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Fatstock fundraising applauded
MONEY raised during the Highbridge Fatstock Market last year was handed over this week. The Burnham Rotary Club organised event and a collection and raffle at the annual Fatstock Dinner raised £1,800, on top of which a further donation of £500 was later
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More honours for Frank Foley
ANOTHER recognition is to be awarded to Highbridge war hero Frank Foley. The town man helped thousands of Jews escape Nazi Germany and on April 29 his name will be included on a special plaque to be unveiled in London. It will be the first commemorative
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Somerset snappers urged to unleash lenses
BUDDING photographers are being offered the chance to win £1,000 by snapping a shot they think shows Somerset in all its glory. People can visit www.itsmymarket.com for a chance to grab the cash by showing off an image that defines the county. The contest
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Positive assessment for Somerset's fire service
AN independent assessment of Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has delivered positive results for the county. The comprehensive national assessment carried across the country by the Audit Commission, found that Somerset was consistently 'performing well
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Angel Steps say thanks
ANGEL Steps would like to say a big thank you to all the people who donated items for our very successful tabletop sale held in Highbridge on Saturday February 24. Also for all the people who came and supported us enabling us to raise £418.60. This amount
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Pool shut over water problem
FEARS over the future over Burnham Pool were heightened today (Wednesday) when swimmers discovered the facility had been closed. But Sedgemoor District Council confirmed the building would only remain shut for a day because of problems with the automatic
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Free hearing test in Princess
A FREE hearing check is being offered to Burnham people who visit a special exhibition taking place in the resort on March 13. Hidden Hearing, one of the UK's largest providers, will be at the Princess Hall in a tour of a number of venues across the
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Drop daredevils wanted
SOMERSET Breakthrough Breast Cancer Group is looking for people to take to the skies and skydive to help raise vital funds. The organisation is aiming to raise £220,000, half of which will be shared between Taunton, Bath, Yeovil and Weston Breast Cancer
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Ice arena plans for Burnham
AMBITIOUS plans to build a 2,500-seat ice arena in Burnham have been unearthed by the Weekly News - and the designs could transform the town. The multi-purpose building would draw thousands of visitors from across Somerset and give the local economy
