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New games area opens in Carhampton

9:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

A NEW £90,000 Multi-Use Games Area has been officially opened in Carhampton.

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College music students set to perform

8:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

YEOVIL College’s first and second year music students are preparing for two special gigs, one an acoustic set and the other the first opportunity for students to present their chosen musical ‘sound’.

Pre-school holds open day

7:20pm Friday 19th March 2010

ST Mary’s Pre-School in Barrington is holding an open day next Friday (March 26).

M5 is clear again following accident

7:20pm Friday 19th March 2010

TRAFFIC is back to normal on the M5 southbound following an accident which caused long delays.

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German Shepherd stars at Crufts

6:50pm Friday 19th March 2010

A NORTON Fitzwarren woman who only started to show her dogs on the advice of a friend three years ago has won a prize at Crufts at her first attempt.

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Mobility support from Motability experts at Renault

6:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

PEOPLE with mobility difficulties will find it easier to get around in South Somerset as there are now two Motability specialists at AKS Renault in Yeovil.

High flying pupils mark science week

5:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

CHILDREN at Combe St Nicholas Primary School had their heads in the clouds this week as they learnt about flying and aviation.

Swinging at the Cotton Club at the Octagon Theatre

5:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

A NIGHT of hot jazz and dance inspired by Harlem’s legendary 1920s and 30s nightclub will be provided at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil.