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Stories for 12 January 2008
Bridgwater News
Repair work closes Splash
BRIDGWATER'S Sedgemoor Splash swimming pool will close for three days next week to allow essential maintenance work to take place. more...
Public to view "future schools" plan
VISIONARY £90million plans to knock down all Bridgwater's secondary schools and replace them with state-of-the-art "schools for the future" will next week go on show to the public for the first time. more...
Car fire tackled in Bridgwater
ONE fire engine from Bridgwater attended a car fire at Sydenham Road, in the town yesterday (Friday), at around 11.47pm. more...
Casualty receives superficial burns in flat fire
THE fire service were called to alarms activating at La Ciotat House, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater today (Saturday). more...
Bridgwater Town
Both Town's matches are called off
BRIDGWATER Town's British Gas Business League match at Uxbridge on Saturday was called off on Saturday morning because of a waterlogged pitch. more...
Camborne News
Hampers given to homeless
Christmas may be gone, but it's certainly not being forgotten by those who are without a home of their own in the community. more...
Two in hospital after flat blaze
Two people were taken to hospital today after a fire in a block of flats in Foundry Road, Redruth. more...
Chard News
Flooding causes havoc for Chard homeowners
HOMEOWNERS in the Crimchard area of Chard want more done to prevent flooding after they witnessed a 'river of mud' gushing past their doorsteps during heavy rainfall last week. more...
Fire at flats in Chard
SOMERSET control were called to alarms activating at a flat in Fawcus Place, Chard this morning (Saturday) at 9.56am. more...
Crewkerne News
New Year initiatives for Crewkerne traders
TRADERS in Crewkerne have been reminded by business leaders that there are a number of initiatives running in the town in the early weeks of the new year. more...
Farming News
Battery cages ruling welcomed
A report published by the European Commission that comes down firmly against any postponement of the EU ban on battery cages has been welcomed by Britain's leading farm animal welfare organisation, Compassion in World Farming. more...
CLA shocked at flu outbreak
The discovery of avian flu in wild swans in Dorset is the news nobody wanted to hear said CLA John Mortimer, South West director, today. more...
Helston
Richard and Chris triumph
CHRIS and Richard Dunn won the men's Daily Mail foursomes qualifier at Praa Sands Golf Club on Sunday morning with a superb 57 nett and will go forward to represent the club in the national competition, writes Simon Edwards. more...
Helston News
Football alive and well in Nancegollan
The man who more than any other keeps football alive in the village of Nancegollan, near Helston, is the first winner of a new award scheme to recognise behind-the-scenes work in the West Cornwall Sunday Football League. more...
Ilminster News
Eageles tribute act performs tonight
EAGLES tribute band Desperado will be appearing at the The Square and Compass, near Ilminster, tonight (Saturday). more...
Latest News
Falmouth student has book published
After graduating last month from University College Falmouth with an MA in Professional Writing, Frea Lockley has had extra cause for celebration: she has just signed a contract for her first book with a publisher. more...
Celebration at Falmouth Art Gallery
As an early celebration of Falmouth's hosting of the start of this year's Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta, a major art exhibition capturing the joy of water, wind and waves is to be mounted by Falmouth Art Gallery from March 1 to April 26. more...
Cornish schools GCSE achievements
Cornish secondary schools have come out with flying colours in the latest GCSE league tables from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. more...
Listings
Eagles tribute performance
EAGLES tribute band Desperado will be appearing at the The Square and Compass, near Ilminster, tonight (Saturday). more...
Mercury Around The World
Mercury at the Ice Hotel
AT the Ice Hotel in Sweden is Bridgwater man David Mead taking in some of the spectacular sights. more...
News
Help Yeovil Town find the next Wayne Rooney
ENGLAND and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has helped Coca-Cola Zero launched its most exciting football promotion to date - giving Yeovil Town fans the chance to help shape the club's future and win money for themselves! more...
Heading for Success at Yeovil Town
YEOVIL Town is more than just a football club - its Huish Park Stadium is now somewhere you can visit to brush up on your maths and English skills! more...
Yeovil Town support footie-mad youngsters in Africa
YEOVIL Town have been thanked for giving children in Kenya a smart new start to the New Year with some football kit. more...
Yeovil Town look to boost play-off chances today
YEOVIL Town go into this afternoon's Coca-Cola League One clash at Southend United hoping to boost their play-off bid. more...
Yeovil Town are in action TODAY!
YEOVIL Town travel to face Southend United this afternoon in their latest Coca-Cola League One fixture. more...
Other
Crown Jewels go five clear after crucial victory
THE top two in the Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies' Skittles League Division One clashed at Berrow Club. Home team Breezers lost by one to Crown Jewels, who went five clear. more...
Other Devon News
Rail link design on track
NETWORK Rail has started its final stages of design for the planned construction of a three-mile section of track that will allow more trains to run from London to Exeter. more...
Federation's concern about EU charter
THE Devon Federation of Small Businesses has voiced its concerns about the impact the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights could have on UK employment law. more...
Elections loom for Devon's youth
TWENTY young people in Devon aged 11-18 have put themselves forward to represent youth issues in the county. more...
Car fire near Ilfracombe
THE Fire Service received a call from a passer by reporting a car on fire by the mast near One Hill Garage, close to Ilfracombe, yesterday (Friday) at around 9.54pm. more...
Couple rescued from Axminster floods
A Fire Service Officer jogging in the area came across a car and a motorbike abandoned in flood water at Whitford Bridge, Whitford, near Axminster, yesterday (Friday). more...
Other Sports
Blake go joint top in Sunday Mixed Skittles
BLAKE Arms beat the Duke by 25 pins away to go joint top of Division One in the Bridgwater Sunday Night Mixed Skittles League. Andreas Christodoulou was in good form for Blake, hitting 61. more...
Andrew is last hand star for Mansion House A
MANSION House A won a tense clash of the top two in B Division of the Bridgwater Town Skittles League on Thursday night. more...
Bottom team shock leaders in Town Ladies' Skittles
RUNAWAY leaders Old Market A crashed to a surprise defeat at home to bottom team Sydenham Centre A last week in the Bridgwater Town Ladies' Skittles League. more...
Champions stay on course for double in District Ladies' Skittles
BSS Club remained on course for a first-division title and cup double in the Bridgwater & District Ladies' Skittles League when they reached the final of the knockout competition. more...
Highest away score contenders in Town Skittles League
AFTER 20 weeks, the following players are in contention for the Bridgwater Town Skittles League Perfect Ponds-sponsored Highest Away Score Competition: more...
Crown Jewels go five clear after crucial victory
THE top two in the Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies' Skittles League Division One clashed at Berrow Club. Home team Breezers lost by one to Crown Jewels, who went five clear. more...
Good news for local squash coaches
BRIDGWATER squash coaches Lee and Annabelle O'Donnell have received a boost with the announcement that King Alfred Sports Centre, Highbridge, has been appointed a Mini Squash Approved Centre by England Squash. more...
End-of-year medal joy for Catton and Lane
RICHARD Catton and Richard Lane were the divisional winners in the last Monthly Medal of the year at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club on December 29. more...
Plain sailing for Commercial in Monday Euchre
COMMERCIAL continue to set the place in Division One of the Bridgwater Monday Euchre League and remain unbeaten after five games. more...
Smallholder News
Avian Flu disaster says CLA
The discovery of avian flu in wild swans in Dorset is the news nobody wanted to hear said CLA John Mortimer, South West director, today. more...
Somerset News
Police sign up to safety scheme
AVON and Somerset Police have signed up to a scheme to tackle dangerous driving. more...
Fears over speedy development in South West
DEEP concerns have been raised following the publication of a report detailing the future of development in the South West over the next 20 years. more...
South Somerset
Blaze at Templecombe property
THE fire brigade were called to a blaze within the living room of property at Hill Crest Road in Templecombe, today (Saturday). more...
Taunton News
"No immediate danger" after gas leak near Taunton
SOMERSET control have received numerous reports of a strong smell of gas in the Taunton area, today (Saturday). more...
Training and leisure brochure launched
THE spring brochure detailing the training, learning and leisure opportunities provided by Somerset County Council, including classes from yoga to engineering, has just been launched. more...
Over 200 attend funeral of brave Sophie, three
A COUPLE from Creech St Michael have paid tribute to their 'beautiful' daughter who has died following a long illness. more...
Hospital staff cook up panto with a difference
CATERING staff at Musgrove Park Hospital, in Taunton, raised more than £1,500 two charities by writing and performing their own pantomime. more...
Taunton nurse flys to war zone
A TAUNTON nurse will be among a group of dedicated Territorial Army Medics from across the South West flying off to Afghanistan for a three-month deployment in Helmand province. more...
Truro News
Bullying conference to be held in Truro
The annual Anti-Bullying in Cornwall (ABC) Conference, which looks at the work being done to combat bullying in Cornish schools and identifies future initiatives, is being held at County Hall in Truro on Wednesday January 16. more...
Truro stages unique exhibition
A thought-provoking exhibition of images inspired by sites of genocide and atrocity in Srebrenica will be on show at the Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, from January 19. more...
New Cornwall Youth Choir seeks talented singers
Talented singers are being lost within the county because of the limited opportunities for them to join adult choirs. more...
Wellington News
Somerset schools make all-round improvements
SOMERSET'S secondary schools have made all-round improvements in their GCSE results this year, with a number of schools achieving their best results ever. more...
Yeovil News
Don't forget tax returns deadline
DO not lose money by ignoring the January 31 deadline for tax self assessment returns, warn chartered accountants. more...
Improve public transport, urges Help the Aged
TWO fifths of all older people in the South West are not within walking distance of a bank, friends and family or health and social services - according to new research unveiled by the Help the Aged charity. more...
Charity appeals for unwanted gifts
THE quandary of what to do with disappointing Christmas presents is being made easy this year as Sue Ryder Care is staging an unwanted gifts amnesty'. more...
Bridgwater Mercury News
Car fire tackled in Bridgwater
ONE fire engine from Bridgwater attended a car fire at Sydenham Road, in the town yesterday (Friday), at around 11.47pm. more...
Casualty receives superficial burns in flat fire
THE fire service were called to alarms activating at La Ciotat House, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater today (Saturday). more...
Bridgwater Mercury Sport
Andrew is last hand star for Mansion House A
MANSION House A won a tense clash of the top two in B Division of the Bridgwater Town Skittles League on Thursday night. more...
Blake go joint top in Sunday Mixed Skittles
BLAKE Arms beat the Duke by 25 pins away to go joint top of Division One in the Bridgwater Sunday Night Mixed Skittles League. Andreas Christodoulou was in good form for Blake, hitting 61. more...
Bottom team shock leaders in Town Ladies' Skittles
RUNAWAY leaders Old Market A crashed to a surprise defeat at home to bottom team Sydenham Centre A last week in the Bridgwater Town Ladies' Skittles League. more...
Champions stay on course for double in District Ladies' Skittles
BSS Club remained on course for a first-division title and cup double in the Bridgwater & District Ladies' Skittles League when they reached the final of the knockout competition. more...
Highest away score contenders in Town Skittles League
AFTER 20 weeks, the following players are in contention for the Bridgwater Town Skittles League Perfect Ponds-sponsored Highest Away Score Competition: more...
Crown Jewels go five clear after crucial victory
THE top two in the Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies' Skittles League Division One clashed at Berrow Club. Home team Breezers lost by one to Crown Jewels, who went five clear. more...
Good news for local squash coaches
BRIDGWATER squash coaches Lee and Annabelle O'Donnell have received a boost with the announcement that King Alfred Sports Centre, Highbridge, has been appointed a Mini Squash Approved Centre by England Squash. more...
End-of-year medal joy for Catton and Lane
RICHARD Catton and Richard Lane were the divisional winners in the last Monthly Medal of the year at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club on December 29. more...
Kiwi cricket challenge for ex-Bridgwater head
MUSTAFA Shaikh, former head of Eastover Primary School, Bridgwater, flew out to New Zealand last week to take on a new cricketing challenge. more...
Plain sailing for Commercial in Monday Euchre
COMMERCIAL continue to set the place in Division One of the Bridgwater Monday Euchre League and remain unbeaten after five games. more...
Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport
Crown Jewels go five clear after crucial victory
THE top two in the Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies' Skittles League Division One clashed at Berrow Club. Home team Breezers lost by one to Crown Jewels, who went five clear. more...
Chard & Ilminster News News
Fire at flats in Chard
SOMERSET control were called to alarms activating at a flat in Fawcus Place, Chard this morning (Saturday) at 9.56am. more...
Mid Devon Star News
Car fire near Ilfracombe
THE Fire Service received a call from a passer by reporting a car on fire by the mast near One Hill Garage, close to Ilfracombe, yesterday (Friday) at around 9.54pm. more...
Couple rescued from Axminster floods
A Fire Service Officer jogging in the area came across a car and a motorbike abandoned in flood water at Whitford Bridge, Whitford, near Axminster, yesterday (Friday). more...
Somerset County Gazette News
"No immediate danger" after gas leak near Taunton
SOMERSET control have received numerous reports of a strong smell of gas in the Taunton area, today (Saturday). more...
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