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  • FENCING: Busy time for Felicity

    TAUNTON fencer Felicity Kerr is in the middle of a busy two-month schedule. Felicity, 15, has already competed in international Cadet fencing competitions in Hungary and Germany in the pursuit of ranking points. This weekend will see her travelling

  • Drivers warned to take care overnight

    THE Highways Agency today (Friday) advised drivers to take extra care while driving as the Met Office forecast severe gales and heavy rain for many parts of the country overnight and into tomorrow. Drivers of high-sided vehicles or towing caravans, motorcyclists

  • Christmas spirit all aglow in Taunton

    CHRISTMAS is in getting into full swing in Taunton. Following last Sunday's light switch on and the start of late night shopping in the county town, there is plenty of festive spirit on show. For all the latest news on how Taunton is shaping up for

  • Ruishton school retains IIP award

    THE friendly staff at Ruishton Primary School made sure it retained its Investors in People accreditation. Head teacher Neil Dalton said the adviser told him it was unusual for a re-certification to go as smoothly as it had at Ruishton. "I'm grateful

  • Minehead on their travels

    MINEHEAD return to action on Saturday in Division One of the Toolstation Western League when they visit Biddestone. Minehead are languishing near the foot of the table, while Biddestone are in the top ten. On Tuesday, Minehead have their big cup game

  • Next season's fixtures

    Somerset CCC fixtures for 2007: April 4-5 - Worcs (home) friendly; April 8 - Devon (home) friendly; April 10 - Gloucs (Bristol) friendly; April 11 - Cornwall (home) friendly; April 14-16 - Loughborough Uni (home); April 18-21 - Middlesex (home) LVCC2

  • Coaching programme details

    SOMERSET'S programme of cricket coaching education for the winter of 2006/7 is in full swing with courses now running at the Centre of Excellence at the County Ground in Taunton. The first modules of both a coach' and coach assistant' courses have now

  • 2nd XV at home

    Minehead 2nd XV are at home to Hornets on Saturday with a 2.30pm kick-off.

  • Fixture news

    Wiveliscombe are at home to Somerton on Saturday in Somerset 1. The 2nd XV are away at Wells 2nds in Somerset 3 (S) and the Colts are at home to Okehampton.

  • Taunton return to action

    TAUNTON 1st XV return to action in the South West Two (W) on Saturday with Brixham. They were without a game last weekend and will be hoping to build on their 98pts-nil thrashing of bottom side Spartans from the previous week. But Brixham are going

  • Home match for Welly

    Table-toppers Wellington entertain Cullompton on Saturday in the Cornwall and Devon League hoping to maintain their outstanding form to date.

  • Minehead get ready for Yeovil

    MINEHEAD'S attractive Somerset Premier Cup first round match at home with Yeovil Town will take place on Tuesday with a 7.45pm kick-off. The game had originally been scheduled to have taken place Tuesday of this week, but had to be cancelled due to Yeovil's

  • MOTOR-RACING: Euan aims for the fast lane

    TAUNTON racing driver Euan Hankey has set his sights on world domination this weekend as he heads to the Formula BMW World Final in Valencia. The 19-year-old had a frustrating season in the UK Championship on his way to a fourth-placed finish - but he

  • War of words on Hinkley restart

    HINKLEY Point B has "no restart date", according to its parent company British Energy this week, in response to criticism levelled at the plant. The firm spoke out to deny claims made by an anti-nuclear group that it had made promises on operation expectations

  • Rampant Wellington in cup success

    Somerset Vase: Martock 7, Wellington 111. ON the back of Saturday's league victory over Wessex, Wellington made the journey the following day to Martock expecting a result - and a massive victory they duly gained. Chief coach John Dunbar chose to field

  • PC award for making community safer

    A TAUNTON Bobby who has made his community safer has received a top award from his boss for services to the community. PC Stuart Curtis received the Ray Robinson Award from Chief Constable Colin Port for his work in increasing community involvement and

  • On the road

    Taunton Town will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the Southern League on Saturday when they travel to face Bracknell Town who are currently in a mid-table position. Next Wednesday, Taunton will be playing in the Errea Cup third round when they

  • Away game for Tangerine Army

    Wellington are away to Shrewton Utd in Division One of the Toolstation League on Saturday while Minehead are at Biddestone.