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The West Country | Archive | 2004 | February

Stories for 11 February 2004

Cornwall Cornwall News

LUCKY ESCAPE FOR PUPILS

HAYLE Community School children had a miraculous escape on Saturday night when the coach they were travelling in left the road and crashed into a house just outside Bodmin. more...

DRIVERS FACE FINES

Motorists who abuse the new traffic regulations on the Lemon Quay piazza in Truro will face fines of up to £60 and receive three penalty points on their licence. more...

Cornwall Cornwall Whatson

KERRIER ON THE EDGE OF DANCE

NOT many district councils can claim to be at the cutting edge of electronic dance music, but this is just what has happened to Kerrier. more...

Devon Devon News

Pupils at meningitis school given day off

Pupils at a Devon school hit by meningitis have been given the day off, an LEA spokesman have said. more...

Not so easy riders

Motorcyclists in Devon are being offered the chance to boost their riding abilities and improve their safety. more...

Devon Devon Sport

Bent to return

Jason Bent will make his Argyle come back tonight when the Pilgrims' reserve team take on Bristol Rovers at Cssham Street - the home of Mangosfield Town. more...

Three students go to Italy

Three Devon-based youngsters have been selected to play for the England students national side for Saturday's Under 25 game in Italy. more...

Cornwall versus Devon in Junior Vase

Cornwall side Mount's Bay have been drawn against Devon rivals Tavistock in the quarter finals of the Powergen Junior Vase. more...

Gulls beat Grecians in Newton Abbot

The Gulls beat the Grecians 4-1 in a second string friendly at Newton Abbot Racecourse yesterday. more...

Coppinger doubtful for Saturday

James Coppinger has been ruled out of England non league's clash against Italy's Under 23's. more...

Devon Exeter News

I'm ready to go to jail says pensioner

A rebel pensioner from Exeter due in court for not paying all her council tax the day before she fights a county council by-election on the issue hsa said she will go to jail rather than pay up. more...

'Crowd saw drunk man wring swan's neck'

A man killed a swan with his bare hands in front of crowds of people at a riverside, an Exeter court has heard. more...

Devon Exeter Sport

Gulls beat Grecians at Newton Abbot

The Gulls beat the Grecians 4-1 in a second string friendly at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday. more...

Coppinger doubtful for Saturday

James Coppinger has been ruled out of England non league's clash against Italy's Under 23's. more...

Devon Northdevon News

Not so easy riders

Motorcyclists in North Devon are being offered the chance to boost their riding abilities and improve their safety. more...

Devon Plymouth News

Free half term fun at City Museum

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery has organised a fun-packed programme of activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy while school's out next week. more...

New look at Mayflower Leisure Centre

Fitness fans have been pulling weights instead of pints at the former bar in the Mayflower Centre. more...

Devon Plymouth Sport

Bent to return

Jason Bent will make his Argyle come back tonight when the Pilgrims' reserve team take on Bristol Rovers at Cssham Street - the home of Mangosfield Town. more...

Larrieu return soon - but not this Friday

Argyle keeper Roman Larrieu, who is almost back to fitness, will not take part in Friday's reserve game at Tiverton, it is believed. more...

Larrieu return soon - Bent sooner

Argyle keeper Roman Larrieu, who is almost back to fitness, will not take part in Friday's reserve game at Tiverton, it is believed. more...

Devon Tiverton News

Girl dies from meningitis

A teenage girl from Tiverton has died from meningitis. more...

Devon Torbay News

Torbay's sporting superstars

The race to find Torbay's sporting superstars is fast approaching the finishing line. more...

Devon Torbay Sport

Gulls beat Grecians in Newton Abbot

The Gulls beat the Grecians 4-1 in a second string friendly at Newton Abbot Racecourse yesterday. more...

Popside will remain loyal

Torquay United chairman Mike Bateson has confirmed that the club will not be handing over the Popside to Yeovil fans when they come to Plainmoor later in the year. more...

Somerset Bridgwater News

Volunteers Set To Rescue Arts Centre

IT'S a case of so far, so good, for the bid to save Bridgwater Arts Centre from being closed and moved to Burnham. more...

Somerset Burnham On Sea News

Child of the Year

Proud Burnham parents will be delighted to hear that this week they will get the chance to show off their gorgeous offspring to people all over Burnham in our Child of the Year competition. more...

Somerset Chard News

Tributes for police officer

POLICE have named the victim of a fatal road accident as one of their own - PC Sarah Minskip, of Chard. more...

Somerset Chard Sport

Robins lose Davis

CHARD Town have lost the services of their versatile captain Rob Davis who has joined Sherborne Town. more...

Somerset Ilminster News

Police hunt for bag snatcher

POLICE are appealing for information after a 59 year old woman was robbed in Silver Street, Ilminster. more...

Somerset Ilminster Sport

Blues hold second

TWO second half goals saw Ilminster strengthen their hold on second place in Division One of the Somerset County League. more...

Somerset Minehead News

Man hunt switches to resort

A MAN who went missing from a Taunton retirement last week home may try and return to Minehead, say police. more...

Somerset Somerset News

Smokers urged to quit

THE Somerset Smoking Advice Service is offer-ing free, friendly and practical information and support to anyone who wants to give up the weed. more...

Somerset Taunton News

Boost for the elderly

ELDERLY residents with mental health problems are to receive better support in the community under proposed health service changes in Taunton Deane. more...

Somerset Wellington News

Residents slammed for poor recycling

WELLINGTON residents are second from bottom of the league when it comes to recycling rates in Somerset, according to new figures. more...

Somerset Yeovil News

Power tools stolen

POLICE are appealing for information following a theft of a large amount of tools from a van in Martock. more...

Make savings on your electric bills

SOUTHERN Electric is urging customers in Somerset to take advantage of savings totalling £1-million every year by paying their gas and electricity bills by monthly direct debit. more...

Somerset Yeovil Sport

Critts in fight for fitness

YEOVIL Town boss Gary Johnson has rated winger Nick Crittenden's chances of being fit for this Saturday's Nationwide League clash with Oxford United at Huish Park as 'very doubtful.' more...

Yeovil launch their 'pop idol' career!

PLAYERS and management of Yeovil Town gathered at Huish Park this morning (Wednesday) to launch the new CD of the club's 'official' anthem - Yeovil True. more...

Yeovil draw with old non-league rivals

YEOVIL Town drew 3-3 yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon with Nationwide Conference club Woking in a 'behind-closed-doors' friendly match at Huish Park. more...

Ex-Glovers boss gets new job

FORMER Yeovil Town manager Colin Addison - who steered the Glovers to the runners-up spot in the Nationwide Conference in the 2000-01 season - has been appointed director of football at Welsh League side Barry Town. more...

Yeovil True to go on sale on MONDAY

YEOVIL Town's new CD - Yeovil True - will go on sale on Monday at the WH Smith store in Yeovil....to give the club a full week of sales to help boost its chances of getting into the Top 40 chart! more...

Sundayindy Cornwall News

School hills alive with Sound of Music

FINAL preparations are well under way for one of the most ambitious stage productions in the long history of Truro High School For Girls. more...

Model mum's brave story

A MOVING two-part television series starting this coming weekend will chart the incredible story of 32-year-old Juliette Platts and her brave battle against the odds. more...

Sundayindy Cornwall Sport

Cornwall looking to Rome

The Duchy will be watching their Rugby heroes on Sunday as they face Italy in England's first Six Nations game of the competition. more...