THE County Gazette has sent a smile from Wellington halfway round the world by helping a family track down part of their Somerset heritage. A mystery photograph of a cottage sent in by Margaret Collier of Australia has been identified by readers as Lovelynch
YOUNG Flags clinched runners-up spot in Division One of the Bridgwater Town and District Skittle League when they won away to King William on Wednesday in their final match. For all the latest skittle news, see this week's Mercury.
A convicted rapist from Lanner has been found hanged at his home in Wiltshire after being questioned over the death of 21-year-old Amanda Edwards. Ian Cortis, 48, was convicted in 1988 at Bodmin Crown Court, of two matters of rape. He was questioned for
BRIDGWATER residents and businesses will soon be able to benefit from a new leisure facility which will include a conference complex, health and fitness club, nursery and restaurant. The next building to be added to the prestigious Express Park development
POLICE are appealing for information after a 32-year-old man was assaulted in a Yeovil nightclub. This happened sometime between 0.30am and 1.30am on the morning of Friday, April 16, at premises in Clarence Street. The victim was in the toilet of the
CENTENARY celebrations are in hand to mark the landmark anniversary at the formal gardens of Hestercombe. The stunning gardens were created 100 years ago by talented plantswoman Gertrude Jekyll and architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. For a full preview of the
Weston & Dist League KO Cup semi final: Berrow 1 East Worle 1 (aet; 4-3 on pens) BERROW made it two cup semi-final victories on successive Saturdays, but this was a nervous win over a spirited East Worle. Although the visitors battled until the final
STRIKER Dani Rodrigues could not have wished for a better debut for Yeovil Town - scoring twice within nine minutes of coming on to earn the Glovers a vital Nationwide League victory over Bury. Rodrigues was introduced to the fray soon after the start
TEENAGE Watchet football referee Phillip Milton is aiming for promotion. The 19-yer-old of South Road is looking to make it into the Screwfix Legue, making him one of the youngest refs to officiate games at that level in Somerest. For full story see this
A NUMBER of car fires across Devon kept fire crews busy at the weekend. In total three fires were discovered throughout Saturday night in Bideford, cullompton and Sidmouth. Each vehicle was severely damaged in the fire.
YOUNGSTERS from St Margaret's School in Exeter have performed on stage at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. The Loft Theatre Group was formed by pupils at the school and is the only group to be asked by the Theatre Royal to perform two plays. The group performed
SPORTS clubs in Somerset have been warned to look out for a middle-aged conman who specialises in raiding changing rooms. The smartly dressed man has got away with wallets, mobile phones and other personal items from a string of clubhouses, including
VILLAGERS in Berrow are not doing enough to prevent crime and are leaving themselves vulnerable to burglars, according to police. Officers found 44 cars with property on view and more than 20 houses without adequate security when they conducted a tour
