A national award was presented to Lent Rise Combined School on Thursday for its work in supporting pupils who suffer from epilepsy. The school in Coulson Way, Burnham, was chosen as the winner of the Epilepsy Action award, known as an 'Edward', after being nominated by 10-year-old Megan Akehurst, who suffers from the condition. She said: "I am so pleased the school has won an Edward.
Camouflage-painted children at a Burnham school stood to attention as they enjoyed a visit from a special guest. Soldier Stephen Wells, a staff car driver based in Aldershot, has been visiting Priory School in Orchard Avenue for eight years. He gives pupils talks on the different types of camouflage used to protect soldiers as part of the school's 'living things' module.
A state-of-the-art £3m private care home in Burnham was officially opened by the Holocaust saviour who it is named after on Sunday. Nicholas House, built by charity The Abbeyfield (Maidenhead)
The first Burnham carnival queen for more than 30 years has been crowned. Georgia Casey, 15, of Lent Rise Road, was named lucky winner of the traditional title at a judging ceremony at Burnham Park
Making a success of the £2.7m Burnham Park Hall is the biggest challenge facing the village, according to the new parish chairman. David Pepler, who was chosen by parish councillors to replace Lin Hazell as chairman on Monday, says the community facility which opened in July 2010 needs more bookings in order to operate successfully. The 68-year-old, of Hag Hill Rise, Taplow,
Pedal power came to the village for the first Burnham Bike Day on Saturday. About 300 cyclists of all ages visited Burnham Library and Burnham Park for the free event, which included bike maintenance
Lin Hazell has stepped down as the chairman of Burnham Parish Council. She announced her decision at a council meeting at Burnham Park Hall last night. Cllr Hazell, who took over as chairman from
A police operation caught 40 speeding drivers during a six-hour period in Burnham on Tuesday last week. Neighbourhood police stopped 13 speeding vehicles in Hogfair Lane, 19 in Lent Rise Road and
