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Bridgwater teenager boxing all the way to finals
BRIDGWATER boxing champion Cameron Thomas will compete in the national Royal Navy School ABA Championships finals following his latest victory. The 13-year-old defeated Home Counties champion Elliot Whale at the semi-final competition in Farnham, Surrey
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Bridgwater Junior Netball Club reesults
BRIDGWATER Junior Netball Club rounded off a successful weekend with the U14 squad securing top spot in their league and a place in the regional tournament. There were good performances from all players in the U13/U14 group. Squad members were
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Man arrested following spate of burglaries
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burglaries in the Bridgwater and North Petherton area. The 35-year-old, who is not local to Somerset, has been charged with eight burglaries. Police say they are investigating a number of burglaries across Somerset
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Hockey: Bridgwater Ladies 1sts 0, Westberries 0
WESTBERRIES travelled to Bridgwater with a depleted squad and the home side were suffering from absences. Julie Reed was given a first team debut as Bridgwater were without Donna Cooper and Sarah House. Bridgwater, full of confidence after recent good
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North Petherton overcome Truro test
NORTH Petherton travelled to St Clements Hill without injured utility back James Carter, which forced them to field first team prop Sam Williams at centre. The game did not start well with first-up tackles being missed and a lack of variety in the lineouts
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Hockey: Bridgwater Ladies 2nds 2, Winscombe 2
BRIDGWATER were determined to do well against a Winscombe side only a point ahead in the table. Kath Briggs led up front with characteristic strong play and Bridgwater enjoyed a 20-minute spell of real pressure in the Winscombe D. The goalkeeper thwarted
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Bridgwater woman jailed for stealing bikes
A BRIDGWATER woman has been jailed after she was caught stealing bikes in the town. Melissa Blanchord, 36, admitted during police interview that she had taken three bikes. Blanchford, Clipper Close, was given a custodial sentence for 120 days when she
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Bridgwater & Albion United 10, Wiveliscombe 15
THIRD in the table Bridgwater travelled to second- placed Wiveliscombe on a blustery afternoon which made play difficult for both teams. Bridgwater had suffered disruption to their original team selection when the first team took Matt Northey
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Morganians 5, North Petherton 2nds 19
THIS was a true game of two halves as Morganians and North Petherton played out an entertaining local derby. Morganians made a credible start against North Petherton, who are currently third in the league, and dominated the forward battle. When North
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Sweet Charity tickets on sale soon
TICKETS for Bridgwater Amateur Operatic Society’s forthcoming show, Sweet Charity, go on sale this month. The show will be performed at Bridgwater Town Hall from April 13 to 16. Tickets will be on sale at the Angel Place shopping centre on March 19
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Bridgwater Town's success praised
BRIDGWATER Town boss Rob Dray hailed his side’s win over Bideford last night – and is looking for a good performance over next opponents Paulton Rovers. The Robins made the trip to North Devon last night with virtually the same squad that put four goals
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Wyvern 8, North Petherton 3rds 3
NORTH Petherton went into the game optimistic they could prevent Wyvern completing a double of victories. But Wyvern had different ideas and were 5-0 ahead after two minutes. Wyvern tore into their opponents and camped themselves in North Petherton's
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Bideford 0, Bridgwater Town 2
BRIDGWATER’S winning revival continued when they completed a first double of the season against Bideford on Tuesday evening, writes Eddie Robinson. The 11 starters all featured in the win against North Leigh last time out and confidence from
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North Petherton U-11s 3, Wellington 2
THIS was Petherton’s final league fixture and they finished on a high beating second-placed Wellington. Petherton looked the more likely to open the scoring and they did after 15 minutes when Keegan Griffiths scored his eighth goal of the
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Bridgwater & Albion 0, Old Patesians 36
AS the score suggests, Old Patesians were comfortable winners on their first visit to College Way for a few years – scoring five tries and gaining a bonus point – writes Tony Pomeroy. The Cheltenham-based visitors were faster in thought and
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Bridgwater Town Ladies 1, Winsham United 0
BRIDGWATER controlled the game from start to finish, creating and missing a hatful of goal chances in the first half. Bridgwater took the lead after 15 minutes when Chelsea Pitt scored a well-worked goal inside the penalty area. Bridgwater
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Hockey - Bridgwater 4th XI 0, Isca 5th XI 1
BRIDGWATER’S team looked much changed with Burland, Banham, S Pigden, Blyth, Wilson and Schweiso coming in. Bridgwater looked more determined to score with Whitehead striking the post within a minute of the start. With Bridgwater’s solid back line
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Uxella Sunday League: Red Tile all but crowned champions
RED Tile have all but been confirmed champions of the Uxella Sunday League Division One after their 2-2 draw away to Quantock Pride. Although there is still a remote possibility second-place Tiger Old Boys could catch the leaders mathematically, they
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Bridgwater Town Reserves 1, Mangotsfield 2
DESPITE a 4-0 victory over Minehead only days before, Bridgwater put in a poor performance against Mangotsfield on Saturday. Bridgwater dominated the first half and had plenty of possession but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal. The
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Paulton Rovers 3, Bridgwater Town 0
BRIDGWATER’S good away run came to a shuddering halt at Paulton on Saturday, writes Eddie Robinson. Robertson and Pitcher were the only absentees from the side which won at Bideford (report on page 79) earlier in the week and the loss of
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Hockey - Taunton Vale 2nds 3, Bridgwater Mens 1sts 2
TOP of the league Taunton Vale started well and pressurised Bridgwater’s defence of Matt Upham, Scott Upham, Gower and Trunks. However, a quick Bridgwater breakaway saw Tom Lott pick up the ball and deftly flick the ball over the Vale keeper for an