40 Commando Royal Marines help Afghans train to be police
Royal Marines have been helping Afghan police take charge of law and order in their own back yard. The members of 40 Commando have been leading courses for the Afghan Local Police (ALP) during their...
View ArticleBridgwater Town claim seventh straight win against Winchester City
Bridgwater Town stormed to another fine win in Division One South and West of the Evo-Stik Southern League last night – their seventh in succession – with a 3-0 victory over Winchester City. Jon Vance,...
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Ruby Walsh to ride Kauto Stone in William Hill King George VI Chase
Trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed that Ruby Walsh will now ride Kauto Stone in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Walsh would have partnered Al Ferof, who has also been...
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Farmers suicidal as costs esculate
Charities are fighting to stop farmers committing suicide after the worst summer since 1912 triggered crippling increases in food prices. Pleas for help to agricultural support groups have hit record...
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Ten-bed 'halfway house' ward at Paulton Memorial Hospital to ease NHS pressures
A ten-bed halfway house hospital ward is being created to ease NHS pressures this winter. The new initiative by health chiefs at Paulton Memorial Hospital is aimed at reducing the number of patients...
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Andy Hurry: Abdur Rehman a 'fantastic signing' for Somerset CCC
Andy Hurry is delighted to have secured the return of Abdur Rehman to Somerset next summer – and hopes to be able to pair the Pakistan spin king with George Dockrell in the LV= County Championship....
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Andy Stewart optimistic Big Buck's will continue racing career next season
Owner Andy Stewart believes there is a "more than 50-50 chance" that Big Buck's will be able to continue his racing career next season. National Hunt racing's current superstar has been ruled out for...
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Body found on Burnham-on-Sea beach was missing woman Maureen McMeeking
A body found on a Somerset beach has been identified as a 49-year-old woman who went missing from Monmouthshire in October. Maureen McMeeking's remains were found by a member of the public on a beach...
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For The Love of Amy: New Taunton shop opens in memory of Amy Hofmeister
It is called For The Love of Amy, and the pretty cushions, vintage linen, jewellery and shabby-chic furniture in the little shop would have delighted the young girl whom it celebrates. Amy Hofmeister...
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Farmer takes direct landscape action to stop flooding in 40 homes
If Prime Minister David Cameron wants to see self-help in action he should come down and see the do-it-yourself flood alleviation scheme that farmer and councillor Ian Dyer has carved out of the...
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Millbrook Gardens car park in Castle Cary set for expansion
A car park in Castle Cary is set to be extended after figures showed a dramatic increase in its usage.It is hoped to extend Millbrook Gardens by 32 spaces after snapshot surveys suggest usage has risen...
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Sleigh Full of Toys To Be Delivered To Poorly Children Across the South West
KIND hearted families and organisations across North Somerset have donated hundreds of toys to Puxton Park's Toy Appeal.The family run adventure park in Hewish, outside Weston-super-Mare, launched a...
View ArticleDomestic abuse victims log on for web chat
Two victims of domestic abuse will be offering advice based on their own experiences during a live web chat this evening.The two women, who cannot be named for their own safety, will be logging on from...
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Chew Valley flood victims offered expert advice at drop-in session
Chew Valley residents affected by recent flooding are invited to a drop-in surgery to discuss the problems with experts. The session will take place in St Andrew's Church Hall in Chew Stoke from...
View ArticleDouble charity donations to South Petherton Youth Club
DONATIONS to South Petherton Youth club are being doubled with a government campaign.The club is participating in the Grow Your Tenner campaign, which means for a limited time every £10 donated will be...
View ArticleSlender success boosts Shepton survival bid
Mendip 3 Shepton Mallet A 4Struggling Shepton Mallet gave their West Central 1 survival chances a huge boost when they edged a seven-goal thriller against local rivals Mendip.The home side started...
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Sponsors' agreement ensures more cheers
Enable Marketing, the main sponsors of the Cheddar Darts Open, have teamed up with Cheddar Ales to help boost the prizes for next year's event.Every first-round winner at the competition in January...
View ArticleValley look in gr-eight shape
Bridgwater & Albion 3rd 0 Cheddar Valley 40Cheddar Valley made it eight Somerset 2 South wins in succession on Saturday when they ran riot against struggling Bridgwater in muddy conditions.There...
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Countback needed to decide Christmas clash
Trish Phelps, Audrey Cowlin and Sue Spink won the ladies' Christmas competition at the Isle of Wedmore Golf Club, although they needed countback to triumph in the nine-hole Bowmaker.The trio's winning...
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Wonderful Wells secure place in Plate final
Avonvale U15 5 Wells U15 19Wells booked their place in the Bristol Combination Plate final with a hard-fought victory at Avonvale in by far the toughest game they have played in some time.The home side...
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