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Newcombe set for Mitsibushi Rally
Plymouth international rally driver Martin Newcombe is set to contest the 2004 Mitsubishi Rally Car Evolution Challenge. Newcombe, along with his father and co-driver Peter, spent most of last year preparing and testing his new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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Newcombe set for Mitsibushi rally
Plymouth international rally driver Martin Newcombe is set to contest the 2004 Mitsubishi Rally Car Evolution Challenge. Newcombe, along with his father and co-driver Peter, spent most of last year preparing and testing his new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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Watch out for spiked drinks
POLICE are reminding pub-goers in Chard and Ilminster to watch their drinks following a serious sexual assault on a local woman shortly before Christmas. The woman, who believes one of her drinks was spiked, was atacked on her way home from a girl's night
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Drink-drive warning heeded
MOTORISTS in Chard and Ilminster have heeded warnings about the dangers of drink driving, according to police statistics. The number of drink drive arrests across Avon and Somerset was down in 2003 and there was not one serious or fatal road collision
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Call for action against window vandals
A CHARD trader has called for more to be done to stop windows getting smashed after his shop was part of a vandalism spree in the town. One of the main display windows at Barron's of Holyrood Street Chard was damaged on new year's eve night. Windows at
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Heskey shows the way
SOME of football's biggest names checked into a local hotel at the weekend (January 3/4), on the eve of Liverpool FC's FA cup tie with Yeovil Town. Soccer ace Emile Heskey, and Liverpool top brass including manager Gerrard Houllier, and chairman David
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CRASH PILOT'S LUCKY ESCAPE
The wife of a Cornish pilot who smashed his home-made plane into the ground at the weekend has spoken of her husband's "lucky escape". Mike Hanley suffered head injuries and broken breast bone and ribs after he crashed his "Kitfox" single seater light
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Two Gulls released
First year professional Ben Camara and non-contract defender Narada Benard have both left the club after discussions with head coach Leroy Rosenior. Camara is the fourth first-year professional to leave, following the departures of Graham Killoughery,
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Investigation into suspected arson attack
A SUPSECTED arson attack in Cullompton is under investigation following a fire in a block of flats last week. Scene of crime officers visited the flat on the St Andrews Estate, which was left badly damaged on Friday (January 2), by a blaze just after
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Two Moors primary top of the class
TWO Moors Primary School in Tiverton has been commended for the improvements it has made in recent years in its recently published OFSTEAD report. In the first study into the school since 1998, OFSTEAD inspectors congratulated the school for providing
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Bringing bikers out of the blindspot
Motorcyclists in Devon are being asked to test drive a new training course which will improve both their own safety and that of other bikers in the county. The Rider Development Course is part of Devon County Council's ongoing motorcycle safety campaign
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Local heroes wanted
NATIONWIDE building society has launched the 2004 National Awards for Voluntary Endeavour to find the next 'local hero.' It invites members of the public to nominate individuals and groups deserving recognition for their work in the community. Organised
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'Glitz and Blitz' campaign pays off
POLICE pulled in more Christmas and New Year drink drivers in the Taunton area than any-where else in Avon and Somerset. Somerset West statistics for the festive period show that in Taunton Minehead, Bridgwater and Burnham 45 drivers gave positive breath
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Attack in Creech St Michael
POLICE have launched a rape inquiry in Creech St Michael following an attack on a 15-year-old local girl on Monday night. The incident took place at about 9pm on the canal bridge as the girl walked from the Bell Inn direction. Police sealed off the area
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Chard swimmers secure promotion
CHARD and district swimmers have achieved promotion to the Speedo league first division. Chard gained second division status in 1997, and since then teh club has steadily improved and started this season as one of the promotion favourites. Third place
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Major signings for Chard
CHARD Town FC manager Mike Hawes has made two major signings from the Screwfix Direct Premier Division. Highly-rated keeper Stuart Parris, who lives locally, joins from Frome, as does the former Frome player-manager and ex-Yeovil defender Paul Thorpe.
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Mother found son dead in pool
A mother today told an inquest of the moment she discovered her five-year-old son dead at the bottom of a private swimming pool in Dorset during a summer birthday party. Christine Grant, who has three other children with husband Raymond, told the jury
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Good voting record for MP Flook
TAUNTON MP Adrian Flook boasts an above-average voting record, figures just released by the Library of the House of Commons show. But he has advised constituents not to read too much into the statistics, which show he took part in 77per cent of the 390
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Drink drive campaign pays off
POLICE pulled in more Christmas and New Year drink drivers in the Taunton area than anywhere else in Avon and Somerset. Somerset West statistics for the festive period show that in Taunton Minehead, Bridgwater and Burnham 45 drivers gave positive breath
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Girl raped in Creech St Michael
POLICE have launched a rape inquiry in Creech St Michael following an attack on a 15-year-old local girl on Monday night. The incident took place at about 9pm on the canal bridge as the girl walked from the Bell Inn direction. Police sealed off the area
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Bringing bikers out of the blindspot
Motorcyclists in Devon are being asked to test drive a new training course which will improve both their own safety and that of other bikers in the county. The Rider Development Course is part of Devon County Council's ongoing motorcycle safety campaign
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Gifts galore for youngsters
Children in Torbay Council's family centres enjoyed a happy Christmas thanks to the generosity of kind-hearted local people who donated gifts to the festive toy appeal. Toys, books and games by the sleigh-load were taken into the Council's Connections
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PSL: Ilminster Reserves put 11 past Chard
ILMINSTER Reserves were the top scorers in the Perry Street League matches played on January 3, putting 11 goals past a luckless Chard Utd. Josh Thomason (4), Mike Usher (3), Andrew Fish (2), Julian White and Paul Retter all appeared on the scoresheet
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Building on success
A new extension to the Barnstaple offices of the Shopmobility scheme will be opened next week. The extension has cost £48,000 to build and was funded from Devon County Council's Devon Local Transport Plan capital allocation. Shopmobility schemes around
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Bringing bikers out of the blindspot
Motorcyclists in Devon are being asked to test drive a new training course which will improve both their own safety and that of other bikers in the county. The Rider Development Course is part of Devon County Council's ongoing motorcycle safety campaign
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Council caught short of toilet ideas
WELLINGTON Town Council was caught short of ideas on what to do about the worst public toilets in Taunton Deane, this week. Councillors discussed the North Street car park facilities at their meeting on Monday, after Taunton Deane Council asked for their
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Two Gulls released
First year professional Ben Camara and non-contract defender Narada Benard have both left the club after discussions with head coach Leroy Rosenior. Camara is the fourth first-year professional to leave, following the departures of Graham Killoughery,
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Attacker bites man's ear off
AN ILMINSTER father had half his ear bitten off during a terryfing doorstep attack in the early hours of Christmas Day. He and two of his sons were left needing hospital treatment following the attack at Blackdown View at around 1am. The man's wife, who
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Portuguese: call for meeting on housing
A CHARD councillor, who sparked a storm of protest last year after taking up local people's concerns about an influx of Portuguese workers, is calling for a public meeting to be arranged so more residents get a chance to express their views. Cllr Audrey
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BREWERY JOBS UNDER THREAT
THE future of one of Cornwall's oldest breweries was thrown into doubt this week after it went into administration - threatening the jobs of its 26 staff. The 300-year-old Redruth Brewery went into administration on Monday, the day its account returns
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Queen Mary 2 in Falmouth
For pictures and report of visit by the new Queen Mary 2 to Falmouth, see this week's issue of the Packet. Exclusive report and pictures by David Barnicoat. The luxury liner is being officially named by the Queen this week.
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Camborne Mayor Sudden Death
The mayor of Camborne Cyril Waterhouse died suddenly this week after collapsing after a meeting at County Hall. The town and county councillor was rushed to Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske where he underwent emergency exploratory surgery but unfortunately
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Rowers relief at 3,000-mile Atlantic trip
Two RAF officers including one from Devon have spoken of their relief at completing an epic 3,000-mile unassisted rowing trip across the Atlantic. Squadron Leader Matt Stowers, 32, and Flight Lieutenant Mark Jacklin, 34, of RAF Honington, crossed the
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Bringing bikers out of the blindspot
Motorcyclists in Devon are being asked to test drive a new training course which will improve both their own safety and that of other bikers in the county. The Rider Development Course is part of Devon County Council's ongoing motorcycle safety campaign
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New Year crime up in Devon
NEW Year's Eve around Tiverton, Crediton and Cullompton passed relatively quietly thanks to the weather and cold conditions, but the story over the whole county is quite different. Police in Tiverton said that New Year was not very different from a normal
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'Visors' target speeding motorists
SPEEDING motorists in Exeter are being targeted with the introduction of speed 'visors' around the city. Speed visors are electronic signs which measure the speed of approaching vehicles and are activated when the speed limit is exceeded. The figure of
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Drinks firm jobs are lost
ONE of the UK oldest breweries has gone into administration in West Cornwall, it was confirmed today. Five people have been made redundant after Redruth Brewery, which employs 26 workers, was put into administration. The firm brews specialists beers and
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Top title for family team
FAMILY kart racing team Titan Motorsport have emerged clear winners in a national championship despite stiff opposition from much bigger rivals. The Holditch based campaigners won six races on their way to the MSA British Endurance Kart Racing Championship
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Wrongly jailed men call for inquiry
Two men wrongly convicted of a murder in Gloucester today joined with the victim's family to demand a public inquiry. Gary Mills, 44, and Anthony Poole, 41, were jailed for life at Bristol Crown Court in 1990 over the fatal stabbing of Hensley Wiltshire
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Preparations begin for sailing success
Preparations for an adventurer's bid to beat the round-the-world sailing record are under way in Devon. American skipper Steve Fossett and his 11-strong crew aim to smash the Jules Verne record in the 125-foot maxi-catamaran Cheyenne. The crew are currently
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Brave Blues knocked out
A DEPLETED Ilminster side bowed out of the Somerset Senior Cup on January 3 despite a gutsy effort against Premier Division side Brislington Reserves. The Blues were missing several key players including striker Mike Williams, Marty Sevin, and James Thompson
