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  • BOWLS: Taunton beat the 'youngsters'

    THE men from Taunton Bowling Club entertained a representative U-25's Somerset side and enjoyed a good win against the youngsters' with the final score being 83-41. Veteran Mike Carson led his rink to an excellent 33-12 win. Other skips saw wins for

  • GOLF: Jim wins senior's stableford

    JIM Dyte with 41 points was the winner of the Senior's Stableford at Taunton Vale Golf Club on Thursday, one ahead of second placed Cyril Griffin who came back in with 40. Bernard Reed ended in third place with 36 points, Paul Evans was fourth, but only

  • TENNIS: GB call-up for Andrew

    TAUNTON'S Andrew Bettles has been selected to play for Great Britain in France after reaching the final of the Grand Prix U-14 event at Bath University where he went down to George Morgan (Lancs) 6-1, 6-3. On his way to the final of the 32-strong draw

  • Fine performance from swimmers

    TAUNTON Deane swimmers continued their fine team performance in the Speedo Premiere Division (Western) Round Two. With Taunton up against last year's national B final winners the event was going to be a huge task to win and was more about securing second

  • Dad, 87, victim of £6,500 scams

    THE son of a Williton pensioner duped out of thousands of pounds is warning people to be wary of scams. Michael Haynes, of Porlock, has been monitoring his 87-year-old father's post since he lost £6,500 in just 18 months. Victor Haynes subscribed to

  • Angel Tree for baby-loss loved ones

    THE Angel Tree Service - formerly the Annual Baby Loss Service - takes place at St Mary Magdalene Church at 3pm on Sunday. The event is for people who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a baby. After a short service, there will be