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Rape false alarm in Burnham beauty spot
A RAPE false alarm caused Manor Gardens to be shut off from the public on Sunday morning while police investigated the scene. Officers were posted to the town beauty spot after receiving reports that a serious sexual assault had happened at around 12.15am
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Autism centre handed Lions boost
A PERSONAL experience of autism spurred the leader of a Burnham group to raise money for Brent Knoll centre helping people with the condition. Andrew Taylor, president of the Burnham and District Lions Club, was determined to collect cash for the National
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Signed footy goodies help charity
PREMIERSHIP footballers have given their backing to a Highbridge-based blind youngsters charity. Players from the first team squads of Manchester United and Middlebrough have donated rare items for the upcoming National Blind Children's Society golf
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Highbridge moviemaker does Burnham film
A NEW film showing original unique 1930s Burnham footage and edited by a Highbridge moviemaker will be launched on Sunday, March 11. The screening of Norman Gobey - Burnham's Movie Maker at The Ritz Cinema in Burnham marks the launch of the film on DVD
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Jazz night in Burnham
A BRAND new band will be putting on an evening of jazz at Lakeside Holiday Park in Burnham on Saturday, March 10. Relax in beautiful surroundings while Terry William's Jazz Ambassadors play a mix of traditional jazz, dixie and swing at the Lakeside Jazz
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Retro fun in Burnham
JOIN in with a night of 1960s and 70s fun at the Ritz Club in Burnham on Saturday, March 10. A pop quiz, a raffle, Irish bingo and Rusko's Retro disco will give a night of entertainment while raising money to donate to St John's Church in Highbridge.
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Car crackdown continues
MORE than 200 arrests have been made by a team set up to tackle car crime across the force since the beginning of the year. As part of the ongoing Relentless against vehicle crime scheme officers from all over the constabulary area have joined the dedicated
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Ability Counts at King Alfred
A FOOTBALL tournament for players with disabilities was hosted by Highbridge's King Alfred School recently - and scored with the message that "ability counts". The Somerset FA organised the South West Regional Ability Counts tournament, and teams from
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Make a weekend of it, say the Rebels
SOMERSET Rebels speedway club are to run special coaches from the Oak Tree Arena to the Millennium Stadium for the British Grand Prix at Cardiff on June 29. Highbridge is hosting the Super Seven Premier League Pairs Championship the night before the
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Ex-Berrow Boys' striker makes a good start
FORMER Berrow Boys' player Jamie Howson made an impressive debut as a substitute for title-chasing Bridgwater Town Reserves recently in the Somerset County League Premier Division. The 16-year-old striker from Lympsham, who was released recently by Plymouth
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Mr G. R. Cook
Mr Gerald Raymond Cook of Highbridge died at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on February 9. He was 69. The funeral on February 19 at the Parish Church of St John, Highbridge, followed by committal at Weston Crematorium, was conducted by Mr David Holley with
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Mr J. Harding
Mr John Harding of Highbridge died on February 8 at Southmead Hospital. He was 69. The funeral on February 21 at the Parish Church of St Peter and All Hallows, West Huntspill, followed by interment in the churchyard, was conducted by the Rev Geoffrey
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Getting the freedom of the open road
WHEN Mark Miller from East Huntspill was diagnosed with meningitis four years ago, he thought his favourite passion would be consigned to the past. But that was before he discovered a unique charity that helps people with disabilities overcome their
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New home for charity collection box
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has disappointed fundraisers at Burnham's rescue hovercraft group by asking them to remove a vital charity collection box from its store in the town. The collection box, which is a miniature replica of Burnham's famous low lighthouse
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How much tax will YOU pay?
EACH town and parish council across Sedgemoor submits an annual precept to the district council - in effect, a bill to the taxpayer for providing its services within the community. The exact roles played by these small authorities will vary from community
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Cuppas and biscuits cost council nearly £6k
CRUNCH time for Sedgemoor District Council has come this week as it was revealed the authority has consumed nearly £6,000 of taxpayer's money - on biscuits and hot drinks. Last year the authority managed to eat and slurp its way through £5,950.40 of
