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Youngsters battle the elements for Sport Relief

4:10pm Friday 19th March 2010

THE rain failed to dampen spirits at Merriott First School today as pupils did their bit for Sport Relief.

Fly fishing season gets underway in Bridgwater

4:06pm Friday 19th March 2010

THE fly-fishing season got underway at Hawkridge reservoir, near Spaxton on Wednesday morning.

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Lead thieves strike in South Somerset

4:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

LEAD thieves have struck again in South Somerset.

Police hunt for boy who assaulted elderly woman

4:08pm Friday 19th March 2010

POLICE are hunting a youth believed to be as young as 13 who indecently assaulted an elderly Taunton woman in her own home.

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Sport Relief fun today

4:13pm Friday 19th March 2010

Hundreds of people have been enjoying a madcap day to raise funds for Sport Relief.

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Appliance of science at Williton school

4:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

LEARNING took an explosive turn at Danesfield Middle School in Williton this week as children explored the wonders of science.

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Hendford Care Home gets civic seal of approval

3:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

THE Mayor of Yeovil, Cllr Wes Read, yesterday officially opened the new Hendford Care Home with Nursing.

Ilminster cadets meet the Queen

2:59pm Friday 19th March 2010

ILMINSTER cadets joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the launch of celebrations to mark 150 years of cadet forces in the South-West.

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Mystery head injury leaves boy fighting for life

2:34pm Friday 19th March 2010

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was left fighting for his life after suffering a serious head injury in Taunton.

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University Centre Yeovil hosts social media conference

2:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

THE University Centre Yeovil has hosted a conference looking into the possibilities and considerations of Social Media for local students and businesses.