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FOOTBALL: Creech hit 11 in Taunton Soccerpitch league
CREECH kicked off the opening night of the latest Soccerpitch Taunton Monday League with an 11-0 victory. Maddock scored four in a superb individual display. Hardly kick off their new campaign in style with a 7-1 win over Straight, Bovey smashing a
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BOWLS: Wellington gain revenge on Bridgwater
WELLINGTON A got their own back on Bridgwater after their recent defeat. Laurie Greaves, Paul Kelly and Mike Groves won easily on their rink 23-12. Brian Etherington, Martin Speakman and Ken Brown sneaked a win by one shot, 15-14, and Wellington's
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High hopes for Wellington's youth centre as campaigners come out on top
THE future of Wellington’s youth centre looks more secure after campaigners won a battle to take over the building. People across the town have been fighting to keep the centre open after Somerset County Council announced it was to substantially cut
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OLYMPICS: Perfect 25 for Ed Ling in latest qualifying round
SHOOTER Ed Ling scored a perfect 25 in qualifying round three of the Men's Trap at the London 2012 Olympic Games this afternoon. Ed, from Nynehead near Wellington, lies 15th overall with a total of 72 from a possible 75. The final two rounds
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Zimbabwean cricket star to be guest of honour at Bishop's Hull
FORMER Zimbabwean Test cricketer Henry Olonga is officially opening the Shining Lights Christian Pre-school in Gipsy Lane, Bishop’s Hull, at 2pm on Saturday, August 11. Henry, the youngest player to represent Zimbabwe after making his international debut
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Wimbleball sailors do Somerset proud in Weymouth
A TEAM from Wimbleball Sailing Club did Somerset proud in the last event at Weymouth Academy before the Olympics began. The 15 youngsters aged between 11 and 17 came fifth out of 30 teams at the Schools National Sailing Championships, which the
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Organisers cancel Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally after heavy rain
The West Somerset Railway Association Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally at Norton Fitzwarren which was due to be held today (August 5) has been cancelled. The event was organised by the West Somerset Railway Association and was set to showcase
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Celebrations for Foxes Academy students
STUDENTS at Foxes Academy, all of whom have learning disabilities, have celebrated their successes in style at a graduation award ceremony. Festivities began with a fun-filled performance of Shrek, throughout which the audience laughed as the youngsters
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BOWLS: Taunton host county final at Vivary Park today
TAUNTON Bowling Club have been granted the honour of hosting the final of the Turnbull Cup today when Bristol and Bath will battle it out for the title of county champions. The match will start in Vivary Park at 2pm and spectators will be welcome
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Musgrove Park Hospital pay cuts denied
THE boss at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital has told staff she has no intention of cutting pay and changing terms and conditions “across the board”. Chief executive Jo Cubbon wrote to reassure employees following media speculation that wages could be
