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Tyson's brother to contest world title in Yeovil

HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives in Yeovil next Thursday (27 November) with Mike Tyson's half brother Cliff Couser topping the bill in a four round contest for the IBE World Heavyweight Championship.

Couser, who resides in Las Vegas, is known to boxing fans as Twin Tyson or Black Rhino, has also played Tyson in the Golden Globe...



Crash victim's mother appeals to prosecutors

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The mother of a Yeovil teenager who died in a crash on his way to sell a generator to raise money for his father's funeral has appealed...


Dorchester residents' fury at parking

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Furious residents of Icen Way in Dorchester say double yellow lines outside their homes are routinely ignored and no action is...


Gillingham Scouts' joy at HQ ahead

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Scouts and their leaders were celebrating this week after North Dorset District Council granted planning permission for their new headq...


Beaminster centre's funding plea

A VITAL community service in Beaminster could have to limit its opening next month because of a lack of guaranteed funding. Trustees and staff at the award-winning Beaminster Community...


College courses on tap for brewer's employees

YEOVIL College and Palmers Brewery are working in partnership to deliver training to employees in more than 50 public houses across Somerset and Dorset. The training will be provided through...


Blandford care home marks resident's century

STAFF at a Blandford care home turned back the clock to Edwardian times on Sunday to celebrate a resident's 100th birthday. Oskar Kleperis came to the UK from Latvia in the 1940s, but...


Bruton pre-school goes high-tech

CHILDREN at a playgroup in Bruton are to benefit from the latest early-learning technology. Ladybirds Pre-School has received a KidSmart unit to help develop early maths skills, including...


Pimperne tea dance

THE life of Blandford Lions Club president Misty Morgan has been remembered with joy at two events in Pimperne. She died on Tuesday 4 November after a brave battle with cancer. She was...


Uplifting future for former ski centre

IT was one of Yeovil's most popular venues and attracted a range of music lovers and thrill seekers but has become a magnet for arsonists and vagrants since its shock closure. But now the...


Waitrose store opens in Crewkerne

ABOUT 40 shoppers were eager to be among the first customers in a new multimillion-pound Waitrose store that opened in Crewkerne last week. It is hoped the store, which opened on Thursday,...







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Way ruled out for a month through injury

A groin muscle pull forces the midfielder out of first team action.


Board considering Owen deal

Yeovil Town's directors are considering a contract for Gareth Owen


Rodgers to sign tomorrow?

Illness delays striker Luke Rodgers from joining Yeovil Town


'Confidence high' for table-top tussle

YEOVIL Town Ladies’ Football Club captain Sarah Lawler has insisted confidence is high among the squad as they prepare for a table-topping clash at Queens Park Rangers Ladies on...


Lively still in running for Hennessey spot

RACEHORSE trainer Colin Tizzard should know by today whether Joe Lively will be able to run in the Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury, Berkshire, on 29 November.The nine-year-old bay gelding...


Glovers' tops to boost RBL

YEOVIL Town Football Club fans have the opportunity to get their hands on their favourite player’s shirt and raise funds for the Royal British Legion at the same time.For Saturday̵...


Yeovil boxer is West champion

YEOVIL amateur boxer Jon Vance has been crowned Western Counties light-welterweight champion.He won the final – at Torquay, Devon – on points.Vance, a former Yeovil Town youth...







 

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Katie Price allegedly broke the speed limit

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Katie Price is to stand trial next year for an alleged speeding offence. The 30-year-old glamour model has been charged with breaking a 30mph speed li...



Ashlee Simpson welcomes baby boy

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has given birth to a baby boy

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has given birth to a baby boy. The 25-year-old singer and her husband Pete welcomed son Bronx Mowgli Wentz on Thur...


Sir Trevor McDonald's last show

Sir Trevor McDonald has presented his last News at Ten

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE has presented the News At Ten for the last time. He said presenting the news show had been "special" before han...



John Sergeant exit debate rages on

John Sergeant's exit from Strictly has sparked debate

John Sergeant's exit from Strictly Come Dancing has sparked a debate on Question Time. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said the judges...


'Quickie divorce' for Madonna and Guy

Guy Ritchie and Madonna's divorce has been finalised

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's marriage of nearly eight years was over in just a few minutes today. What began as a fairytale wedding at the...










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