Burnham-on-Sea

Lifeboat rescue of crew at night

BBC News (Free subscription) | 03/08/2008

A lifeboat is launched from Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset after concerns were raised of a drifting speedboat.

Woman injured in 'Hitchcock-style' bird attack

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008

A woman was treated for head wounds after a 'terrifying' attack by a seagull that resembled a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, a rescue team said today. The 36-year-old victim was walking along the seafront at Burnham-on-Sea, in Somerset, when the adult gull swooped and started stabbing her head with its beak

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Cattle movement restriction extended into seaside town

Bristol Evening Post (Free subscription) | 26/05/2008

New regulations have been extended into Burnham-on-Sea and other Somerset towns to prevent certain animals from being moved.

Farmer’s incredible hulk

Times Online (Free subscription) | 04/12/2007

ALSTONE At six years old and already weighing 1,360kg (3,000lb), Field Marshal, a charolais bullock, is likely to grow into the country's biggest bull. His owner, Arthur Duckett, 78, a farmer from near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, said that he would not be killed, although he was worth £1,000 to a butcher. Mr Duckett added: “Some people like fast women and fast cars – I like large bullocks.”

Woman injured in car crash

Cornish Guardian (Free subscription) | 22/10/2007

A woman was fighting for her life last night after a car crash in North Somerset. The woman and two female companions were trapped in the vehicle until firefighters released them. Emergency services were called to the A38 at Rooks Bridge near Burnham-on-Sea ...

Man hurt in sea scooter accident

BBC News (Free subscription) | 26/08/2007

A man is rescued from the water at Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset after being thrown from his sea scooter.

Poster art on track for cash

Bristol Evening Post (Free subscription) | 23/08/2007

Four vintage railway posters advertising Bristol, Burnham-on-Sea and Somerset as ideal holiday destinations are expected to sell for a total of £2,800 when they are auctioned in London next month. The two Bristol posters are undated but were ...