Burnham on Sea

Moped

Teenager Charged Following Moped Incident on A38

A 19-year-old moped rider, Oakley Coffey-Noon from Burnham-on-Sea, has been charged with several offences after a collision with police on the A38 at Dunball, near Bridgwater, on Boxing Day. The incident occurred just before …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Dogs

I Visited a Soft Play Centre for Dogs Where Pooches Get to Paw-ty

Stepping into Nommees in Burnham-on-Sea, you’re warmly greeted by two friendly canines: Xena, a mini labradoodle who playfully holds the title of “floor manager,” and Rocky, a Pekinese who proudly takes on the role of “head …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Burnham on Sea

Somerset's Stunning Yet Perilous Burnham-on-Sea Beach

On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Yacht

Skipper Rescued After Yacht Runs Aground Off Somerset Coast

The skipper of a yacht was rescued after their vessel ran aground near the marshes of Somerset. The RNLI was dispatched to the scene off Steart Marshes at approximately 7:08 pm on Saturday, July 26, following reports of a …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Burnham on Sea

Charming Seaside Town Boasts the UK’s Smallest Pier

Nestled along Somerset’s coast, Burnham-on-Sea is home to Britain’s shortest pier—Burnham Pier—which measures just 117 feet long. This petite pier, built between 1911 and 1914 on the eve of World War I, offers a captivating …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read