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Meyer treble in win start
BRIDGWATER continued their exciting form of last season with a hard-fought win at Havant on Saturday in their first National League game for five years. Neil Meyer, top scorer in South West One last season, continued where he left off with a magnificent
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Carnival update
MORE details of this year's Ilminster carnival have been announced. See the Chard and Ilminster News on Wednesday, September 7, for the full story.
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Artist with a teaching mission
IT has been empty and neglected since the 1970s - but now the former Methodist Church in Woolavington has found a new lease of life. The building has been renovated, revamped and refilled with life, as more than a dozen Somerset artists pass on their
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You did us proud
A CHARITY auction organised by the mercury on saturday raised £2,143 for Bridgwater mum Barbara Clarl. Tyhe former NHS children's nurse was once prepared to sell her home to pay for her breast cancer treatment - but now her goal of raising £27,000 is
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Traders bid farewell to Cornhill's market
THE auction and fresh produce market in Bridgwater's Cornhill sold its last lot on Wednesday as traders and customers said farewell to what has become a weekly institution for many older residents in the area. Every week people travel in from Weston,
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New Carnival float unveiled
WHILE the theme of every other float in this year's Carnival procession will remain a mysetry until November, the lead off cart's identity is already known. But the old Guy Fawkes float, which traditionally leads the line, has had a makeover.
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Million Sellers' Birthday Treat
MILLION-SELLING pop band Westlife have given a young Sedgemoor woman the "ultimate birthday present" - performing an intimate gig in a barn for a crowd of just 100 friends and family on Friday. The Mercury was exclusively invited to Wembdon super fan
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SURE success
CELEBRATIONS have been held by the Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment (SURE) at the success of a community fundraising campaign. SURE has been asking the community to collect 5p pieces to go towards its fundraising for equipment for a new oncology
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M5 closed for accident
THE M5 motorway at Wellington was closed on Sunday night after a 4x4 towing a caravan was involved in an accident. A Landrover and the caravan flipped over on to their roof in the outside land of the motorway, just before Taunton Deane Services at West
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Senior baffled by shocking performance
TREVOR Senior called Bridgwater Town's 1-0 defeat by Blackwell "shocking". It was Town's fifth odd-goal defeat of the season and followed an encouraging performance in their first victory, when they won 2-0 at Barnstaple on Wednesday night.
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Sorry bruv!
FOURTEEN-year-old golfer Matt Kippen has broken the amateur course golf record at Enmore Park. It comes just three weeks after it was set by his older brother Alex.
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Girl arrested following cafe incident
A 14-year-old girl from Yeovil has been charged with racially aggravated criminal damage following an incident at a Chard cafe last week. For the full story, make sure of your copy of the Chard and Ilminster News on Wednesday, September 7.
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Best foot forward for walkers
SOME 20 intrepid walkers set off on a four-mile trek round Williton's footpaths on Saturday. It was the second outing for the newly-formed Williton Walkers. See Thursday's County Gazette for story and picture.
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Steve's a casualty
BRIDGWATER man Steve Whaites has had more than just a brush with fame - more a collision. The Yeo Valley worker and part-time actor, who has worked with Clive Owen and Kiera Knightley, will be appearing on Casualty next month.
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Cash raised for Nile ride
A WESTONZOYLAND woman has been going fundraising mad over the past few months. Lyn Dickens has been working hard to raise the required £2,500 to take part in a charity cycle along the Nile in November - and has collected the cash in a variety of different
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Electric blanket safety campaign launched
A CAMPAIGN has been launched by Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to cut the number of fires and injuries caused by unsafe electrical appliances. The brigade is called to several fires started by faulty appliances with old or damaged electric blankets
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Full programme for choir group
TAUNTON Deane Male Voice Choir enjoys a full concert programme for the year, assisting many worthy causes in its fundraising efforts. Members will perform songs from opera and operetta choruses, stage shows, Welsh hymn tunes, traditional airs and negro
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Ramblers walk to better health
TAUNTON Deane residents are being offered the chance to take the first steps towards a healthier life during the Ramblers' Association's Welcome to Walking Week, starting on Sunday, September 18. Taunton Deane Ramblers have planned a seven-day programme