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Retired major, 75, to cycle 2,000 miles for our troops
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A RETIRED Army major has vowed to support soldiers wounded in Afghanistan by cycling more than 2,000 miles around the British Isles – at the age of 75.

Gillingham grandfather Christopher Irven, who served in the Army for 39 years, was so struck by the courage of soldiers who have lost limbs and suffered the debilitating effects of...

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...

Uncle in safety plea after Carly's inquest

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 picture of the...

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

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


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 Sport from the Western Gazette
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 for next term.
Town have started to offer players contract extensions but they are unable to fully determine the nature of their financial situation for next season until problems such as legal...

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...

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...


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 Western Gazette Leisure
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 charts with his two most recent singles, Take Me Back and Number 1. He will be at the Yeovil venue on Friday February 19. Tickets are £14, for more information, go to...

Christmas pudding house causes a stir the world over

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

Talented kids are foot-loose and fancy free

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


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