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Stories for 8 September 2007

Albion News

Error-prone Albion get another hammering

National Three South: Bridgwater & Albion 18, Mounts Bay 42  more...

Bridgwater News

£25k payout over dental negligence

LEGAL action against dentists is on the rise - and a Bridgwater man who won £25,000 compensation over negligent tooth care is warning others to be wary when agreeing to treatment.  more...

Public invited to town hall meeting

MEMBERS of the public have been invited to come and discuss the new plans for the development of the Bridgwater Town Hall site.  more...

Sing when you're winning

A TALENTED self-taught musician from Walpole has put pen to paper and reached the semi finals in a high profile UK musical competition.  more...

Thank you day for workers

A FUN family day in Bridgwater was full of laughter as everyone got stuck into energetic, creative activities and tasty treats.  more...

Nurse gets prestigious honour

A DISABILITIES worker in Bridgwater has become one of the first nurses for more than forty years to be awarded with a prestigious title by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) in London.  more...

Serious assault off Redgate Street

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an serious assault in Bridgwater last night.  more...

Bridgwater Town

Forward strikes twice as Town win again

BRIDGWATER Town made it four wins in a row and moved to seventh in the table with a 3-2 home victory over Hillingdon Borough on Saturday.  more...

Burnham News

Maintenance work wont affect swimmers at Burnham pool

SPECIALIST divers will be carrying out repair work this Sunday (September 9) at Burnham Pool.  more...

Camborne News

£1,000 worth of damage caused to motorcycle

CAMBORNE police are appealing for witnesses after £1,000 worth of damage was caused to a motorcycle in the town.  more...

Chard News

Slow down and wise up

YOUNGSTERS in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne will have an extra eye on them as they return to school this week.  more...

Record entries at Ferne dog show

PAMPERED pooches were out in force for a record number of entries at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary Dog Show.  more...

Barn blaze at Wambrook

A BLAZE at a barn near the Cotley Inn, Wambrook, was tackled by firefighters early this morning.  more...

Collision near Southfields Roundabout

FIREFIGHTERS were called to an incident between the Southfields Roundabout and the Devon border last night.  more...

Cullompton News

Take a walk on the wild side

DEVON Wildlife Trust (DWT) is this month inviting wildlife enthusiasts to visit the charity's flagship Culm Grassland site at Rackenford and Knowstone Moor.  more...

Features

Stressed mums-to-be smoking and drinking

MORE than 1 in 20 mums-to-be in the South-West smoke cigarettes to relieve stress and drink alcohol during their pregnancy, according to a new survey.  more...

Helston News

Bible stories theme for flower festival

"Stories from the Bible" was the theme of a successful flower festival held at Grade Church, near Ruan Minor, over the Bank Holiday weekend.  more...

Centre marks three years with birthday party

Staff are used to their young wards celebrating birthdays but Mullion Youth and Community Centre enjoyed a birthday party of its own when it honoured three years of opening.  more...

Latest News

Falmouth arts exhibition opens

Falmouth Arts Society will be holding its 46th annual exhibition at the Methodist Church on the Moor in Falmouth from September 19 to October 6 from 10am to 5pm.  more...

Carrick strengthen ties with ASA

Carrick Leisure Limited is the latest leisure provider to work alongside the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) to improve the standards of its swimming lessons.  more...

Listings

Two top tributes at the barn

SONGS of cult icon, Nick Drake, will be brought to the Barn at the Square and Compass on Windmill Hill near Ilminster this month.  more...

Minehead News

Themed walks a-plenty this month in West Somerset

WALKS featuring Shammick Silver and landscapes that inspired authors and poets are on the menu in September with Exmoor National Park Authority.  more...

Other Devon News

Attempted city centre robbery

PART of Exeter city centre was cordoned off last night following an attempted robbery at about 9pm.  more...

Other Sports

District Ladies' Skittles League champs start with two victories

FIRST-division champions BSS Club (formerly Old Market) have won their opening two matches in the Bridgwater & District Ladies' Skittles League.  more...

Regan looks for backing in Beijing Paralympics bid

FOR the third year in a row, Bridgwater wheelchair-tennis player Shaun Regan is to represent Great Britain in Sweden for the World Team Cup, equivalent to the Davis Cup.  more...

Six teams stay 100% in C Division of Town Skittles League

OF THE seven C-Division teams who won their first-week matches, six were successful again on Thursday night in the Bridgwater Town Skittles League.  more...

Old Market A win alley derby pins spree in ladies' skittles

THREE teams remained 100% after the second week of matches in Division One of the Bridgwater Town Ladies' Skittles League.  more...

Readers Write

Does anyone still have a programme?

ON the morning of August 7, a lovely little half-hour documentary was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 entitled "Not now Arthur", which concerned one Arthur Tolcher, a harmonica player, who, resplendent in white tie and tails appeared at the end of many of the Morecambe and Wise television shows and began to play a few lines and was cut short by Eric with the immortal lines aforementioned and then the show ended!  more...

Lib Dems are dismissive of public opinion

We do not yet know whether the Newquay fire was a tragic accident or a terrible crime. But it is obvious that the authorities who are responsible should not expect our firefighters to tackle major incidents with insufficient numbers and without speedy and reliable access to essential equipment such as a mobile platform.  more...

Schools News

Early success for technology students

STUDENTS at King Alfred School in Highbridge are celebrating after being entered into their GCSE technology exams a year early.  more...

Speedway

Three points for the Rebels against Stoke battlers

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 52, Stoke Potters 38 (agg 100-80)  more...

Three points for the Rebels against Stoke battlers

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 52, Stoke Potters 38 (agg 100-80)  more...

Taunton News

Field blaze tackled by fire crews

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a large rubbish fire in the early hours of this morning in a field along the A358.  more...

Tiverton News

Soroptimists host open evening

TIVERTON Soroptimists are holding an open evening at the Mayor's Parlour at the Town Hall on Wednesday, September 12, to give local women then chance to find out what it means to be a soroptimist over a glass of wine.  more...

Truro News

Farewell coffee morning for Bishop Bill

Saturday September 15 will herald the end of an era with a final coffee morning at the home of the Bishop of Truro, The Right Reverend Bill Ind and his wife.  more...

Wellington News

It's a food extravaganza

THOUSANDS are expected to flock to Wellington's second annual Food Fair and Festival this weekend (September 8 and 9).  more...

Yeovil News

Treasure-trove right on our doorstep

A TREASURE-TROVE of local artefacts are available for people to see at the Community Heritage and Access Centre in Yeovil.  more...

Ski Lodge fire under investigation

A FIRE at Yeovil Ski Lodge last night is now under investigation.  more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Error-prone Albion get another hammering

National Three South: Bridgwater & Albion 18, Mounts Bay 42   more...

Serious assault off Redgate Street

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an serious assault in Bridgwater last night.   more...

Bridgwater Mercury Sport

Three points for the Rebels against Stoke battlers

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 52, Stoke Potters 38 (agg 100-80)   more...

Six teams stay 100% in C Division of Town Skittles League

OF THE seven C-Division teams who won their first-week matches, six were successful again on Thursday night in the Bridgwater Town Skittles League.   more...

Old Market A win alley derby pins spree in ladies' skittles

THREE teams remained 100% after the second week of matches in Division One of the Bridgwater Town Ladies' Skittles League.   more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport

Three points for the Rebels against Stoke battlers

Premier League: Somerset Sharp Systems Rebels 52, Stoke Potters 38 (agg 100-80)   more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

Barn blaze at Wambrook

A BLAZE at a barn near the Cotley Inn, Wambrook, was tackled by firefighters early this morning.   more...

Collision near Southfields Roundabout

FIREFIGHTERS were called to an incident between the Southfields Roundabout and the Devon border last night.   more...

Mid Devon Star News

Attempted city centre robbery

PART of Exeter city centre was cordoned off last night following an attempted robbery at about 9pm.   more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Field blaze tackled by fire crews

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a large rubbish fire in the early hours of this morning in a field along the A358.   more...

Yeovil Express News

Ski Lodge fire under investigation

A FIRE at Yeovil Ski Lodge last night is now under investigation.   more...

  
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