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The West Country | Archive | 2008 | January

Stories for 15 January 2008

Bees And Honey

Bee talk at York

Once a year, representatives of all the major beekeeping organisations meet with those of the National Bee Unit (NBU), Central Science Laboratory Plant Health Division and other related government departments, writes Claire Waring. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current situation and the future of bees and beekeeping in the UK. This forms a very useful link and enables both sides to be updated and express their concerns and points of view. more...

Bridgwater News

Storm over "incest" and "drug murders" claims

A STORM has erupted surrounding a briefing document given to music group Madness by event organisers before their gig in Bridgwater last week - branding the town as full of "incest" and "drug murders". more...

Warning after Bridgwater baby suffers radiator burns

TWO parents have warned against the dangers of hot radiators, after their baby daughter suffered medium depth burns from a heater in their Bridgwater home. more...

Bench unveiled in memory of Sainsbury's employee

SAINSBURY'S unveiled a new bench at its store in Bridgwater last week, in memory a former employee who died of cancer last year. more...

New admin course for adults

A NEW course designed to teach adults administration skills will be held in Bridgwater from the end of next month (February). more...

Thousands of new homes for Bridgwater

NEARLY 8,000 new homes will be built in Bridgwater in less than two decades, after the Government recommended the town as a key site for some 37,000 Somerset homes that it wants built by 2026. more...

Bridgwater Town

Now it's up to the striking quartet

THE return of on-loan Anthony Mason to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend leaves Bridgwater Town looking for goals from their four full-time strikers. more...

Another Town match is called off

BRIDGWATER Town's BGB League local derby at Paulton on Monday night was off because of a waterlogged pitch. No new date has been arranged yet. more...

Burnham News

New holiday park health club gets approval - but only for guests

MULTI-million pound plans to construct a new luxury health club and swimming pool at a Burnham Holiday Park have been approved, with condition that only the resort's guests can use the facility. more...

SOS chairman grills council leader

CHAIRMAN of the Save Our Swimming pool campaign Tom Ashton grilled the leader of Sedgemoor District Council on live radio this morning (Tuesday). more...

Rolling out the mat for new bowls machine

EAST Brent bowls club members are breathing a sigh of relief after the successful installation of a new winding machine set to save their backs from further pain. more...

Child injured in school bus collision

A SCHOOL child was taken to hospital this morning (Tuesday) following a road traffic collision near King Alfred School in Highbridge. more...

NO to Wind Farm - appeal bid thrown out

BRENT Knoll villagers and councillors were celebrating today (Tuesday) after learning the appeal bid to build a wind farm in near the Knoll has been turned down. more...

Camborne News

Man arrested after spate of graffiti

REDRUTH police have arrested a man after a spate of graffiti which has been daubed across the town. more...

Road closed after two vehicle crash

A Woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A30 between Hayle and St Ives. more...

Quick-thinking contractor saves dogs from bungalow fire

Heroic action by a Coastline Housing fencing contractor last Friday prevented a fire at one of the social landlord's Troon properties from becoming much worse, and enabled the rescue of two family dogs. more...

Chard News

Council backs pub plans

CHARD Town Council has given its support to plans for an important local company to expand its business. more...

Funding boost to fitness

MORE than �18,000 has been awarded to health and well-being schemes across South Somerset in a bid to get people healthier and fitter. more...

Companions meeting

THE Tatworth Good Companions Club held its annual meeting last week at the Perry Street Club where a new committee was elected. more...

Plans win backing

PLANS for a small housing development at the rear of the Phoenix Hotel in Chard have won the backing of local planners. more...

Support with vandalism

A CHARD company has won the support of local planners in its bid to counteract late-night vandalism. more...

Plea for missing earring

A CHARD woman has asked for help in finding a sentimental earring that she lost last week in the town centre. more...

Village pub in beer guide

THE historic Green Dragon Inn at Combe St Nicholas is the only pub in the Chard and Ilminster area to have been included in the 2008 Good Beer Guide. more...

New head for Manor Court

MANOR Court Primary School, Chard, has a bright future ahead of it, according to its new head teacher. more...

Competitions

Win a Year's Supply of Ambi Pur Puresse - the first allergen reduced air freshener

Celebrate the launch of Ambi Pur Puresse the first allergen reduced air freshener, and keep your home smelling fresh all year. Awarded the highly regarded Allergy UK seal of approval for its dermatologically tested aerosol, instantmatic and mini spray products, Ambi Pur Puresse has been specially formulated by minimising the 26 known skin allergens, whilst at the same time retaining the brand's inspired fragrances. more...

Crewkerne News

Business is booming for Somerset chef

A SOMERSET chef who won a televised cookery competition is expanding her business from the Crewkerne Farmer's Market due to its growing popularity. more...

District News

Business is booming for Somerset Chef

A SOMERSET chef who was the winner of a televised cookery competition is expanding her business from the Crewkerne Farmer's Market due to its growing popularity. more...

Farming News

NFU support fuel changes

The NFU has praised rules being published under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation after lobbying for two years to see the changes. more...

Football

Wash-out weekend for local football

THERE was virtually a complete wash-out of local football last weekend as pitches waterlogged by Friday's heavy rain ruled out play on both Saturday and Sunday. more...

Jack's hat-trick earns Berrow Under-9s victory

Jan 5: Berrow Boys U-9 A 3, Backwell A 2 more...

Burnham United fixtures this weekend

BURNHAM United United first team are at home to Timsbury Athletic in a league match on Saturday (2pm). more...

Taunton Saturday League details

TAUNTON & District Saturday League results included: Rowbarton Charity Cup, second round - Nether Stowey 4, Staplegrove 5. Div Four - Exmoor Rangers 2, Bridgwater Sports Colts 3; Middlezoy Rovers Res 6, Stogursey 1; Porlock Res 4, Swallowfield 1. more...

Weston football fixtures this weekend

WESTON & District League result: Div Two - Blagdon 1, Nailsea Town Res 1. All other games postponed (waterlogged pitches) Saturday's fixtures and referees include: Knockout Cup, first round -Banwell Res v Portishead A (A. Fry). Atwell Memorial Shield, second round - Bournville Rovers v Nailsea United A (R Connelly), Cleeve West Town Res v Cheddar A (K Summers), Clevedon Dons v Yatton Athletic Res (K Fox), Nailsea Town Res v Milton Crusaders (P Fowler). more...

Pawlett stage the only Sunday League match

PAWLETT United beat Ashcott 7-3 in Division One, the only match which survived the weather in the Uxella Bridgwater & District Sunday League. more...

We're moving in right direction - boss

ILMINSTER Town return to action after a three-week break with a crucial visit to relegation rivals Frome Town Reserves on Saturday, but manager Matt Fevin says he is not too concerned about his side's plight near the foot of the table. more...

General News

Falmouth shipyard celebrate new yacht race

Pendennis Shipyard and the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (POFSA) have just announced their intention to hold an inaugural classic superyacht regatta as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week in 2008 and are celebrating the news at the London Boat Show. more...

Helston News

Charity trek for Porthleven coastguard team

They give up their spare time to save lives, but now five members of Porthleven Coastguard Rescue Team are putting their skills to the test in a gruelling challenge. more...

Young farmer boys' cabaret success

They may have been singing the Blues Brothers, but nine members of Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers Club were left feeling anything but blue after making it through to the county final of cabaret competition. more...

Nominations sought for Helston environmental award

Nominations are being sought for an award that recognises individuals or groups working to benefit the environment in the Helston. more...

Highbridge News

Queen Square bid turned down

THE fight to save green open space at Queens Square in Highbridge has been won after a planning inspector decided against allowing new housing to be built on it. more...

Commemorating World Holocaust Day

MEMBERS of the Highbridge War Memorial Trust will hold a short service conducted by the Vicar of Highbridge - Father Robin Lodge - at the Frank Foley Statue in Market Street in Highbridge on Sunday, January 27. more...

Ilminster News

More flood warnings

MOTORISTS in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are being warned again today (Tuesday) as heavy rain and wind batter the countryside. more...

Latest News

Strong winds cause problems for motorists

Strong winds and heavy rain overnight caused problems for motorists in West Cornwall this morning. more...

Asda to fine drivers who misuse car park

ASDA has announced that it will be the first retailer to fine drivers for the misuse of disabled and parent and child parking spaces in its car parks. more...

Man taken to hospital after crash on the A39

A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after rolling his car close to Asda, Penryn this morning. more...

Falmouth multi-storey car park - have you voted yet?

Have you voted yet? Where do you think a multi-storey car park should go in Falmouth? more...

Charity Burns Night to be held in Falmouth

A traditional Scottish evening with a Cornish twist will be held at a Falmouth hotel's Burns Night. more...

Drop in water quality at King Harry Reach

Water quality at King Harry Reach is getting worse, A report to this Thursday's Carrick Harbours committee says there is now a seasonal downgrade which requires shellfish to be relaid in cleaner water for a period of at least two months. more...

Latest News From Taunton Town Afc

Town end losing run in style

British Gas Business League Division 1 (S&W): Taunton Town 7, Newport Isle of Wight 1. more...

Listings

Auction evening at Swanmead

AN auction evening to raise money for classroom 'extras' is being held at Swanmead Community School, Ilminster, on Friday, February 1. more...

Rock tribute hits the mail

ROCK fans will be able to take a step back in time with The Who tribute band - Who's Next at the Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill in Yeovil on Friday February 1). more...

Music

Skaville UK to perform in Burnham

FRESH from the "Madness" at The Palace, ska fans are set for another treat at The Railway Hotel in Burnham next Saturday, January 26. more...

Take your pick at The Tuck Shop

The welcome return of the Tuck Shop Club night at Truro's L2 on February 5 will feature not only hotly tipped band The Courteeners, but will also host Leicesters' bright new things, The Displacements. more...

News

Help boost the Yeovil Town coffers

YEOVIL Town is looking for new members to join its Private Members Club Scheme which pays out �1,000 in prize money each month. more...

Name Yeovil Town's goal of 2007: Closing date is TODAY

THE Football League is pleased to announce that there will once again be a Mitre Goal of the Year category at its 2008 awards ceremony which incorporates FourFourTwo's Top 50 Football League Players. more...

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...

Reminder! Yeovil Town Reserves see game postponed

THE Yeovil Town Reserves match against Swansea City Reserves due to be played tomorrow (Wednesday) has been postponed. more...

Centre of Excellence plans to be discussed at Yeovil Town

LATEST plans for a Centre of Excellence to be created at Yeovil Town are due to be discussed at Huish Park this week. more...

Yeovil Town know a win is vital to stay in touch

YEOVIL Town know that a win on Saturday at Huish Park against Oldham Athletic is vital if they are to stay in touch with the leading pack of teams at the top of Coca-Cola League One. more...

I didn't know who to support, says ex-Yeovil Town man

FORMER Yeovil Town striker James Walker has admitted he did not know who to support when he watched the Glovers on Saturday in their Coca-Cola League One game with his new side Southend United. more...

Winger faces fitness test ahead of Yeovil Town clash

OLDHAM Athletic winger Chris Taylor is facing a race against time in his bid to be fit for his side's trip to Yeovil Town on Saturday. more...

QPR defender appears for Yeovil Town in friendly

THERE has still to be any announcements made this week about new players signing-in at Yeovil Town as the January transfer window continues. more...

Ticket prices for Yeovil Town's match at Port Vale

TICKET information has been announced for Yeovil Town fans intending to travel to the Glovers' Coca-Cola League One fixture at Port Vale on Tuesday, January 29, with a 7.45pm kick-off. more...

Questions to be answered at Yeovil Town

QUESTIONS will have to be answered tomorrow night at Yeovil Town's Huish Park stadium. more...

Big day for Yeovil Town midfielder

YEOVIL Town attacking midfielder Paul Warne would more than likely dearly love to add to his goal tally for the Glovers on Saturday. more...

Other

Tennis triumph for James, aged 10

LOCAL tennis player James Mitchell, aged ten, beat many players ranked above him to win an U-12 Ariel county indoor event at Taunton last week. more...

Last Year's Losers end Artillery's run

AFTER ten matches, Second-Division leaders Royal Artillery suffered their first defeat of the season in the Brent Knoll & District Mixed Skittles League. more...

Hadley shatters 701 darts record

BOB Hadley, of The George, broke the Highbridge Darts Organisation's record for 701 when he threw an 18-dart leg in the Ballantyne Challenge against White Hart. more...

Three maximums in Frank Jones darts

THREE players hit 180 maximums in the Burnham & Highbridge Men's Darts League Frank Jones Cup. more...

George Hotel ladies are up to third

HIGHBRIDGE team George Hotel moved up to third place in the Bridgwater Ladies' Darts League following a 6-6 draw with Sydenham Centre on January 7. more...

Purple patch sets up Burnham hockey win

Ladies' hockey: Burnham 4, Old Bristolians 2 more...

Lismore finishes runner-up in Somerset Champions' event

LENNY Lismore, of Highbridge Short-Mat Bowls Club, lost narrowly in the final of the Somerset Champion of Champions event at Wincanton on January 5. more...

Other Clubs

This week's football fixtures

SATURDAY. British Gas Business League Div One South & West - Bridgwater Town v Windsor & Eton. Somerset Senior Cup, third round - Bridgwater Town Res v Keynsham Town Res. Somerset County League - Premier Div: Burnham United v Timsbury Athletic. Silver Street VW Taunton & District Saturday League - Somerset Junior Cup, fourth round: Highbridge Town v Draycott. Somerset Intermediate Cup, fourth round: Glastonbury v Civil Service, Weston Utd v Wembdon. Rowbarton Charity Cup, second round: Milverton Rangers v Minehead Town, Marketeers v Wyvern, Bridgwater Sports Colts v Wellington A, Sampford Blues v Middlezoy Rovers, Bridgwater Sports v Taverners. Seward Cup, third round: Alcombe Rovers Res v Westonzoyland Res, Staplegrove Colts v Sydenham Rangers, Williton v Redgate, Stogursey v Highbridge Town Res, Exmoor Rangers v Woolavington Predators, Appletree v Middlezoy Rovers Res. Div One: Staplegrove v Cossington. Div Two: Spaxton v Staplegrove Res, Westonzoyland v Hulan, Wyvern Res v Bishops Lydeard Res. Div Three: North Petherton v Bridgwater Sports Res, Norton Fitzwarren Res v White Hart Rangers. Div Four: Porlock Res v Old Inn All Stars, Wembdon Saints v Dulverton Town Res. more...

Other Devon News

Cars trapped in flood chaos

The first photo of stricken cars in Devon has been sent to the Mid Devon Star. more...

Flood warning from brigade

MOTORISTS are being warned not to drive through floodwater after the heavy downpours. more...

Connexions offers career advice

CONNEXIONS Cornwall and Devon is hosting a career options event on January 31 to coincide with the options choices young people in years nine and 11 are being asked to make in secondary schools. more...

Fire crews rescue man stranded

FIRE crews have rescued a man stranded in flood water in his car in Whimple, near Exeter, this evening (Tuesday). more...

Other Events

Railway exhibition a hit in Edington

HUNDREDS of visitors flocked to Edington Village Hall for the annual Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust Exhibition on Saturday, January 5 and Sunday, January 6. more...

Other News

Ten-man Watchet back up to fourth

Somerset County League Division 1: Tunley Athletic 0, Watchet Town 2. more...

'Grove triumph in nine-goal cup tie

STAPLEGROVE fought back from behind to defeat lower division Nether Stowey 5-4 in an exciting Rowbarton Charity Cup tie last Saturday. more...

Bathpool strengthen their position

BATHPOOL consolidated top spot in Division One of the Taunton and District Sunday League with a 3-2 victory away to Gardneners Galacticos. more...

Lydeard boss confident at halfway stage

BISHOPS Lydeard manager Neil Harper is delighted with his side's position at the halfway point in Division One of the Somerset County League. more...

Self belief behind Blackbrook's climb

TAUNTON Blackbrook manager Colin Merrick believes a new-found confidence is responsible for his side's dramatic climb up the Somerset County League Premier Division. more...

Other Sports

Polden Bears shock Victorians in Puriton Skittles

CROWN Victorians, eight-points-clear leaders of the Puriton & District Skittles League first division, lost at home on Thursday to Polden Bears. more...

First-half goals beat hockey firsts at Truro

Hockey: Truro A 2, Bridgwater Men's 1st XI 1 more...

Rugby

Burnham's big rugby match is re-arranged for this Saturday

BURNHAM Rugby Club's biggest match in years was called off last Saturday because the BASC ground pitch was waterlogged. more...

Improved showing by Burnham Under-13s

U-13 rugby : Burnham 5, Wellington 15 more...

Smallholder News

Battery cage egg ban

The 2012 EU ban on battery cage egg production will be worse than useless in improving chicken welfare if the same standards are not applied to imports, warns the NFU and it has called on the Government to set an example in its own food procurement policies. more...

Poultry farming - your views are needed

Poultry is dominating the news. Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall with his Chicken Out' campaign has brought a flurry of related articles about the welfare of broiler birds, with revelations about how intensive meat birds are reared, coming thick and fast. more...

Somerset News

Brigade issues floods warning

MOTORISTS are being warned not to drive through floodwater after the heavy downpours. more...

Speedway

Rebel No 7 will be named on Friday

SOMERSET Sharp Rebels' speedway fans will learn the identity of the team's seventh rider for 2008 on Friday night. more...

Taunton News

Gas leak anger from residents

RESIDENTS of Norton Fitzwarren have spoken out about a lack of information given to the public during a gas leak in the village. more...

Reader snaps racing swans

CHI Tsang caught this image of swans racing in the canal at Bathpool with a modified vintage English lens. more...

Recent court cases in Taunton area

RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include: Haydon Mark Baker, 22, of Eastwick Road, Taunton, damaged windows, doors and a phone, six months conditional discharge. (G). more...

Pub blaze cause unclear

THE cause of a fire in a former pub near Taunton last night is still unclear, say firefighters. more...

Cue up to help cancer charity

RILEYS pool and snooker club in Taunton is giving you the chance to put your money where your mouth is with its Pot the Lot' competition which runs until February 29. more...

More flooding photos here

SEND us your photos of flooding problems around Somerset. more...

Ethnic minority stress drop in launch

A NEW project is launched in Taunton on Thursday to help people from black or ethnic minority backgrounds experiencing stress-related illness. more...

Taunton Rfc

Taunton back on promotion trail

Tribute South-West 2 (W): Barnstaple 0, Taunton 8. more...

Village News From Around Minehead

Holford Gardeners Group

Gardeners Group:The group would like to offer the opportunity for local producers and growers, art and crafts people to sell their goods at their fayre in the Holford & District Village Hall, which is situated on the A39, on Saturday, May 24 from 10am - 5pm. more...

Village News From Around Taunton

Taunton Vale Townswomen's Guild

THE Taunton Vale Townswomen's Guild met in December to celebrate their 55th birthday. Business was kept to the minimum. It was agreed the Federation carol service at Bishop's Hull Church had gone very well. more...

Natural History Society

A MEETING of the Natural History Society of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society took place on Saturday, January 12 at the Wyndham Hall, Taunton Castle. The speaker was Linda Carter, whose subject was Veteran Yews of Somerset. more...

Rowbarton Friendship Association

ROWBARTON Friendship Association AGM on Thursday, January 10, began with president/chairman, David Gill, giving a warm welcome and wishing a Happy New Year to all 65 members present. more...

Wellington Football News

Tenth straight win eludes Wellington

Toolstation League Division 1: Portishead 3, Wellington 1. more...

Late try sends Wellington through

Blackthorn Somerset Vase: Wellington 15, Gordano 10. more...

Wellington News

Milverton professor writes historial novel

A MILVERTON pensioner has just had his first novel published. more...

Yeovil News

Dads are going wild!

FAMILY bonds between Somerset children and their dads will grow stronger as the Wildlife Trust embarks on a new project. more...

Youngsters to learn about democracy

YOUNGSTERS from across the area will be filling the shoes of a local councillor next week when they attend this year's Democracy Day run by South Somerset District Council. more...

Fire crews rescue man stranded

FIRE crews rescued a man stuck in flood water in his van in Yeovilton, near Yeovil, this evening (Tuesday). more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Bridgwater College student meets PM

A SKILLED mechanical engineering pupil at Bridgwater College was honoured with the chance to visit the Prime Minister at Downing Street after competing in a global competition. more...

Chance for young people to have their say

YOUNGSTERS from Bridgwater will be competing to represent the country in the UK Youth Parliament this month (January). more...

Church plans go on show

PROPOSALS for the big-money revamp of Bridgwater's St Mary's Church went on show this week, and draw a number of admirers. more...

New admin course for adults

A NEW course designed to teach adults administration skills will be held in Bridgwater from the end of next month (February). more...

Thousands of new homes for Bridgwater

Bench unveiled in memory of Sainsbury's employee

SAINSBURY'S unveiled a new bench at its store in Bridgwater last week, in memory a former employee who died of cancer last year. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News News

Olympic swimmer backs SOS campaign

THE Weekly News and Save Our Swimming Pool committee's campaign to save Burnham pool from closure goes before Sedgemoor District Council today (Wednesday) - with the added boost of the support of a former Olympic medallist. more...

Threatened WI branch hunting new members

THE Burnham branch of one of Britain's oldest and most recognisable institutions is facing closure unless more active members are found. more...

Child injured in school bus collision

A SCHOOL child was taken to hospital this morning (Tuesday) following a road traffic collision near King Alfred School in Highbridge. more...

New holiday park health club gets approval - but only for guests

Queen Square bid turned down

THE fight to save green open space at Queens Square in Highbridge has been won after a planning inspector decided against allowing new housing to be built on it. more...

Commemorating World Holocaust Day

Burnham engineer meets PM

A SKILLED mechanical engineer from Burnham was honoured with the chance to visit the Prime Minister at Downing Street after competing in a global competition. more...

NO to Wind Farm - appeal bid thrown out

BRENT Knoll villagers and councillors were celebrating today (Tuesday) after learning the appeal bid to build a wind farm in near the Knoll has been turned down. more...

SOS chairman grills council leader

CHAIRMAN of the Save Our Swimming pool campaign Tom Ashton grilled the leader of Sedgemoor District Council on live radio this morning (Tuesday). more...

Rolling out the mat for new bowls machine

EAST Brent bowls club members are breathing a sigh of relief after the successful installation of a new winding machine set to save their backs from further pain. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport

Burnham's big rugby match is re-arranged for this Saturday

BURNHAM Rugby Club's biggest match in years was called off last Saturday because the BASC ground pitch was waterlogged. more...

Anthony gears up for Beijing down-under

LOCAL swimming star Anthony Stephens starts his bid for a place at this year's much-anticipated Beijing Paralympics with trials in March. more...

Rebel No 7 will be named on Friday

SOMERSET Sharp Rebels' speedway fans will learn the identity of the team's seventh rider for 2008 on Friday night. more...

Tennis triumph for James, aged 10

LOCAL tennis player James Mitchell, aged ten, beat many players ranked above him to win an U-12 Ariel county indoor event at Taunton last week. more...

Wash-out weekend for local football

THERE was virtually a complete wash-out of local football last weekend as pitches waterlogged by Friday's heavy rain ruled out play on both Saturday and Sunday. more...

Hard luck for Matthew as 95 is not enough

LIGHTHOUSE Rogues' Matthew May scored 95 at the Lighthouse Inn, but was dismayed to be on the losing side in the first division of the Highbridge & District Skittles League. more...

Highbridge Skittles League cup line-ups

SECOND-round cup matches, to be played on Tuesday, Jan 22: more...

Last Year's Losers end Artillery's run

AFTER ten matches, Second-Division leaders Royal Artillery suffered their first defeat of the season in the Brent Knoll & District Mixed Skittles League. more...

Shock defeat for Puriton Skittles' leaders

CROWN Victorians, eight-points-clear leaders of the Puriton & District Skittles League first division, lost at home last Thursday to Polden Bears. more...

Hadley shatters 701 darts record

BOB Hadley, of The George, broke the Highbridge Darts Organisation's record for 701 when he threw an 18-dart leg in the Ballantyne Challenge against White Hart. more...

Three maximums in Frank Jones darts

THREE players hit 180 maximums in the Burnham & Highbridge Men's Darts League Frank Jones Cup. more...

George Hotel ladies are up to third

HIGHBRIDGE team George Hotel moved up to third place in the Bridgwater Ladies' Darts League following a 6-6 draw with Sydenham Centre on January 7. more...

Purple patch sets up Burnham hockey win

Ladies' hockey: Burnham 4, Old Bristolians 2 more...

Jack's hat-trick earns Berrow Under-9s victory

Jan 5: Berrow Boys U-9 A 3, Backwell A 2 more...

Burnham United fixtures this weekend

BURNHAM United United first team are at home to Timsbury Athletic in a league match on Saturday (2pm). more...

Taunton Saturday League details

Weston football fixtures this weekend

WESTON & District League result: Div Two - Blagdon 1, Nailsea Town Res 1. All other games postponed (waterlogged pitches) more...

Lismore finishes runner-up in Somerset Champions' event

LENNY Lismore, of Highbridge Short-Mat Bowls Club, lost narrowly in the final of the Somerset Champion of Champions event at Wincanton on January 5. more...

Improved showing by Burnham Under-13s

U-13 rugby : Burnham 5, Wellington 15 more...

Pawlett stage the only Sunday League match

PAWLETT United beat Ashcott 7-3 in Division One, the only match which survived the weather in the Uxella Bridgwater & District Sunday League. more...

Mulholland starts the new year with two victories

PAT Mulholland got the new year off to a good start by winning Brean Seniors' Monthly Stableford on January 2 more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

More flood warnings

MOTORISTS in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are being warned again today (Tuesday) as heavy rain and wind batter the countryside. more...

Business is booming for Somerset chef

A SOMERSET chef who won a televised cookery competition is expanding her business from the Crewkerne Farmer's Market due to its growing popularity. more...

Council backs pub plans

CHARD Town Council has given its support to plans for an important local company to expand its business. more...

Funding boost to fitness

MORE than £18,000 has been awarded to health and well-being schemes across South Somerset in a bid to get people healthier and fitter. more...

Companions meeting

THE Tatworth Good Companions Club held its annual meeting last week at the Perry Street Club where a new committee was elected. more...

Plans win backing

PLANS for a small housing development at the rear of the Phoenix Hotel in Chard have won the backing of local planners. more...

Support with vandalism

A CHARD company has won the support of local planners in its bid to counteract late-night vandalism. more...

Plea for missing earring

A CHARD woman has asked for help in finding a sentimental earring that she lost last week in the town centre. more...

Fears over town parking

A CHARD man has told the News that he is getting increasingly concerned about motorists who park on the pavement. more...

School celebrations

HOLYROOD School in Chard is celebrating after being named one of the best performing schools in the county.The Government last week published its GCSE results league tables for secondary schools across the country. more...

Village pub in beer guide

THE historic Green Dragon Inn at Combe St Nicholas is the only pub in the Chard and Ilminster area to have been included in the 2008 Good Beer Guide. more...

Towns get stylish

TEN of the district's market towns - including Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne and South Petherton - have been smartened up with stylish information boards pointing out some of their best attractions as part of a scheme headed by South Somerset District Council. more...

New head for Manor Court

MANOR Court Primary School, Chard, has a bright future ahead of it, according to its new head teacher. more...

New projects for town 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...

Lucky escape for crash family

A SHAKEN Ilminster family are recovering at home this week after their car careered off the road and landed on its roof in a water-filled ditch. more...

Celebrating 30 years of teaching

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Chard & Ilminster News Sport

We're moving in right direction - boss

Falmouth Packet News

Falmouth multi-storey car park - have you voted yet?

Have you voted yet? Where do you think a multi-storey car park should go in Falmouth? more...

Charity Burns Night to be held in Falmouth

A traditional Scottish evening with a Cornish twist will be held at a Falmouth hotel's Burns Night. more...

People power!

ANGRY residents are expected to pack into Carrick's council chamber tonight in a last-ditch attempt to stop developers building 160 homes on a prominent site on the outskirts of Penryn. more...

Drop in water quality at King Harry Reach

Royal visit to boat show

The Princess Royal is due to attend Collins Stewart London Boat Show today where there are a number of Cornish marine exhibitors. more...

Student changing Cornwall's history

Student Adam Spring is changing the way we see Cornwall's history. Originally from Penryn and now studying for a PhD with the University of Exeter on the Tremough Campus, Adam is using high definition scanning to produce digital recreations of heritage sites. more...

Homes plan at risk say NHS

Nearly 60,000 new homes planned for the South West by 2020 are at risk because poorly worded legislation, says the National Housing Federation. more...

Shipyard launch yacht race at boat show

Pendennis Shipyard and the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (POFSA) have just announced their intention to hold an inaugural classic superyacht regatta as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week in 2008 and will be celebrating the news today at the London Boat Show. more...

Asda to fine drivers who misuse car park

ASDA has announced that it will be the first retailer to fine drivers for the misuse of disabled and parent and child parking spaces in its car parks. more...

Strong winds cause problems for motorists

Strong winds and heavy rain overnight caused problems for motorists in West Cornwall this morning. more...

Man taken to hospital after crash on the A39

A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after rolling his car close to Asda, Penryn this morning. more...

Mid Devon Star News

Cars trapped in flood chaos

MOTORISTS in Devon are being delayed by heavy rains and surface water today. more...

Flood warning from brigade

MOTORISTS are being warned not to drive through floodwater after the heavy downpours. more...

Connexions offers career advice

Harpist and local group join forces

Next month sees the return to Hemyock of two popular performers in a concert at the parish church based on a theme of love. more...

Mock interviews from energy company

EIGHT volunteers from EDF Energy will spend a day at St James School in Exeter today (Wednesday) helping students with a series of mock interviews. more...

Community involved in health decisions

THE NHS and Social Services will adopt new government community health strategies in early 2008 under the designation My Life - My Choice. more...

Smoke alarm warning

DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is telling Devon people Pull Your Finger Out' and check your smoke alarm. more...

Fire crews rescue stranded man

FIRE crews have rescued a man stranded in flood water in his car in Whimple, near Exeter, this evening (Tuesday). more...

Smallholder News

Poultry farming - your views are needed

Vaccinate outdoor poultry now

All organic and free range poultry in the UK should be vaccinated now against the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu. more...

Double tagging rules for sheep and goats

New double-tagging rules for sheep and goats will be introduced this week, along with a change in the requirements for movement licences and record keeping which will ease the burden on farmers. more...

New agreement over red diesel

Following agreement with Customs and Exciseand the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency, the NAAC, NFU and Confederation of Forest Industries have released a new Memorandum of Agreement giving guidance on the use of red diesel in agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles on the road. more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Paintballing to reduce crime

NEIGHBOURHOOD police teams in Taunton have opened a new paintball site in Cheddon Fitzpaine as part of the Taunton Youth Paintball Project. more...

More flooding photos here

RAINSTORMS are causing travel misery around Somerset today. more...

Pub blaze cause unclear

THE cause of a fire in a former pub near Taunton last night is still unclear, say firefighters. more...

Intensive care praised for quality of care

THE Intensive Care Department at Musgrove Park Hospital, in Taunton, has been praised for the high quality of care it provides. more...

£1/4m clean to combat superbugs

ALMOST £million is going on a top to bottom clean at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital in the war against superbug infections. more...

Families wanted for cats and... degus!

WEST Hatch RSPCA Centre is looking for families and individuals to offer loving homes for a number of black and white cats brought in last year. more...

Ethnic minority stress drop in launch

A NEW project is launched in Taunton on Thursday to help people from black or ethnic minority backgrounds experiencing stress-related illness. more...

Homeless charity's desperate appeal

A HOMELESS charity could fold unless backers come up with £100,000 to help it move. more...

Even more homes planned for Taunton

A TOTAL of 18,000 new homes could be built in Taunton in the 20 years to 2026, according to a Government report. more...

Gas leak anger from residents

RESIDENTS of Norton Fitzwarren have spoken out about a lack of information given to the public during a gas leak in the village. more...

Cue up to help cancer charity

RILEYS pool and snooker club in Taunton is giving you the chance to put your money where your mouth is with its Pot the Lot' competition which runs until February 29. more...

Somerset County Gazette Sport

Taunton back on promotion trail

Tribute South-West 2 (W): Barnstaple 0, Taunton 8. more...

Late try sends Wellington through

Blackthorn Somerset Vase: Wellington 15, Gordano 10. more...

South West Farmer News

NFU support fuel changes

The NFU has praised rules being published under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation after lobbying for two years to see the changes. more...

New livestock centre complete

Livestock Auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt will be in full occupation of the new Livestock Centre at Huntworth, Bridgwater from Monday January 21. more...

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Dairy dinner could be boisterous

Tables are being set for what could turn out to be one of the most boisterous annual Dairy Dinners in recent years at the Bath and West showground. Traditionally held in October on the eve of the Dairy show the dinner, sponsored by Lloyds TSB Agriculture and Dairy Crest, has already built a reputation as a major networking and discussion opportunity. Tickets have already sold out. more...

New tagging rules for sheep and goats

New deal over red diesel

Following agreement with Customs and Excise and the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency , the NAAC, NFU and Confederation of Forest Industries have released a new Memorandum of Agreement giving guidance on the use of red diesel in agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles on the road. more...

Yeovil Express News

Fire crews rescue stranded man

FIRE crews rescued a man stuck in flood water in his van in Yeovilton, near Yeovil, this evening (Tuesday). more...

Business is booming for Somerset Chef

A SOMERSET chef who was the winner of a televised cookery competition is expanding her business from the Crewkerne Farmer's Market due to its growing popularity. more...

Dads are going wild!

FAMILY bonds between Somerset children and their dads will grow stronger as the Wildlife Trust embarks on a new project. more...

Youngsters to learn about democracy

YOUNGSTERS from across the area will be filling the shoes of a local councillor next week when they attend this year's Democracy Day run by South Somerset District Council. more...

Fire crews rescue stranded man

FIRE crews rescued a man stuck in flood water in his van in Yeovilton, near Yeovil, this evening (Tuesday) more...

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