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Taunton Marine on a mission to raise Paralympic flag
A ROYAL Marines Quarter Master from Taunton has been selected as one of the military contingent who will be raising the flags for the medal winners ceremonies at this year’s Paralympics. Warrant Officer 2 Mark ‘Tigs’ Lenton, 44, is looking forward to
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Friendship service to be launched in Minehead
A NEW initiative, entitled a friendship service, is being launched at a church in Minehead. People of all ages are welcome to the service at St Michael’s Church in North Hill next Sunday, September 2, at 10am (not 2pm as printed
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Ella, of Trull, celebrates 106th birthday
A WOMAN who has lived through three London Olympic Games has celebrated her 106th birthday. Ella Dacombe received congratulations from the Queen for the fourth time after messages for her diamond wedding, and her 100th and 105th birthdays. Mrs Dacombe
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Somerset charities in with cashpot chance
SOMERSET charities could land a jackpot of thousands of pounds thanks to the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the publisher of the County Gazette. The foundation values projects bringing lasting benefits to the communities and neighbourhoods
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Mahmood signs on loan for Somerset
SOMERSET have swooped to sign former England paceman Saj Mahmood on loan until the end of this season to help to overcome the number of bowlers currently on the injured list at the club, writes Richard Walsh. The 30-year-old who has played in eight Test
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Athletics: Ronnie Wells is English Under-17s champion
WELLINGTON sprint sensation Ronnie Wells has run the race of his life to become the English Under-17s 100m Champion. Wells entered the competition at Bedford International Stadium as second favourite to Jermaine Hamilton but smashed his best time to
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Norton Marines prepare for Afghanistan
NORTON Manor Camp-based Royal Marines have been having a final rehearsal before deploying to Afghanistan next month. The 650 men and women of 40 Commando have been taking part in Exercise Pashtun Dawn on Salisbury Plain. The recent heavy rain which
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Bowls: News from Wellington BC
WELLINGTON Bowling Club ladies have been victorious once again in their home and away games against Minehead. Esther Twose, Ann Cowling (pictured), Brenda Wilson and Pam Darch won comfortably on their home green 21-14, while Ann Lovell, Betty Dixon,
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Cricket star opens pre-school in Bishop's Hull
CRICKET star Henry Olonga opened the Shining Lights Christian Pre-school in Gipsy Lane, Bishop’s Hull. The former Zimbabwe Test player, the guest of honour at the school, was joined by over 50 people, including staff, local leaders, civic dignitaries
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Somerset County Council shells out on staff iPads
A DECISION to buy five iPads at almost £500 each for senior Somerset County Council staff and councillors has been branded “astounding”. The authority defends the move as helping employees and members working away from County Hall, but opponents see
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Bowls: News from Watchet BC
WATCHET Bowling Club Ladies took three triples to Victoria Park and lost by eight shots. Details – L Steel, N Wilkinson, J Hooper 14-23; C Bendle, J Smith, H McDermaid 24-9, B Lynam, V Hornblow, L Hayhoe 5-24. Watchet A arrived at Banwell two players
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Rock on the Green returns to Taunton next month
THE 21st Rock on the Green event will be held at St Andrew’s Green, Taunton , on Saturday, September 8. Gates open at 4pm and music starts from 4.30pm. There will be entertainment from Wise Intentions, Butterflies in the Attic, Mackenzie Adams
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Open your houses to West Somerset's homeless
Families in West Somerset are being encouraged to take in young homeless people. More than 150 people approached West Somerset Council last year for help with homelessness, which the new Nightstop scheme Bridgwater YMCA is running with the council
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Bowls: News from Taunton BC
TAUNTON Bowling Club bowlers lost all three Somerset County League matches this week, taking only four points from the 36 available. The A side lost away on all three rinks to bottom club Victoria A (WSM) by 16 shots, slipping back into the relegation
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Saloon of balloons raises funds for Escape
SAINSBURY’S in Taunton have teamed up with a hairdresser in the town to hold an in-store fund-raising event for charity. The Purple Room, a salon based in Corporation Street, donated their car for a competition at the super-market’s Billet Street branch
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Squash: Junior success at Wellington
WELLINGTON held a junior club tournament featuring competitors ranging from seven to 15. Various levels of the Mini squash award certificates were also handed out to the juniors to record their progression in learning the game. The event was sponsored