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Stories for 14 October 2006

Bridgwater News

"Concrete Castle" to become luxury holiday homes?

BRIDGWATER'S deteriorating Castle House could be saved by plans to transform it into luxury holiday homes.  more...

Burnham News

Foley Film: Author undecided on who should win part.

THE question of who should play war hero Frank Foley in a blockbuster film to be made of his life has gripped people living in Burnham and Highbridge this week.  more...

Camborne And Redruth

Shock over plan for rubbish transfer site

A public meeting is to be held to discuss proposals for a household waste and recycling centre alongside a country trail in Scorrier.  more...

Cyclists tackle challenge for charity

Fundraisers fastened their helmets and mounted their bicycles to tackle the Marie Curie Cycle Challenge.  more...

Chard News

Families in waiting

MORE than 5,500 families in South Somerset are waiting for a house, it has emerged.  more...

Chard Villages News

Inspectors praise primary school

A PRIMARY school near Axminster is enjoying a double celebration.  more...

Cullompton News

Pump some iron

SOME of the strongest men in the county will be in Cullompton later this month for the annual Cullystrongman event.  more...

Helston And Porthleven

Finals of big charity karaoke contest

Human songbirds are set to gather in Helston on Saturday, October 21, for the grand final of a competition to raise money for charity.  more...

Kids do washing up before eating!

For many teenagers it is hard enough to go without food for just a few hours, let alone 24, but that is exactly the challenge that around 25 youngsters took on in St Martin as part of a fundraising effort for a village in Africa.  more...

Ilminster News

Home-grown champions

THE greenest-fingered gardeners in Ilminster gathered at the Shrubbery Hotel last week for the annual bloom presentations.  more...

Latest News

Walkers raise £600

Members of Falmouth Town Sailing Club raised £600 for charity with a walk from Devoran Quay to Portreath.  more...

Magician’s tribute to Houdini

A magician from Falmouth took the plunge last week in a death-defying stunt in remembrance of the great Harry Houdini and to raise money for a local charity.  more...

Traffic chaos

Penryn residents, and in particular those living in Greenwood Road, were angry earlier this year with the traffic congestion caused by Tremough college students parking in residential streets near the campus.  more...

Descendant of Ellis family is delving into brewery's history

One of the best-known names in Cornwall's brewing history is to be given a new lease of life with a major research project commissioned by a descendent of its owners.  more...

Minehead News

Swoop on untaxed vehicles

POLICE and officers from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have swooped on untaxed cars in West Somerset.  more...

Swoop on untaxed vehicles

POLICE and officers from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have swooped on untaxed cars in West Somerset.  more...

News

Late goal for Glovers earns a point

AN 86th minute goal from Marcus Stewart salvaged a point for Yeovil Town this afternoon in their Coca-Cola League One clash at Blackpool.  more...

Other Devon News

Renewable energy project launched

RE4D - Renewable Energy for Devon - is the latest project to be launched by Devon County Council in its drive to persuade people, businesses and communities in Devon to adopt a more environmentally friendly approach and reduce their impact on climate change.  more...

Rugby

Spirited disply from Eagles

ELMORE gave a spirited display before going down 3-0 at home to Torquay Utd in the Devon Bowl on Tuesday.  more...

Taunton News

Water way to celebrate Hallowe'en

CHILDREN in the Taunton Deane area are to have a creepy Hallowe'en at Tone Leisure's Taunton Pool on Station Road.  more...

Renewed safety warning following park sex attack

PEOPLE in Taunton are being urged by police to consider their personal safety following a sex attack on a teenage girl last weekend.  more...

Tiverton News

Two serious road accidents

ONE man has been killed and another is critically ill following two separate crashes on the area's roads this week.  more...

Truro News

Drop-in advice on benefits

People who may be missing out on benefits to which they are entitled are invited to Shortlanesend Village Hall for a free advice session.  more...

Art work symbolising freedom is exhibited

Over the next three months Suzy Robinson, a painter and printmaker based near Praze will be exhibiting at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, bringing together work produced over the last year, most of which has not been exhibited before.  more...

Yeovil News

Sporting grant

THE Yeovil Sports and Social Club has received a £500 grant from Yeovil Town Council's policy, resources and finance committee towards the cost of new changing rooms.  more...

Anniversary for learners

THE Learning is for Everyone Centre in Yeovil has celebrated its second anniversary with a series of presentations to successful learners.  more...

Jean bows out

TRIBUTES have been paid to the head of a Yeovil-based local volunteer service who has retired after nearly 25 years in the role.  more...

Dental award for Yeovil practice

STAFF at the Pen Hill Dental Practice in Yeovil have achieved the British Dental Association's Good Practice award which recognises evidence of good standards in all aspects of dentistry, staff training and patient care.  more...

Somerset County Gazette News

Renewed safety warning following park sex attack

PEOPLE in Taunton are being urged by police to consider their personal safety following a sex attack on a teenage girl last weekend.   more...

Yeovil Express Sport

Late goal for Glovers earns a point

AN 86th minute goal from Marcus Stewart salvaged a point for Yeovil Town this afternoon in their Coca-Cola League One clash at Blackpool.   more...