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Golf expense at for Taunton dad
A TAUNTON dad had to shell out £43.50 for his son to play a round of golf at Taunton's Vivary Park. Non-golfer Brian Reynolds, of Galmington Road, wanted to treat his son, Martin, to a game over Christmas while he was down from Newbury, where he is a
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Jekyll-and-Hyde win
ALBION recovered from an appalling first-half performance to register what has become their annual home victory over Cheltenham on Saturday, to win 20-14. It was a tribute to the inept passing and handling of Cheltenham's backs that the teams were level
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Rugby Union round-up
Bristol Shoguns beat Penzance/Newlyn 20-18 on Saturday, and the Pirates are now facing a difficult task to escape from relegation to the Nation Division Two. For 84 minutes of the game the Cornish side were leading, but the crucial minute was the last
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McGlichey joins the Gulls
Torquay United have signed left back Brian McGlinchey from Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer. McGlinchey is the fifth Pilgrim to become a Gull since Leroy Rosenior became head coach at Plainmoor a season and a healf ago, and he follows Craig Taylor,
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Raiders victorious
Plymouth Raiders won the English National Basketball Cup in Sheffield at the weekend, much to the delight of coach Gary Stronach. The match, against old rivals Teeside Mohawks, finished 89-82. For a full report last Sunday's Plymouth Independent is still
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Raiders victorious
Plymouth Raiders won the English National Basketball Cup in Sheffield at the weekend, much to the delight of coach Gary Stronach. The match, against old rivals Teeside Mohawks, finished 89-82. For a full report last Sunday's Plymouth Independent is still
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McGlinchey leaves Home Park
Torquay United have signed left back Brian McGlinchey from Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer. McGlinchey is the fifth Pilgrim to become a Gull since Leroy Rosenior became head coach at Plainmoor a season and a healf ago, and he follows Craig Taylor,
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Argyle end their winning run
Plymouth's seven-match winning streak came to a 0-0 end at Grimsby on Saturday when the home team raised their game to foil Argyle at every turn. In fact, the Pilgrims were lucky to come away from the fishing town with a point, Grimsby were beaten heavily
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Rivers rise after cloudburst
LOCAL rivers were put on flood watch by the Environment Agency on Monday (January 12) although stormy weather was less severe than expected. While the Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne area missed predicted gales, cloudbursts on Monday morning meant rising
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Prison issue toilets for Chard
PRISON issue toilet pans are being installed at public loos in Chard and Ilminster to stem a rising tide of vandalism. The loos, made of toughened plastic, will replace ceramic models which have repeatedly fallen victim to steel toe capped boots. South
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Sheltered housing standards recognised
GOOD standards of sheltered housing in Alcombe have been recognised, after being put under the spotlight by a team of inspectors from the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC). The extra-care-housing scheme at Silvermead in Alcombe, which is owned
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Mayor's widow steps in
The widow of Camborne mayor Cyril Waterhouse who died suddenly last week, stepped in on her husband's engagements at the weekend. Mrs Freda Waterhouse wanted to honour the civic duties her husband had arranged. Full story and pictures see this week's
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Triplets off to Cambridge
Triplet sisters from Truro are hoping to go to Cambridge University after they finish their education locally. Kate, Helen and Lil Armstrong, aged 18, who attended Richard Lander School before moving on to Truro College have been given provisional places
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Brave Emma's bid to raise cash for hospital
A BRAVE Bridgwater schoolgirl who has been through 40 brain operations, is preparing to kayak, cycle and swim her way to fundraising success. Emma Kelly, 13, suffers from a rare condition causing her brain to produce too much fluid, which has to be drained
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City's keeper cleared
Exeter City have won their appeal over Goalkeeper James Bittner's second sending off against Hereford. 17-year-old rookie keeper Martin Rice made a good show of himself in City's third clash against Hereford during the weekend, and was to continue between
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Sick father receives son's kidney
A Devon father who suffered from kidney disease for 10 years successfully received a replacement organ from his 20-year-old son in a two-hour operation. Former train driver Keith Forbes and his son Richard were both recovering in beds side-by-side, mother
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City make it through
Exeter made it through to the fourth round of the FA Trophy on Saturday with a good 3-2 win over Hereford United. It was the third time they had played their fellow Football League mates in three weeks and they completed the full array of results. In
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Help for terminally ill children
TERMINALLY ill children are to receive specialist support from a new team being set up at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital from the start of next month. The COMPASS team, set up with cash from the New Opportunities Fund, will provide palliative care and
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No mobile when mobile
FINES up to £2,500 could be slapped on motorists who use their mobile phones while on the move in Taunton Deane from Monday. It has been illegal to drive while using a hand-held mobile since December 1, but officers have waited until now to enforce the
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Teenager in court for Flo murder
A teenager has appeared in court charged with murdering a 69-year-old woman found stabbed to death at Plymouth bus station. Ian Hartshorn, 18, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court charged with murdering Florence Seccombe, also known as Florence Wherly
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Rugby Union round-up
Bristol Shoguns beat Penzance/Newlyn 20-18 on Saturday, and the Pirates are now facing a difficult task to escape from relegation to the National Division Two. For 84 minutes of the game the Cornish side were leading, but the crucial minute was the last
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New scheme for low-income families
A new service is being offered to many low-income families living in rented accommodation in Torbay, making it easier for them to claim for housing benefits. Torbay Council has teamed up with Westcountry Housing Association and Riviera Housing Trust to
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European money to attract overseas vistors
Two million pounds will be pumped into attracting overseas visitors to Devon and Cornwall after a winning bid for European funding. Devon County Council has successfully bid for Objective Two money for the Devon and Cornwall Overseas Marketing (DACOM)
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Jobs created in Wiveliscombe
WIVELISCOMBE Area Partnership's expansion has created two new jobs. The search is on for a part-time manager and administrative co-ordinator to work at the Wiveliscombe House Community Office. And the new posts will mean that the office can open six mornings
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Senior bids to bring back striker Trudgian
BRIDGWATER Town hope to sign Barnstaple striker Ryan Trudgian in time for Saturday's testing away match with second-placed Brislington (3pm). The powerful 20-year-old, who had a successful spell on loan with Town in the 2001-02 season, has just been released
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Bull and Bush date for US star Liam
FORMER Bridgwater Town goalkeeper, Liam Bull, had an important date in his diary when he flew back to his American university in Florida yesterday (Monday). The 20-year-old from Somerton Close, Bridgwater was a key member of the Lynn University Fighting
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McGlichey joins the Gulls
Torquay United have signed left back Brian McGlinchey from Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer. McGlinchey is the fifth Pilgrim to become a Gull since Leroy Rosenior became head coach at Plainmoor a season and a healf ago, and he follows Craig Taylor,
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Osborne makes it 201
Justin Osborne became the debutante member of the Firewatch Devon League's 200 Club as he fired home two late headers in Newton Abbot's 5-2 win over Dartmouth at Coach Roach. Ottery St Mary increased their top-of-the-table lead to seven points with a
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Devon football round-up
Torquay managed three goals after an eight hour barren spell when they beat big-spenders Northampton at Plainmoor on Saturday. Jo Kuffour broke the non-scoring run with a 12th minute strike following a parried Alex Russell shot. Further goals from Lee
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McGlinchey joins Gulls
Torquay United have signed left back Brian McGlinchey from Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer. McGlinchey is the fifth Pilgrim to become a Gull since Leroy Rosenior became head coach at Plainmoor a season and a healf ago, and he follows Craig Taylor,
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Rugby Union round-up
Bristol Shoguns beat Penzance/Newlyn 20-18 on Saturday, and the Pirates are now facing a difficult task to escape from relegation to the National Division Two. For 84 minutes of the game the Cornish side were leading, but the crucial minute was the last
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Flood warning too late
RESIDENTS at Donyatt were photographing floods around The Almshouses when Environment Agency officials rang to warn them they were at risk from heavy rain - an hour too late. "It was the first time the Environment Agency has rang us this year to say we
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Ilminster escapes job cuts
THE closure of shoe maker Clarks' Barnstaple factory and job losses at its Street headquarters will have no effect on the firm's Ilminster plant, the firm has said. Clarks announced on Monday (January 13) that 107 jobs will be lost in April with the closure
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Mystery surrounds man's death
An inquest has heard how a Carnmenellis, Stithians, man died aboard a boat in Falmouth Harbour following a catalogue of mysterious circumstances. Dr Emma Carlyon, acting West Cornwall coroner, this week resumed the inquest into the death of private investigator
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Conservative spelling
The Falmouth and Camborne Conservative Association has distanced itself from a Tory party web-site which mispelt the town name of Camborne throughout. A website went live before it was checked by the local members and Camborne was incorrectly spelt as
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Family's hunt horror anger
A DEVASTATED Combwich mother has told how her two young children have been left traumatised after seeing their beloved pet cat torn apart by a pack of hunting dogs. The eight-strong pack got into the Kervell family's garden, then surrounded and attacked
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Bus lane pilot project dropped
THE SCRAPPING of a scheme, which would have seen a bus lane added to the already busy Taunton Road, has been universally welcomed in Bridgwater. As reported in the Mercury, highways chiefs in Taunton wanted to introduce a bus lane as a pilot project this
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National retailer of the year
SPARKY staff at a Bridgwater electrical store are celebrating after their shop was voted the Retailer of the Year in a national competition. After a poll of 150,000 electricity shop customers, Aclands in North Street, emerged as the winner in the UK Retailer
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European money to attract overseas vistors
Two million pounds will be pumped into attracting overseas visitors to Devon and Cornwall after a winning bid for European funding. Devon County Council has successfully bid for Objective Two money for the Devon and Cornwall Overseas Marketing (DACOM)
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McGlinchey signs
Torquay United have signed left back Brian McGlinchey from Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer. McGlinchey is the fifth Pilgrim to become a Gull since Leroy Rosenior became head coach at Plainmoor a season and a healf ago, and he follows Craig Taylor,
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Gulls finally break barren spell
Torquay managed three goals after an eight hour barren spell when they beat big-spenders Northampton at Plainmoor on Saturday. Jo Kuffour broke the non-scoring run with a 12th minute strike following a parried Alex Russell shot. Further goals from Lee
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Council tax benefits for Devon's pensioners
THE Governments' new campaign to encourage pensioners and those on low incomes to apply for help with their council tax has been welcomed by Devon County Council. A restriction will be lifted from April 2004, that prevents people who live in F, G and
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City keeper cleared
Exeter City have won their appeal over Goalkeeper James Bittner's second sending off against Hereford. 17-year-old rookie keeper Martin Rice made a good show of himself in City's third clash against Hereford during the weekend, and was to continue between
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Footballers praised for saving ref's life
Footballers playing in a district league match helped to save the life of the referee after he had a suspected heart attack in the middle of the game. Referee Peter Stephen, 51, collapsed on the pitch after colliding with a player during the second half
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Golf expense at Vivary Park
A TAUNTON dad had to shell out £43.50 for his son to play a round of golf at Taunton's Vivary Park. Non-golfer Brian Reynolds, of Galmington Road, wanted to treat his son, Martin, to a game over Christmas while he was down from Newbury, where he is a
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Rugby Union round-up
Bristol Shoguns beat Penzance/Newlyn 20-18 on Saturday, and the Pirates are now facing a difficult task to escape from relegation to the Nation Division Two. For 84 minutes of the game the Cornish side were leading, but the crucial minute was the last
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Bideford three points clear
Bideford smashed seven goals past Welton on Saturday afternoon - to no reply. They are now sitting comfortably at the top of the Screwfix Direct Premier Division, three points ahead of Brislington, who beat Exmouth 3-0, and six ahead of third place Paulton
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New Faces
TAUNTON Town boss Russell Musker has vowed to bring in new players following his side's 3-0 away defeat by Worthing in the third round of the FA Trophy on Saturday. It was a disappointing result, especially after the surprise 5-0 home win over Gloucester
