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Van destroyed by fire between Fivehead and Curry Rivel
A VAN was completely destroyed by fire in an incident between Fivehead and Curry Rivel tonight (August 4). A fire engine from Ilminster was called to the blaze just after 8.15pm. The crew arrived to find the van well alight and put it out using
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RUGBY: Ted Keeble takes on coaching role
FORMER first team front row player Ted Keeble is taking on the role of second team coach. Keeble, who was forced to retire with a serious knee injury, joined the club at the age of 11 and broke into the first team ten years ago.
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RSPCA West Hatch fair cancelled
THE summer fair due to take place at the RSPCA centre in West Hatch on Saturday, August 11, has been cancelled due to the wet weather in July. The raffle will still be drawn – tickets are available from the RSPCA’s local charity shops.
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FOOTBALL: Wellington return to league action at Chard
WELLINGTON return to Toolstation action next Tuesday when they visit Division One rivals Chard Town (7.45pm). And manager Colin Merrick is convinced his side will enjoy a far better season than last year when 22 defeats in 36 matches left them in
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Farewell to Calway House chef Geoff
A CARE home chef has hung up his ladle – after serving up around 1,500,000 meals. Geoffrey Tremethick cooked up 42 years’ service at Calway House, in Calway Road. Since he began in May, 1970, he saw the home completely rebuilt into an 83-bed facility
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Watchet Carnival brings out crowds and the sun
RAIN soon cleared last Sunday (July 29) to make way for this year’s Watchet Carnival. Crowds gathered and enjoyed a variety of entertainment on the Esplanade before the parade itself began, including street theatre, giant kangaroos, a juggler,
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RUGBY: Tributes for retiring Wellington chairman Gerald Jenkinson
TRIBUTES were paid to retiring Chairman Gerald Jenkinson at the club’s annual meeting last Friday. Club president Greg Dyke told members: “Gerald has led the management committee in his own laconic style for some years. “The contribution he has made
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FOOTBALL: Galmington Dragons look for Under-18 players
GALMINGTON Dragons are entering a team in the new Somerset Under-18s league which will be run on Sunday afternoons. They already have a number of players but are also holding trials next Wednesday (August 8) at 6pm and on Saturday 11 at 10am, both at
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Porlock Country Fair set to be bigger and better
A BIGGER emphasis on country crafts such as thatching, stone-walling and cider-making is the theme of this year’s Porlock Country Fair at the village’s recreation ground on Sunday, August 12. The usual displays and events will also be
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Elderly man freed from lift in Wellington
AN ELDERLY man was freed from a lift in Wellington by the fire service last night (August 3). Crews from Wellington and Taunton used lift keys to gain access to the lift shaft at Bishops Court in North Street.
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West Somerset Railway to run ghost express service
West Somerset Railway will run a special Chapel Cleeve Ghost Express service from 10am on Wednesday. A free connecting bus is available from Blue Anchor Station to Chapel Cleeve House. A tour promises that all is not what it seems and the macabre
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RUGBY: Former Wellington back Bradley Field signs for Leeds Carnegie
EX-Wellington player Bradley Field has signed a professional contract with championship club Leeds Carnegie. Bradley played through Wellington’s junior ranks and became a talented scrum half or fly half for the club. His approach to the game has now
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Taunton Flower Show - second day today
THE second day of Taunton Flower Show gets underway today (Saturda, August 4), when thousands more visitors are expected when the gates open at 10am. As well as the various classes, guests will be treated to a programme of entertainment, including a
