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Hero dockmaster George Reeder 'in right place at right time' to rescue baby...
The heroic dockmaster who rescued a baby blown off a harbour wall in his pushchair estimated that the six-month-old was in the water for about ten minutes George Reeder, who has worked at the marina...
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Rare tornado spotted in Bristol Channel as storms hit North Somerset
Snow, hail, heavy rain and thunder – the North Somerset area has experienced it all over the past two weeks. And now the wild weather has caused a spectacle in the Bristol Channel, with local people...
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Dad's euphoria at amazing survival of baby rescued from water at Watchet harbour
The father of a six-month-old baby blown off a harbour wall in his pushchair described the "pure euphoria" of discovering his son had miraculously survived. Martyn Stevens, 35, was at home while his...
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Vietnamese gang on the run after massive cannabis bust in Weston-super-Mare
The biggest cannabis bust in a West resort for a decade saw more than £800,000 worth of the drug being discovered. A Vietnamese gang has gone on the run after the find in Worthy Place, just off...
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Live updates: Yeovil Town 2-1 MK Dons - npower League One
Yeovil Town host MK Dons tonight in the first of two home games that will test the Glovers' play-off credentials. Manager Gary Johnson says tonight's clash and Saturday's match against Brentford are...
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FA Cup giant killers MK Dons were brought back down to earth after suffering a 2-1 defeat at fellow play-off hopefuls Yeovil.A brace from Paddy Madden inflicted 10-man Dons - who defeated Barclays...
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Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens accused of snubbing Wells
The new police and crime commissioner has been accused of ignoring Wells. Shortly after Sue Mountstevens was elected commissioner for Avon and Somerset Constabulary Wells City Council invited her to...
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Yeovil Town bargain buy Paddy Madden keeps showing real value
Paddy Madden would still have been the bargain of the transfer window had he scored three rather than 13 goals according to Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson. The Irish front man has proved a revelation...
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Martin Jessopp refuses to be worried by huge Portimao testing crash
Martin Jessopp has refused to be bothered by a horror test crash that left him with bleeding on the brain and a broken arm. The MCE Insurance British Superbikes ace of Yeovil was just hours into track...
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Hundreds of Army Air Corps troops in move to RNAS Yeovilton
Six hundred Army personnel will relocate to south Somerset over the next few years, the Western Gazette can reveal. The move will see 1 Regiment Army Air Corps troops housed at RNAS Yeovilton as well...
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Missing first PDC World Tour makes Justin Pipe even more focused
Narrowly missing out on a place at the inaugural Professional Darts Corporation World Tour has made Justin Pipe more intent on making subsequent rounds. The world's top eight ranked players head to the...
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Bath Rugby dismiss speculation linking Francois Louw with Toulon move
Bath Rugby have quashed suggestions that Francois Louw could be leaving the club after reports emerged that Toulon were interested in adding the flanker to their list of South African recruits. Earlier...
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Business worry as Cheddar Gorge closure reaches nearly 70 days
It is now day 67 since the B3135 closed in Cheddar Gorge, with no sign of it reopening. The weather seems determined to keep the convenient road through the natural attraction shut, with the road edges...
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Fight to save heritage site from plans for 100 homes in Westfield
Families in Westfield battling against housing plans say they are fighting to protect a heritage site of national importance.The Fosseway, the Roman road which runs from Exeter to Lincoln, crosses land...
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Yeovil couple fear eviction unless they can re-home pet ferrets
A Yeovil couple fighting to keep their pet ferrets fear they face eviction if they do not re-home them. Tanita Harding, 19, and Joshua Brown, 22, of Roping Road flats, received a letter from Yarlington...
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Special police constable praised for bravery during river rescue
A Shepton Mallet special police constable has been praised for his courage after jumping into freezing water to save a drowning man. Volunteer policeman Steve Cook, aged 51, may now be nominated for a...
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Police chase was on van driver's Mayan Apocalypse bucket list
A man who led police on a car chase through Somerset later told them that it was one of the things he wanted to do before he died in the Mayan Apocalypse. Timothy Daniel Lazenby turned off his lights...
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Gary Johnson rules out any Yeovil Town transfer deadline day signings
Gary Johnson is unlikely to make any last minute swoops for players before the transfer window slams shut tonight. Football League clubs have until midnight tonight to complete permanent and loan deals...
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Nigella Lawson dress from Frome's Deadly is the Female boutique causes...
A dress worn by cooking goddess Nigella Lawson and supplied by a vintage-inspired boutique in Frome has caused a worldwide sensation. Owner of Deadly is the Female, Claudia Kapp, 31, has sold out of...
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Live coverage: Official launch of Jenson Button's new McLaren for 2013...
Jenson Button's McLaren for the 2013 Formula 1 season will be unveiled in Woking today, and This is Somerset will be bringing you live coverage. The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-28 will be revealed to...
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