4pm. 10.09.07- BUSINESSES in Burnham are being encouraged to have a late-night opening near Christmas for shoppers to bag last minute presents.

BUSINESSES in Burnham are being encouraged to have a late-night opening near Christmas for shoppers to bag last minute presents.

Burnham Chamber of Trade wants to urge shops to open late on December 23 as many businesses cannot justify evening openings every night of the week.