Local news from the Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News covering Burnham & Highbridge, Brean, Sedgemoor

Burnham blaze neighbour thanks rescue duo

10:30am Wednesday 17th March 2010

THE next-door-neighbour of the elderly woman rescued from a fierce blaze in her Burnham home on Sunday has thanked hero duo Jason Esgate and James Bowery for their efforts.

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Highbridge man hails 'hero' pal

9:30am Wednesday 17th March 2010

SELFLESS Highbridge man James Bowery has told how he feared for his pal's life as he battled through thick smoke to rescue a disabled woman trapped in her fire ravaged home.

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Hero Jason Esgate describes Burnham blaze horror

8:30am Wednesday 17th March 2010

BUNGALOW blaze hero Jason Esgate has given burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk a full and frank account of his brave rescue mission.

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Hero duo rescue woman from house fire

7:30am Wednesday 17th March 2010

TWO fearless friends have been hailed heroes after risking their lives to save a disabled woman from her burning home.

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Gorse fires rage on Exmoor

11:44pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

FIREFIGHTERS tackled two heath fires on Exmoor this evening including one at Withypool near Dulverton which officers believe was started deliberately.

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Burnham childcare worker thrilled after MBE presentation

4:00pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A CHILDCARE boss from Burnham enjoyed a “once in a lifetime” experience when the Queen presented her with an MBE.

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Who is this woman?

1:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

POLICE want to speak to this woman (pictured) in connection with a case of fraud in Burnham.

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