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The West Country | Archive | 2007 | October

Stories for 10 October 2007

Breage

Bridgwater News

New flu vacination number

FLU clinics offering vaccinations for Bridgwater's elderly are being held at East Quay Medical Centre this month. more...

Wanted - community-minded people up for challenge

AVON and Somerset Police Authority is looking for Bridgwater people up for a challenge and interested in representing their community. more...

Going green for profit

A CLIMATE change awareness campaign will give tourism bosses in Sedgemoor practical advice on how to adopt green measures, increase takings, save money and attract new visitors. more...

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Burnham News

Regeneration on agenda at Chamber meeting

A DEVELOPMENT themed meeting of the Burnham and Highbridge Chamber of Trade and Commerce is on Wednesday (October 17) at the Ritz Social Club from 6pm. more...

Soldier speaks of Iraq bomb drama

A SOLDIER from Burnham has spoken for the first time about the terrifying Iraq ordeal where he "thought he was going to die" after a bomb exploded in his face. more...

Boost for police

A BOOST has been received by Avon and Somerset Police after a positive joint report on its key performance areas. more...

Mark hero is recognised at awards ceremony

A MARK hero who saved a woman and her two children from a knife-wielding thug was honoured at an awards ceremony last week. more...

Camborne And Redruth

Improving ‘Town’ slip to fifth defeat

newton abbott 11pts camborne 3pts Camborne gave a much improved display full of commitment and spirit but still slipped to a fifth successive defeat in South West League One. more...

REDRUTH 14pts BLACKHEATH 35pts After a good start Redruth were well beaten by a powerful and organised Blackheath side who were full value for a five tries to two win in the first game of the league season at the Recreation Ground. more...

Camborne News

Ram-raided!

THIEVES ram-raided the Cornwall Kawasaki Centre in Lanner on Sunday and stole �20,000 worth of motorbikes. more...

Firemen want to see heads roll

Trade unions in the South West have turned up the heat on two county councillors by backing FBU calls for their resignation. more...

College gets kick out of its football status

Cornwall College has been awarded the prestigious 'FA Charter Standard College' status as a kite mark for the football provision at its Football Development Centre on the Camborne campus. more...

House agent sells 150 in 18 months

One of the best-known names in Cornish property circles is passing more milestones. more...

MK chooses Loveday to fight parliamentary seat

Mebyon Kernow members in the new Camborne and Redruth constituency have selected Cllr Loveday Jenkin to fight the seat at the next General Election. more...

Grant helps to keep residents healthy

Rosedale Tenants and Residents Association held their first healthy Olympics on Saturday 29th September on their green thanks to a small grant from MHS Health Promotions Services at Pool Redruth. more...

Holman Park homes go on sale

The first nine properties in the £6 million Holman Park project in Tehidy Road, Camborne, have been released onto the market. more...

Chard News

Laws slams Government spending

YEOVIL MP David Laws has slammed the Government for announcing plans in its spending review which will mean rises in Council Tax by as much as five per cent each year for the next three years. more...

People being 'left in tears' - says MP

YEOVIL MP David Laws believes his criticism of the Tax Credits system has been vindicated following the publication of a report by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. more...

High Street clear after accident

HIGH Street in Chard is cleared after an accident near Helliers Road. more...

Chard Villages News

Ten year celebration for school room

SOUTH Petherton Infant School opened their doors to villagers, staff and pupils old and new to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of their new school room today (Wednesday). more...

Club News

Chard Folk Dance Club

LADY caller Frances Hilson made one of her rare visits to Chard Folk Dance Club and kept a packed hall well entertained. more...

Constantine

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County Sport

James helps himself to double success at championships

James Whetter recorded another magnificent brace of titles, whilst two other competitors secured memorable inaugural wins, in the the Cornwall Senior "Closed" Badminton Championships, staged at St Austell's Polkyth leisure centre, writes John Tresidder. more...

Sponsors help Sunday league

A Cornish junior soccer league that was on the brink of collapse until recently has been given a further boost with the extension of its new sponsorship deal. more...

Pirates take derby honours

CORNISH PIRATES 30pts EXETER CHIEFS 23pts Digging deep collectively in what was always likely to be an absorbing contest, the Cornish Pirates deserved to take the spoils in this hard fought "derby" fixture against a very good Exeter side. more...

Champions begin with win

THE West Cornwall winter pool league has got under way and in division I the White Hart B team got off to the best start with an 8-1 win over Mounts Bay B. more...

Atalanta victory in fourth race of season

The fourth race in Flushing Sailing Club's autumn series, sponsored by the Marine Bar, was held on the last beautiful sunny day in September, however, light south easterly winds and a huge spring tide made life difficult for race officer Geoff Davies. more...

Goals galore in junior cup matches

THE first round of the Cornwall Junior Cup (West) always produces a lot of goals and Saturday was no exception. more...

Crewkerne News

Grandmothers channel challenge

A CREWKERNE grandmother has completed her dream of swimming the channel despite chilling temperatures and jellyfish stings. more...

Devoran

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Falmouth & Penryn Parish

Falmouth & Penryn Parish News

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Flushing

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Football

Impressive Berrow go through in cup

Somerset County League Div Two KO Cup, first round: Berrow 2 Saltford 0 more...

Burnham Ladies show their spirit in goalless battle

Somerset Women's League: Burnham Utd 0, Yeovil Town Res 0 more...

Football News

Fifth defeat for Borough

PENRYN 11pts IVYBRIDGE 17pts It would have been nice to complement England's incredible performance in knocking Australia out of the World Cup, and defeat the local pundits who are casting doom and gloom upon everything that is happening at The Memorial Ground. But it was not to be and Borough went down to their fifth successive defeat in Western Counties West. more...

Waisters and Jets start with convincing wins

THIRTEEN teams have entered this year for the Falmouth mens triples, played on Sunday mornings. more...

Falmouth Cricket Club under-11s

Falmouth Cricket Club under-11s have won the regional Cornwall Youth Festival at Werrington, beating the home side in the semi-final 272-5 and playing Wadebridge in the final 253-4. Scott Kellow was captain and player of the final, taking two wickets for 16 in three overs and top batting with 16 not out. Back row: Kieren Webber, Danny Whitmore, Lee Humphries, Andrew Lott, Front row: Calum Hinchley, Guy Leathley, Scott Kellow (captain), Ryan Mitchell more...

Convincing win for Penryn colts

Penryn colts 33pts Devonport 7pts Penryn Colts travelled to Devonport on Saturday to play what came out to be a convincing win for the Borough. more...

Falmouth’s poor display is ‘bitter pill to swallow’

Tavistock 11pts Falmouth 6pts It is acceptable to be beaten by an opponent who is your superior, in keeping with the ethos of the game. But this defeat could have easily been avoided, and this makes it a bitter pill to take, writes Arthur Williams. more...

Game ordered to be replayed

THE Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League management committee have ordered the Carharrack Res versus Falmouth Albion Res division three game that was abandoned due to injury to a player to be replayed. more...

Excellent performance ends in stalemate

Chippenham 0 Falmouth 0 Having won their first league game since promotion, Falmouth travelled to Wiltshire hopeful of a second successive victory, but despite an excellent team performance were unlucky not to triumph. more...

Fp Careincornwall

Paying a visit to your chiropractor now may prevent a problem from developing in the future

Cornwall Chiropractic Services offers chiropractic care to people Cornwall through their Truro, Falmouth and Wadebridge clinics. more...

Understanding dyslexia

There's a joke about a dyslexic who goes to a toga party dressed up as a goat, and another about a dyslexic farmer singing O-I-E-I-E, but dyslexia is no laughing matter when it comes to reading and spelling. more...

Does hearing things sound familiar?

DO you frequently, or even constantly, suffer from noises that have no external origin? If that sounds familiar, you may have an extremely annoying condition called tinnitus. You are not alone. more...

High-quality childcare for children

Award winning childcare providers, Fit "N" Fun Kids, provide high-quality childcare for children aged from three months to 11 years of age. more...

The solution to all bathroom needs...

Bathroom Solutions based at Pool, near Redruth, is the largest bathroom showroom in Cornwall owned by local businessman Regan Matthews. more...

General News

Skipper is humbled by support after fishing boat is sunk in collision

THE skipper of a Helford fishing boat that sank in Falmouth Bay has said he feels "hum bled" by the support offered by fel low fishermen in the wake of the incident. more...

Helston

Helston score six tries in resounding victory

HELSTON 37pts ST JUST 0pts Helston's first team returned to winning ways with a resounding victory over a stubborn St Just outfit in a Cornwall One encounter. more...

Tornadoes lose top-of-table tie

CULDROSE TORNADOES u14s 3 ALVERTON REBELS u14s 4 In this Kernow League Barclay division top-of-the-table clash, the current leaders Alverton Rebels stretched their lead by beating second place Culdrose Tornadoes 3-4. more...

Helston

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Wendron waste chances as they ease to convincing win

WENDRON 4 ST AUSTELL 0 WENDRON will be hoping for a repeat performance in their game with St Austell when they travel to Poltair Park for the return South West Peninsula League division one clash on Saturday. more...

Breage lose to champions

After three weeks of matches in the Mining Snooker League, Divisions One, Two and Three are all headed by teams who have scored 13 points out of a possible 15: Penponds, Four Lanes and Park Bottom respectively. more...

Helston News

Payback idea adds £900 for wildlife

Cornwall Wildlife Trust's corporate members, Trevarno Estate and Gardens have raised a staggering £900 for the Trust from the first year of their new Visitor Payback Scheme. more...

Legal fight over cliff houses

Residents in Porthleven are considering taking legal action in a bid to overturn a decision to approve a controversial cliff-top development in the port. more...

Rosie's runners pile on the pasta

A team of runners from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose is continuing to prepare for their 'round-the-clock' run from Penzance to London. more...

Ask the family, says hi-tech college

Parents were trying to keep up with their offspring when they took part in a "Family Technology Challenge" at Helston Community College last week. more...

Housing help

Five vulnerable adults will soon be moving into a new home, thanks to a Helston-based charity's efforts to help people with learning difficulties live as independently as possible. more...

WI girls go west

Members of Cury WI let their hair down at a Harvest Hoedown held at Cury village hall. more...

Pat spreads word about old paper craft across the world

A skilled craftswoman from St Martin whose talents have taken her around the world has just published her fifth book on the subject of parchment craft. more...

Giant pasty attracts bids at auction

A giant pasty was one of the more popular lots at a successful harvest auction held at the Godolphin Arms pub, Godolphin Cross, last week. more...

Head girl and boy named after tough competition

Four students at Mullion School have beaten off strong competition to be appointed as the school's new head boy and girl, and their deputies, for the current academic year. more...

Entries up for anniversary show

There were birthday celebrations in Cury on Saturday as the village hall show marked its 25th anniversary. more...

Walkers find the seeds of future trees

"Great oaks from little acorns grow" was the message for people participating in a woodland walk near Helston at the weekend. more...

Charity rider calls in at coast lookout

A Cornish woman undertaking a charity cycle ride in memory of her late brother called in at the coastal lookout at Bass Point, the Lizard, last week. more...

Surfing contest for youngsters

Kerrier council is calling all young surfers to experience their first taste of competitive surfing, or those just looking for something fun by taking part in the new 'South Coaster' Surf competition? more...

Popular beachside pub on market for £560,000

A beachside pub at Porthallow is up for sale for the first time in eight years. more...

Line-dancing marathon raises cash for hospice

Plenty of shoe leather was worn out - and the legs were a little weary too - when a 12-hour line dancing marathon was held in Helston on Saturday to raise money for Children's Hospice South West. more...

Show celebrates diamond anniversary

Familiar faces from the past will be recalled when Grade-Ruan Horticultural Society stages its 60th autumn show on Saturday. more...

Skipper humbled by support after boat sinks

The skipper of a Helford fishing boat that sank in Falmouth Bay last week has said he feels "humbled" by the support offered by fellow fishermen in the wake of the incident. more...

Griddle fire in St Keverne

ST KEVERNE firefighters were called out this morning to a kitchen fire in the village. more...

Highbridge News

Radio station site gets the go-ahead

A MASSIVE new housing development on land at the former British Telecom site in Worston Road, Highbridge has been granted permission by Sedgemoor District Council to begin building work. more...

Ilminster News

Florist shows a lot of front

ILMINSTER'S Cottage Flowers in East Street was awarded the best dressed window for the town's Carnival on Saturday. more...

Fundraising events at arts centre

ILMINSTER'S Meeting House Arts Centre will be hosting a range of fundraising events next week. more...

Incident near Southfields Roundabout

TRAFFIC has been building at the Southfields roundabout in Ilminster after a collision between two vehicles. more...

Latest News

Mail bag dumped on doorstep

A Falmouth homeowner was stumped when he opened his door to find a whole bag of post abandoned on his doorstep. more...

Vessel searched in Falmouth

Anti-terrorism officers searched a vessel and its cargo in Falmouth on Monday after it arrived from an area known to be linked with international terrorism. more...

Two people and a pony rescued from river

Two people and a pony were rescued after they became stuck in the River Fal yesterday. more...

Pendennis Brass gain promotion

Pendennis Brass returned from Harrogate last week with a creditable 8th position after competing in the 4th section finals of the National Brass Band Championships. more...

Budock children race to use climbing frame

THE PEOPLE of Budock gathered on Saturday for a double celebration as they enjoyed their annual autumn fayre and unveiled new play equipment for children in the village. more...

Hotel welcomes back employees after their travels

It was celebration time at the Budock Vean Hotel, near Falmouth, as two former employees were welcomed back. Vicky Harrison and Mark Fleet left the company two years ago to fulfil their travel dreams but now Vicky is back as general manager and Mark as assistant manager. more...

Residents have say on road plans

Proposed alterations to Falmouth's seafront would not be making full use of the money available, some of the area's residents have claimed. more...

Tory hopeful supports local post offices

A parliamentary hopeful in Falmouth has been out and about supporting local post offices and hopes others will do the same. more...

Sowing seeds for future trees

Falmouth Green Centre are encouraging local people to go out and collect seeds from local Native Trees throughout this month and donate them to the projects tree nursery. more...

Time to Act!

Falmouth mayor Mike Varney said yesterday that the time for talking about a town centre traffic ban was over and immediate action was needed. more...

Fuel theft warning

Police are asking members of the public to be vigilant following a spate of fuel thefts in Cornwall from farms and similar premises. more...

Latest News From Taunton Town Afc

Taunton set for new stadium within three years

TAUNTON Town Football Club could move to a new multi-million pound all-purpose stadium within two years. more...

Listings

Fundraising events at arts centre

ILMINSTER'S Meeting House Arts Centre will be hosting a range of fundraising events next weekend. more...

WHAT'S ON FALMOUTH/HELSTON

Wednesday October 10 * Folk and square dancing, Kea Community Centre, Playing Place, Truro, 7.45pm. more...

GIG GUIDE

Wednesday October 10 * Jacob's Ladder, Falmouth: Open mic night. more...

WHAT'S ON CAMBORNE/REDRUTH/TRURO

Wednesday October 10 * Salsacise class, Cornwall Dance Centre, Truro, 1-2.30pm. more...

Daughter of Lord of the Flies author gives talk

An insight to the life of author William Golding will be revealed by his daughter in a lecture at the Tremough campus, Penryn. On Friday 19 October at 4pm Judy Carver will be speaking about her father, William Golding, best known for Lord of the Flies. The lecture is being staged by the University of Exeter's South West Writing Centre and hosted by the Department of English at Tremough. more...

Discover the cultural landscape of Truro

Discover how the cultural landscape of Truro has changed through time, with Cornwall Record Office and volunteer guide Iain Rowe. A free walk to look at how Truro has changed and developed will be taking place on Sunday, October 14, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. more...

Lizard Area

Lizard area

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Minehead News

Wife of cart crash victim pays tribute to husband

Add your tributes to Bob Griffin of Porlock, who tragically died in a horse-drawn cart accident on Friday, October 5. Simply add your comments at the bottom of the story. more...

News

Yeovil must 'keep the faith'

YEOVIL Town go into this Saturday's Coca-Cola League One clash with Carlisle United at Huish Park desperate to regain their winning ways. more...

Revenge is gained in spot-kick drama

YEOVIL Town marched on in the Football League Trophy last night with a penalty shoot-out victory over old rivals Hereford United. more...

Other

The Lads stay unbeaten, but only just, in Highbridge Skittles

THE Lads lead Division One of the Highbridge & District Skittles League and are unbeaten after five matches. more...

Other Devon News

Knitters unite in a nattering session

NATIONAL Knitting Week takes place from Saturday October 13 and to help celebrate the Bovey Tracey Stitch N Bitch' Group is hosting a Knitting Exhibition. more...

Customer champion flies the flag for Devon to win top national award

DEVON County Council has been commended for its leadership in customer service . more...

Sweep chimneys to prevent fire

WITH the cold weather settling in, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have issued a chimney fire safety warning. more...

Cookery demonstration by award-winning cook and food writer

AN award-winning cook and food writer will be giving a cookery demonstration in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care in November. more...

Four people saved by fire alarms

FOLLOWING an incident in Exeter, in which four people were saved by a fire alarm, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding everyone of the importance of not only of having alarms fitted but also to correctly maintain and test the equipment. more...

New website launched for Disability Information Service

PEOPLE with disabilities, their families and carers can make use of a new Devon county Council website that has been launched. more...

New guide recognises vital role of Devon's school governors

A NEW guide has been launched in Devon to help schools recruit and retain governors. more...

Police work with Brixham youngsters

Police officers in Brixham have come up with a new way of helping younger residents identify their local policing team. more...

Crews attend lorry fire

THREE fire engines were called to a lorry containing chipboard on fire beside the A361 near the Stonelands to Moortown Junction today (Wednesday). more...

Player Profiles

Trescothick pays tribute to fans

SOMERSET'S 2008 beneficiary Marcus Trescothick has paid tribute to the club''s supporters. more...

Porthleven

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Postbag

Picture is River Parrett

REFERENCE the picture in the Mercury one can see it is the River Parrett, formerly the Whale, first mentioned in 1786. more...

Carnival concert date corrected

MAY I be allowed to correct an error repeated in much of the local media regarding the date of the first Bridgwater Carnival Concert. It is often stated that the first concerts were in 1863, however, it was actually some 20 years later on Wednesday October 31, 1883 that Bridgwater first witnessed its' first popular entertainment. more...

Readers Write

Why full-time fire cover is so vitally important

I AM an ex full-time Cornish fireman (to me firemen are still firemen) living in retirement here in Cyprus. I served my native Cornwall for nearly 30 years on full-time operational duties, nearly all of it on the shift system at Camborne Fire Station. more...

‘Little people’ are not going to ‘shut up’

I WRITE to reply to Councillor Mrs B Ellenbroek, "Stop whinging and start working together" (Packet, October 3) in which she says: "I read with continuing amazement the letters printed in your newspaper and others from those opposed to the new unitary status for Cornwall." more...

Hospital infection cases treated like prisoners

SKIPPER'S column in your edition of September 26 does a valuable service in drawing to our attention the institutional complacency of those who run Treliske hospital. more...

Lib Dems should put policies to the test

IF anybody had any doubt of the Liberal Democrats' contempt for democracy and the views of the people of Cornwall, the recent vote on Cornwall county council not to hold the elections for the new unitary authority in 2008, but to postpone them to May 2009, would surely leave them in no doubt. more...

Don’t forget those who will lose their jobs

Regarding the new unitary authority, it's amazing, isn't it, that whilst district and county councils "slug-it-out" over what or what not has been promised; who's playing unfairly or how undemocratic or not the whole affair is, there seems to be a point which has been overlooked. more...

We did try to present an alternative budget

There is a myth that back in February the "opposition" groups at County Hall could not produce a budget. Of course by the time the ruling party's budget gets to full council it is pretty well set in concrete. Nevertheless the Conservative group did produce a budget but my speech was guillotined and the proposals voted out. more...

Red Arrows Games ban is an insult

WHAT price political correctness? The world famous Red Arrows have been banned from the 2012 Olympics because they are "too British." Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. more...

Skipper was absolutely right about the EU

I write in connection with the article, written by The Skipper, (Packet, October 3). I fully concur with the views expressed by him and I openly admit that I belong to UKIP and indeed canvased for that party when I was successfully elected to both for the Falmouth town and Carrick district councils. more...

Proof that we need a cruise ship terminal

Monday, October 1, should have been a very happy ending of this year's cruise season for the Falmouth Pride Ambassadors and a further boost for the Falmouth and Cornwall economy, when the passenger steamship "Maxim Gorkiy" anchored early off Pendennis Point. more...

The care we received in Cornwall was excellent

My husband and myself were spending our usual holiday with our son and family in Falmouth when my husband was taken ill. Doctors in Falmouth Hospital quickly realised he was very ill and he was rushed into the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro where he was soon diagnosed with pneumonia. The care he received in all departments of these hospitals was excellent and we cannot thank them enough. more...

Thank you to the mayor for replacing seat

I REFER to my previous correspondence in the Packet concerning the World War Two Home Guard Company One (Falmouth) memorial at Pennance Point. I wish to express my appreciation to the mayor for his sanctioning of the new seat, which has now replaced the one which was vandalised, also for the tidying of the neglected area surrounding the monument. more...

We must all stand up to the bullies in life

IN response to David Bickle's letter (Packet, October 3), I fully agree, manners, good will, courtesy and a sense of humour are important in life. more...

Regulate town centre traffic, don’t ban it!

WITH reference to the article on page three of the October 3 Packet, ie, petition/1,000 signatures and the pedestrianising of Falmouth's main streets by banning town traffic. more...

University told me to park in the town

I can quite understand a number of schemes designed to reduce the number of cars on our roads, but if that is behind the "no parking" rule at University College Falmouth, then the attitude of those who run the campus takes some beating. more...

Choice was provided by the smaller shops

HAVING just read your article regarding the proposed plans for Tesco Helston, I feel inclined to add my views. more...

Why is tin developer dragging his heels?

WITH the price of tin over $10,000/tonne for nearly a year now, and $14-16,000/tonne since March this year, it amazes me that despite owning the mine for six years now, BaseResult is still no closer to re-opening. more...

Building work is making our lives a nightmare

I AM sorry for anyone threatened or suffering from building development near their home. We have had the nightmare, still ongoing, of the buildings at the top of Mount Pleasant Road, Camborne. more...

We need representatives who listen to the voters

WHEN mayor of the city of Truro I always listened and acted upon people's concerns, irrespective of their political views. It would seem that the party in control at Cornwall county council and the five MPs totally ignore people's wishes these days. more...

Rugby

The Horse has other ideas as Burnham II thrashed Minehead

Tribute Somerset Three South: Burnham II 48, Minehead Barbarians III 7 more...

Schools News

School's new head is Good

A NEW head teacher is settling in to her role at a Bridgwater school after her appointment last month. more...

St Mary's intakes 2007

ANOTHER bunch of fresh faced school children ready for their first introduction into school life are pictured here from St Mary's School in Bridgwater. more...

Latest Woolavington Reception year

PICTURED here is the new reception year at Woolavington School, ready to begin their first round of lessons at the school. more...

Harvest Day for charity

PUPILS at Woolavington School held a special harvest day during class time to help raise money for a charity that helps African people become self-sufficient. more...

Burnham student shines at college

A BURNHAM student who returned to learning on an access course, has just discovered she is the winner of a special bursary prize. more...

Sg Post Bag

Ice rink

IT was a disappointment to read in Thursday's Somerset County Gazette that the ice rink will not be in Taunton this year. more...

Skipper

Have you heard the one about the race police?

I can remember the days when we used to laugh at the antics of loony-left London boroughs that employed highly-paid officers to stamp out Irish jokes. more...

Somerset News

Police force fares well in report

AVON and Somerset Police has received a national boost in its ongoing efforts to tackle crime and improve public satisfaction and confidence. more...

New waste partnership for Somerset

SOMERSET Waste Partnership has taken over the management of the county's waste and recycling services. more...

Stithians

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Taunton News

Caring staff’s efforts rewarded

SOMERSET Care staff from across the Southwest were honoured at a ceremony at Taunton Racecourse. more...

Taunton emergency medics receive TV close-up

A close-up look at Musgrove Park Hospital's A&E department in Taunton will be on television next Thursday (October 18). more...

Amended Junction Plans Go On Display

AS a result of public feedback, Somerset County Council is holding a further public exhibition on the proposed junction of Chip Lane/Staplegrove Road with the Northern Inner Distributor Road in Taunton. more...

Amended Junction Plans Go On Display

Council taxes to rise, claims Browne

TAUNTON MP Jeremy Browne has warned that council tax bills will rise as a result of Chancellor Alistair Darling's Autumn Budget in the House of Commons. more...

Teenager overdoses after care company administration

A TEENAGER with a troubled past tried to take her own life after the organisation caring for her went into administration, it was claimed this week. more...

Train buffs' treat in Taunton

TRAIN buffs are in for a treat this weekend with the annual Rail-Ex South-West exhibition coming to Richard Huish College, Taunton. more...

Witness appeal after race attack

POLICE in Taunton are appealing for witnesses following a racially aggravated incident in Goodlands Gardens. more...

Gazette staff join jeans appeal

STAFF at your County Gazette let standards slip a little last Friday - but it was all in a good cause. more...

M5 lane closed due to accident

LANE one of the M5 northbound between Taunton and Bridgwater is closed following an accident. more...

Town Talk

Somerset Light Infantry hold annual reunion

THIS year's reunion, held Saturday October 6, of men of the county regiment of the Somerset Light Infantry who served in Germany, UK, Malta, Suez or Cyprus during the fifties, was, according to the majority of the personnel attending, the best ever. more...

Cossington bridge club results

CONGRATULATIONS to winners of meeting on October 9 who were Peggy Frost/Margaret Shippen 64.7%, second Bryn Hodges and Marilyn Pascoe 59.1% and third John and Gweneth Bellinger 56%. more...

Thought for the week from Father Nick

Thought for the week from Father Nick Leggett, Holy Trinity Church, Bridgwater So the carnival season is upon us again, with the whole of Bridgwater thinking about what will top the Ghost Ship this time around. more...

Fashion show in aid of worthy charity

SOROPTOMIST International of Bridgwater is presenting a fashion show and sale at the Town Hall on Tuesday October 23 at 7.30pm in aid of their main charity, chosen this year by president Helen Wade, which is Help the Child. more...

Puriton women's institute

PRESIDENT, Myrtle Lipscombe, opened the October meeting by welcoming members and after the singing of Jerusalem, she asked them for a minute's silence in memory of two members. Agnes Staples was a regular for many years before retiring to Pawlett and Jean Hancock died suddenly whilst on holiday, both will be sadly missed. more...

Tickets for themed ball, Viva Las Vegas

League of Friends for Bridgwater Hospital and Community are holding a themed ball, Viva Las Vegas on November 2 from 7pm until 12.30am at Bridgwater Sports and Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater. more...

Bridgwater Legion has plenty going on

DIARY dates for The Legion, Bridgwater include Bridgwater Flower Club demonstration October 16, at 6.30pm and on Friday 19 a Renegades Carnival Club quiz at 8pm to which all are welcome. more...

Truro

City plough six past Farm

TRURO CITY 6 K Wills, 2, S Tolley, S Yetton, A Watkins, 2 BRISTOL MANOR FARM 0 Truro City got back to winning ways after their FA Cup exit last week maintaining a 100 per cent record in the Toolstation Premier League in what turned out in the end to be a comfortable win though they were made to work in it. more...

Leaders Truro hit seven tries

TRURO 45pts CREDITON 14pts A Hat-trick of tries from L Trescothick and a double from Ross Martin eased Truro to their fifth consecutive Cornwall and Devon league win in this top-against-bottom clash. more...

Comfortable win for Colts

TRURO COLTS 40pts PENZANCE 15pts Truro faced another challenging fixture at the weekend when they came up against the team that knocked them out of the County Cup last season, writes Peter Rapier. more...

Truro News

Truro health park open day declared a success

Excellent attendance at an open day held at the Hall for Cornwall where plans and a model of the Truro Health Park development were displayed continue to show that local community support for this scheme remains very high. more...

Heaven help us!

STAFF at Truro Cath-edral's struggling Ben-son's restaurant are hoping for divine intervention after being told it faces closure unless drastic measures are taken. more...

Truro player ‘hit in the eye’ claim

A TRURO City player was injured after allegedly being assaulted by a member of an opposing team who they'd just beaten 6-0. more...

Service hails work of staff at kidney unit

Care provided for kidney patients at the county's main unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro and it's satellite units at West Cornwall Hospital and Bodmin Hospital will be celebrated at the annual service to recognise their work and the lives of the units' patients. more...

Museum hosts drawing classes

The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro is inviting would-be artists of all ages to have a go at a wide range of drawing activities on Saturday October 13 as part of the national Big Draw Campaign. more...

Lions Club golf contest builds on success

THE Lions Club of Truro annual Crystal golf day at Truro golf club was for the 17th year another roaring success. more...

Charity helps the blind get benefit entitlement

A Cornish charity has successfully claimed £750,000 on behalf of visually impaired people through their benefits service. more...

Pirates ale for the top player

The Cornish Pirates, Cornwall's top rugby club, have strengthened their links with a Duchy brewer. more...

Boys choir is to be formed following successful festival

A new Cornwall Boys Choir is being formed, with early prospects including a trip to the Czech Republic. more...

Baby memorial service to be held on Sunday

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is holding its annual Baby Memorial Service at the Truro Methodist Church, Union Place, Truro at 2pm on Sunday. more...

Village News

Creation helps raise £176

A CREATIVE Cossington woman has used her clothes-making talents to help raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. more...

Village News From Around Taunton

Hemyock

Parish council: Lack of Police presence remains an issue. Councillors remain disappointed about the lack of a clear resolution of the need for a replacement Beat Manager for the Hemyock area. It seems that the only way to hasten the matter is for members of the public to make reports of even the smallest misdemeanours or acts of anti social behaviour. The telephone number to use for non-urgent reporting is 08452 777444 - ask for Cullompton Police Station. more...

Rowbarton Friendship Association

THE president/chairman of Rowbarton Friendship Association, David Gill, welcomed 81 members, the Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir (afternoon group), with their accompanist, Dora Brooks and conductor, Val Hill, plus the Rev G.J. Boucher, to the club's annual harvest festival service on October 4. more...

Wendron

BURRAS: more...

Yeovil News

Blaze in Eastland Road

EIGHT fire crews were called to a blaze at a derelict property in Yeovil early on Saturday morning. more...

Residents are getting inter-active

HUNDREDS of residents are using the newly revamped interactive DigiTV site that allows users to access South Somerset District Council's local services through their television. more...

Laws slams Government spending

MP doesn't want to jump the queue

YEOVIL MP David Laws believes he and his colleagues should not be able to enjoy queue jumping' privileges at the expense of other staff working in Parliament. more...

People are being 'left in tears' - says MP

YEOVIL MP David Laws believes his criticism of the Tax Credits system has been vindicated following the publication of a report by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Going green for profit

A CLIMATE change awareness campaign will give tourism bosses in Sedgemoor practical advice on how to adopt green measures, increase takings, save money and attract new visitors. more...

Doctor signs off after 34 years

A SENIOR partner at medical surgery in Bridgwater celebrated the end of 34 years of service at the centre with a small gathering of friends and colleagues. more...

Don't waste chance to have your say

"ARE your views going to waste?" - that is the question being asked to residents and businesses in Sedgemoor as Somerset County Council launch a vital waste management consultation. more...

Wanted - community-minded people up for challenge

AVON and Somerset Police Authority is looking for Bridgwater people up for a challenge and interested in representing their community. more...

New flu vacination number

FLU clinics offering vaccinations for Bridgwater's elderly are being held at East Quay Medical Centre this month. more...

Creation helps raise £176

A CREATIVE Cossington woman has used her clothes-making talents to help raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News News

Radio station site gets the go-ahead

A MASSIVE new housing development on land at the former British Telecom site in Worston Road, Highbridge has been granted permission by Sedgemoor District Council to begin building work. more...

Mark hero is recognised at awards ceremony

A MARK hero who saved a woman and her two children from a knife-wielding thug was honoured at an awards ceremony last week. more...

Boost for police

A BOOST has been received by Avon and Somerset Police after a positive joint report on its key performance areas. more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

Chard Folk Dance Club

LADY caller Frances Hilson made one of her rare visits to Chard Folk Dance Club and kept a packed hall well entertained. more...

Florist shows a lot of front

ILMINSTER'S Cottage Flowers in East Street was awarded the best dressed window for the town's Carnival on Saturday. more...

Laws slams Government spending

People being 'left in tears' - says MP

YEOVIL MP David Laws believes his criticism of the Tax Credits system has been vindicated following the publication of a report by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. more...

High Street clear after accident

HIGH Street in Chard is cleared after an accident near Helliers Road. more...

Ten year celebration for school room

SOUTH Petherton Infant School opened their doors to villagers, staff and pupils old and new to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of their new school room today (Wednesday). more...

Fundraising events at arts centre

ILMINSTER'S Meeting House Arts Centre will be hosting a range of fundraising events next week. more...

Windwhistle Country Music Club

THE entertainment for Windwhistle Country Music Club's September gathering at Broadway featured the first visit of The Thrillbillies. more...

Grandmothers channel challenge

A CREWKERNE grandmother has completed her dream of swimming the channel despite chilling temperatures and jellyfish stings. more...

Incident near Southfields Roundabout

TRAFFIC has been building at the Southfields roundabout in Ilminster after a collision between two vehicles. more...

Falmouth Packet News

Pendennis Brass gain promotion

Pendennis Brass returned from Harrogate last week with a creditable 8th position after competing in the 4th section finals of the National Brass Band Championships. more...

Budock children race to use climbing frame

THE PEOPLE of Budock gathered on Saturday for a double celebration as they enjoyed their annual autumn fayre and unveiled new play equipment for children in the village. more...

Hotel welcomes back employees after their travels

Residents have say on road plans

Proposed alterations to Falmouth's seafront would not be making full use of the money available, some of the area's residents have claimed. more...

Tory hopeful supports local post offices

A parliamentary hopeful in Falmouth has been out and about supporting local post offices and hopes others will do the same. more...

Sowing seeds for future trees

Falmouth Green Centre are encouraging local people to go out and collect seeds from local Native Trees throughout this month and donate them to the projects tree nursery. more...

Falmouth is already a winner at tourism "Oscars"

THERE are already two winners from Falmouth in this year's tourism "Oscars" taking place in Torquay at the end of the month. more...

It's not easy being green

Susan Boafo, Senior Lecturer on University College Falmouth's BA(Hons) Photography course, has outclassed competition from 833 other entries to land a top prize in the Visions of Science & Technology Photography Awards, backed by The Daily Telegraph. more...

Time to Act!

Falmouth mayor Mike Varney said yesterday that the time for talking about a town centre traffic ban was over and immediate action was needed. more...

When David met Steve he was right on cue

REDRUTH window and conservatory company Plastec Window Systems was right on cue when proprietor David Forey made a date with snooker legend Steve Davis. more...

Falmouth Rotarians help local school

Falmouth Rotary Club has "adopted" Falmouth Primary School and is developing an innovative programme of incentives, talks and other support to help the more than 300 pupils and 18 teachers boost the school's already high standards. more...

Fuel theft warning

Police are asking members of the public to be vigilant following a spate of fuel thefts in Cornwall from farms and similar premises. more...

Two people and a pony rescued from river

Two people and a pony were rescued after they became stuck in the River Fal yesterday. more...

Falmouth Packet Sport

Atalanta victory in fourth race of season

Sponsors help Sunday league

A Cornish junior soccer league that was on the brink of collapse until recently has been given a further boost with the extension of its new sponsorship deal. more...

Youngsters fly Cornish flag in championships

Cornwall Athletic Club flew the flag for the Duchy in the South of England Road Relay Championships, held at Rushmore Arena, Aldershot last weekend, fielding teams in six age groups. more...

Goals galore in junior cup matches

THE first round of the Cornwall Junior Cup (West) always produces a lot of goals and Saturday was no exception. more...

Player hits big time

Cornwall badminton player, Matt Allen, has been invited to attend the Yorkshire Elite Open this weekend by Badminton England. more...

Pirates take derby honours

CORNISH PIRATES 30pts more...

Sponsorship incentive for Pirates

The Cornish Pirates, Cornwall's top rugby club, have strengthened their links with one of the county's best-known brewers. more...

Waisters and Jets start with convincing wins

THIRTEEN teams have entered this year for the Falmouth mens triples, played on Sunday mornings. more...

Falmouth Cricket Club under-11s

College gains charter status

Cornwall College has been awarded the prestigious FA Charter Standard College status as a kite mark for the football provision at its Football Development Centre on the Camborne campus. The College is the first in Cornwall to receive the award that recognises commitment to using football as a medium to deliver sport alongside raising standards of academic achievement. more...

Convincing win for Penryn colts

Penryn colts 33pts more...

Fifth defeat for Borough

PENRYN 11pts more...

Colts are defeated

FALMOUTH COLTS 12pts more...

Athletic storm into first round

PENRYN ATHLETIC 3 more...

Duchy defeated in youth contest

JERSEY YOUTH 3 more...

Champions begin with win

THE West Cornwall winter pool league has got under way and in division I the White Hart B team got off to the best start with an 8-1 win over Mounts Bay B. more...

Falmouth’s poor display is ‘bitter pill to swallow’

Tavistock 11pts more...

Game ordered to be replayed

Excellent performance ends in stalemate

Chippenham 0 more...

James helps himself to double success at championships

Mid Devon Star News

Crews attend lorry fire

THREE fire engines were called to a lorry containing chipboard on fire beside the A361 near the Stonelands to Moortown Junction today (Wednesday). more...

Police work with Brixham youngsters

Police officers in Brixham have come up with a new way of helping younger residents identify their local policing team. more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Caring staff’s efforts rewarded

SOMERSET Care staff from across the Southwest were honoured at a ceremony at Taunton Racecourse. more...

M5 lane closed due to accident

LANE one of the M5 northbound between Taunton and Bridgwater is closed following an accident. more...

Wife of cart crash victim pays tribute to husband

THE wife of a Porlock man, who died after being thrown from his horse-drawn cart on Friday, has paid tribute to her 'gentle and loving' husband. more...

Witness appeal after race attack

POLICE in Taunton are appealing for witnesses following a racially aggravated incident in Goodlands Gardens. more...

Train buffs' treat in Taunton

TRAIN buffs are in for a treat this weekend with the annual Rail-Ex South-West exhibition coming to Richard Huish College, Taunton. more...

Tickled Pink for cancer

STAFF and volunteers from the Taunton Asda store did their bit for charity when they dressed up for Tickled Pink. more...

Council taxes to rise, claims Browne

TAUNTON MP Jeremy Browne has warned that council tax bills will rise as a result of Chancellor Alistair Darling's Autumn Budget in the House of Commons. more...

Teenager overdoses after care company administration

A TEENAGER with a troubled past tried to take her own life after the organisation caring for her went into administration, it was claimed this week. more...

Pre-school "delighted" with Ofsted report

A WELLINGTON pre school is celebrating following a successful Ofsted inspection. more...

St John's gets makeover

WELLINGTON St John Ambulance division was delighted to accept an offer from Lloyds TSB Clubs and Charities and Taunton Business Team to carry out work at their headquarters on Saturday. more...

Gazette staff join jeans appeal

STAFF at your County Gazette let standards slip a little last Friday - but it was all in a good cause. more...

Somerset County Gazette Sport

Taunton set for new stadium within three years

TAUNTON Town Football Club could move to a new multi-million pound all-purpose stadium within two years. more...

Trescothick pays tribute to fans

SOMERSET'S 2008 beneficiary Marcus Trescothick has paid tribute to the club''s supporters. more...

Town boss plans friendlies

TAUNTON Town manager Gary Domone is hoping to arrange two friendlies in a bid to keep his side sharp ahead of their FA Trophy tie at Team Bath in just over a week. more...

Robinson relishes return to league action

WELLINGTON boss Leigh Robinson said he will be delighted to get back to league duty on Saturday after a run of three cup games - two of which ended in defeats. more...

Taunton face stiff cup test

THE area's rugby sides take a break from league matches on Saturday when they play in their respective EDF Energy cup competitions. more...

Powerbike rider in sposors plea

TAUNTON powerbiker Richard Webber is searching for new sponsors in a bid to progress in the sport. more...

Podium finish for Welsher

TAUNTON racer Craig Welsher made it to the podium for the first time in the Avon Tyres Carterham Superlight Challenge at Rockingham to go fourth in the overall standings. more...

Yeovil Express Sport

Revenge is gained in spot-kick drama

YEOVIL Town marched on in the Football League Trophy last night with a penalty shoot-out victory over old rivals Hereford United. more...

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