POLICE and carnival organisers in Ilminster have appealed to parents to keep children under control - and avoid a repeat of an incident which left a ten year old boy with a broken leg. The boy needed hospital treatment after falling under the wheels of
THE parents of cancer-stricken John Mark Riding from Redruth, have made a scathing attack on the National Health Service this week, saying it has "destroyed" them. John and Jackie claim their five-year-old son, who has a diffused stem brain tumour, has
LEMON Quay could soon become a platform for top theatre and dance companies to promote their shows under a new alliance between the Hall for Cornwall and Truro city council. A meeting is due to take place this month between town clerk Russell Holden and
SOMERSET College of Arts and Technology (SCAT), in Taunton, is holding a construction fun day on Saturday (October 5). The action includes digger displays, talks from experts, free taster sessions, free hard hats for the first 50 under-10s, and a free
FRENCH midfielder David Friio came within a post's width of grabbing an 87th minute equaliser for Argyle. As it was, Marcus Ebdon's audacious 30-yard strike in the 69th minute was enough to end Argyle's 26-match unbeaten home run and extend Chesterfield's
POLICE horse Taunton Deane, aged 19, retired on Tuesday after 15 years' service with the Avon and Somerset mounted section. TD, as he is known, has been given to the International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH) and will spend his retirement
SOMERSET College of Arts and Technology (SCAT), in Taunton, is holding a construction fun day on Saturday, October 5 The action includes digger displays, talks from experts, free taster sessions, free hard hats for the first 50 under-10s, and a free prize
THE Royal Navy is not ready to carry Somerset-based marines into a future Gulf War, a West Country military expert claimed last night. Repairs on such ships as Devonport-based helicopter carrier HMS Ocean would severely impede the Royal Navy's ability
INJURIES to Lee Peacock and Lee Matthews could prove more damaging to Bristol City than the loss of three home points at home to QPR. Ian Holloway's Rangers ran out convincing 3-1 winners, having been stretched at the back until Peacock's departure with
SOMERSET Cancer Care is appealing for volunteers and Friends to help support cancer patients and their carers locally. Volunteers -- male and female of any age -- receive free, specialised training, including listening skills, confidentiality and self-awareness
SOMERSET'S Pete Trago is set to quit the county and join Kent for 2003. The talented Trago made his first team debut for Somerset in 2000, but has not been able to command a regular place. See full story in the County Gazette (October 4).
TIMBERSCOMBE have been declared champions of the first division in the West Somerset Cricket League. Second placed Stogumber claimed Timberscombe played an ineligible player in at least two matches last season but this has not upheld by the league. See
TAUNTON Racecourse have announced plans to improve facilities but work will not be completed until October 2003. Prize money is also going to be increased. See full story in the County Gazette (Friday, October 4).
