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Campaigners call for action
BUSINESS leaders in Wellington have called for the town's ambitious development plans to be resurrected. The town's Chamber of Commerce says the northern relief road and Longforth Farm development - put on ice after a public inquiry last year - are vital
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Cottage in beds boost
MAJOR improvements to Wellington's Cottage Hospital moved a step closer this week as health chiefs backed plans for extra beds and better outpatient care. As reported in the Somerset County Gazette, Taunton Deane Primary Care Trust wants to shake up its
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New place to meet
WELLINGTON Town Council's meetings have been moved to a new venue following complaints over disabled access. The council's chamber at The Squirrel in Fore Street has been abandoned for Monday's planning and council meetings, in favour of the United Reform
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Sanford suspect in court
MURDER suspect David Robson appears at Exeter Crown Court today (Friday). Mr Robson, 47, stands accused of shooting Steve Bowden dead in the bar of Wellington's Sanford Arms in South Street on October 29, last year and faces life imprisonment. The hearing
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Launceston trip called off
Launceston's Rugby Union National League Division Three South game away to Tabard on Saturday has been postponed due to the weather. It has been re-scheduled for March 6. Launceston are currently pushing for promotion to Division Two, and lie second in
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County Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Caddick's back!
ANDY Caddick, who underwent surgery in the autumn after missing virtually the whole of the 2003 first class cricket season through injury, is well on the way to recovering to full fitness. The England paceman, who made his debut for the county in 1992
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County Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Taunton switches to Tuesday for next big meeting
REGULAR supporters used to freeing up their Thursdays for race meetings must switch to this Tuesday for Taunton's next meeting (writes Mike Allen). There's more than £33,000 up for grabs on a card headlined by The Placepot Handicap Steeplechase. Run over
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Nunn told to keep United striker quiet
MINEHEAD defender Lee Nunn has been given the job of trying to shut out Westbury United's top scorer Tony Colbourne in tomorrrow's Screwfix League match at Irnham Road. Colbourne scored a hat-trick last weekend as United recorded a 3-0 win over Minehead
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Screwfix League bigger next season
THE Screwfix Direct Western League is set to expand from next season. A special meeting of clubs on Monday gave the league's board a mandate to grow to 40 teams - from the current 37 - with 20 in each division. The move is part of a nationwide restructuring
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Bradley waits for operation
THE Howells family is still in limbo this week after an operation to restore toddler Bradley's sight was cancelled. Speaking from the family's home at Quantock Drive, Watchet, 18-month old Bradley's grandmother Linda said: "We went to see the doctor last
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Council in hall blunder
A CONSTITUTIONAL gaffe has caused anger and confusion this week over the future of Williton's Red Cross hall, with the parish council being accused of backing away from a decision to purchase the building. And the meeting at which the decision was made
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It's rule Britannia!
DON'T dilly dally by the way if you want to catch a performance of old time music hall in Old Cleeve. Tickets for the show -- to be staged on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 at 7.30pm -- by amateur thespians the Lysaghteers are going like
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Last-ditch talks save soccer club
LAST-MINUTE negotiations over the future of Minehead's Irnham Road football ground brought a dramatic end to the deadlock this week. As a secret meeting at which Minehead Town Council would discuss the issue drew closer on Tuesday night, negotiators for
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Park-and-ride to see snowdrops
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly way of viewing scenes of snowdrops on Exmoor will be put into action once again with a park and ride scheme starting in February. Exmoor National Park Authority will be starting the scheme to allow visitors to enjoy the snowdrops
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Earthquake hits Sedgemoor
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Earthquake hits town
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm last night (Thursday) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Devon in Touch hits the road
Instant access to a world of information comes to people living in Sourton, Woolfardisworthy and Knowstone next week aboard a state-of-the-art vehicle specially-commissioned by Devon County Council. Equipped with the latest technology, the vehicle will
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Road deaths in Devon fall
Latest figures released by Devon County Council show that the toll of 36 deaths on Devon's roads in 2003 was the fourth lowest on record. The 2003 figures show that crashes that killed car drivers continue to drop, while those involving motorcyclists
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School toys stolen
WILLOWBANK Primary School in Cullompton was raided by thieves over the weekend. They broke into a shed at the rear of the school and forced a padlock between 7pm last Friday and 8am on Monday. Four space hoppers, various small basketballs and a number
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Grim lessons
ACTION is being taken to tighten procedures at a mental health unit - following the deaths of three patients who jumped from the top of 200ft cliffs. A 15-point action plan has been drawn up after Anne Harris, 29, from Tiverton, Shaun Sheppard, 17, from
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Devon in Touch hits the road
Instant access to a world of information comes to people living in Sourton, Woolfardisworthy and Knowstone next week aboard a state-of-the-art vehicle specially-commissioned by Devon County Council. Equipped with the latest technology, the vehicle will
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Road deaths in Devon fall
Latest figures released by Devon County Council show that the toll of 36 deaths on Devon's roads in 2003 was the fourth lowest on record. The 2003 figures show that crashes that killed car drivers continue to drop, while those involving motorcyclists
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Linden City secretary booted out
STEVE Symons has lost his job as secretary of Sunday League side Linden City. It follows the decision by the Somerset FA earlier this month to suspend the title-chasing club for non-payment of fines. Linden were forced to cancel a game against local rivals
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Screwfix League bigger next season
THE Screwfix Direct Western League is set to expand from next season. A special meeting of clubs on Monday gave the league's board a mandate to grow to 40 teams - from the current 37 - with 20 in each division. The move is part of a nationwide restructuring
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Wellington's £1,000 deal with Cleve
WELLINGTON Cricket Club have clinched another sponsorship deal with The Cleve Hotel and Country Club. The hotel will be the club's main sponsor for another year in a deal worth £1,000. News of this continued sponsorship was revealed at the club's annual
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City travel to King's Lynn
Exeter City travel to Norfolk for their fourth round FA Trophy tie with King's Lynn on Saturday. There are 32 clubs left in the competition, and Grecians boss Eamonn Dolan has put it on record that he wants to go all the way so that City's season can
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Council tax rise to be set
SOMERSET residents are awaiting the outcome of a county council meeting next week, which will determine council tax levels for the year ahead. The authority's executive board is facing tough choices on whether to cut services -- or raise council tax.
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm last night (Thursday) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpain
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Earthquake hits county
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm last night (Thursday) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Earthquake hits county
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm last night (Thursday) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Still time to nominate Somerset hero
YOU need to be quick off the mark if you want to put the spotlight on your favourite Somerset hero. Nominations are being sought by BBC Somerset Sound for the person who has brought the most glory to the county, but they need to be lodged by Monday (February
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The greatest bid
A GENEROUS BIBIC supporter has agreed to donate a pair of boxing shorts signed by Muhammad Ali for auction at the sold-out BIBIC Spring Ball on March 27. After attending last year's event Nick Agg-Manning thought BIBIC could benefit from the item he had
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Needles danger on our streets
AN investigation by the Somerset County Gazette has uncovered more than a dozen hypodermic syringes dumped around Taunton. This week we found 18 syringes - some used by drug addicts plus others unused and still in packets - on pavements, car parks and
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Two-day strike off
THE Civil Service strike planned for this week has been suspended stopping thousands of South-West workers from a massive walkout. Workers from Taunton Deane, Wellington, West Somerset and Devon were among thousands of staff set for the two-day strike
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Calls for road to be upgraded
A TRUCKING association has put the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster at the top of its list for investment. Members of the Freight Transport Association's South West Freight Council have deemed the stretch the stretch of road to be on 'red alert' --
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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TV Julia church concert guest
FORMER ITN newsreader Julia Somerville will be the guest star at a fund-raising concert in aid of Taunton's St Mary Magdalene Church. The event, on March 26, takes place at the Castle Hotel and is part of the Magdalene Campaign, backed by the Somerset
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Earthquake hits town
AN earthquake hit Taunton last night (Thursday). Emergency services said the tremor struck at about 8.30pm and affected parts of the town and Langport. Somerset Fire Brigade said the quake lasted for about eight seconds.
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Stars in his eyes
STARRY-EYED merchandiser Brett Buckland (pictured) is dreaming of the day he stacks his own CDs on the shelves at Currys in Taunton. Workmates will see his singing skills for the first time when he appears on television in ITV'S 'Stars in Their Eyes'
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Needles danger on our streets
AN investigation by the Somerset County Gazette has uncovered more than a dozen hypodermic syringes dumped around Taunton. This week we found 18 syringes - some used by drug addicts plus others unused and still in packets - on pavements, car parks and
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Boy, 13, fined for riding go-ped
A 13-year-old boy has been fined £25 and given six licence points for riding a motorised go-ped on a public road in Plymouth. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted riding the petrol-fuelled machine without a licence or insurance before
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Directors 'plotted to defraud shipping line'
Five shipping company directors from Devon and Cornwall conspired to defraud a vital Government-aided service of £890,000, a court has heard. The men, who worked for Curnow Shipping Ltd, are accused of conning St Helena Line Limited, which employed them
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Father ends bridge protest
A father's rights protestor ended his bridge protest after nearly a week. Jolly Stanesby, a member of the pressure group Fathers 4 Justice, climbed down from the gantry over the Tamar Bridge, near Plymouth, last night. Mr Stanesbury, 35, of Ivybridge,
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Devon in Touch hits the road
Instant access to a world of information comes to people living in Sourton, Woolfardisworthy and Knowstone next week aboard a state-of-the-art vehicle specially-commissioned by Devon County Council. Equipped with the latest technology, the vehicle will
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Road deaths in Devon fall
Latest figures released by Devon County Council show that the toll of 36 deaths on Devon's roads in 2003 was the fourth lowest on record. The 2003 figures show that crashes that killed car drivers continue to drop, while those involving motorcyclists
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Blades are Britain's best in France
FENCERS from Taunton Blades were the best of the British at an International Under 15 Sabre Tournament in France. Dominic Kerr led the way with a splendid 16th in the 85-strong men's entry, beaten by just one point by the eventual winner of the tournament
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Taunton switches to Tuesday for next big meeting
REGULAR supporters used to freeing up their Thursdays for race meetings must switch to this Tuesday for Taunton's next meeting (writes Mike Allen). There's more than £33,000 up for grabs on a card headlined by The Placepot Handicap Steeplechase. Run over
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Crime spree: man arrested
WELLINGTON police have arrested and questioned a man in connection with a series of smash-and-grab thefts from cars and vans in the town. A dozen vehicles suffered similar attacks in the town centre area over a 12-day period, starting on January 9, and
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Exmoor's mystery beer up for title
BEER brewed in Wiveliscombe is fighting for glory in a national competition today (Friday). Exmoor Ales has reached the final of the Tesco Beer Challenge with a new, as yet unnamed brew. And the prize is to have beer from Wiveliscombe sold in stores across
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Royals out shooting?
PRINCES William and Harry were reportedly spotted in the Wiveliscombe area yesterday (Thursday). The Somerset County Gazette was told the Prince of Wales' sons were out pheasant shooting on Exmoor but Royal officials were unable to confirm the sightings
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Twinning anniversary celebrations
CELEBRATIONS commemorating Wellington's twin towns will take place this year. 2004 marks the 40th anniversary of the town being twinned with Lillebonne in France and 20 years since it was linked with Immenstadt, Germany. Civic leaders from Wellington
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Town goes Crusoe crazy
WELLINGTON Pantomime Group has been packing them into the Wellesley Theatre this week with their production of Robinson Crusoe. Timbers are being shivered and mainbraces spliced, all in the tradition of pantomime as the town goes Crusoe crazy. And, pictured
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Gulls, Grecians and Pilgrims preview
Lee Canoville and Steve Woods are the only injury doubts for Leroy Rosenior as United build up to their second home game in as many weeks. Canoville, who missed last week's 4-1 win over Macclesfield, has done a little light training this week. As has
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Yeovil look to get back to winning ways
YEOVIL Town are making final preparations for tomorrow's visit of Macclesfield to Huish Park for their latest Nationwide League Division Three fixture. Glovers boss Gary Johnson will be looking to see his team get back to winning ways and produce a good
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Earthquake strikes
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Albion face tough test
Plymouth Albion, who managed a good victory over Orrell last week, face fifth-placed Bedford on Saturday in the National League Division One. But Albion have never beaten Bedford on their travels, and they know it will be another tough test for them at
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Pilgrims live on Sky
Plymouth Argyle will be live on Sky Sports this Saturday when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion at 5.35pm. Midfielder Tony Capaldi is doubtful after picking up a knee injury while playing for the reserves and wasn't able to train on Thursday. So Paul
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Security clampdown bid
WATCHET is in danger of missing the boat unless decisions are taken now to support a CCTV security system for the town. The deadline for applications to West Somerset District Council's crime and disorder reduction partnership, which is about to submit
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Earthquake strikes Somerset
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Exmoor's mystery beer up for title
BEER brewed in Wiveliscombe is fighting for glory in a national competition today (Friday). Exmoor Ales has reached the final of the Tesco Beer Challenge with a new, as yet unnamed brew. And the prize is to have beer from Wiveliscombe sold in stores across
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Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Gulls face bogey side
Lee Canoville and Steve Woods are the only injury doubts for Leroy Rosenior as United build up to their second home game in as many weeks. Canoville, who missed last week's 4-1 win over Macclesfield, has done a little light training this week. As has
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Gulls live on Sky
Plymouth Argyle will be live on Sky Sports this Saturday when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion at 5.35pm. Midfielder Tony Capaldi is doubtful after picking up a knee injury while playing for the reserves and wasn't able to train on Thursday. So Paul
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County Gazette prints earthquake special
Staff at the Somerset County Gazette have been shaken into action.....quite literally. Just after the paper rolled off the presses last night, Taunton experienced a series of earthquakes. Not wishing to miss out on a story which made national TV and radio
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Disaster for Yeovil
WORKERS at Yeovil-based Screwfix Direct were dealt a huge bombshell yesterday (Thursday) when it was announced that the warehouse operation of the DIY mail order firm will close later this year with the loss of 520 jobs. Yeovil MP David Laws described
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Stars in his eyes
STARRY-EYED merchandiser Brett Buckland (pictured) is dreaming of the day he stacks his own CDs on the shelves at Currys in Taunton. Workmates will see his singing skills for the first time when he appears on television in ITV'S 'Stars in Their Eyes'
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Earthquake hits town
AN earthquake hit Taunton last night (Thursday). Emergency services said the tremor struck at about 8.30pm and affected parts of the town and Langport. Somerset Fire Brigade said the quake lasted for about eight seconds.
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Directors plotted to defraud shipping line
Five shipping company directors from Devon and Cornwall conspired to defraud a vital Government-aided service of £890,000, a court has heard. The men, who worked for Curnow Shipping Ltd, are accused of conning St Helena Line Limited, which employed them
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Post mortem fails to identify body
A post mortem examination has not identified the body of a man found on a Somerset beach, police have said. Officers were called to Brean Down Cove near Burnham-on-Sea and discovered the corpse on the sand. However, an initial post mortem by a Home Office
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Earthquake hits town
EMERGENCY services were swamped with calls after an earthquake hit Somerset. The tremor struck at 8.30pm on Thursday (Jan 26) and lasted for about a minute. The quake was centred on North Petherton and caused the ground to shake in Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine
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Filling the dentistry gap
Torbay councillors have added their voice to growing concern over a lack of dentists accepting National Health Service patients. Members of the Council's Health Scrutiny Board have agreed to conduct a review on access to NHS dentistry services in Torbay
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Vale golfers turn out for club captains
IT WAS captains to the fore at Taunton Vale Golf Club last Saturday when the Captains' Inauguration Day competition took place (writes Richard Walsh). In the 13 years of its existence the club at Creech Heathfield has become well established on the Westcountry
