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Stories for 1 September 2007

Bridgwater News

Mum says she is too scared to live in own home

A TERRIFIED Bridgwater mum says she is too scared to live in her own home after anti-social behaviour problems in her neighbourhood.  more...

Help on hand for struggling teenagers

TEENAGERS in Bridgwater still struggling to decide what to do after their GCSE results are being offered a helping hand.  more...

Bridgwater Town

Forward goals take Town through in cup

BRIDGWATER Town went through to the first qualifying round of the FA Cup, despite having fallen behind direct from a corner in Saturday's home tie with Minehead.  more...

Burnham News

Appeal for help providing best scanner in Europe

A HIGHBRIDGE man involved in a massive charity project to build a new cancer treatment centre serving thousands is appealing for the public's help.  more...

Camborne News

Brea show success

Blessed with glorious weather Brea Village Show was well attended this year with more exhibitors than ever before.  more...

Chard Villages News

Harvest celebrations

A CELEBRATION of traditional dance and song featuring the Colin Thompson Band will take place for harvest at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall on September 21.  more...

Farm fun at open day

PARSHALLS Farm in Donyatt Near Ilminster held an open day for its meat and furniture business last weekend.  more...

Falmouth & Penryn Parish

Free entry to Falmouth heritage sites

Next weekend a number of popular Falmouth-based heritage sites will be opening their doors or stores to the public, free of charge, as part of the national Heritage Open Days 2007 campaign.  more...

Football News

Mike sees off challenge

MIKE O'Hara returned a superb net 63 to win the coveted Meneer Cup. Presented in 1975 to the club by Gordon Meneer, a former captain and secretary of Budock Vean, Mike triumphed after a blanket finish at Budock Vean Golf Club on Sunday, writes Keith Rashleigh.  more...

Helston

Richard wins with two shots to spare

RICHARD Dunn won the Scanlon Trophy at Praa Sands Golf Club on Sunday morning with 74-14=60. Simon Phillips (82-20=62) was second on the last nine holes from Colin Cratchley (80-18=62) and Francis Vickerstaffe 77-14=63) fourth on the last nine from Chris Dunn (77-14=63).  more...

Helston News

Open air service forced indoors

An open-air Songs of Praise service planned as part of centenary celebrations for St Keverne Methodist Church was another victim of this summer's unpredictable weather.  more...

Ilminster News

Harvest festival service at Seavington

THE church at Seavington St Michael will be he holding its annual harvest festival service on Sunday, September 23, at 11.15am.  more...

Latest News

Get snapping!

Calling all amateur photographers, young and old. Get out and about this bank holiday and get snapping to win a state of the art SLR camera.  more...

RFA Black Rover Refit gets underway at A&P Falmouth

A&P Falmouth has successfully won and started work on the refit of RFA Black Rover.  more...

Minehead News

Heritage day presents the old theatre

AS part of the Heritage Open Days, the Music Room or theatre' at Ashwick House near Dulverton will be open offering a chance to find out about the building and its benefactor.  more...

Photo workshop for Tour of Britain

VISITORS to the picturesque village of Exford will be able to hone their photographic skills when the Tour of Britain, hosted by Somerset County Council, visits the South West for the first time on Tuesday September 11.  more...

Fire caused by joss-stick

A FIRE at a property in Casino Road this afternoon (Saturday) was caused by a joss-stick that fell on some clothes, the fire and rescue service said.  more...

News

Club hope for a big crowd

CLUB officials at Yeovil Town are hoping for a bumper crowd this afternoon at Huish Park when the Glovers take on Tranmere Rovers.  more...

Other Devon News

Devon libraries promote drug debate

DEVON libraries will play a vital role in promoting the England-wide consultation on drugs recently announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.  more...

Camper van blaze 'not deliberate'

FIREFIGHTERS from Topsham were called to a blaze at a commercial garage in Clyst St Feorge, near Exeter, after a camper van caught fire.  more...

Man fires air rifle on commuter train

POLICE are hunting a man who fired an air rifle on a commuter train as it travelled through Exeter yesterday (Friday).  more...

County expected to put £1.75m into science park

DEVON County Council is pumping £1.75million into a science park at Redhayes, Exeter, to boost the county's economy.  more...

Other Sports

Fine score wins Brean Seniors' Texas Scramble

FORTY-TWO members of Brean seniors' section turned out for the first Texas Scramble of the season on August 26. The competition was won by Pat Mullholland, Dave Hollingdale and John Heath with a very good score of 58.4 points.  more...

Folland lifts Kennard Cup at Burnham & Berrow

BURNHAM & Berrow's Autumn Meeting series of competitions began with victory by Neil Folland in the Kennard Cup.  more...

Promoted teams have a tough time as Town Skittles League starts

OLD Market D, champions of B Division, began the Bridgwater Town Skittles League season with a 12-pin home defeat by downstairs team Old Market C in A Division on Thursday night.  more...

First-night tension in Town Ladies' Skittles League

BRIDGWATER Town Ladies' Skittles League began their season last Tuesday night with several close finishes.  more...

Aaron makes it three British Championships in a row

BRIDGWATER'S Aaron Curry completed a hat-trick of British BMX Championships when he won the Experts' 16-and-under age-group at his home track, Apex Park, Burnham over the Bank Holiday weekend.  more...

BCL teams to clash in Barrie Smith bowls final

SUNDAY'S final of the Bridgwater Bowling Association Barrie Smith Trophy will be an all-BCL clash.  more...

Friendly bowls win for North Petherton Ladies

NORTH Petherton won 68-48 at home to Wellington in a ladies' friendly on August 28.  more...

Bridgwater bowlers are beaten at home

BOWLS friendly(Aug 30): Bridgwater 84, Wellington 91. Wellington skips in brackets: S Berry, M Del Nevo, D Weston, G Finch 20-22 (M Geraghty); W Upham, P Fowler, G Bleazard, BR Davies 17-24 (T Day); T Dando, R Sutton, M Lovell, L Elswood 18-12 (W Heard); D Court, K Stone, P Hinde, K Peppin (capt) 20-14 (D Lane); B Modley, D Penberthy, K Maskell, A Moore 12-19 (M Phillips).  more...

Comeback earns Enmore Park second final spot

ENMORE Park staged a tremendous comeback in the singles to reach the final of the Stoke Salver inter-club scratch matchplay competition.  more...

Local boy golfers bid for national glory

ENMORE Park's Matt Kippen and the Burnham & Berrow duo David Gregory and Ellis Cook are in the Somerset team bidding to win the English Boys' Golf County Finals, which start at Royal Cromer, Norfolk, on Monday.  more...

Mixed time for Regan in US wheelchair tennis

BRIDGWATER'S wheelchair-tennis player Shaun Regan beat American Shane Theriot 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the USTA National Indoor ROHO Gateway Classic, part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, in St Louis, USA.  more...

Another great result for the Fairfax camp

THE partnership of M&M Fairfax and loft manager Liam had another great result in Bridgwater Lerwick Club's Stoneleigh race on August 20, filling the first four places. Maurice Spraggs also had four birds in the frame.  more...

Morning Stars are Charity Bowls League champions

MORNING Stars beat closest rivals White Hills by 20 shots to win the BBA/Notaro Windows Charity League in the final round of matches at Victoria Park on Tuesday.  more...

West Somerset Tennis League details

WEST Somerset Tennis League results include:  more...

Bowlers Fox and Smith aim for national title

LOCAL bowlers Mike Fox and Barrie Smith have reached the quarter-finals of the English Bowling Association's National 55-and-over Pairs Championship for the second year running.  more...

El Syd retain ladies' Pearls title in summer skittles

THE play-off for the ladies' Pearls Division of the Bridgwater & District Summer Skittles League ended in a 38-pin victory for El Syd.  more...

Somerset News

Emergency services plea to road users

WEST Country emergency services are urging road users to follow some basic procedures if they need to call for assistance while travelling on the region's motorways.  more...

Speedway

Rebels edge a crucial victory in play-off quest

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 46, Isle of Wight Islanders 44 (agg 80-103)  more...

Rebels edge a crucial victory in play-off quest

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 46, Isle of Wight Islanders 44 (agg 80-103)  more...

Taunton News

Developers in the running to change the face of Taunton

PROJECT Taunton has announced the final three developers in the running for the regeneration of Firepool, the new commercial core of the town.  more...

Pedestrian "serious" after collision with lorry

A PEDESTRIAN is in a "serious condition" at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital after an accident involving a lorry in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).  more...

Firearms incident in Taunton

ARMED police sealed off an area of Taunton this morning.  more...

Truro News

Double celebration to Truro brewery

Truro-based Skinners Brewery is celebrating a double triumph at national level with outstanding performances at Britain's top two beer festivals.  more...

Speed awareness campaign across the county

Throughout September Cornwall County Council Road Safety Unit will be raising awareness of the dangers of speeding through a number of advertising and educational campaigns.  more...

Yeovil News

Bloomin' great event lined-up for Yeovil

THERE will be a day of entertainment on Saturday, September 8, as the first Yeovil Flower and Gardeners' Market takes place in the town centre.  more...

Bridgwater Mercury Sport

Promoted teams have a tough time as Town Skittles League starts

OLD Market D, champions of B Division, began the Bridgwater Town Skittles League season with a 12-pin home defeat by downstairs team Old Market C in A Division on Thursday night.   more...

First-night tension in Town Ladies' Skittles League

BRIDGWATER Town Ladies' Skittles League began their season last Tuesday night with several close finishes.   more...

Folland lifts Kennard Cup at Burnham & Berrow

BURNHAM & Berrow's Autumn Meeting series of competitions began with victory by Neil Folland in the Kennard Cup.   more...

Fine score wins Brean Seniors' Texas Scramble

FORTY-TWO members of Brean seniors' section turned out for the first Texas Scramble of the season on August 26. The competition was won by Pat Mullholland, Dave Hollingdale and John Heath with a very good score of 58.4 points.   more...

Aaron makes it three British Championships in a row

BRIDGWATER'S Aaron Curry completed a hat-trick of British BMX Championships when he won the Experts' 16-and-under age-group at his home track, Apex Park, Burnham over the Bank Holiday weekend.   more...

BCL teams to clash in Barrie Smith bowls final

SUNDAY'S final of the Bridgwater Bowling Association Barrie Smith Trophy will be an all-BCL clash.   more...

Friendly bowls win for North Petherton Ladies

NORTH Petherton won 68-48 at home to Wellington in a ladies' friendly on August 28.   more...

Bridgwater bowlers are beaten at home

BOWLS friendly(Aug 30): Bridgwater 84, Wellington 91. Wellington skips in brackets: S Berry, M Del Nevo, D Weston, G Finch 20-22 (M Geraghty); W Upham, P Fowler, G Bleazard, BR Davies 17-24 (T Day); T Dando, R Sutton, M Lovell, L Elswood 18-12 (W Heard); D Court, K Stone, P Hinde, K Peppin (capt) 20-14 (D Lane); B Modley, D Penberthy, K Maskell, A Moore 12-19 (M Phillips).   more...

Comeback earns Enmore Park second final spot

ENMORE Park staged a tremendous comeback in the singles to reach the final of the Stoke Salver inter-club scratch matchplay competition.   more...

Local boy golfers bid for national glory

ENMORE Park's Matt Kippen and the Burnham & Berrow duo David Gregory and Ellis Cook are in the Somerset team bidding to win the English Boys' Golf County Finals, which start at Royal Cromer, Norfolk, on Monday.   more...

Mixed time for Regan in US wheelchair tennis

BRIDGWATER'S wheelchair-tennis player Shaun Regan beat American Shane Theriot 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the USTA National Indoor ROHO Gateway Classic, part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, in St Louis, USA.   more...

Another great result for the Fairfax camp

THE partnership of M&M Fairfax and loft manager Liam had another great result in Bridgwater Lerwick Club's Stoneleigh race on August 20, filling the first four places. Maurice Spraggs also had four birds in the frame.   more...

Morning Stars are Charity Bowls League champions

MORNING Stars beat closest rivals White Hills by 20 shots to win the BBA/Notaro Windows Charity League in the final round of matches at Victoria Park on Tuesday.   more...

West Somerset Tennis League details

WEST Somerset Tennis League results include:   more...

Bowlers Fox and Smith aim for national title

LOCAL bowlers Mike Fox and Barrie Smith have reached the quarter-finals of the English Bowling Association's National 55-and-over Pairs Championship for the second year running.   more...

El Syd retain ladies' Pearls title in summer skittles

THE play-off for the ladies' Pearls Division of the Bridgwater & District Summer Skittles League ended in a 38-pin victory for El Syd.   more...

Rebels edge a crucial victory in play-off quest

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 46, Isle of Wight Islanders 44 (agg 80-103)   more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport

Rebels edge a crucial victory in play-off quest

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 46, Isle of Wight Islanders 44 (agg 80-103)   more...

Falmouth Packet News

Woman bundled into car

Police today appealed to anyone who may have witnessed a woman being bundled into a car in the area of the bus stop near to All Saints Church, Pendarves Street, Tuckingmill, Camborne, between 6.10 pm and 6.20 pm on August 28.   more...

Mid Devon Star News

County expected to put £1.75m into science park

DEVON County Council is pumping £1.75million into a science park at Redhayes, Exeter, to boost the county's economy.   more...

Man fires air rifle on commuter train

POLICE are hunting a man who fired an air rifle on a commuter train as it travelled through Exeter yesterday (Friday).   more...

Camper van blaze 'not deliberate'

FIREFIGHTERS from Topsham were called to a blaze at a commercial garage in Clyst St Feorge, near Exeter, after a camper van caught fire.   more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Fire caused by joss-stick

A FIRE at a property in Casino Road this afternoon (Saturday) was caused by a joss-stick that fell on some clothes, the fire and rescue service said.   more...

Firearms incident in Taunton

ARMED police sealed off an area of Taunton this morning.   more...

Pedestrian "serious" after collision with lorry

A PEDESTRIAN is in a "serious condition" at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital after an accident involving a lorry in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).   more...

  
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