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Big Issue seller on town's chamber of trade
A BIG ISSUE seller who is a member of Burnham's chamber of trade and commerce faces being evicted from a caravan in his friend's garden because of planning red tape. Colin Johnstone is a familiar face in the town's High Street, where he has earned his
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Suspicious fire probed in Highbridge.
POLICE investigating a suspicious fire in Highbridge are "keeping an open mind" following a spate of town blazes - the sector's deputy commander admitting: "I don't believe in coincidences". The latest arson incident occurred on Sunday (February 4) at
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Burnham "chav" storm rages on
A STORM is raging this week, over claims made on a website that Burnham is a "chav" town, with some instead describing the resort as a "pensioners' paradise" and "one step from the graveyard". The Weekly News revealed the online chav slurs on January
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Tom to visit Brent Knoll
A BBC gardening personality will be visiting a Brent Knoll garden centre next month (March) to host an afternoon talk and book-signing session. Tom Hart Dyke will be appearing at Sanders GardenWorld on March 9 to tie in with the launch of his new TV
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Jamie to release charity single
LOSING his beloved grandmother to cancer inspired a Burnham man to write a charity single which could soon be given national airtime. When Jamie Lee's grandmother died 14 years ago, he vowed to direct his musical talents towards easing the suffering
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Boxer Kieran makes an impressive debut
YOUNG boxer Kieran Mclauchlan of Titans ABC, Burnham/Highbridge, had his debut skills bout in his first season of boxing recently at the Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea, hosted by Mycon ABC. His opponent Billy Hearle (Downend ABC, Bristol), who last
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Golf in the sun for Burnham's Becky
BECKY Gibbs, junior captain of Burnham & Berrow Golf Club, has been named in an England Ladies' squad for warm-weather training in Spain next week. The 16-year-old Millfield School student, a member of the South-West regional select squad, will fly with
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Local youth football round-up
Girls: Burnbridge Wanderers U-13 5, Butleigh Wessex 0 FOLLOWING a tense and physical draw the previous week, Burnbridge were on a roll from the start, with Amy having two near misses in quick succession. A corner by Nicole enabled Devon to open the scorung
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Brian's 14-dart leg is not enough in local darts
BRIAN Haggett's 14-dart singles leg could not save Nomads from a 6-3 defeat by leaders Signals in Division One of the Burnham & Highbridge Men's Darts League. Steve Rea threw a 180 for Signals. Another 180 man was John Brueford, of Crown Inn, East Huntspill
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Somerset pick local girls for county tennis
AVENUE Tennis Club members Kerry Matthews (Burnham) and Nicole Priestman (Highbridge), runners-up in the doubles at the 2006 County Closed junior championships, have been selected for Somerset's LTA 18-and-under County Cup challenge at the end of this
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Maybee's still four clear after setback in ladies' skittles
PREMIER-Division leaders Maybee's won their postponed match against Crown Jewels, but then lost to one of the bottom teams Triards last week in the Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies' Skittles League. However, they stayed four points clear of their
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Last five players earn Railway Burtle victory in Highbridge skittles
RAILWAY Burtle had a last hand of 98 at the Lighthouse Inn to beat Misfits in the first division of the Highbridge & District Skittles League. The visitors were set 83 to win and it didn't look very promising for them after their first three had gone
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Windo and Graham do Burnham golf double
FIVE-handicapper Matt Windo returned the lowest gross and nett scores in Division One of the Monthly Medal at Burnham & Berrow on January 27. His nett 68 earned him victory by one shot from Neil Darby, while he shared best gross of 73 with two-handicap
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Peace stars as Burnham get a five-goal lift
Ladies' hockey: Cheddar 0, Burnham 5 BURNHAM Ladies finally had a morale-boosting win, beating their local rivals in the sunshine at Weston. They started by far the brighter and hit the home side with waves of attacks. Caroline Hunt and Sam Course led
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Taunton Football league details
SILVER Street VW Taunton & District Saturday League results included: Rowbarton Charity Cup, prel round - Staplegrove w/o v Minehead. League KO Cup, prel round - Wyvern Res 3, Wembdon 0. Seward Cup, quarter-finals - Predators 1, North Petherton 2; Williton
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Weston & District football details
WESTON & District League results included: Atwell Shield - First round: Locking Park 0, Berrow Res 4. Second round: Bournville Rovers 0, Winscombe Res 5; Yatton Ath Res 1, Nailsea Town Res 1 (3-4 on pens). Davis Shield - First round: Westend Res 1, Kewstoke
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Local football round-up
Taunton & District Saturday League Div One: Highbridge Town 4, Bishops Lydeard A HAT-trick by the reliable Wayne Hand saw Town to a comfortable victory on Saturday over visitors, who used be to something of a bogey team for them. The Town team rallied
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Flankers star as Burnham beat the leaders
Somerset One: Burnham 24, Old Sulians 8 BURNHAM gave an outstanding performance, their best of the season, to beat the leaders on Saturday . Flankers Brian Webb and Lee Whitfield tackled everything, stole lots of ball in defence and were always supporting
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Schools pick up green tips
REPRESENTATIVES from schools in Burnham headed to Bridgwater this week, for tips on how to cut energy waste and improve efficiency. Somerset County Council's new Schools Energy Action programme was launched at the town's Canalside Centre on Tuesday when
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Twinning treat for Burnham couple
A FASCINATING glimpse at Burnham's twin town Louvigne du Desert can be shared today - thanks to two Weekly News readers. Rob and Christine Mason have lived in the resort for 20 years and decided to stop off at the French town during a recent holiday
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Book bonanza for school children
PUPILS at Lympsham First School have been enjoying reading lots of new books purchased by the Friends of Lympsham School with money raised over the last year. Pictured from the left are; Bethany, Daniel, Amy, Krystal, Matthew and Leah looking over some
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Wedmore crowns spoof champ
THE 60th annual International Spoof competition was held at The New Inn in Wedmore last Friday (February 2). Crowds of people from all over the world attended to take part in the guessing game involving coins. Spoof is a game of chance, often played
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Lympsham pre-school given boost
LYMPSHAM Pre-School was delighted to receive a cheque for more than £2,000 from funds raised from a well-known Christmas lights display. Father and daughter Dave and Mandy Prowton donated £2,444 to the pre-school's new building appeal, after decorating
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West Huntspill Women's Institute
THE February meeting was very well attended with quite a few visitors. Bridget reported on the walkers and talkers. On January 20 on a very windy day they walked into Burnham, along the seafront, taking a break for coffee, before making their way back
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Dog fouling to be tackled in Burnham and Highbridge
PLANS to crack down on dog owners letting their pets foul in Burnham and Highbridge have been welcomed by representatives from the two towns. The proposal, put forward by Sedgemoor District Council, is that all land in the open air which the public has
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Petition on "unsafe" Highbridge building delivered.
A PETITION has been handed to Burnham and Highbridge Town Council protesting over the "unsafe" condition of a former place of worship. Highbridge's Old Gospel Centre Chapel on Newtown Road is at the centre of a 72-signature strong document complaining
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Future of Burnham lights look bright
THE future of Burnham's Esplanade lights looked to be safe on Monday after it was revealed cash to pay for their repairs would be on its way. Heavy damage to the illuminations was caused by a storm, which battered the resort's seafront and caused metal
