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South Somerset Together is best - that's official!

3:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A PARTNERSHIP of organisations from South Somerset has been crowned Best Local Strategic Partnership 2010 at this year’s national Community Partnership Awards.

Assault on Winsham man - photo released

2:50pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

THIS shocking image of a Winsham man badly beaten up after a Christmas party has been released by police following an appeal for witnesses.

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Laura Rhys celebrates UK sommelier crown in style

2:30pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A WINE expert from Brent Knoll celebrated in style after being crowned UK Sommelier of the Year for 2009 with a trip to Reims – the capital of the Champagne region.

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Laws celebrates Oddments Theatre Company film preview

2:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

YEOVIL MP David Laws celebrated the Oddments Theatre Company’s national success with a film preview last Friday evening.

Thousands of West Somerset voters switch sides

1:30pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

MORE than 3,800 voters in West Somerset will find themselves voting in a different constituency at this year’s General Election.

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Pancake race set for Cheap Street

1:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE Three Wishes restaurant in Sherborne will be holding its famous pancake race in Cheap Street later this month.

Pair work up a sweat for charity

12:30pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

TWO keep-fit enthusiasts from Chard have completed a punishing 24-hour fitness challenge in aid of charity.

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King Alfred student Jodie to represent district in Youth Parliament

12:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

KING Alfred student Jodie Gregg has been elected the school’s first representative in the UK Youth Parliament.

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Do YOU recognise this wanted man?

12:03pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

CRIMESTOPPERS are trying to trace a man who they think may be able to help with enquiries in fuel thefts from garages in Yeovil and Sherborne.