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Tyson's brother to contest world title in Yeovil

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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 winning film...



Shepton tenants tune voices

Smiles, laughter and a few tears were shared in Shepton Mallet as a singing charity launched on Friday afternoon. Golden Oldies encourages people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and older to join...


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...


Bringing skills to Dorchester

STAN Thomas attended a training course on a whim one day and ended up leading efforts to provide education for all in the Dorchester area. The Workers' Educational Association was establishe...


Active passion inspired Bruton business

A PASSION for one of France's unspoilt regions encouraged Daniel Cummin to set up his own activity holiday business. He has launched Experience Ardeche from his flat in Bruton in an...


Should foster parents be barred from smoking?

A NEW policy to ban smokers from fostering children has been approved by a council in Essex. The decision was made in an attempt to protect children in care from the dangers of passive...


Aiding Mosterton's silver surfers

A NEW club to get older people ready for the digital age has been launched in the unusual venue of a pub. The Mosterton Over 50s PC Club started up two weeks ago and already has a strong...


Glastonbury site in bikes row

A GLASTONBURY landowner is threatening to take legal action in a bid to silence people complaining about his use of a site off Paradise Lane. Residents in Maidencroft Lane and Old Wells Road...


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...







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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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Li-Lo and Sam in counselling?

Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Samantha Ronson appear to be having relationship problems. The high-profile twosome is reported to be speaking to a coupl...



Beyonce: Sasha protects me

Beyonce said she uses an alter-ego to be bolder on stage

Beyonce has spoken out about her alter ego Sasha. For years, the Irreplaceable star has used Sasha, a name her cousin came up with, as ...


Carlyle: Kiefer's fantastic

Robert Carlyle and Kiefer Sutherland attend the premiere of 24: Redemption in New York

Robert Carlyle has revealed how thrilled he was to join the cast of 24. The award-winning Scottish actor teams up with Kiefer Sutherlan...



I'm not a womaniser, says Rockwell

Sam Rockwell stars as a sex addict in Choke

Sam Rockwell has admitted that he can't be a womaniser. The 40-year-old, who plays a sex addict in Choke and has never been married in...


Seth Green makes Heroes appearance

Seth Green will have a cameo role in Heroes

Seth Green is going to have a cameo role in Heroes. The comic actor and self-confessed comic book geek admitted that he has a blast...










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