A GROUP of determined cyclists got on their bikes to raise much-needed funds for Burnham's Nathan Edwards Tennis Academy. The group travelled from Maddocks Slade along Burnham beach to the Berrow Inn and back again. The group believes
THE funeral of former Burnham town crier Fred Smith was held today, at St Mary’s Church in Bridgwater. Mourners turned out to honour the man who served in the special town position for almost 25 years. Burnham town councillor Neville
ST JOHN'S Church in Highbridge will be the drop-off point for the Samaritans' Operation Christmas Child campaign. Shoeboxes filled with gifts for deprived children can be left at the church and received during the 'Shoebox Sunday' service on November
MEET Poppy Rivers - The Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News' very own glamour girl. Pretty Poppy, a former St Andrew's Primary and King Alfred School pupil, is flying high as a model, regularly appearing on The Sun's famous page three slot, and various
A SERIES of of films featuring Burnham in the 1930s and 50s will be showcased tonight from 7pm. Debbie Richardson from the Engine Room will be showing the movies at the King Alfred School lecure theatre in Highbridge. The films include
THOUSANDS of school-leavers in the Burnham area could get new job opportunities after plans for another Hinkley Point nuclear power station took a massive leap forward this week. Hinkley Point has been included on a government shortlist of ten sites
TWO Manchester United footballing legends will be appearing in Sedgemoor next week to celebrate a special milestone. The Bridgwater and South West Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club will be 40 this week - and former United player and manager
PEOPLE in Burnham and Highbridge will observe a two-minute silence at 11am this morning to mark Remembrance Day. A congregation will gather at the cenotaph Southwell House in Highbridge for a service to remember those who died in the First and Second
SEAFRONT protestors could be drawn back into battle against plans for a controversial block of flats in Burnham - one year after fighting a campaign to keep them out. Victorious members of the Allendale Road Group saw off a challenge for 14 flats at
