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CROSS HERE:  Nancy Underwood is looking forward to getting over the A35 through Chideock safely when a new pedestrian crossing is installed.  Picture by James Dadzitis

Villagers welcome crossing lifeline

THE days when Nancy Underwood took an eight-mile bus journey to get 15 yards to the other side of the road will soon be over when a long-awaited...

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Retired major, 75, to cycle 2,000 miles for our troops

PEDAL POWER:  Retired Army Major, Christopher Irven, 75, is planning a 2,000-mile solo tour of the UK to raise funds for Help for Heroes.  Picture by Laura Jones

A RETIRED Army major has vowed to support soldiers wounded in Afghanistan by cycling more than 2,000 miles around the British Isles...

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Landlady loses takings as pub becomes seventh to be raided

A LANDLADY had all of her takings and personal money stolen during an early morning raid at her pub. Mary Ashby has been running the Catash Inn in North Cadbury on her own for 18 months and...

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Car garages shut as administrators step in

A WELL-KNOWN Yeovil motor company is in the hands of administrators this week. Car sales at two dealerships in the family-owned Vincent Motor Group halted last week. Its Suzuki and...

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New landlords welcome first customers after pub's refit

NEW START:  Manager Elliott Dodge and landlords Brian and Gloria Dodge welcome Palmers' head brewer Darren Batten for his first pint in the refurbished Market House in Bridport.  Pictures by James Dadzitis

A BRIDPORT town centre pub welcomed its first customers through the doors yesterday, following extensive refurbishment. The Royal Oak...

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Uncle in safety plea after Carly's inquest

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THE uncle of Carly Bown, the Yeovil teenager who died in a car crash two and half years ago, says he is pleased to have a clearer pictu...

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Steam train will stop in town... but in July

RAIL DELIGHT:  The Oliver Cromwell arrives in Sherborne last year

A STEAM train operator has stepped forward to help dignitaries in Sherborne celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the railway in...

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Town to wait on new boss

​MAGPIES' chairman Shaun Hearn will look to appoint a permanent manager once he can determine the size of the club's first-team playing budget...

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McCarthy ralies the back four

​GLOVERS' keeper Alex McCarthy wants the club's defensive unit to tighten up in order to ease pressure at the other end of the pitch. The Reading loanee believes that cutting out small...

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Captaincy on back burner as Craig bids to keep place

​DEFENDER Craig Alcock will concentrate on securing a place in the Yeovil Town starting line-up before entertaining thoughts of regaining the captaincy.The full-back was rested for...

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Skiverton keen on bringing Tudur Jones back to Huish

​GLOVERS' boss Terry Skiverton has refused to rule out a return to Huish Park for Owain Tudur Jones once his loan deal expires.The Welshman concluded a month's spell at Yeovil Town...

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Moss reckons Town are in best position for long time

​FORWARD Ryan Moss believes the Magpies are in their "best position for a long time".The Dorchester-born forward should know as he is currently in his third spell at the club and...

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Rap star books gig

BRITISH rapper Tinchy Stryder is coming to Westland Conference and Leisure Complex this month. Kwasi Danquah, aka Tinchy Stryder, has topped the...

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Christmas pudding house causes a stir the world over

TASTY SIGHT:  Sculpted conifer trees have drawn visitors to a Yeovil street, including an Australian tourist

A YEOVIL couple's front garden has become a tourist attraction thanks to a giant Christmas pudding crafted from conifer trees. Roger...

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Talented kids are foot-loose and fancy free

DAZZLING STARS:  The principal characters in Footloose by Yeovil Youth Theatre. From left, Gary Brooks as Chuck, Hayley Guest as Ariel, Stephen Williams as Reverend Moore, Will Poulton as Ren McCormack, and Karen Pankhrst as Vi Moore. Inset: Sarah Parish, president of Yeovil Youth Theatre, on a visit to the rehearsals of Footloose, with some of the cast.  Picture by Nigel Andrews

YEOVIL Youth Theatre is on a high after its lead girl recently won Best Youth Actress – and it is now preparing for its upcoming...

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Sherborne Hotel to host open Chamber meeting next week

THE next Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce open meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October, 6pm, at the Sherborne Hotel, Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne. Do bring a friend or...

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Decline in numbers threatens Players

A DRAMA group founded to raise money for a new village hall some 30 years ago is in jeopardy through lack of support. East Coker is in danger of losing its highly successful drama group,...

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