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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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