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Stories for 8 April 2006

Bridgwater News

Charity soccer match in memory of young mum

A CHARITY football tournament is taking place in Bridgwater this month, to raise money for a children's charity and to create a memorial to a young mum tragically killed in a car crash in January.  more...

Burnham News

Decision on gypsy site "disgusts" homeowners.

"DISGUST" from families in Rookery Close has greeted Sedgemoor District Council's decision yesterday (Tuesday) to grant two gypsy families permission to set up permanent home on the Paddocks caravan site in Rooksbridge.  more...

Decision on gypsy site "disgusts" homeowners.

"DISGUST" from families in Rookery Close has greeted Sedgemoor District Council's decision this week to grant two gypsy families permission to set up permanent home on the Paddocks caravan site in Rooksbridge.  more...

Chard News

Drivers ignoring road closure

A ROAD closure in Chard is not deterring motorists from trying their luck getting through.  more...

Drivers ignoring road closure

A ROAD closure in Chard is not deterring motorists from trying their luck getting through.  more...

Are these your antiques?

POLICE in Chard and Ilminster are appealing for help to trace the owners of some jewellery.  more...

Ilminster News

Thriving again: the shop that refused to die

VISITORS have been making a welcome return to an Ilminster institution since it reopened its doors last year.  more...

Minehead News

Beavers back in business

AFTER a break of almost three years, the Beaver Colony of 1st Exmoor scout group has been resurected.  more...

Speedway

Islanders sunk by rampant Rebels

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 62, Isle of Wight Islanders 31  more...

Islanders sunk by rampant Rebels

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 62, Isle of Wight Islanders 31 THE Rebels completely demolished a poor Isle of Wight side at Highbridge on Friday night. The Islanders had Chris Holder and Krzysztof Stojanowski to thank for the majority of their points.  more...

Islanders sunk by rampant Rebels

Premier Trophy: Somerset Mike Manning Audio Rebels 62, Isle of Wight Islanders 31  more...

Taunton News

'Don't panic' - 999 police tell drivers

MOTORISTS are being urged not to panic when they spot 999 emergency vehicles on blue light runs.  more...

Wellington News

Twelve new homes for the council

A DOZEN new houses in Wellington have been handed over to Taunton Deane Borough Council.  more...

White rose couple enjoy their golden day

A WELL-known Wellington couple have celebrated their golden wedding.  more...

Yeovil News

£3million horse refuge could be near Yeovil

THE International League for the Protection of Horses is looking for a new recovery and rehabilitation centre between Yeovil and Taunton.  more...

On your marks......

JUNIOR athletes in South Somerset are being encouraged to emulate their heroes and get running.  more...