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  • Burnham blaze caused by grill pan

    TWO fire engines were called to a kitchen blaze at a home in Oxford Street in Burnham two hours before carnival got underway on Monday. On arrival crews confirmed the fire was caused by an unattended grill pan and the kitchen suffered some minor heat

  • Highbridge and Burnham Carnival: YOUR views

    AS Monday's dazzling procession got underway, the Weekly News hit the streets to find out what the public thought of the spectacular. Despite the chilly conditions, many were warmed up by the stunning carts on show. Here's what you had

  • Highbridge and Burnham Carnival: Organisers' relief

    RELIEVED Carnival organisers say last night’s show went without a hitch. Endless hours of work go into making sure every minute detail is in place so that the procession ends in style, and not disaster. Highbridge and Burnham Carnival secretary and

  • Highbridge and Burnham Carnival: Peace for police

    CARNIVAL night passed peacefully in Highbridge and Burnham, according to police. Officers believe several alcohol seizures they made before the procession began nipped any potential antisocial behaviour in the bud. No arrests were made

  • Highbridge and Burnham Carnival: Hillview win again

    JUBILANT crowds descended on Highbridge and Burnham on Monday night - as this year's spectacular carnival burst onto the streets. More than 20,000 people lined the route to catch a glimpse of a fire-breathing dragon, Egyptian fighters and burlesque

  • Sanders Garden World needs charitable help with Santa's grotto

    SANDERS Garden World in Brent Knoll is inviting Somerset charities to raise money for their organisations by helping out with its Santa's grotto this Christmas. Staff at the garden centre are asking worthy causes in the area to contact them if they wish

  • Visit the Playhouse for a Sensational 60s Experience

    IF you are a fan of sensational 60s pop hits, prepare yourselves for an extravaganza at the Playhouse in Weston on November 20. The Sensational 60s Experience is back at the Weston venue by popular demand with a show packed with nostalgia and hits.

  • The Communicators to return to the Railway

    SKA fans in Burnham are eagerly awaiting the return of super-group The Communicators to the Railway Hotel on Saturday (November 14). The Railway has been a second home for the critically acclaimed nine-piece, who launched their debut album, Care in the

  • Line dancing classes for over 50s

    A LINE dancing class for anyone aged over 50 takes place every Thursday afternoon at the Highbridge Community Centre. Hannah Maden is teaching a beginners and improvers class for the ageing well service of Age Concern Somerset. She has been dancing

  • East Huntspill Art Group's successful exhibition

    TALENTED artists showcased a variety of pieces at the East Huntspill Art Group's first exhibition. It was held at Laburnum Lodge Hotel in West Huntspill and artists of varying ages and abilities showed off their watercolours and acrylic paintings, much

  • Steeleye Span celebrate 40th anniversary in Weston

    THE Playhouse in Weston will host a successful rock act celebrating its 40th anniversary on November 17. In a world where bands come and go in a blink of an eye, the enduring success of Steeleye Span is one of the great stories in rock music. The band

  • Highbridge and Burnham Carnival 2009 Results

    THE judges have cast their votes...find out how your favourite club faired in the Highbridge and Burnham Carnival 2009. Open tableaux: 1 To The Trees, Gemini CC, Ilminster 2 Alice’s Dream, Huckyduck CC, Coleford 3 Venezia, Wills CC,