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ROLLER DERBY: Angels of Terror retain trophy
TAUNTON and Exeter's South West Angels of Terror (SWAT) retained the coveted title of Champion Roller Derby Team in the South-West. In the decider they beat Dorset Roller Girls 214-97.
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Minehead Middle School celebrates pupils' success
THE end of term at Minehead Middle School was celebrated in style as over 150 year 5, 6 and 7 pupils received certificates, medals, cups and trophies. The awards were handed out at the school’s annual prize-giving ceremony on July 17 with proud
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HOCKEY: Former Vale player represents England at Commonwealth Games
FORMER Taunton Vale player Simon Mantell is currently representing England at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Mantell, 30, started playing hockey at Taunton Vale as a junior before moving to Millfield School aged 11. England played Trinidad & Tobago
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Vandals strike at Wellington Rugby Club
VANDALS damaged a tractor and window at Wellington Rugby and Football Club on Wednesday night (July 23), say Wellington Police. Now they're calling for witnesses to come forward with any information about the incident which saw the club's lounge
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Annie's Ride on horseback for Taunton's St Mary Magdalene bell appeal
A BELLRINGER is riding horseback around Somerset to raise money to repair and replace some ageing church bells. Annie Suddaby is setting out on Gypsy on a 150-mile marathon to visit 50 churches over 24 days after the morning service at St Mary
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FOOTBALL: Taunton Town entertain Bitton tonight
TAUNTON Town continue their pre-season friendlies with two games in the next few days. Tonight (Friday) they entertain Western League side Bitton at the Viridor Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm. Then next Tuesday the Peacocks travel to Peninsula League
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MOTOR SPORT: Wellington brothers add extra interest to bumper weekend of hill climbing at Wiscombe Park
WISCOMBE Park hosts the highlight of the South-West’s hill climb season this weekend with the visit of the country’s premier series, the Avon Tyres/TTC Group British Hill Climb Championship. The main championship event with two exciting run-offs for
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Can you identify this woman?
CAN you help identify this woman who may have information about theft from Debenhams in Taunton? On Saturday, July 5, a woman entered Debenhams, selected a bottle of Hugo Boss fragrance and removed the security tag and packaging. She then concealed
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Classic car event at centenary Wiveliscombe Flower Show
THE 100th anniversary of Wiveliscombe Flower Show is being celebrated with a classic car event. And one lucky entrant will get a free painting of their vehicle by local artist Max Green in a prize draw. Entry is £5, which includes a ticket
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Minehead councillor says Vision Group is 'unnecessary'
THE Minehead Vision Group isn’t worth keeping, a town councillor claims. Cllr Marcus Kravis says the group is just another level of “unnecessary bureaucracy” not doing what it is supposed to. He said: “I know how hard individuals work in that