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Minehead rugby player airlifted to hospital

RICHARD Henson is stretchered into the waiting Devon Air Ambulance. PHOTO: Steve Guscott

9:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A Minehead rugby player was dramatically airlifted to hospital on Saturday after clashing heads with a team-mate.

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South Somerset Music Spectacular set to impress

8:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

CHILDREN from 44 schools in the South Somerset area will once again be celebrating with song and dance at the 21st Music Spectacular.

A run and a jump for Mencap

8:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

SOMERSET Leisure women Charlie Priestley and Heather Land are taking on a James Bond-style charity challenge.

Just Giving

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College students to celebrate success

7:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010

STUDENTS from across Yeovil College are celebrating their achievements on Monday with their annual dance spectacular.

District council launches new tourism guide

7:10pm Thursday 18th March 2010

SOUTH Somerset’s best events, attractions and places to visit in 2010 have been revealed in a new free guide.

Click here for a Discover South Somerset guide

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MP shocked at rise in winter deaths

7:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

SOMERTON MP David Heath yesterday spoke about how to end winter deaths at the launch of the End Fuel Poverty Charter.

Law student crosses the US for charity

7:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A LAW student from Wiveliscombe is planning a cycle ride across the United States with two friends this summer in a bid to raise £3,000 for the children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent.

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Prostate cancer charity launches day of action

6:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010

THE Prostate Cancer Charity is urging people in Burnham and Highbridge to make sure victims of the disease are getting the support they are entitled to.