to help conduct a search.
A TORCH-LIT search of Burnham beach was carried out after a member of the public rang police shortly after 9pm after hearing distressed voices between Burnham Pier and Burnham Jetty calling for help, shouting that they were stuck in the mud. The Coastguard requested the assistance of RNLI crew members to help conduct a search.
£3,000 car wheels stolen
POLICE in Burnham are warning residents to be on their guard after high specification wheels were stolen from a BMW in Brent Knoll. At around 11pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, the BMW X5 vehicle had three of its four wheels stolen while parked on a driveway in Burton Road.
POLICE in Burnham are warning residents to be on their guard after high specification wheels were stolen from a BMW in Brent Knoll. At around 11pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, the BMW X5 vehicle had three of its four wheels stolen while parked on a driveway in Burton Road.
Hovercraft in rescue drill
BURNHAM's hovercraft and coastguard teams rehearsed a joint rescue of a casualty stuck in the notorious mud at Brean on Sunday March 6th. Over 20 crew members from the two teams gathered on the beach - which last summer was the scene of many real incidents - to practise the rescue of a casualty.
BURNHAM's hovercraft and coastguard teams rehearsed a joint rescue of a casualty stuck in the notorious mud at Brean on Sunday March 6th. Over 20 crew members from the two teams gathered on the beach - which last summer was the scene of many real incidents - to practise the rescue of a casualty.
RNLI in helicopter exercise
BURNHAM'S lifeboats joined other stations from the West Country in taking part in a major rescue exercise in the middle of the Bristol Channel on Saturday March 5. The four-hour event involved more than six lifeboats and dozens of crew members from RNLI stations based around the region.
BURNHAM'S lifeboats joined other stations from the West Country in taking part in a major rescue exercise in the middle of the Bristol Channel on Saturday March 5. The four-hour event involved more than six lifeboats and dozens of crew members from RNLI stations based around the region.
Golf Club gets in the swing
PREPARATIONS are well in hand at Brean Golf Club to host a Charity Golf Day being organised jointly by Round Table, Lions and the Rotary Club. Some 22 teams will take to the greens in serious and not so serious competition on 22nd April. Proceeds will be donated to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre.
PREPARATIONS are well in hand at Brean Golf Club to host a Charity Golf Day being organised jointly by Round Table, Lions and the Rotary Club. Some 22 teams will take to the greens in serious and not so serious competition on 22nd April. Proceeds will be donated to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre.
Songs Of Praise in Burnham
THE BBC's popular religious TV programme 'Songs Of Praise' could be filmed in Burnham-On-Sea this Spring, we can reveal. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, has been approached by the programme's producers about broadcasting the show from outside Burnham Pier and next to the town's lighthouse.
THE BBC's popular religious TV programme 'Songs Of Praise' could be filmed in Burnham-On-Sea this Spring, we can reveal. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, has been approached by the programme's producers about broadcasting the show from outside Burnham Pier and next to the town's lighthouse.
Youth Talent Fair to be held
MEMBERS of the Burnham and Highbridge Youth Town Council (YTC) arranged a sponsored 24-hour 'stay awake' event recently and raised money for Children in Need. The group is also planning a Youth Talent Fair on Saturday April 9th when many youth groups will be on hand to raise awareness of themselves.
MEMBERS of the Burnham and Highbridge Youth Town Council (YTC) arranged a sponsored 24-hour 'stay awake' event recently and raised money for Children in Need. The group is also planning a Youth Talent Fair on Saturday April 9th when many youth groups will be on hand to raise awareness of themselves.
'Body' sighting sparks drama
BURNHAM-On-Sea's lifeboat was called out on Friday 25 February at 8.42am after a resident reported seeing a suspicious object - possibly a body - floating near Stert Island in Bridgwater Bay. It turned out that the object was a large log and, as this was deemed to be a danger to shipping, it was returned to shore.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's lifeboat was called out on Friday 25 February at 8.42am after a resident reported seeing a suspicious object - possibly a body - floating near Stert Island in Bridgwater Bay. It turned out that the object was a large log and, as this was deemed to be a danger to shipping, it was returned to shore.
VIP visit to town for Aimee
BURNHAM'S hovercraft crew played host to a special visitor this week when a young girl suffering from an extremely rare chromosome disorder was given a VIP tour of the station. Five-year-old Aimee Gascoigne from Bridgwater is one of only a few people in the UK with Alfi's Syndrome.
BURNHAM'S hovercraft crew played host to a special visitor this week when a young girl suffering from an extremely rare chromosome disorder was given a VIP tour of the station. Five-year-old Aimee Gascoigne from Bridgwater is one of only a few people in the UK with Alfi's Syndrome.
Anger as new Lidl store opens
ANGRY residents living next to Burnham-On-Sea's new Lidl supermarket are fuming after an 8ft tall fence was built around the store's perimeter - blocking garden gates of homes and even a garage nearby. Residents say the fence was built without them being fully consulted.
ANGRY residents living next to Burnham-On-Sea's new Lidl supermarket are fuming after an 8ft tall fence was built around the store's perimeter - blocking garden gates of homes and even a garage nearby. Residents say the fence was built without them being fully consulted.
Bumper winter fishing season
SEA anglers in Burnham are celebrating the end of another bumper fishing season, having reeled in large numbers of Whiting and Cod during the winter months. Several large catches have been made from the beach between Burnham Pier and Lark Spit, near the lighthouse.
SEA anglers in Burnham are celebrating the end of another bumper fishing season, having reeled in large numbers of Whiting and Cod during the winter months. Several large catches have been made from the beach between Burnham Pier and Lark Spit, near the lighthouse.
