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Chew Valley beat Gordano to win Somerset Vase
MATCH REPORT: Gordano 8, Chew Valley 16 Chew Valley completed the double and claimed the first cup win in the club's history as they beat Gordano in the Somerset Vase final. Gordano pushed them all the...
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Frome Collegians make it five wins in a row
MATCH REPORT: Purnell Sports 1, Frome Collegians 2 Brian Sprake chose the perfect time to score his first goal of the season as he earned Frome Collegians a fifth straight win, maintaining their...
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CRICKET: Ashcott & Shapwick struggle on Premier 1 debut
Bath 1st XI 277-6, Ashcott & Shapwick 1st XI 114 (Bath won by 163 runs) Ashcott & Shapwick's debut in West of England Premier 1 began promisingly but they were eventually well beaten by Bath....
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Taunton Titans fightback in vain against Southend
Taunton Titans fought back from 20 points down only to lose their National Two South match against Southend late on, 25-22. Having chalked-up good wins in their two previous matches at Hyde Park –...
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David Cameron under pressure to call referendum on Europe
David Cameron was last night under pressure to call a referendum on Europe before the next general election, issuing a direct challenge to his Liberal Democrat coalition partners. Senior Conservatives...
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'Fatalities investigated' by review into 111 phone line service
At least 22 "potentially serious" incidents – three involving deaths – have been recorded in connection with the new NHS 111 advice line, it has been reported. Two deaths are being investigated in the...
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Clash over police sponsorship plans
The West's new police and crime commissioners have set themselves on a collision course with rank and file officers for the first time after plans to increase sponsorship deals between local businesses...
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Somerset sunshine cheers region for May Bank Holiday weekend
Tourism businesses breathed a huge sigh of relief across the West Country yesterday, as gorgeous sunshine sent the mercury soaring and holidaymakers running for the hills and beaches. It marks a...
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Beaches at risk as EU sets higher water mark for safety
More than 50 English beaches, including several in the West, could be deemed unfit for swimming under new European Union bathing quality standards which come into force in 2015. They include Uphill...
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Hay fever misery as high pollen levels expected
Hay fever sufferers have had a torrid weekend – and are likely to continue to suffer, with high levels of pollen expected across England, though the worst conditions are expected today. Alexander...
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Marcus Trescothick goes on run rampage for Somerset in YB40 win over Unicorns
Marcus Trescothick and Pete Trego delivered an extraordinarily explosive batting masterclass as Somerset ruthlessly blasted their way to an eight-wicket YB40 win over Unicorns – their first competitive...
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Marcus Trescothick: Somerset win over Unicorns 'a dream day'
Marcus Trescothick admitted "those are the days you dream of" as a batsman, after he and Pete Trego blasted Somerset to a remarkable YB40 victory over Unicorns at Taunton. Somerset served up 93 balls...
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Bath Rugby miss out on Heineken Cup qualification after Saracens defeat
Bath finished the Premiership season with defeat when they were beaten by table-toppers Saracens at Allianz Park. The loss means Gary Gold's side end the campaign seventh in the standings, missing out...
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Yeovil Town will go out 'all guns blazing' in Sheffield United play-off decider
Yeovil Town will go out "all guns blazing" to score an early goal and level their npower League One play off with Sheffield United according to their boss. The Blades head to Huish Park for today's...
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Gary Johnson: Yeovil Town must raise game against Sheffield United in play-offs
Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson believes some players owe their team-mates better in today's play-off second leg, warning his side not to let the season end as a damp squib. The Glovers welcome...
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West Huntspill and Pilrow wind turbine debates rage on
As negotiations that would help bring in the new nuclear era drag on, wind farm developers say their schemes are vital to "keep the lights on". The argument could have a major impact on Somerset. In...
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Rolling Stones slash ticket prices for opening night of US tour
For the thousands of fans at Glastonbury, the £205 ticket price is a bargain for a line up that includes the Rolling Stones. But poor sales for their US tour have forced the rockers to slash prices,...
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Video showing child 'playing' near mutilated deer joins battleground over...
The battleground over fox and stag hunting in the West involved children this week after anti-hunt monitors controversially published a video of a child "playing" near a mutilated deer that it claims...
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Manager Kelvin Hancock takes Timsbury Athletic clubman award
First-team boss Kelvin Hancock received the James Adams Memorial Trophy as clubman of the year when Timsbury Athletic held its annual presentation night. Adams has battled against enumerable problems...
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Street Reserves remain on course for top-six spot
MATCH REPORT: Street Reserves 2 Bridgwater Town Reserves 1 Street Reserves remain well placed for a top-six finish in their first season in the Somerset County League Premier Division after beating...
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