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The West Country | Archive | 2007 | June

Stories for 8 June 2007

Bridgwater News

Residents warm to tackling climate change?

BRIDGWATER residents are being urged to warm to the idea of tackling climate change as part of a county council-led campaign launched last week. more...

Town strike to hit Father's Day

STRIKE action is set to be carried out by angry staff at Bridgwater's Royal Mail delivery officer this Father's Day weekend. more...

Florist's dogged determination

A BRIDGWATER florist is showing her puppy love by competing in one of Britain's toughest triathlons this September. more...

Burnham News

Burnham triathlon this weekend

THE 21st annual triathlon is coming to Burnham this Sunday - with over 300 athletes in line to take part. more...

Camborne News

Duchy College celebrate

Duchy College Rosewarne, part of Cornwall College, is celebrating a first for the South West by offering a BSc in Horticulture from September. The degree course is validated by the University of Plymouth, as part of the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) initiative. more...

Chard News

Restrictions lifted on "bird flu" premises

TESTS on chickens suspected of carrying bird flu at a premises near Chard have come back negative. Restrictions have now been lifted on the movement of poultry and people to and from a smallholding near Winsham where the bird flu scare began last week. more...

A brave recovery

A CHARD youngster is recovering from yet another operation in a bid to help him walk properly. more...

Healthy ways to help

WITH National Diabetes Week next week, June 10-16, the News looks at how people in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne can help cut down on medication through healthy eating and weight loss. more...

Students put through their paces

STUDENTS learning English as their second language were put through their paces this week in preparation for speaking and listening exams. more...

Chard "smuggler" trial delayed

THE trial of a Chard man accused of smuggling more than four million cigarettes into Britain has been delayed until August. more...

Club News

Ile Valley Flower Club demonstration

THIS Tuesday, June 12, members of Ile Valley Flower Club will be hosting a demonstration by Elizabeth James from Sturminster Newton. more...

Windwhistle's Alison on fine form

WINDWHISTLE Motor Club's Alison Lock and her historic Mini Cooper rally car have been in action again recently. more...

Chard Ladies Evening Guild

CHAIRMAN Maureen Cornelius welcomed 48 members and two new members to the Chard Ladies Evening Guild June meeting. more...

Barrington & District Women's Institute

THE Summer Supper was held on June 6. It proved to be an enjoyable evening, with much hard work put in by the committee. more...

County Sport

Youngsters perform well

A STRONG contingent of five Cornwall Youth Badminton players travelled to Poole, Dorset, to take part in the end-of-season South West u15 "Restricted" Badminton Championships, writes John Tresidder. more...

Crediton News

Blaze after gas explsosion

A FIRE caused by a gas explosion in Crediton destroyed a caravan, a small shed and four chicken houses. more...

Cricket

West of England Premier and Somerset League fixtures for June 16

NORTHGEAR Sport West of England Premier League fixtures for June 16: more...

Youth League results on June 1 and 3

TOWERGATE Lloyd & Whyte Taunton and District Youth League results on June 1/3 included: U-11 East - Ashcott & Shap 258, Wells 205. U-11 Central - Wembdon 243, Taunton C 241; Taunton B 288, Bridgwater 210; Taunt St And B 256, Middlezoy B 168. more...

It;'s five wins in a row for leaders Cannington

West Som League Div Two (June 2): West Monkton (5) 102 lost to Cannington (26) 152-7 by 50 runs more...

Doctors' 159 is too many for Goathurst

Midweek match: Bridgwater Doctors 159-5 bt Goathurst 62 by 97 runs more...

Newton take first-division scalp in Minor Cup

Somerset CB Minor Cup first round: North Newton bt Taunton CS Outc/Radiac by 6 runs more...

District News

Fire crews to bike accident

FIRE crews from Wincanton were called to an incident where a male teenager had a piece of bicycle impaled in his leg on Wednesday. more...

Football News

Determined win for Mawnan

THE ladies of Mawnan played host to Mylor "B" on a beautiful sunny afternoon and went into an early nine shot lead. more...

Helston

Nigel and Alun take honours

CLUB captain Nigel Waters and Alun Dixon won the Four Ball Better Ball Open, in very misty conditions, at Praa Sands Golf Club on Sunday with 56 nett. more...

Helston News

Camel centre set to host charity dance

The camel dance is set to take on a whole new meaning at the end of this month when the Cornish Camels Centre on the Lizard Peninsula holds a grand charity ball. more...

Ilminster News

Jumping for cash

YOUNGSTERS at Ilminster's Sunny Ile Pre School were jumping for joy after raising over £1,000 for outdoor toys. more...

Thistles problem to blow over

TROUBLESOME thistles at the old Horlicks dairy in Ilminster which have become a nuisance for residents should be tamed within a fortnight, the agents for the site owner have said. more...

Latest News

Death crash boatman says sorry.

THE helmsman of a powerboat which ploughed into the side of a Dory on the Carrick Roads killing the driver and injuring his two passengers has apologised for his actions. more...

Listings

Music in the gardens

HESTERCOMBE Gardens in Taunton will be holding two evenings of live music this month. more...

Mercury Around The World

Around the World readers

MERCURY readers certainly seem to be a well-travelled bunch, pictures have been sent in from the far-flung corners of the earth and this week is no exception. more...

Around the world reaches Tennessee

ON a recent holiday to Tennessee, Ted and Diana Greenslade called in to the Jack Daniels distillery for the third time. more...

The Mercury reaches sunny Spain

GETTING in on the Around the World action, adventurous members of The Gremlins Carnival Club took a trip to sunny Spain in late May making their way to Europe with their kids and their Mercury. more...

The Mercury reaches Malta

A BRIDGWATER couple took their copy of the Mercury will them on a welcomed break. more...

Mercury Memories

Congregational trip to Italy

MEMBERS of St Francis of Assisi Church in Bridgwater went on an exciting pilgrimage to Assisi in Italy in early May. more...

Music

Choral performance

CHARD'S St Mary's Church will be host to the Yeovil Chamber Choir's midsummer concert on June 23. more...

Mark Ronson joins Lily Allen at Eden

The Eden Project has announced that Mark Ronson, one of the world's hottest DJs and producers, will be on the same bill as Lily Allen for the Eden Session on July 18. more...

News

Fry admits interest in Davies

YEOVIL Town chairman and chief executive, John Fry, has admitted that there has been interest from other clubs about the availability of Arron Davies. more...

News And Results

Carnival powered by Hinkley

LEAFLETS and posters for Bridgwater Carnival are being powered by Hinkley Point B. more...

North Petherton News

Carnival Queen and princess wanted

NORTH Petherton is looking for a Carnival Queen and princess to head the procession on November 10. more...

Obituaries

J. Fursland

MRS Joan Fursland of Bridgwater died on May 21 at Bridgwater Community Hospital. She was 87. more...

S. F. Pilling

STEVEN Frank Pilling of Burnham on Sea died at home on May 10. He was 56. more...

Other

Monarchs strike gold once more

MEMBERS of Monarchs Gymnastics, who train in both Bridgwater and Highbridge have come out on top once more, this time in the National Development Plan Finals. more...

Other Clubs

End of an era for Sunday League as Lovedays stand down

HUSBAND and wife Logan and Tracy Loveday, stalwarts of the Uxella Bridgwater & District Sunday League, retired at last Monday's AGM. more...

Other Devon News

Campaign launches magazine

A NEW educational booklet to help children keep themselves safe is being offered to 441 schools in Devon as part of the NSPCC's Don't Hide It campaign. more...

Devon beauties in running for $100,000 prize

LOCAL beauties Alyx Barker and Katie Pollard are now in the running for Miss World. more...

Missing man found

A vulnerable man who went missing from the Glenbourne unit at Derriford Hopsital has been found safe and well. more...

Other Events

Charitable Indian take at Museum

The Friends of Blake Museum are presenting a talk called Travels in India at the Blake Museum in Bridgwater on Tuesday, June 19. more...

Other Sports

Close cup ties in Highbridge Mixed Summer Skittles

THERE were several close matches in the first round of the Highbridge Mixed Summer Skittles League Knockout Cup on May 30. more...

Mixed darts leaders Squib are beaten at last

HOPE Inn ended the 100% record of A-Division leaders Squib A when they beat them 8-7 at home on June 1. more...

All square except one in LVA Ladies' Darts League

THERE is an unusual situation in ladies' Division Two of the Sedgemoor LVA Summer Darts League. Every team, except bottom side Cobblestones A, is on four points after two matches, having won two and lost two. more...

Summer Skittles men's and mixed results

MEN'S and mixed results last week in the Bridgwater & District Six-a-Side Summer Skittles League: more...

News from Bridgwater Angling Association

WITH the new season starting on Saturday, June 16, I would like to remind our members of some of the changes that have taken place, writes GARY WARD. more...

Monarchs strike gold once more

MEMBERS of Monarchs Gymnastics, who train in both Bridgwater and Highbridge have come out on top once more, this time in the National Development Plan Finals. more...

In-form Thomas wins cup at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club

TEN-handicapper Andrew Thomas produced an outstanding gross round of 75 to win the Burnham Cup at Burnham & Berrow on June 2. more...

Anderson wins Brean Seniors' medal despite lack of practice

DESPITE being unable to play as often as he would like, 16-handicapper Tony Anderson won Brean Seniors' May Monthly Medal with an inspirational nett 63. more...

Frank is best from 106 at Isle of Wedmore

ISLE of Wedmore Seniors held their 14th annual Open Day, with 106 competitors from around the country joining in the event, sponsored by Butcombe Brewery. more...

Kippen makes his big debut at St Enodoc

ENMORE Park teenager Alex Kippen will make his South-West Counties debut for Somerset at St Enodoc next week. more...

Petherton lady bowlers in county last eight

NORTH Petherton Ladies reached the quarter-finals of the County Top Club Bowls Competition when they beat home team Wyrral Park Ladies on June 2. A good result by their singles player E Milton and the four skipped by S Whittington secured the win by 69-67. more...

President Hancock is on the losing side at home club

BRIDGWATER Bowling Club entertained the Somerset County Executive, led by county president and Bridgwater memner Ian Hancock, last Monday, when the home team won by 117-114. more...

Others

Windwhistle Ladies Golf

DESPITE the bleak outlook on the weather front, the ladies of Windwhistle Golf Club had a busy week. more...

Postbag

Pass the buck

WHEN Tony Blair steps down as Prime minister of Great Britain and hands the reins of running this country to his current chancellor Mr Gordon Brown will be faced with the dilemma of withdrawing our troops from Iraq and carrying the can for the inevitable civil war that will follow. more...

Schools News

India week captivates pupils

A BAWDRIP school has revelled in multi-cultural experiences this week after a special five-day event on site. more...

Sg Post Bag

Incredible waste of resources

OVER the years I have often read and agreed with readers' letters, which have praised the staff at Musgrove Park Hospital. I have not seen any letters about the recent crisis in the health service, brought about by the Department of Health's new training scheme, MMC: Modernising Medical Careers (better known by some as 'Murdering Medical Careers'). I wonder how many of the junior doctors here are having to cope with their hugely responsible work while at the same time dealing with this enormous strain? more...

Affordable housing

FURTHER to the comments made by Cllr Henley in last week's Gazette, now he is Leader of Taunton Deane, can tell us where he is going to build affordable homes in Wellington and Taunton to meet the ever increasing demand for a decent and affordable home? more...

Smallholder News

Low pathogenic H7 avian influenza near St Helens

Tests have provided positive results for low pathogenic avian influenza in poultry on a non-commercial small holding near St Helens, Lancashire. more...

Speedway

Fast-gating Giants are beaten at Poole

Academy Challenge: Poole Quays 21, Somerset Giants 14 more...

Fast-gating Giants are beaten at Poole

Academy Challenge: Poole Quays 21, Somerset Giants 14 more...

Taunton News

Faulty shower causes blaze

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at Scott Close in Taunton last night (Thursday) at around 10pm. more...

Assault on 19-year-old cyclist

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year old man was the victim of a suspected assault in Taunton on Monday, June 4. more...

St Andrew's appoints new vicar

THE Rev Jim Cox has been appointed vicar of St Andrew's Church, Taunton. more...

NSPCC in Taunton fight against cruelty to children

THE NSPCC are holding a special event today to highlight how the people of Somerset are doing their bit to help end cruelty to children. more...

Mayor and wife at blind charity event

SOMERSET Association for the Blind held a cream tea thank you party at its Taunton HQ last Wednesday to celebrate Volunteers' Week. more...

Milverton Primary School is full of life

MILVERTON Primary School in Taunton has been actively taking part in a week of healthy eating and sporting initiatives. more...

Man stabbed in arm

A MAN was stabbed in the arm outside ASDA supermarket on Creechbarrow Road on Wednesday. more...

Government's rural record attacked

AN attack on the Government's "unfair treatment of rural communities" over funding, especially for health, was made by Lord Cameron of Dillington in the House of Lords. more...

Town Talk

Bridgwater Probus Club

BRIDGWATER Probus Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday June 5 at the Wellworthy Social Club. Mr President welcomed 33 stalwart members present. He then introduced this month's speaker, Mr T. Gillham. The talk was on County Council workings. His particular subject was about SAA - The Somerset Area Agreement - working with the Government on a three year program to bring a better way of life for the people of Somerset, which involves many issues. more...

Bridgwater Flower Club

BRIDGWATER Flower Club welcomed Beryl Griffiths to their May meeting and she enthralled everyone with an evening of flower arrangements entitles Tapestry of Colour. more...

Truro News

County council to spend £400,000 on out of school education

Cornwall county council is to spend more than £400,000 re-organising the county's Education Out of School Services and improving facilities in the county's six pupil referral units which provide services for some of the most vulnerable children in Cornwall. more...

A walk on the wild side

Marie Curie Cancer Care has launched its first ever Dartmoor Challenge due to take place on September 9. more...

Village News

Widow's commemorative fundraising walk

THE widow of a Westonzolyand farmer organised a fundraising walk in May to carry on the charity efforts of her late husband. more...

Village News From Around Taunton

Rowbarton Friendship Association

MEMBERS of Rowbarton Friendship Association enjoyed a fun packed afternoon's entertainment with the Mystical Magic of Nigel Ford. more...

Weddings

RAMSEY/JONES

MR Tim Ramsey, eldest son of Peter and Diane Ramsey, was married at St Mary's Church, Cossington to Susan Jones, eldest daughter of Trevor and Joyce Jones. A reception was held for 180 friends and family at Cossington Park and for their honeymoon the couple went on a cruise from Canada to New York. more...

Yeovil News

Laws backs Carers Week

YEOVIL MP David Laws has pledged his support for Carers Week 2007 which runs from June 11-17. more...

Get your shades on!

THE Mayor of Yeovil, Cllr Tony Lock, is encouraging everyone take part in The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's Shades for a Day later this month. more...

Finding your internal energy

PEOPLE in Yeovil and surrounding area are being invited to attend beginners' classes for Tai Chi. more...

Historic planes get ready for Air Day 2007

RNAS Yeovilton's Air Day 07, now just over a month away, is set to include a number of important and significant aircraft debuts in both its static and flying displays. more...

Heath complains about tax burden on the low-paid

SOMERTON MP David Heath has slammed the Government and Prime Minister-in-waiting, Gordon Brown MP, for placing the tax burden on low income employees rather than private equity entrepreneurs. more...

Residents warned about crimewave at Yew Tree

RESIDENTS in the Yew Tree Estate area of Yeovil have been warned that there has been a recent increase in car crime and burglaries. more...

Scaffolding planks are stolen

SCAFFOLDING planks were stolen from a property in West Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, on May 29. more...

Vehicle stolen in Stoke-sub-Hamdon

A VEHICLE was stolen from outside premises in North Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, on May 29. more...

Theft at Ham Hill

A VEHICLE parked at Ham Hill Country Park on May 23 was broken into and a handbag containing cash and credit cards was stolen. more...

Rachel is new PCSO

RACHEL Napper is the new Police Community Support officer covering Little Norton, Norton-sub-Hamdon, Percombe and Stoke-sub-Hamdon. more...

Drive more carefully - please!

MOTORISTS are being urged to drive more carefully in car parks in towns and villages in South Somerset. more...

Teenagers are sentenced over Yeovil man's death

TWO Yeovil teenagers have been jailed over the death of a 67-year-old man. more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Widow's commemorative fundraising walk

THE widow of a Westonzolyand farmer organised a fundraising walk in May to carry on the charity efforts of her late husband. more...

Town strike to hit Father's Day

STRIKE action is set to be carried out by angry staff at Bridgwater's Royal Mail delivery officer this Father's Day weekend. more...

Carnival Queen and princess wanted

NORTH Petherton is looking for a Carnival Queen and princess to head the procession on November 10. more...

Florist's dogged determination

A BRIDGWATER florist is showing her puppy love by competing in one of Britain's toughest triathlons this September. more...

Teenagers jailed for "terrifying" robbery

TWO Bridgwater teenagers were jailed on Thursday (June 7) for a robbery in which they held screwdrivers to the throats and stomachs of their terrified victims. more...

Bridgwater Mercury Sport

Monarchs strike gold once more

MEMBERS of Monarchs Gymnastics, who train in both Bridgwater and Highbridge have come out on top once more, this time in the National Development Plan Finals. more...

Fast-gating Giants are beaten at Poole

Academy Challenge: Poole Quays 21, Somerset Giants 14 more...

Last chance for Grand Prix tickets

SOMERSET speedway fans are reminded that the home match against Berwick on Friday next week will be their final opportunity to buy tickets for the British Grand Prix at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on June 30. more...

In-form Thomas wins cup at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club

TEN-handicapper Andrew Thomas produced an outstanding gross round of 75 to win the Burnham Cup at Burnham & Berrow on June 2. more...

Anderson wins Brean Seniors' medal despite lack of practice

DESPITE being unable to play as often as he would like, 16-handicapper Tony Anderson won Brean Seniors' May Monthly Medal with an inspirational nett 63. more...

Frank is best from 106 at Isle of Wedmore

ISLE of Wedmore Seniors held their 14th annual Open Day, with 106 competitors from around the country joining in the event, sponsored by Butcombe Brewery. more...

Kippen makes his big debut at St Enodoc

ENMORE Park teenager Alex Kippen will make his South-West Counties debut for Somerset at St Enodoc next week. more...

Petherton lady bowlers in county last eight

President Hancock is on the losing side at home club

BRIDGWATER Bowling Club entertained the Somerset County Executive, led by county president and Bridgwater memner Ian Hancock, last Monday, when the home team won by 117-114. more...

Youth League results on June 1 and 3

It;'s five wins in a row for leaders Cannington

West Som League Div Two (June 2): West Monkton (5) 102 lost to Cannington (26) 152-7 by 50 runs more...

Doctors' 159 is too many for Goathurst

Midweek match: Bridgwater Doctors 159-5 bt Goathurst 62 by 97 runs more...

Newton take first-division scalp in Minor Cup

Somerset CB Minor Cup first round: North Newton bt Taunton CS Outc/Radiac by 6 runs more...

West of England Premier and Somerset League fixtures for June 16

NORTHGEAR Sport West of England Premier League fixtures for June 16: Premier One 1st XI - Glastonbury v Taunt St And, Keynsham v Corsham, Cheltenham v Thornbury, Bath v Frocester, Weston-s-Mare v Bridgwater. Premier Two 2nd XI - Downend v Bristol, Bridgwater v Weston-s-Mare, Westbury & D v Frenchay, Taunton v Knowle, Ilminster v Trowbridge. Somerset Div - Bishops Lyd v Ashcott & Shap, Barrington v Frome, N Perrott v Street, Cheddar v Winscombe, Westland v Chard. more...

Mixed darts leaders Squib are beaten at last

HOPE Inn ended the 100% record of A-Division leaders Squib A when they beat them 8-7 at home on June 1. more...

Close cup ties in Highbridge Mixed Summer Skittles

THERE were several close matches in the first round of the Highbridge Mixed Summer Skittles League Knockout Cup on May 30. more...

All square except one in LVA Ladies' Darts League

Summer Skittles men's and mixed results

MEN'S and mixed results last week in the Bridgwater & District Six-a-Side Summer Skittles League: more...

News from Bridgwater Angling Association

WITH the new season starting on Saturday, June 16, I would like to remind our members of some of the changes that have taken place, writes GARY WARD. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News News

Regeneration meeting ahead

THE Burnham and Highbridge Regeneration Partnership has taken positive steps forward in its bid to redevelop the areas. more...

Burnham triathlon this weekend

THE 21st annual triathlon is coming to Burnham this Sunday - with over 300 athletes in line to take part. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport

Monarchs strike gold once more

MEMBERS of Monarchs Gymnastics, who train in both Bridgwater and Highbridge have come out on top once more, this time in the National Development Plan Finals. more...

Fast-gating Giants are beaten at Poole

Academy Challenge: Poole Quays 21, Somerset Giants 14 more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

Students put through their paces

STUDENTS learning English as their second language were put through their paces this week in preparation for speaking and listening exams. more...

Healthy ways to help

A CHARD woman has cut her insulin intake, thanks to the help of Dr's and a local slimming group. more...

Jumping for cash

YOUNGSTERS at Ilminster's Sunny Ile Pre School were jumping for joy after raising over £1,000 for outdoor toys. more...

Chard "smuggler" trial delayed

THE trial of a Chard man accused of smuggling more than four million cigarettes into Britain has been delayed until August. more...

Chard Ladies Evening Guild

CHAIRMAN Maureen Cornelius welcomed 48 members and two new members to the Chard Ladies Evening Guild June meeting. more...

Ile Valley Flower Club demonstration

THIS Tuesday, June 12, members of Ile Valley Flower Club will be hosting a demonstration by Elizabeth James from Sturminster Newton. more...

Barrington & District Women's Institute

THE Summer Supper was held on June 6. It proved to be an enjoyable evening, with much hard work put in by the committee. more...

A brave recovery

A CHARD youngster is recovering from yet another operation in a bid to help him walk properly. more...

Thistles problem to blow over

TROUBLESOME thistles at the old Horlicks dairy in Ilminster which have become a nuisance for residents should be tamed within a fortnight, the agents for the site owner have said. more...

Restrictions lifted on "bird flu" premises

TESTS on chickens suspected of carrying bird flu at a premises near Chard have come back negative. more...

Windwhistle's Alison on fine form

WINDWHISTLE Motor Club's Alison Lock and her historic Mini Cooper rally car have been in action again recently. On April 22, Alison and co-driver Barbara Alexander took part in the Talbenny Stages near Haverfordwest. Based on a disused airfield, this was a well organised and enjoyable event, and a round of the Classic Motorsports Welsh Clubmans Tarmac Rally Championship. more...

Chard & Ilminster News Sport

Windwhistle Ladies Golf

DESPITE the bleak outlook on the weather front, the ladies of Windwhistle Golf Club had a busy week. more...

Falmouth Packet News

Death crash boatman says sorry.

THE helmsman of a powerboat which ploughed into the side of a Dory on the Carrick Roads killing the driver and injuring his two passengers has apologised for his actions. more...

Falmouth Marine School student builds own boat

A graduate of the Traditional Boat building City and Guilds course from Falmouth Marine School launched his first boat last week. more...

Mid Devon Star News

Blaze after gas explsosion

A FIRE caused by a gas explosion in Crediton destroyed a caravan, a small shed and four chicken houses. more...

Missing man found

A vulnerable man who went missing from the Glenbourne unit at Derriford Hopsital has been found safe and well. more...

Smallholder News

Low pathogenic H7 avian influenza near St Helens

Tests have provided positive results for low pathogenic avian influenza in poultry on a non-commercial small holding near St Helens, Lancashire. more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Mayor and wife at blind charity event

SOMERSET Association for the Blind held a cream tea thank you party at its Taunton HQ last Wednesday to celebrate Volunteers' Week. more...

Train passangers warned to 'take it with you'

COATS, mobiles, tennis rackets, paintings, bikes, crutches - and even a boxing belt are among the items people have left on trains, according to the operator running services in and out of Taunton. more...

Brave PC receives award

A COURAGEOUS PC is to receive a Chief Constable's Commendation on Tuesday June 12 at Avon and Somerset Constabulary Headquarters for rescuing a trapped man from a car. more...

Government's rural record attacked

AN attack on the Government's "unfair treatment of rural communities" over funding, especially for health, was made by Lord Cameron of Dillington in the House of Lords. more...

Council celebrates a dedicated worker

WELLINGTON Town Council is on the way to gaining quality status with the presentation of a top award to one of its officers. more...

Wiveliscombe charity worker asking for support

A WIVELISCOMBE woman is urging people to support an African children's home. more...

Faulty shower causes blaze

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at Scott Close in Taunton last night (Thursday) at around 10pm. more...

Assault on 19-year-old cyclist

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year old man was the victim of a suspected assault in Taunton on Monday, June 4. more...

Milverton Primary School is full of life

MILVERTON Primary School in Taunton has been actively taking part in a week of healthy eating and sporting initiatives. more...

St Andrew's appoints new vicar

THE Rev Jim Cox has been appointed vicar of St Andrew's Church, Taunton. more...

Man stabbed in arm

A MAN was stabbed in the arm outside ASDA supermarket on Creechbarrow Road on Wednesday. more...

NSPCC in Taunton fight against cruelty to children

THE NSPCC are holding a special event today to highlight how the people of Somerset are doing their bit to help end cruelty to children. more...

Yeovil Express Sport

Fry admits interest in Davies

YEOVIL Town chairman and chief executive, John Fry, has admitted that there has been interest from other clubs about the availability of Arron Davies. more...

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