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Town at their best in victory
BRIDGWATER produced a superb performance to register this convincing 0-3 victory against Barnstaple Town at Mill Road on Saturday, writes Pete Besley. They defeated a Barnstaple side who had taken all three points away to their neighbours and league leaders
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Tonedale signs to come down
HALF the signs advertising new homes in Wellington's Tonedale are set to be taken down. Barratt Homes have already put up large advertising boards at six locations leading from the M5 to the development and submitted a retrospective planning application
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Anger after narrow loss
BRIDGWATER & Albion's usually mild-mannered coach, Kevin Innalls, was furious after his side's 29-26 away defeat by Oxford Harlequins on Saturday. His anger was directed at the referee, whom he described as "not very good;" his team's first-up tackling
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Collins joins the Somerset 'golden oldies'
VETERAN racer Neil Collins has become the third rider aged 39 or older to join the Somerset Rebels. The 42-year-old's signing has completed the new-look team for the coming season. He joins John Jorgensen (41) and Paul Fry (39), as well as the younger
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Devon football round up
The Pilgrims cruised to a 7-0 win over Roy McFarland's struggling Chesterfield at Home Park on Saturday, scoring their first five goals in 18 minutes, with midfielder David Friio putting away a hat-trick. Lee Hodges opened Argyle's account on 4 minutes
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Rugby round up
Exeter Chiefs beat local rivals Penzance/Newlyn 26-12 at the County Ground on Saturday. Four first-half tries gave the Chiefs the kind of dominating lead that their National Division One rivals were never likely to come back from. Meanwhile, National
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Sturrocks picks up award
Paul Sturrock will be honoured in London on Wednesday after coming top of the Tiscot Managers Performance League for the second quarter of the season. He will handed his awarded by Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri - the winner of the award for the first
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City halt poor run
Exeter came from behind to beat Farnborough 2-1 at the weekend, and captain fantastic Glenn Cronin was the man on hand to put away the winner in the 76th minute. It was Farnborough's ex-League stiker - Peterborough and Birmingham - Howard Forington, that
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Plymouth knock seven past Chesterfield
The Pilgrims cruised to a 7-0 win over Roy McFarland's struggling Chesterfield at Home Park on Saturday, scoring their first five goals in 18 minutes, with midfielder David Friio putting away a hat-trick. Lee Hodges opened Argyle's account on 4 minutes
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Seeing stars
CHRISTMAS may be finished until next year, but this year's festivities will live long in the minds of children across Sedgemoor who participated in their school's traditional nativity plays. All around the district, youngsters have been taking centre
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Gulls haven't scored for eight hours
The Gulls lost 1-0 to Rochdale on Saturday - and it is now eight hours since a Torquay player scored a goal. Leroy Rosenior was again annoyed with some of the referreeing decisions, and rued the Gulls' bad luck. Dale's goal came from a 36th minute penalty
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Hospital admissions were up
A DEVON hospital has reported a record number of emergency admissions, it emerged today. Figures for the Christmas and New Year period show a surge in admissions at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter, with the numbers up more than ten per cent
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Chiefs take on two
Director of Rugby at Exeter Iam Bremner has added two new faces to his squad following the weekend's win over local rivals Penzance/Newlyn. Experienced scrum half Ian Sanders, who had an earlier spell with the Chiefs but left to persue business interests
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Solar energy for County Hall
BRIGHT sparks are spending £67,000 on solar panels for the roof of County Hall in Taunton. The move is part of the council's policy of pursuing environmentally friendly schemes in the hope that other organisations will follow their lead. About £43,500
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Prostate cancer support group
PROSTATE cancer sufferers and their partners are invited to attend a support group meeting in Taunton later this month. The Somerset Prostate Cancer Support Association provides information and help to sufferers and their families on all aspects of the
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Fire at school
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in a temporary building at a school in north east Somerset today. A spokesman for Avon Fire Service said crews were called to the blaze at Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton shortly before 2am. Crews from Radstock
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Prostate cancer support group
PROSTATE cancer sufferers and their partners are invited to attend a support group meeting in Taunton later this month. The Somerset Prostate Cancer Support Association provides information and help to sufferers and their families on all aspects of the
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All change on the buses
MAJOR changes to Taunton's bus services take effect on Monday. They are part of countywide cutbacks including the loss of some services completely, announced by First late last year. The managing director of First's bus operations in Somerset, Brian Noton
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OAP remanded on husband murder charge
AN 81-year-old Plymouth woman accused of murdering her husband was further remanded in custody when she appeared in court. Audrey Hingston is charged with murdering her 83-year-old husband Eric Hingston between August 27 and 30 last year. Silver-haired
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Bideford storm on
Bideford put seven past Bishop Sutton in the Les Phillips Cup to one in reply. Mike Southgate lead the way with his third hat-trick of the season, Leon Hapgood scored twice and Own Pickard and Ellis Leight put away the other two. Meanwhile, Barnstaple
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Grandad's blood milestone
A 60-year-old Devon grandfather has donated his 75th pint of blood to the National Blood Service. The service estimated that Monty Perry, of Ottery St Mary, could have saved up to 225 people with the blood he has given over the last 36 years. Mr Perry
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Rugby round up
Exeter Chiefs beat local rivals Penzance/Newlyn 26-12 at the County Ground on Saturday. Four first-half tries gave the Chiefs the kind of dominating lead that their National Division One rivals were never likely to come back from. Meanwhile, National
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Family Race Night at Welly FC
WELLINGTON Football Club is holding a Family Race Night in the clubhouse on Saturday night (Jan 10). Admission is free and the first race is 8.15pm. The club's next social event is a Valentine's Night cabaret on Saturday, February 14, featuring top comedian
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Cheifs sign two
Director of Rugby at Exeter Iam Bremner has added two new faces to his squad following the weekend's win over local rivals Penzance/Newlyn. Experienced scrum half Ian Sanders, who had an earlier spell with the Chiefs but left to persue business interests
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Tributes pour in
Tributes have been pouring in for Vospers Oak Villa's Danny Tuckett, who trgically died on New Year's Eve. Tuckett, a defender for the Firewatch Devon League side was 19, and Vospers' game against Plymstock on Saturday was cancelled out of respect.
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Award for Sturrock
Paul Sturrock will be honoured in London on Wednesday after coming top of the Tiscot Managers Performance League for the second quarter of the season. He will handed his awarded by Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri - the winner of the award for the first
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Rugby round up
Exeter Chiefs beat local rivals Penzance/Newlyn 26-12 at the County Ground on Saturday. Four first-half tries gave the Chiefs the kind of dominating lead that their National Division One rivals were never likely to come back from. Meanwhile, National
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Family's surprise delivery
LITTLE Elly Taylor had a New Year surprise for her parents this week - she was so eager to enjoy 2004, she was born while her mother took a bath. The infant was born at her parents' Puriton home early on Sunday morning. Father, Cliff Taylor, had to deliver
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District housing verdict is 'poor'
THE DEPARTMENT in charge of keeping Bridgwater's council houses up to scratch has been described as "poor" by Audit Commission inspectors. A draft report made by a best value team inspecting the housing department strongly criticises Sedgemoor District
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Gospel hall site's future
HOUSES are set to be built on the site of a former gospel hall in Devon. Teignbridge District Council planning officers have recommended that the hall in Teignmouth should be pulled down to make way for the new homes. There is a waiting list of over 1,500
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Searching for volunteers
A SCHEME in Cornwall which aims to boost children's self-esteem and confidence is appealing for volunteer helpers. The Pyramid Trust has run clubs in primary schools across the county for the past four years. It gives children the chance to play games
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City halt poor run
Exeter came from behind to beat Farnborough 2-1 at the weekend, and captain fantastic Glenn Cronin was the man on hand to put away the winner in the 76th minute. It was Farnborough's ex-League stiker - Peterborough and Birmingham - Howard Forington, that
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Salt, salt and more salt
SOMERSET Highways has unveiled its plans to keep traffic moving and prevent accidents this winter. Road bosses aim to keep the county's main routes open whatever the weather, but they are reminding motorists to take care and prepare for delays in bad
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Licensees hit back at spikers
TAUNTON'S licensees have defended their reputations after a spate of drink spikings over Christmas and New Year. Police warned festive drinkers to watch their drinks after a series of incidents, including one highlighted in last week's Somerset County
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Deane House waits for hero's return
COLLEAGUES at Taunton's Deane House are preparing a hero's welcome for housing manager John Williams after he and a friend rowed unassisted across the Atlantic. But John's elation at completing the marathon crossing was tinged with frustration after atrocious
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Solar energy for County Hall
BRIGHT sparks are spending £67,000 on solar panels for the roof of County Hall in Taunton. The move is part of the council's policy of pursuing environmentally friendly schemes in the hope that other organisations will follow their lead. About £43,500
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Talks on town safety plan
NEW ideas for projects to tackle problems facing the Castle Circus area of Torquay are to be subject to a public consultation next month. Proposals to deal with issues including drunkenness, drug misuse, homelessness and public safety concerns have been
