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A blueprint for success
THE success of The Friends of Wellington Park is the blueprint for a similar group being formed in Taunton. About 80 people are helping to create The Friends of Vivary Park, led by former Taunton Deane Mayor Adrian Prior-Sankey, who is acting as chairman
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Cornwall speedway hopes dashed
HOPES of staging Conference League speedway at St Eval in Cornwall were dashed when the application was rejected at the League's annual meeting in Rugby on Tuesday (Jan 13). Promoter Ray Purvis said: "The British Speedway Promoters' Association decided
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TRIPLETS BOUND FOR CAMBRIDGE
Truro triplets Lil, Helen and Kate Armstrong have astounded their tutors at Truro College. All three have received confirmation that they have won conditional places at Cambridge University. So proud of the 18-year-olds is the college, the three former
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Goldfish still strong after 44 years
A Devon goldfish believed to be the world's oldest in captivity is still swimming strongly - 44 years after it was won at a fairground. Goldie's owners believe their fish has passed the official record set by Tish, which died in North Yorkshire in 1999
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Car vandals hunted
Police are hunting car vandals who caused £1,500 damage to vehicles in Tiverton. In an overnight attack five cars parked in Atherton Way were damaged after paint stripper was poured over them. Police leading the investigation are now trying to trace a
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Brixham travel to Cinderford
Brixham Rugby Club travel to Cinderford in the fifth round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup on Saturday, but will be light through injury problems. Simon Mitchell has only just returned to work following a 2-month injury spell and is definitely unavailable
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Police continue to search for rapist
POLICE are continuing "on-going enquiries" into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in Creech St Michael last week. But they say there have been no concrete leads despite several calls from members of the public. A police spokesman said the reported
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Man's body found in freezer
The body of a man has been found in a freezer in a village south of Bristol, police have said. Officers discovered the body at an address in Oaklands in the village of Paulton. Both the freezer and the body have been taken to the mortuary at Southmead
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999 death paramedic loses appeal
A trainee paramedic from Wiltshire cleared of killing a woman when he shot through a red light on a 999 call has lost his fight to get his job back. Ian Fitzgerald, 29, was fined £1,200 and banned from driving for three months by a court last year for
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'A step forward' for solid Robins
CHARD Town FC showed considerable promise as their recent signings helped them secure a 2-0 away win over Cadbury Heath - and their first clean sheet of the season. Manager Mike Hawes described the game as "a step forward" and was quick to praise his
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Blitz and Glitz continues in Taunton
POLICE in the Taunton area have warned criminals there is nowhere to hide after a successful Christmas crime crackdown. Operation Blitz and Glitz resulted in 150 arrests and the New Year promises no let-up for those who flout the law. Police targeted
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Hospital to supply Antarctic research teams
A joint project between the British Antarctic Survey and a Devon hospital is to continue for another five years, it emerged this week. Officials from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust have signed a contract to provide survey team members with specialist medical
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St John Ambulance gets connected
Torbay Council is joining forces with the St John Ambulance Brigade to promote a series of recruitment and awareness weeks. The events will be held at all three council enquiries 'Connections' offices in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, between January
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Innovative partnerships win Government praise
Two innovative partnerships set up by Devon County Council have been singled out for Government praise. The two partnership frameworks were introduced as a result of the Council re-organising its property construction and maintenance operations. They
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Youth soccer: Illy's magnificent seven
THE first game of 2004 saw Ilminster back to their best after struggling to come up with the football they knew they could produce at the end of 2003. In the first half the under 12s took five goals, with Charlie Rutter, George Miles (2), William Spurway
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Football: Rained off
ILMINSTER Town's crucial Somerset County League Division One game against rivals Hengrove was postponed on January 10 due to a waterlogged pitch. Player-boss Darren Manley is hoping next week's fixture at struggling Comgresbury will go ahead. The Blues
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Brixham have a cup date
Brixham Rugby Club travel to Cinderford in the fifth round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup on Saturday, but will be light through injury problems. Simon Mitchell has only just returned to work following a 2-month injury spell and is definitely unavailable
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Cornwall speedway hopes dashed
Following the news that Plymouth will be getting its own Conference level speedway team for this coming season, it has now emerged that Cornwall will not. The application for Conference level sppedway in the county was rejected at the League's annual
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Plymouth get speedway green light
Plymouth were accepted into British Speedway's Conference League at Tuesday's (Jan 13) annual meeting in Rugby. They plan to run on Friday evenings with the opening meeting at their new track at Deep Lane, Plympton, expected to take place at the beginning
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Rubbish problem 'damaging town's image'
ILMINSTER'S image is being tarnished by inconsiderate householders who are putting out their rubbish up to six days before collections. More than six months after a Herne Rise resident received an assurance from South Somerset District Council that enforcement
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Cornwall speedway hopes dashed
Hopes of staging Conference League speedway at St Eval in Cornwall were dashed when the application was rejected at the League's annual meeting in Rugby on Tuesday (Jan 13). Promoter Ray Purvis said: "The British Speedway Promoters' Association decided
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Plymouth get speedway green light
Plymouth were accepted into British Speedway's Conference League at Tuesday's (Jan 13) annual meeting in Rugby. They plan to run on Friday evenings with the opening meeting at their new track at Deep Lane, Plympton, expected to take place at the beginning
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Death crash bus driver banned
A CHARD bus driver will lose his job after an accident in which a cyclist was killed. Philip Robert Priestly, 30, of Henson Park, pleaded guilty to careless driving after an incident last April which led to the death of a Wells mother-of-three. The family
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Nightmare of sex fiend victims
A FORMER Chard man sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a young girl and having unlawful sex with her sister got off lightly, according to the victims' mother. Paul Ramsey was tried in Truro Crown Court and sentenced at Exeter Crown Court about
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Historic seafront building set for revamp
An historic building in Minehead looks set to be converted into a family pub, despite fierce opposition from residents. Planning chiefs are recommending the redevelopment of Queen's Hall goes ahead. The 90-year-old building is currently an amusement arcade
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Freda's spirit praised
THE widow of Camborne mayor Cyril Waterhouse has been praised for her dignity and courage following the sudden death of her husband. Despite the emotional strain, Freda Waterhouse took over his official duties by opening The Camborne Town Band Solo and
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MP protests over speeding laws
A Devon MP who was seriously injured in a road accident last summer has protested about a 'glaring anomaly' in the Government's handling of motorists fined for speeding. Anthony Steen, Conservative Member for Totnes, said that police currently had discretion
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Innovative partnerships win Government praise
Two innovative partnerships set up by Devon County Council have been singled out for Government praise. The two partnership frameworks were introduced as a result of the Council re-organising its property construction and maintenance operations. They
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Truancy crackdown in city centre
A major new initiative to make Exeter city centre a truancy free' zone was launched this week. Education welfare officers (EWOs) from Devon County Council and the police are visiting shopkeepers in the city to ask them to take part in the new anti-truancy
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Police hunt car vandals
FIVE cars have been damaged in Tiverton in an overnight attack by vandals. Police believe the cars, which were all parked in Atherton Way, were damaged after paint stripper was poured all over them. The damage to the paint work of the vehicles is thought
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Cars vandalised in paint stripper attack
OVERNIGHT between January 4 and 5, five cars in Atherton Way, Tiverton were damaged by what police believe to be paint stripper. At 7.30pm on Sunday January 4 a group of youths on bikes were seen riding away from the scene, over the canal bridge towards
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Pupils in 'exhaust fume peril'
RESIDENTS campaigning against Cornwall Council's preferred route for a 'by-pass' at Camelford say that a suggested new roundabout, opposite the senior school, will put children's lives at risk of illness and pollution from traffic fumes. Jon Langdon,
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Blitz and Glitz to continue in 2004
POLICE in the Taunton area have warned criminals there is nowhere to hide after a successful Christmas crime crackdown. Operation Blitz and Glitz resulted in 150 arrests and the New Year promises no let-up for those who flout the law. Police targeted
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Rugby: Tough Chew for Chard
CHEW Valley gave Chard a lesson by taking advantage of all their chances on January 10. While there was little to choose between the individuals in this match, as a team Chew Valley ran the show, writes our correspondent. Despite getting back into the
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Residents say no to Flower Show car park
RESIDENTS in the Wilton area of Taunton are seeing red over plans to turn a green space into a temporary car park. They are protesting against a request by the Taunton Deane Horticultural and Floricultural Society, which organises Taunton Flower Show,
