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Gerry Marsden live at the Octagon

8:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

ONE of the 1960s biggest stars, Gerry Marsden, will be at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on Wednesday, April 7, for a musical journey.

Minehead rugby players taken to hospital after clash of heads

7:35pm Saturday 13th March 2010

TWO Minehead Rugby Club players were taken to hospital after a clash of heads during Saturday’s game against North Petherton.

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Stanley's second chance at Ferne

7:10pm Saturday 13th March 2010

FERNE Animal Sanctuary has helped to save the day for stray Stanley the Akita who was on the verge of being put to sleep.

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Author Lee Child heading for Yeovil

7:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

BEST-SELLING author Lee Child will be at the Swan Theatre in Yeovil later this month to talk about and sign copies of his much-anticipated new Jack Reacher thriller entitled 61 Hours.

Buckland St Mary runners in debut race

7:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

BUCKLAND St Mary Primary School Running Club had its first race outing at the Combe 2k fun run.

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Superb Town stun leaders Windsor and Eton

5:15pm Saturday 13th March 2010

BRIDGWATER Town produced a battling performance to beat league leaders Windsor and Eton 2-1 at Fairfax Park this afternoon.

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Haiti gig tomorrow in Yeovil

5:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

SIX bands from across the region will be in Yeovil tomorrow(Sunday, March 14) to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

High School Musical tickets on sale Monday

4:10pm Saturday 13th March 2010

TICKETS for East Bridgwater Community School’s upcoming production High School Musical are on sale now.

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Abbey Road conservatory proposals

4:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

PLANS for the building of a conservatory at a home in Abbey Road, Yeovil, will be discussed early next week.