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Stories for 1 April 2006

Chard News

Paint the pool appeal

"WE'VE got plenty of paint but not enough painters!" - that's the message from Avishayes Primary School pool in Chard.  more...

Chard Villages News

Hi! It's George!

AN Ilton cat-owner has finally been reunited with her wayward moggy, after he went wandering for a whole YEAR.  more...

Cricket

Bridgwater are the best indoors again

Bridgwater Cricket Club have clinched their fourth indoor league title in as many years. They have won the Somerset CCC Indoor League for the second year running, having been Wellington League championsfor the previous two.  more...

Bridgwater are the best indoors again

Bridgwater Cricket Club have clinched their fourth indoor league title in as many years. They have won the Somerset CCC Indoor League for the second year running, having been Wellington League championsfor the previous two.  more...

Ilminster News

Making a bed fit for a king

AN Ilminster company is making a bed fit for a king as part of the restoration of the Tower of London.  more...

Treasure unearthed near Ilminster!

DOWLISH Wake treasure hunter Chris Brewchorne has struck gold - again! The amateur historian and metal detector enthusiast has discovered a hoard of glittering treasure at a secret location near Ilminster.  more...

Minehead News

Jobs boost for Exmoor

JOBS on Exmoor have received a boost thanks to grants and loans announced this week.  more...

Jobs boost for Exmoor

JOBS on Exmoor have received a boost thanks to grants and loans announced this week.  more...

Other

Boxing brothers impress in debuts

BOXING brothers Lewis and Ben Stacey, of Burnham's Titans ABC, both did well in their competitive debuts at Barbarians Rugby Club, Minehead.  more...

Speedway

Rebels tame Fen Tigers on wet track

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 50, Mildenhall Fen Tigers 43  more...

Rebels tame Fen Tigers on wet track

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 50, Mildenhall Fen Tigers 43  more...

Rebels tame Fen Tigers on wet track

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 50, Mildenhall Fen Tigers 43 ON A wet night, it was remarkable that speedway took place at the Oak Tree Arena on Friday. Praise must be given to the Somerset promotion and the track staff, who must have worked wonders in preparing the surface.  more...

Rebels tame Fen Tigers on wet track

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 50, Mildenhall Fen Tigers 43  more...

Taunton News

Beached whale draws crowds to Taunton park

HUNDREDS of people have been flocking to Taunton's French Weir Avenue this morning (Saturday) after a whale was beached there overnight.  more...

Yeovil News

Builder raises cash for hospital

LOCAL building contractor DR Jones has raised £2,000 for the hospitals Oncology Unit at Yeovil District Hospital.  more...