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The West Country | Archive | 2008 | March

Stories for 10 March 2008

Albion News

Elisara in fitness battle for Dings match

BRIDGWATER & Albion's hard-tackling centre Tito Elisara has a 50-50 chance of being fit for Saturday's away match with west-country rivals Dings Crusaders (2.30pm). more...

Great comeback by Albion Colts

BRIDGWATER & Albion Colts beat their Clevedon counterparts 26-24 at Bath Road on Saturday, having been 17-0 down at half time. more...

Big lads make it tough for Albion Under-11s

BRIDGWATER & Albion Under-11s had a busy weekend recently, playing Effingham & Leatherhead Eagles on the Saturday and Burnham the following day. The touring Eagles had 26 players, which made it hard work for the Bridgwater lads' squad of 18. more...

Bowls

Ilminster Bowling Club have excellent win over Taunton

ILMINSTER Bowling Club members continued their good form in the County League with an excellent win over Taunton. more...

Bridgwater News

Engine Room celebrates fifth birthday

THE Engine Room celebrated its fifth birthday on Thursday with Mayor Philip Smeed having the honour of cutting the birthday cake. more...

Stogursey couple crowned Mr and Mrs Slimming World

A STOGURSEY couple have been voted Mr and Mrs Slimming World at the Nether Stowey group after losing over five stone between them in just ten months. more...

"Outstanding" smugglers tunnel unearthed beneath Castle Street

WORKMEN digging below Bridgwater's Castle Street stumbled across an "outstanding" piece of the town's medieval history last week, unseen for more than 700 years. more...

Former college student sparkles in jewellery contest

A FORMER Bridgwater College student became the proud winner of a prestigious jewellery competition, run by Birmingham City University (BCU). more...

Bridgwater Town

Laird's half-time faith is rewarded

BRIDGWATER Town's co-manager Craig Laird was convinced that his team would win 4-3 as he walked to the dressing room with them 3-0 down at half time against Burnham on Saturday. more...

Burnham News

It's a double success for the Gilberts

A RALLY driving teenager picked up two trophies in awards ceremony for Burnham Motor Club - to prove sporting success really does run in the family. more...

England rugby star to shine at Burnham sporting festival

FEMALE England rugby player Danielle Waterman will pay a visit to Burnham on Tuesday, March 25, to inspire youngsters to take up the game. more...

Camborne News

Ticking off for county councillor

A county councillor known for keeping a keen eye on problems faced by Cornwall has received a ticking off from a colleague with a mild threat he could be reported for allegedly going against the authority's code of conduct. more...

Tolvaddon plan to create more jobs

Plans to expand Tolvaddon Energy Park at Camborne as a high quality, energy-efficient business park that could create 450 new jobs go on display this week. more...

Chard News

Weather chaos

SEVERE gales have been battering the area this morning with more bad weather expected this afternoon. more...

Re-vamp for reservoir

CHARD Reservoir has been spruced up for spring - thanks to a new team of conservation volunteers. more...

Chard Villages News

News on top of the world

THE News was on top of the world during a recent trip to New Zealand. more...

Crewkerne News

Fair for youth groups

YOUNG people in Crewkerne and surrounding areas can get a push in the right direction with a Youth Organisations Fair in the town. more...

The News on the slopes

YOUNG News readers Ella (right) and Billie-Anne Ward took time off from the slopes to catch up with their favourite paper. more...

Cullompton News

Activity award for Willand school

WILLAND school has been given the National Activemark Award for excellence in physical activity provision. more...

Farming News

New sheep president

Midlands based Charles Harding has been elected President of the Suffolk Sheep Society. more...

Football

Devizes Town 2, Chard Town 4

Toolstation League Premier Division more...

Chard Town 1, Ilfracombe Town 3

Toolstation Western League Premier Division more...

Perry Street & District League Results & Fixtures

Results from March 8 more...

Street Ladies 4, Ilminster Ladies 3

Somerset County Women's League more...

Swiss Valley 0, Winsham Ladies 2

Somerset Ladies Football League more...

Helston News

Tree blocking road in Helston

MENEAGE Road in Helston is currently blocked by a tree which was blown over this morning in the storm which is battering Cornwall. more...

Spot that whale please

Passengers travelling on the Scillonian from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly this summer could be asked to spot dolphins, whales, seals and porpoises by experts working on a marine mammal survey. more...

Hockey

Taunton Vale D 0, Chard Men’s 2nd XI 7

THIS emphatic win included a Justin Green hat-trick, the first for a Chard player this league season and consolidated them in 11th place in the division. more...

Chard Men’s 3rd XI 6, Bridgwater D 2

CHARD'S third team secured promotion in the N4 Financial Solutions League with a comprehensive victory over Bridgwater. more...

Chard Men’s 1st XI 5, PGSOB 1st XI 0

CHARD, knowing due to results the previous week a draw was enough for promotion, knew the game was likely to easier than previous weeks as their opposition were at the foot of the table. more...

Ottery Ladies 2, Chard Ladies 3

HAVING had a few rough encounters over the last few weeks, Chard travelled to Ottery expecting a good game as the host are only a place above them in the league. more...

Ilminster News

Information for pensioners

THE Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne Pensioners' Forum will be hosting an information fair at Swanmead School in Ilminster on April 10. more...

Weather trouble

HEAVY wind and rain is causing havoc for motorists today (Monday) with one man having to be rescued from his van. more...

Plastic bag free day

SHOPPERS in Ilminster are being urged to bring their cloth bags to town next week in a bid to cut down on the use of plastic bags. more...

Latest News

Coastguard advises public to be careful during storms

The Coastguard is strongly advising the public to take precautions if they are in a vulnerable coastal area, and heed the advice of the emergency services over the next few days with the severe weather conditions that are forecast by the Met Office. more...

Weather situation latest

Over the past hour staff at the County Council's Cornwall Information Centre (CIC) in Scorrier have received a number of calls about fallen trees. These are being dealt with by staff from CORMAC and the Police. more...

Work starts on new design and technology block at Falmouth School

Six years ago a small group of students and staff from Falmouth School set out on a hypothetical journey to design an inspirational piece of architecture that would be eco-friendly and house a design studio and library area for the schools Design and Technology block. more...

Injured woman remains in critical condition

The family of a 25-year-old woman critically injured in a head-on collision at Longdowns are at her bedside. more...

Help says the Poly

The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth, the 175-year old charity promoting local innovation, wants to hear about problems people throughout Cornwall face every day, for a major new invention challenge later this year. more...

Tourist guide launched in Falmouth

The 2008 guide to Cornwall's top tourist attractions has been launched at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. more...

Weather less severe than forecast - so far

Staff from Cornwall County Highways, Cornwall Fire Brigade and Emergency Planning, all six District Councils, Devon and Cornwall Police, the Environment Agency and the NHS worked throughout the night to deal with incidents of flooding and storm damage caused by the severe weather. more...

Move to protect scallops

Proposals have been put forward for the closure of the Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation (SAC). more...

Repaired organ is music to the ears of Falmouth congregation

Music will once again fill a Falmouth church after repairs were carried out on its organ for the first time in 114 years. more...

Winds close Falmouth street

Church street in Falmouth was closed late this afternoon after strong winds brought tiles down from a roof. more...

Latest News From Taunton Town Afc

Collett hits four in Town rout

STRIKER Tom Collett fired Taunton Town back to winning ways as he netted four goals in their 5-2 victory at home to Andover in Division One (S&W) of the British Gas Business League on Saturday. more...

Town boss praises star strikers

TAUNTON Town manager Ian Jones was full of praise for his two strikers after the side's 5-2 comprehensive victory at home to Andover last Saturday. more...

Listings

Countryside show arrives this weekend

THE popular Westcountry Game Fair comes to the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet this weekend (March 15 and 16). more...

Oboe performance

ILMINSTER'S Meeting House Arts Centre will be hosting one of the Royal College Of Music's most innovative ensembles this month. more...

Minehead News

Fine for drunken "menace"

A MINEHEAD man who had a drunken run-in with police has paid the penalty in court. more...

New date for Chilcott death court case

AN 18-year-old man charged in connection with the death of Minehead gardener Tim Chilcott will reappear in court later this month after his case was adjourned. more...

Music

Bridgwater College Show Choir among performers at Taunton Festival of Music for Youth

OVER 450 young musicians from across Somerset and Devon will perform at the Taunton Festival of Music for Youth on Saturday, March 15. more...

Calling all Bridgwater singers

PROFESSIONAL Symphony Orchestra OrchestraWest is calling for singers to join a special Festival Chorus for its Westival performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on Saturday, July 19. more...

News

On this day in Yeovil Town's history...in 2007

ON this day in history on March 7, 2007, Yeovil Town beat Cheltenham Town 2-1 in the Coca-Cola League One at Whaddon Road. more...

On this day in Yeovil Town's history...in 2001

ON this day in history on March 10, 2001, Yeovil Town lost 2-1 at Kettering Town in the Nationwide Conference. more...

Other Clubs

Six tries keep Pethy on course for promotion

Tribute Somerset One: North Petherton 36, Combe Down 6 more...

Cup triumph for Wembdon Under-13s

Taunton Youth League U-13 Cup final: Blackbrook 2, Wembdon 4 more...

This week's rugby fixtures

THIS week's fixtures: more...

All-out Warre as he makes it 44 for the season

THE Uxella Bridgwater & District Sunday League's leading marksman Kev Warre took his tally to 44 with five goals for Blake Old Boys as they beat Grasshoppers '05 7-2 in Division Two. more...

Football fixtures over the next week

TUESDAY. Somerset County League Premier Div (7.45pm): Bridgwater Town Res v Taunton Blackbrook. more...

Other Devon News

Cut the cost of driving

DEVON drivers have a unique opportunity to make their fuel go miles further thanks to eco-safe' tips offered by Devon County Council. more...

Food town tender goes to Devon firm

A TEAM from a Barnstaple-based consultancy, The Olden Group, will be organising the Wellington Food Town event on July 5 and 6. more...

Would-be dancers invited to step to it

A GROUP of Dartmoor Step Dancing experts are holding a workshop to teach the steps and tunes at the Three Crowns Hotel, Chagford, on Good Friday, March 21, beginning at 7pm. more...

Other News

Lydeard move a point closer title

Somerset County League Division 1: Peasedown 1, Bishops Lydeard 1. more...

Watchet back to third after draw at Paulton

Somerset County League Division 1: Paulton Rovers 1, Watchet Town 1. more...

Dulverton close in on title

DULVERTON Town moved another three points closer the Taunton Saturday League Division Two title thanks to a 5-0 victory at home to Wellington 3rds. more...

Other Sports

Dixon and Corfield tie at the Tusker

LOCAL golfers David Dixon and Lee Corfield finished tied for 53rd place at the weekend in Nairobi in the Tusker Kenya Open, first event of 2008 on the European Challenge Tour. more...

Spuds and Newmarket wrap up darts titles

SPUDS-R-Us and Newmarket B wrapped up their respective divisional titles last week in the Bridgwater & District Men's Darts League. more...

Bottom team Knowle in ladies' darts semis

KNOWLE Inn, the league's bottom team, were the surprise qualifiers for the last four of the Bridgwater Ladies' Darts League four-a-side in last week's quarter-finals. They made it past Blake Arms 4-2. more...

It's tight at the top of Division Two in Town & District Skittles

WITH four weeks to go in the Town & District Skittle League, just two points cover the top five teams in the second division. more...

Town Pairs champs go out in round four

DEFENDING champions Jason Clapp and Jim Ireland were knocked out at the Old Market in the fourth round of the Bridgwater Town Skittles League's Blake Plastering-sponsored pairs championship on Friday night. more...

Hockey firsts slip deeper into relegation trouble

ECV Hornets A 2, Bridgwater Men's 1st XI 1 more...

Jupiter let lead slip against Parkfield

IF BRIDGWATER Jupiter thought they were in for an easy ride against Galmington's Parkfield, they were wrong. Parkfield looked the more confident side at the start, leading 7-6 at quarter time. The wet weather made things difficult, but Jupiter coped the better, forcing errors, which were capitalised on by a more flowing performance to lead 16-14 at half time. more...

Others

Alison has inauspicious start to season

WADEFORD rally driver and Windwhistle Motor Club member Alison Lock has had an inauspicious start to the year. more...

Wessex Pool League

Results at March 2 more...

Chard & District Angling Club match results

IT was maximum points for Mark Hollister in the first of Chard and District Angling Club's Spring League matches at Perry Street Pond. more...

McKinlays 1st Chard Wheelers Club Rides for Sunday, March 16

DUE to the increasing club membership, 1st Chard Wheelers are now offering four rides on Sunday mornings suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. more...

Ilminster Angling Association match results

The final Crown Inn Winter League match was fished on the River Isle on Sunday. more...

Postbag

Students enjoying bike ride

OUT for a jog this week, I was overtaken by students from a nearby community college, clearly enjoying a cycle ride. Their bikes were provided by the college and these immaculately dressed young people, whose manners were impeccable, set us all an example of how to use one's own energy, instead of relying so often on fossil fuels. more...

Memories of yesteryear

THE picture of the personnel of John Bland and Co Ltd (the full company name) most certainly evoked memories of yesteryear! I well recall the names of the majority of the faces in the picture. more...

Quite a Shock

IT WAS quite a shock coming face to face with myself when I came across the picture of the firewomen in last week's Weekly News. The photograph was taken in the Manor Gardens and the year was probably 1944. more...

Rugby

Castle Cary U-9 8, Chard U-9 10

CHARD dominated the first half with the slope in their favour. more...

Chard U-7 and U-8 travel to Castle Cary

MARCH 9 saw the gallant heroes from the Chard U-7 and U-8 rugby squads voyage to Castle Cary to engage on the field of battle with youngsters from the East. more...

Chard U-12 28, Castle Cary U-12 14

A HARD game played in wet cold conditions which made ball handling very tricky. more...

Gordano 24pts, Chard 1st XV 19pts

Somerset Premier League more...

Chard 3rd XV 63pts, Crewkerne 0pts

Somerset Division 3 South more...

Schools News

School gets new football kit

FOOTBALLERS at Ruishton Primary School have just received a brand new kit to ensure they look smart on the pitch. more...

Shadow puppets delight Eastover School

PUPILS at Eastover School enjoyed taking part in a puppet show performance of a collection of traditional Indian tales on Thursday. more...

Avenue Tennis Academy to visit Hamp Community Junior School

HAMP Community Junior School are to host the Avenue Tennis Academy on Wednesday, March 12 as they search for talented youngsters that have the potential to become future tennis stars. more...

Sg Post Bag

Blinging Bureauracracy

THE Council has once again raised Council Tax yet in the last few weeks; its administration has advertised jobs to the value of £470,000, most with final salary pension schemes and generous holidays. The posts seem to have nothing to do with delivery of core services, yet the remunerations and benefits will be a burden on the Council Taxpayer not only now but for the lifetime of the post holder and partner. more...

NHS treatment

IN the light of Lord Mancroft's recent intemperate remarks, I felt compelled to write about my experience of NHS treatment. more...

Skittles

Chard Town Skittles League

Results at March 3 more...

Chard Country Houses League

Results at March 5 more...

Ilminster & District Skittles League

Division 1: Rockys Rollers 334-9 (I. Findlay 53), Bell A 327-3 (A. Lee 50); New Rovers 387-11 (M. Long 56), Hatch Beagles 325-1 (R. Sealey 47); Nomads 349-10 (R. Barnes/B. Downing 48), Crown Faces 347-2 (F. Garwood 53); Crown Faces 350-4 (D. Whaites 53), New Rovers 357-8 (M. Lee 51); Kings Head 334-2 (B. Gould 50), Ashill Inn 350-10 (E. Turner 49); Royal Oak 346-12 (S. Edmunds 52), Flying Turkeys 308-0 (N. Matravers 45). more...

Ilminster Ladies Skittles League

Results at March 5 more...

Perry Street Gents Skittles League

Results at March 7 more...

Chard Ladies Skittles League

Results at March 5 more...

Three Counties Skittles League

Jubilee Cup final: Club Originals 287-14 (R. Harris 46), Bell Aftershocks 288-8 (N. Long 49). more...

Somerset News

Annie sworn in as High Sheriff

SOMERSET'S new High Sheriff, Annie Maw, was formally sworn-in yesterday (Sunday) at The Legal Service in Wells Cathedral. more...

Speedway

Rebels sign German to replace Hedley

SOMERSET speedway team have signed German Henning Loof, 24, as replacement for Tom Hedley following the young Aussie's decision not to join the Rebels. more...

Rebels sign German to replace Hedley

SOMERSET speedway team have signed German Henning Loof, 24, as replacement for Tom Hedley following the young Aussie's decision not to join the Rebels. more...

Taunton News

TV personality at going green conference

TELEVISION personality Adam Hart-Davis addressed the 60 tourism businesses and other tourism representatives at Somerset's first Going Green' conference. more...

Storms batter Somerset

PEOPLE in the Taunton and Wellington area are checking their homes for damage this morning after severe storms last night. more...

Recent court cases in Taunton area

RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include: Jacek Stanislaw Gwizdala, 35, of Barn Meads Roads, Wellington, speeding, £120 fine, £15 compensation, £60 costs, three points. more...

£600,000 project to improve water supply

WESSEX Water is to spend £600,000 over the next year improving the water supply network in Taunton. more...

Pram race raises £1,500 for charity

A MADCAP fun event in Kingston St Mary helped raise £1,500 for Somerset Association for the Blind. more...

Celeb at Hestercombe choco extravaganza

CELEBRITY chocolate maker Willie Harcout-Cooze put in a guest appearance at the Chocolate Extravaganza at Hestercombe Gardens on Saturday. more...

Reserve forces raise £1,000 for legion

THE Taunton-based Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association raised £1,062.89 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. more...

Taunton Rfc

Taunton's promotion hopes all but gone

TAUNTON'S promotion hopes appear to have gone after they went down 22-17 at home to leaders Exmouth in South-West Two (W). more...

Tiverton News

Scout leader intent on raising money

A TIVERTON Scout leader is hoping to raise about £700 by running in the Bath half-marathon on Sunday. more...

Road closed following double collision

THE A361 North Devon Link road has been closed in both directions following a series of traffic incidents this evening. more...

Town Talk

Bridgwater Bowling club results

THE results of the duplicate bridge played at the Bridgwater Bowling Club, Durleigh Road on Tuesday March 4 were Daphne Greatorex and Brian Fryer 67.8%, Tony French and Ernie Whitehead 66.3%, Ray Harris and Ralph Sealey 52.9%, Pat Bright and Freda Day 51.8%. more...

Cannington Bridge Club

RESULTS of the duplicate bridge in the village hall on Thursday February 28 were Daphne Greatorex and Brian Fryer 61.3%, joint Tony French and David Auld 59.7% with Paul Mead and Ernie Whitehead 59.4%, Julia Barlow-Witter and Pam Whalley 55.7%, John Dowdes and Bryn Hodges 55.2%. more...

Cossington Friends and Neighbours Club

FEBRUARY 28 was an enjoyable afternoon for members with Tom Coleman from Crediton giving a very interesting talk about his three week trek through The Land of the Incas in Peru. more...

Mark Friendship Club

AN apology was received from the chairman, who was unwell, so in his absence the meeting on February 21 was conducted by the vice-chairman, Mr Tony Bilverstone. more...

Mark Friendship Club

AN apology was received from the chairman, who was unwell, so in his absence the meeting on February 21 was conducted by the vice-chairman, Mr Tony Bilverstone. more...

Truro News

Libraries offer 10 books free of charge

Library customers in Cornwall were offered the chance to reserve up to 10 books they have always wanted to read free of charge this week as part of this year's World Book Day celebrations. more...

Homebase and Marie Curie Cancer Care celebrate £1 million milestone

The Truro Homebase store has helped reach a massive milestone by raising a record £1 million for Marie Curie Cancer Care across the UK. more...

RAF to stay at St Mawgan until December

The Ministry of Defence announced today that they have reached an agreement with Cornwall county council to delay the termination of airfield operations at RAF St Mawgan by four months to December 1, to ensure a smooth transition from military to civilian operations at Newquay Cornwall Airport. The extension will enable the county council to complete the complex transition works required to convert the airfield from a military to a civil operation, whilst maintaining continuity of service for military and commercial operators, secure a Civil Operating Licence and complete an overnight handover. more...

St Piran's Day celebrated in style

AROUND 250 people gathered in the streets of Truro on Saturday to celebrate the life of Cornwall's patron saint. more...

Village News From Around Taunton

Bishopswood Ladies

TO celebrate a very successful first year, Bishopswood Ladies held an End of Year Dinner at The Flintlock Inn at Marsh.It was pleasant to relax over an excellent meal, and judging by the noise levels achieved, the evening was greatly enjoyed by everyone! The group has had a very varied programme over the last year, with talks, hands-on demonstrations and outings, as well as purely social occasions, and members now look forward to another year of activity and interest. It has been very satisfying to transform the old Otterford and Bishopswood WI into the new Bishopswood Ladies, which now has a larger membership than the original group. more...

Great Western Society

AT the AGM of the Great Western Society - Taunton Group, on February 15, the chairman, Stuart Trott gave a résumé of last year's activities including meetings and tours. David Brabner presented the financial report and the existing committee was re-elected. Richard Antliff reported on changes at the society's HQ at Didcot both in terms of personnel and future plans for the museum site. Richard will be involved with specific design projects and he outlined some future proposals. more...

Smeatharpe

WI: In the absence of the president, Gill Dennis conducted the March meeting in professional style. Several visitors were welcomed and three new members were given welcome packs'. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the assistant secretary, Jenny Grabham, thanks were given to Maureen Johnston for hosting the February meeting and for leading an energetic walk from the Half Moon in Clayhidon. Anne Nicholls confirmed with the members the promises given of cakes and help with refreshments at the local Hedging Competition. Gloria Dobinson read out the list of those going to the Spring Council meeting in Exeter and also updated the members on forthcoming county events. She announced the theme and competition for the Spring Group meeting to be held this time by Dunkeswell WI. more...

RSPB Notes

BULGING at the seams, that was the hide at Catcott Lows recently when a larger-than-usual number of Taunton RSPB local group members met for a field meeting. Less than half those present could find seats to view the flooded meadow and watch the wigeon, teal, pintail, shoveler, shelduck, tufted duck, mute swan, Canada geese and a distant bar-headed goose that were on the reserve. more...

Somerset Beekeepers Association

THERE was a disappointing attendance this year at the Somerset Beekeepers Association (S.B.K.A.) AGM held at Over Stratton on Saturday, March 8. The S.B.K.A. president, Gerald Fisher in his opening address, commented on the success of the Introductory Courses that had been held in various parts of the county during the autumn and winter months. more...

Counter-insurgency in Iraq and Kenya

ON Wednesday 5 March Dr Daniel Branch of the University of Exeter addressed the last meeting of the Historical Association for the current season. His subject was topical given the on going conflict in Iraq and the violence resulting from the Presidential elections before Christmas in Kenya. more...

Creech St Michael

Over 60's Club: ON March 5, Mrs Shirley Garland gave a talk on Heaven's Gate Animal Rescue Sanctuary. more...

Wellington Football News

Wellington crash at in-form Larkhall

Toolstation League Division 1: Larkhall Athletic 2, Wellington 0. more...

Player-boss breaks leg in crucial defeat

evon and Exeter League Premier Division: Wellington Res 2, St Martins 4. more...

Wellington News

Wellington food town looks to firm's experience

THE tender to organise the Wellington Food Town event on July 5 and 6 has been won by The Olden Group, a Barnstaple-based consultancy. more...

Yeovil News

Youngsters go on football coaching course

THIRTEEN Year 11 students at Westfield School in Yeovil have taken part in the Football Association Junior Football Leaders Training course. more...

Plenty to do at the Fleet Air Arm

THE Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton is offering parents plenty of ideas on what to do with the children during the Easter holidays. more...

Youth Football

Perry Street youth football reports

Perry Street Rovers 2, East Coker Cockerels 11 more...

Ash U-11 2, Ilminster U-11 8

ON A cold, wet and windy morning both sides started well with good passing and competitive tackling. more...

Holway U-16 1, Avishayes Combe U-16 4

THE team was on much better form this week. more...

Watchet U-16 1, Ilminster U-16 3

Tony Pryce Under 16 League Cup Final more...

Colyton U-10 3, Avishayes Glovers U-10 0

DESPITE the scoreline, Glovers were a touch unfortunate not to take something from this game. more...

Avishayes Combe U-9 2, Lyme Regis 2

AVISHAYES streaked into a two-goal first half lead in yet another close encounter in the East Devon League. more...

Ilminster Whites U-9 4, Somerton U-9 1

IN the eagerly awaited clash of the top two teams in the U-9 League, Ilminster Whites emerged as the victors over Somerton and clinched the league title. more...

Perry Street U-9 match reports

Staplegrove Sinners U-9 1, Perry Street U-9 1 more...

Avishayes Falcons play Tone

Tony Pryce Sports U-8 League more...

ARE you the next Cesc Fabregas?

ARE you the next Cesc Fabregas? more...

Bishops Hull U-15 2, Avishayes Combe U-15 3

AVISHAYES returned to winning ways in an entertaining match in which both sides created numerous scoring chances. more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Mayor helps judge Inner Wheel Club bookmark competition

TO celebrate World Book Day, the Inner Wheel Club of Sedgemoor organised a bookmark competition to encourage children to be aware of the importance of reading books. more...

"Outstanding" smugglers tunnel unearthed beneath Castle Street

WORKMEN digging below Bridgwater's Castle Street stumbled across an "outstanding" piece of the town's medieval history last week, unseen for more than 700 years. more...

Challenging times for pig farmers as feed prices soar

A STOGURSEY pig farmer says the industry is facing a challenging future as the cost of pig feed continues to rise across the UK. more...

Former college student sparkles in jewellery contest

A FORMER Bridgwater College student became the proud winner of a prestigious jewellery competition, run by Birmingham City University (BCU). more...

Motor company sells off paints division

BRIDGWATER motor trade company Hickley Valtone has announced it is to sell its Refinish Division to a Leicester-based company, Hex Holdings. more...

Great comeback by Albion Colts

BRIDGWATER & Albion Colts beat their Clevedon counterparts 26-24 at Bath Road on Saturday, having been 17-0 down at half time. more...

Big lads make it tough for Albion Under-11s

Engine Room celebrates fifth birthday

THE Engine Room celebrated its fifth birthday on Thursday with Mayor Philip Smeed having the honour of cutting the birthday cake. more...

Stogursey couple crowned Mr and Mrs Slimming World

A STOGURSEY couple have been voted Mr and Mrs Slimming World at the Nether Stowey group after losing over five stone between them in just ten months. more...

Environmental practice advice offered to Bridgwater businesses

BRIDGWATER businesses are being offered advice on environmental practice as a series of new roadshow events are launched across the South West from Government funded service Business Link. more...

Bridgwater Mercury Sport

Rebels sign German to replace Hedley

SOMERSET speedway team have signed German Henning Loof, 24, as replacement for Tom Hedley following the young Aussie's decision not to join the Rebels. more...

Dixon and Corfield tie at the Tusker

LOCAL golfers David Dixon and Lee Corfield finished tied for 53rd place at the weekend in Nairobi in the Tusker Kenya Open, first event of 2008 on the European Challenge Tour. more...

Spuds and Newmarket wrap up darts titles

SPUDS-R-Us and Newmarket B wrapped up their respective divisional titles last week in the Bridgwater & District Men's Darts League. more...

Bottom team Knowle in ladies' darts semis

It's tight at the top of Division Two in Town & District Skittles

WITH four weeks to go in the Town & District Skittle League, just two points cover the top five teams in the second division. more...

Davenport stars for away winners Wasters

WASTERS beat Barstewards away at the Tom Mogg, in Division One of the Puriton & District Skittles League on Thursday, pulling pins on four hands to win by 27. more...

Town Pairs champs go out in round four

Hockey firsts slip deeper into relegation trouble

ECV Hornets A 2, Bridgwater Men's 1st XI 1 more...

Defeats hits Gems' hopes of avoiding the drop

WITH only six matches left for Sydenham Gems to retain their position in the Premier Division, they need to score well in every game. However, they failed to do so in Saturday's match against Knights. more...

Jupiter let lead slip against Parkfield

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News News

It's a double success for the Gilberts

A RALLY driving teenager picked up two trophies in awards ceremony for Burnham Motor Club - to prove sporting success really does run in the family. more...

England rugby star to shine at Burnham sporting festival

FEMALE England rugby player Danielle Waterman will pay a visit to Burnham on Tuesday, March 25, to inspire youngsters to take up the game. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News Sport

Rebels sign German to replace Hedley

SOMERSET speedway team have signed German Henning Loof, 24, as replacement for Tom Hedley following the young Aussie's decision not to join the Rebels. more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

Weather chaos

SEVERE gales have been battering the area this morning with more bad weather expected this afternoon. more...

Last day of Ilminster artist exhibition

AN exhibition of work by an Ilminster artist at the Hot House centre at Somerset College, Taunton, finishes today (Friday). more...

Plastic bag free day

SHOPPERS in Ilminster are being urged to bring their cloth bags to town next week in a bid to cut down on the use of plastic bags. more...

Police surgery scheduled for Chard

A POLICE beat surgery will be held at the Bradfield Way common room, Chard, from 7-9pm on Wednesday, March 26. more...

News on top of the world

THE News was on top of the world during a recent trip to New Zealand. more...

Police surgery in Chard

A POLICE beat surgery will be held at the Bradfield Way common room, Chard, from 7-9pm tonight (Wednesday). more...

Oboe performance

ILMINSTER'S Meeting House Arts Centre will be hosting one of the Royal College Of Music's most innovative ensembles today (Friday). more...

Fair for youth groups

YOUNG people in Crewkerne and surrounding areas can get a push in the right direction with a Youth Organisations Fair in the town. more...

Re-vamp for reservoir

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Weather trouble

HEAVY wind and rain is causing havoc for motorists today (Monday) with one man having to be rescued from his van. more...

The News on the slopes

YOUNG News readers Ella (right) and Billie-Anne Ward took time off from the slopes to catch up with their favourite paper. more...

Chard & Ilminster News Sport

Chard U-7 and U-8 travel to Castle Cary

MARCH 9 saw the gallant heroes from the Chard U-7 and U-8 rugby squads voyage to Castle Cary to engage on the field of battle with youngsters from the East. more...

Chard U-12 28, Castle Cary U-12 14

A HARD game played in wet cold conditions which made ball handling very tricky. more...

Gordano 24pts, Chard 1st XV 19pts

Somerset Premier League more...

Chard 3rd XV 63pts, Crewkerne 0pts

Somerset Division 3 South more...

Street Ladies 4, Ilminster Ladies 3

Somerset County Women's League more...

Swiss Valley 0, Winsham Ladies 2

Somerset Ladies Football League more...

McKinlays 1st Chard Wheelers Club Rides for Sunday, March 16

DUE to the increasing club membership, 1st Chard Wheelers are now offering four rides on Sunday mornings suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. more...

Ilminster Angling Association match results

The final Crown Inn Winter League match was fished on the River Isle on Sunday. more...

Chard Town 1, Ilfracombe Town 3

Toolstation Western League Premier Division more...

Devizes Town 2, Chard Town 4

Toolstation League Premier Division more...

Chard & District Angling Club match results

IT was maximum points for Mark Hollister in the first of Chard and District Angling Club's Spring League matches at Perry Street Pond. more...

Wessex Pool League

Results at March 2 more...

Alison has inauspicious start to season

WADEFORD rally driver and Windwhistle Motor Club member Alison Lock has had an inauspicious start to the year. more...

Perry Street & District League Results & Fixtures

Results from March 8 more...

Castle Cary U-9 8, Chard U-9 10

CHARD dominated the first half with the slope in their favour. more...

Falmouth Packet News

Work starts on new design and technology block at Falmouth School

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Weather less severe than forecast - so far

Winds close Falmouth street

Church street in Falmouth was closed late this afternoon after strong winds brought tiles down from a roof. more...

Repaired organ is music to the ears of Falmouth congregation

Music will once again fill a Falmouth church after repairs were carried out on its organ for the first time in 114 years. more...

Weather situation latest

Injured woman remains in critical condition

The family of a 25-year-old woman critically injured in a head-on collision at Longdowns are at her bedside. more...

Move to protect scallops

Proposals have been put forward for the closure of the Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation (SAC). more...

Coastguard advises public to be careful during storms

Help says the Poly

Tourist guide launched in Falmouth

The 2008 guide to Cornwall's top tourist attractions has been launched at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. more...

Mid Devon Star News

Devon coastlines on flood alert

DEVON'S coastlines are on floodalert as the South-West is hit by storms. more...

Rural tourism in Devon remains healthy

DEVON'S rural tourism industry is in great shape with no reduction in the number of people wanting to take a break on the county's farms and in its countryside despite the threat of an economic downturn. more...

Activity award for Willand school

WILLAND school has been given the National Activemark Award for excellence in physical activity provision. more...

Road closed following double collision

THE A361 North Devon Link road has been closed in both directions following a series of traffic incidents this evening. more...

Scout leader intent on raising money

A TIVERTON Scout leader is hoping to raise about £700 by running in the Bath half-marathon on Sunday. more...

Food town tender goes to Devon firm

A TEAM from a Barnstaple-based consultancy, The Olden Group, will be organising the Wellington Food Town event on July 5 and 6. more...

Would-be dancers invited to step to it

A GROUP of Dartmoor Step Dancing experts are holding a workshop to teach the steps and tunes at the Three Crowns Hotel, Chagford, on Good Friday, March 21, beginning at 7pm. more...

Somerset County Gazette News

School gets new football kit

FOOTBALLERS at Ruishton Primary School have just received a brand new kit to ensure they look smart on the pitch. more...

New date for Chilcott death court case

AN 18-year-old man charged in connection with the death of Minehead gardener Tim Chilcott will reappear in court later this month after his case was adjourned. more...

Storms batter Somerset

PEOPLE in the Taunton and Wellington area are checking their homes for damage this morning after severe storms last night. more...

Planning for the future

A CONSULTATION over the future of two West Somerset communities will be unveiled this week. more...

Lead thief puts his foot in it

A THIEF stealing lead from a church roof gave up after putting his foot through a porch roof. more...

Peter's surprise award

FARMER Peter Boyce has been presented with the High Sheriff Award for his unstinting work for the community. more...

Rainbow fun at Huish

TAUNTON West Brownies and Rainbows have been having fun at Huish Woods, near Taunton. more...

Fine for drunken "menace"

A MINEHEAD man who had a drunken run-in with police has paid the penalty in court. more...

£600,000 project to improve water supply

WESSEX Water is to spend £600,000 over the next year improving the water supply network in Taunton. more...

Celeb at Hestercombe choco extravaganza

CELEBRITY chocolate maker Willie Harcout-Cooze put in a guest appearance at the Chocolate Extravaganza at Hestercombe Gardens on Saturday. more...

All set for spring show

A FANTASTIC range of exhibits will be on display during Porlock Horticultural Society's spring show on Saturday, from 2-4pm. more...

Reserve forces raise £1,000 for legion

THE Taunton-based Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association raised £1,062.89 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. more...

Milverton councillor resigns

LAVINIA Werrett, a councillor since 2003, has resigned from Milverton Parish Council. more...

Wellington food town looks to firm's experience

THE tender to organise the Wellington Food Town event on July 5 and 6 has been won by The Olden Group, a Barnstaple-based consultancy. more...

Royal Marines uncover drugs factory

ROYAL Marines based at Norton Manor Camp near Taunton have been taking part in a major operation to stab at Taliban heartlands in Afghanistan. more...

Pram race raises £1,500 for charity

A MADCAP fun event in Kingston St Mary helped raise £1,500 for Somerset Association for the Blind. more...

Building awards contest underway

ENTRIES are already arriving for a prestigious buildings design and conservation awards initiative. more...

Recent court cases in Taunton area

RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include: more...

Somerset County Gazette Sport

Collett hits four in Town rout

Wellington crash at in-form Larkhall

Toolstation League Division 1: Larkhall Athletic 2, Wellington 0. more...

Player-boss breaks leg in crucial defeat

evon and Exeter League Premier Division: Wellington Res 2, St Martins 4. more...

Town boss praises star strikers

TAUNTON Town manager Ian Jones was full of praise for his two strikers after the side's 5-2 comprehensive victory at home to Andover last Saturday. more...

Taunton's promotion hopes all but gone

TAUNTON'S promotion hopes appear to have gone after they went down 22-17 at home to leaders Exmouth in South-West Two (W). more...

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