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  • England call-up for Lewis, 18

    LOCAL footballer Lewis Irish has been named in England Schools' Under 18 squad for an international at stafford today (Tuesday). It will be the first cap for the 18-year-old from Fore Street, North Petherton.

  • Shop and museum plan for Cotleigh

    Wiveliscombe could soon see a new museum and shop spring up if Cotleigh Brewery is given permission to extend its licence. The successful brewery in Ford Road already makes 12 different varities of ale, which are sold across the South-West but the owners

  • Skivo goes under the knife

    YEOVIL Town captain Terry Skiverton today (Tuesday) went under the knife during a hernia operation. Skiverton has been ruled out of playing action for up to six weeks.

  • Safety measures for danger road

    IMPROVEMENTS to a stretch of the A39 in West Somerset, which has seen more than 100 personal injuries in the past five years, starts next week. Drivers using the road between Williton and Cannington will see new 50mph speed restrictions, more double white

  • Regeneration area to include Eastover

    EASTOVER residents saw light at the end of the tunnel last week when the Northgate regeneration programme was extended to also include their troubled area. Executive members of Sedgemoor District Council voted to inclde the area in a report being compiled

  • Closure of special unit is defended

    SOMERSET County Council says Bridgwater's schools will benefit from its decision to close six Special Education Needs units in the county. The schools designed to cater for students with moderate learning difficulties are to be axed - a move that parents

  • Remarkable tale of Barry's return to fast lane

    A REMARKABLE Bridgwater rally driver who lost both legs in a horrific road accident has got back on the track for the first time this week. Barry Pavey, 46, says he cannot remember what happened in the M25 smash that left him disabled last November, but

  • Beware of 'work from home' schemes

    OFFICERS from Devon and Cornwall Police's Hi Tech Crime Unit are warning people not to assist organised crime gangs by unwittingly becoming involved in money laundering activities. The process starts when people reply to e-mails, which invite them to

  • Human remains identified

    Following the meticulous investigation officers of human remains found in Plymouth, police investigating the death of Julia Crocker have confirmed they were that of Miss Crocker. The remains have now been removed to Derriford hospital for further enquiry

  • BREAKING NEWS - Police chase deceased named

    A MAN who died following ahead on collision with another car on the A38 at Stonegallows, Taunton, on Saturday night, has been named as 34-year-old James Alexander Dunn who was from Taunton. Mr Dunn was driving a white Honda CRX, which was being chased

  • Attacks On Cars In Truro

    VANDALS have left a trail of destruction in Truro after 14 cars were attacked in a space of just nine days. The attacks all happened at various different times between January 13 and 22 in the city and two of the cars were stolen while the other 12 were

  • Albion defender cited Meyer

    BRIDGWATER & Albion are taking legal advice over the citing of Niel meyer by Dings Crusaders. The South African has been cited by the Bristol side for something he is alleged to have said to one of their players during a match in December.

  • Jorge off to Gloucester

    BRIDGWATER Town's skilful Portuguese defender Jorge Ferro has joined Gloucester City, the Southern League Premier club. He signed for them on Thursday. Paul Rich, Town's joint manager, said: "He arrived on my doorstep on Monday and asked if it would be

  • Carnival cash dished out

    ILMINSTER Carnival Committee has distributed the proceeds of last year's extravaganza. For a full round up, see the Chard and Ilminster News on Wednesday, January 25.

  • Heater fire alert

    A DEFECTIVE electrical heater was to blame for a house fire in Chard on Sunday, say firefighters. Two fire engines from Chard were called to a house in Furzehill at about 1.15pm and on arrival they discovered a small amount of smoke in the property. Investigations

  • Panto packed with laughter

    NATIONWIDE reports suggest that the pantomime genre is struggling more and more each year. Apparently young children are wise beyond their years because computer games and TV effects mean they can no longer enjoy the element of suprise. Having until recently

  • Bridgwater shopping survey

    THE Mercury has this week teamed up with Bridgwater Town Centre Partnership to conduct a comprehensive shopping survey to find out what you like and dislike about your town centre. The Mercury is inviting you to share with us your views on what is good

  • Love is in the air - for toads!

    LOVE is in the air for the common toad who - with the help of the toad road patrol volunteers - will soon be safely negotiating a busy road to its mating ground. THE toads will cross to its mating ground at Hawkridge Reservoir, near Spaxton, between February

  • 41 jobs axed at factory

    FORTY-ONE jobs are being cut at the BFF Technical Fabrics factory in Bridgwater after inflated energy prices saw the company's power bill rise by 70 per cent in a year. A combination of managerial and manufacturing posts will go after a tough 12 months

  • Dog walkers on moor warned

    Police in Tavistock are warning countryside dog walkers to keep their pets under proper control whilst out and about on Dartmoor. Farmers in the area are about to release sheep back onto the Moor, following a period of treatment where they have been penned

  • Stubbing it out!

    YEOVIL Express chief reporter Steve Sowden today (Tuesday) began one of the biggest challenges of his life - giving up smoking. Inspired after taking some good-natured banter from friends after writing an article in the Express about smokers quitting

  • BREAKING NEWS - Crash victim named

    A MAN who died following a head on collision on the A38 at Stonegallows, Taunton, has been named as 34-year-old James Alexander Dunn of Taunton. Mr Dunn's Honda CRX was being followed by police, after he allegedly failed to stop at an earlier accident

  • Record Number of Applications for School of Mines

    CAMBORNE School of mines has received a record number of applications for the next academic year with more than a 100 per cent increase from last year. Course leaders from the school say there has been a 50 per cent increase in applications for undergraduate

  • BREAKING NEWS - Police chase deseased named

    A MAN who died following ahead on collision with another car on the A38 at Stonegallows, Taunton, on Saturday night, has been named as 34-year-old James Alexander Dunn who was from Taunton. Mr Dunn was driving a white Honda CRX, which was being chased

  • BREAKING NEWS - Crash victim named

    A MAN who died following a head on collision on the A38 at Stonegallows, Taunton, has been named as 34-year-old James Alexander Dunn of Taunton. Mr Dunn's Honda CRX was being followed by police, after he allegedly failed to stop at an earlier accident