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Burnham-On-Sea singer Mollie Joan releasing her debut album with Princess Theatre concert
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (360+ words) Local singer Mollie Joan has released her debut album Shy Child's Lament, marking a major milestone in the career of the Burnham-On-Sea performer who first took to the stage as a shy four'year'old. The album, recorded under the name Mollie…...
Burnham-On-Sea mum and daughter raise huge "8, 300 for charity with London Marathon run
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (201+ words) A Burnham-On-Sea mum and daughter have raised an incredible "8, 300 " and still rising " for a charity close to their hearts from completing the recent London Marathon. Holly and Rosie Mac Beth took on the 26. 2mile challenge in support of Somerset Breast Cancer…...
Two Burnham-On-Sea schools set to enter new era under joint leadership
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (483+ words) A leadership change has been announced for two of Burnham'On'Sea's primary schools with The Priory Learning Trust confirming that Carly Hatch will take over as Headteacher of St Andrew's Church Junior School while continuing in her established role at Burnham…...
Royal Mail launches new 24/7 parcel locker in Highbridge
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (121+ words) Burnham-On-Sea. com Royal Mail launches new 24/7 parcel locker in Highbridge Royal Mail has introduced a new 24hour parcel locker outside a Highbridge convenience store. The new locker at the Premier shop at 145 Burnham Road, Highbridge allows customers to collect, send and…...
Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat launched to assist yacht with engine trouble
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (158+ words) Burnham-On-Sea RNLI crews were called into action on Thursday evening (May 14th) after a yacht reported mechanical problems in the Bristol Channel. Milford Haven Coastguard paged the Burnham lifeboat crew at 5. 43pm following a distress call from the vessel, which had been…...
Somerset Veterans Champion joins Burnham breakfast gathering
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (175+ words) Somerset Veterans Champion Cllr Henry Hobhouse was among those attending the latest gathering of the Burnham-On-Sea Veterans Breakfast Club this month. Henry, who represents Castle Cary and previously served with the Grenadier Guards, received a warm welcome when he joined…...
Burnham-On-Sea gig rowers overcome challenging conditions at World Championships in Scilly
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (387+ words) Burnham-On-Sea Gig Rowing Club has returned from the 2026 World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly after what members described as one of the toughest and most hard'fought campaigns the club has experienced since first attending the event four…...
Witnesses sought after altercation and hammer threat outside Burnham-On-Sea store
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (111+ words) Burnham-On-Sea. com Burnham-On-Sea Police are appealing for witnesses and anybody with information relating to a public order incident outside a convenience store in Burnham on Saturday (9th May). An altercation between two males occurred following a collision, before a third man…...
Brent Knoll's Sanders Garden Centre marks Chelsea Flower Show with unique afternoon tea
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (226+ words) Sanders Garden Centre in Brent Knoll is marking the arrival of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a colourful new floral'themed afternoon tea, bringing a touch of Chelsea magic. Visitors can enjoy a blooming array of handcrafted treats, from delicately…...
Burnham-On-Sea author releases epic 845page study on Sir Francis Drake's life and voyages
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) Burnham-On-Sea author Michael Turner has just released what is being described as "the biggest pictorial, topographical biography ever written" on the life and voyages of the eminent 16th-century seafarer and civic leader Sir Francis Drake. His four'volume epic, Drake in…...