WIRELESS internet is available in almost 100,000 public places in Somerset, new figures revealed this week. BT has published the stats to mark the number of Wi-Fi hotspots in the South-West region passing 500,000. Jon Reynolds, of BT in the
Somerset Cricket League Division 4 Huntspill & District 171-8 beat Fitzhead 170 by 8 wkts HUNTSPILL failed to win two games all year last season but made it two wins in as many weeks with a two wicket win away at Fitzhead. Huntspill
Somerset League Division 8NW Burnham II 114-4 beat Horrington II 113-9 by 6 wkts BURNHAM maintained their 100% league record with a comfortable win at Horrington. Horrington's openers, Abbott (26) and G Gray (13), initially made slow yet
BOXER Leanne Thomas from Berrow who trains at Puriton Amateur Boxing Club travelled to Yate leisure centre on the for her second contest against Ellie Jones from South Wales. Coach Michelle Garland said Leanne put on an excellent display of boxing
THE YEAR Nine football team from The King Alfred School in Highbridge took on Nailsea School for the Somerset County Cup. The U14 Somerset Schools Cup Final was held at Street Football Club and saw a 4-0 win by KAS, despite a very strong defence
STUDENTS from Hugh Sexey Middle School near Wedmore had a royal visit from the past. Henry VIII visited the Year Five children to help them learn about the Tudors during a Tudor Day event. Head teacher Jenny Venning said: “The children spent
KING Alfred boxer Megan Lewis had her first bout in Portsmouth against the experienced Lauren Churchfield. Coaches Roger Cross and Reggie Hughes instructed Megan to dominate from the start. The bell went and out came Lewis forcing the pace,
Somerset County League First Division Burnham United 2, Fry Club 2 BURNHAM'S final match of the season saw them host another side looking for promotion. United started slowly and as with the reverse fixture found themselves a goal down
BECKY Gibbs who became the British Universities Champion at Crail Golf Club in Scotland. One under par for four rounds is impressive enough, but Becky took the course apart on her third round and at five under set a new course record. Becky
POLICE are appealing to the public to help identify this man following a criminal damage offence in West Huntspill. The incident occurred on February 14, 2013, and police want to speak to the man pictured in connection with the offence. Call
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A SERIES of Friday morning markets will be held throughout the summer to raise cash for the BAY Centre in Burnham. Stalls featuring everything from pet supplies, cards, gifts and handcrafted items will be at the centre during June and July, with
BURNHAM Dreamscheme is appealing for new members and adult volunteers. A spokesman said: “We have great plans for the future, including the development of our community garden based at the Bay centre.” Members are aged between seven and 14.
