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BBC News
17-05-2025
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Somerset closing in on big win over Sussex
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (day two)Somerset 338: Vaughan 80, Lammonby 60; McAndrew 4-71Sussex 152: Pretorious 3-24, Overton 3-30 & 127-4: Haines 50Sussex (3pts) trail Somerset (5pts) by 59 runs with six wickets scorecard Craig Overton played the starring role as Somerset moved into a strong position on the second day of the County Championship Division One match with Sussex at extended their first innings score to 338 all out, with Archie Vaughan last man out for 80 and Nathan McAndrew claiming 4-71, the hosts skittled their opponents for 152 after Overton claimed 3-30 and three fine slip catches to help establish a lead of 186. Sussex were made to follow on and reached 127-4 by stumps, with openers Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes out for 50 and 40 respectively, to trail by 59 day began with Somerset adding just 21 runs to their overnight score for the loss of four wickets. Three of them fell to McAndrew, who began by having Overton brilliantly caught off an inside edge by wicketkeeper John Simpson for edged through to Simpson off Ollie Robinson and it was 333-9 when Matt Henry skied a catch to mid-off to give McAndrew his third wicket of the fourth ended Vaughan's career-best knock as he went on the attack and perished to another catch at mid-off. The 19-year-old had faced 134 balls and hit 15 fours to bolster what looked a good total given the nature of the made a decent enough start to their reply, Hughes and Haines taking the total to 37 in the tenth over before the latter pushed forward defensively to Overton and nicked a catch to wicketkeeper James had moved fluently to 24 but his departure signalled a turning point as the next over saw Tom Clark fall lbw to Henry and at lunch the scoreboard read was 75-3 when Tom Alsop edged Pretorius into the bucket hands of Overton at second slip and 80-4 in the following over, Josh Davey this time profiting from Overton's prowess as a slip fielder to send back James Coles for a just 17 runs added, Simpson was bowled shouldering arms to Overton, who soon followed up with a similar delivery from around the wicket that brought the demise of Hughes, also playing no claimed his third catch when Fynn Hudson-Prentice edged a back-foot defensive shot off Pretorius before Jack Leach weighed in with the wickets of McAndrew and ended the innings by bowling last man James Hayes and Sussex had been shot out in 46.2 overs. Expecting the pitch to become flatter as the match progressed, Gregory took the understandable decision to enforce the Hughes and Haines played positively, raising a half-century stand off just 57 balls in warm late afternoon dropped at second slip by Tom Lammonby off Overton, reached an attractive fifty off 72 was equally impressive, bringing up the century stand with a swept four off Leach before falling in the same over, caught behind off bat and pad. Haines quickly followed, leg before to Pretorius and suddenly Sussex were 100-2, still 86 Carson, promoted in the order, fell to Henry with 11 runs added. And when Leach had Clark caught behind attempting an injudicious slog-sweep it was clearly Somerset's Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Somerset in Pictures: Never too old for a hen do
Somerset communities came out in force to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events including a World War Two Swordfish aircraft taking flight. Meanwhile, the county won another cricket match during an intense four-day game. Actors are rehearsing for an award-winning play which is coming to the Theatre Royal in Bath, and a very special lady was treated to a hen do - 70 years after her wedding! Here are some images showing life across Somerset this week. Fairey Swordfish: People across the county celebrated VE Day for the 80th time with community events and memorial services this week. The Fairey Swordfish, affectionately known as the "Stringbag," was a biplane torpedo bomber that played a pivotal role in several key naval battles during World War Two. The Navy Wings flew the plane over Somerset on Thursday. Winners: Craig Overton of Somerset was key to the victory against Essex in Taunton earlier this week. Never too late: Molly Hutton, a grandmother and 92-year-old, had a surprise when her family asked if she wanted to "see a band" at the Riff Corner in Clevedon and she walked into a surprise hen do - 70 years after walking up the aisle. She had mentioned she never had one before her wedding, so family and friends planned one in secret. Elephant in the room: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm staff were one of many locations waving the county flag high on Somerset Day, the time to celebrate everything special about the county. Showtime: For fans of all things countryside, all roads led to the North Somerset Showground near Wraxall for the annual North Somerset Show, which was attended by thousands. All the world's a stage: Dance-theatre company New Adventures is preparing for a return to Bath to perform choreographer Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Midnight Bell at the Theatre Royal from 20 to 24 May. New record: Taunton School's senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition. Thirty students from Taunton School's Years 9 to 13 took part in the tournament and walked away "feeling proud" of their performances, winning all six cups and the senior boys beating their own record set last year in the freestyle relay. Sheep shenanigans: Weather watcher Helly Lou captured a flock of sheep hanging out by Cheddar Reservoir. Spring bloom: A BBC Weather Watcher spotted these pretty flowers against the blue spring sky. Meanwhile, another weather watcher in Weston-super-Mare captured the sun setting over the sea (below) Architects of our future: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has a specialist team who visit schools with the aim of raising awareness of the diverse range of careers available in the NHS. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine and sporting success Somerset in Pictures: Swan whisperer and the races Somerset in Pictures: Bobcats and foggy mornings Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach days Somerset in Pictures: Anyone for cricket? Somerset in Pictures: Races and a royal visit Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath Somerset in Pictures: Sunrises and a lunar eclipse Somerset in pictures: Darts delight and Mr Darcy Somerset in Pictures: Blue skies, cows and Crufts Somerset in pictures: Otters, owls and EastEnders pub Somerset in Pictures: The sweet taste of victory Somerset in Pictures: Wildlife and winter swimming Somerset in Pictures: Fog and Harry Redknapp Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races Somerset in pics: Fog, fundraisers and fairytales Somerset in Pictures: Tractors, rainbows and a circus Somerset in Pictures: Panto and a 100th birthday Somerset in pictures: Santa and Christmas lights Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio Somerset in Pictures: Snow, carnival and racing Somerset in pictures: Santas on ice and bus DJs Somerset in pictures: Hedgehogs and carnival Somerset in pictures: Tor aurora and Willow Man Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheese Somerset in pictures: World records and ponies Somerset in Pictures: Mullet wigs and a giant moon Somerset in pictures: Autumn arrives in the county Somerset in pictures: Caravan racing, motorbikes and street art Somerset in pictures: Swans, scarecrows and cricket Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets Somerset in pictures: A retiring lollipop lady and bus strikes Somerset in pictures: Images from across the county
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10-05-2025
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Somerset in Pictures: Never too old for a hen do
Somerset communities came out in force to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events including a World War Two Swordfish aircraft taking flight. Meanwhile, the county won another cricket match during an intense four-day game. Actors are rehearsing for an award-winning play which is coming to the Theatre Royal in Bath, and a very special lady was treated to a hen do - 70 years after her wedding! Here are some images showing life across Somerset this week. Fairey Swordfish: People across the county celebrated VE Day for the 80th time with community events and memorial services this week. The Fairey Swordfish, affectionately known as the "Stringbag," was a biplane torpedo bomber that played a pivotal role in several key naval battles during World War Two. The Navy Wings flew the plane over Somerset on Thursday. Winners: Craig Overton of Somerset was key to the victory against Essex in Taunton earlier this week. Never too late: Molly Hutton, a grandmother and 92-year-old, had a surprise when her family asked if she wanted to "see a band" at the Riff Corner in Clevedon and she walked into a surprise hen do - 70 years after walking up the aisle. She had mentioned she never had one before her wedding, so family and friends planned one in secret. Elephant in the room: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm staff were one of many locations waving the county flag high on Somerset Day, the time to celebrate everything special about the county. Showtime: For fans of all things countryside, all roads led to the North Somerset Showground near Wraxall for the annual North Somerset Show, which was attended by thousands. All the world's a stage: Dance-theatre company New Adventures is preparing for a return to Bath to perform choreographer Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Midnight Bell at the Theatre Royal from 20 to 24 May. New record: Taunton School's senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition. Thirty students from Taunton School's Years 9 to 13 took part in the tournament and walked away "feeling proud" of their performances, winning all six cups and the senior boys beating their own record set last year in the freestyle relay. Sheep shenanigans: Weather watcher Helly Lou captured a flock of sheep hanging out by Cheddar Reservoir. Spring bloom: A BBC Weather Watcher spotted these pretty flowers against the blue spring sky. Meanwhile, another weather watcher in Weston-super-Mare captured the sun setting over the sea (below) Architects of our future: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has a specialist team who visit schools with the aim of raising awareness of the diverse range of careers available in the NHS. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine and sporting success Somerset in Pictures: Swan whisperer and the races Somerset in Pictures: Bobcats and foggy mornings Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach days Somerset in Pictures: Anyone for cricket? Somerset in Pictures: Races and a royal visit Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath Somerset in Pictures: Sunrises and a lunar eclipse Somerset in pictures: Darts delight and Mr Darcy Somerset in Pictures: Blue skies, cows and Crufts Somerset in pictures: Otters, owls and EastEnders pub Somerset in Pictures: The sweet taste of victory Somerset in Pictures: Wildlife and winter swimming Somerset in Pictures: Fog and Harry Redknapp Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races Somerset in pics: Fog, fundraisers and fairytales Somerset in Pictures: Tractors, rainbows and a circus Somerset in Pictures: Panto and a 100th birthday Somerset in pictures: Santa and Christmas lights Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio Somerset in Pictures: Snow, carnival and racing Somerset in pictures: Santas on ice and bus DJs Somerset in pictures: Hedgehogs and carnival Somerset in pictures: Tor aurora and Willow Man Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheese Somerset in pictures: World records and ponies Somerset in Pictures: Mullet wigs and a giant moon Somerset in pictures: Autumn arrives in the county Somerset in pictures: Caravan racing, motorbikes and street art Somerset in pictures: Swans, scarecrows and cricket Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets Somerset in pictures: A retiring lollipop lady and bus strikes Somerset in pictures: Images from across the county
BBC News
10-05-2025
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Somerset in Pictures: VE Day celebrations and cricket win
Somerset communities came out in force to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events including a World War Two Swordfish aircraft taking the county won another cricket match during an intense four-day are rehearsing for an award-winning play which is coming to the Theatre Royal in Bath, and a very special lady was treated to a hen do - 70 years after her wedding!Here are some images showing life across Somerset this week. Fairey Swordfish: People across the county celebrated VE Day for the 80th time with community events and memorial services this week. The Fairey Swordfish, affectionately known as the "Stringbag," was a biplane torpedo bomber that played a pivotal role in several key naval battles during World War Two. The Navy Wings flew the plane over Somerset on Thursday. Winners: Craig Overton of Somerset was key to the victory against Essex in Taunton earlier this week. Never too late: Molly Hutton, a grandmother and 92-year-old, had a surprise when her family asked if she wanted to "see a band" at the Riff Corner in Clevedon and she walked into a surprise hen do - 70 years after walking up the aisle. She had mentioned she never had one before her wedding, so family and friends planned one in secret. Elephant in the room: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm staff were one of many locations waving the county flag high on Somerset Day, the time to celebrate everything special about the county. Showtime: For fans of all things countryside, all roads led to the North Somerset Showground near Wraxall for the annual North Somerset Show, which was attended by thousands. All the world's a stage: Dance-theatre company New Adventures is preparing for a return to Bath to perform choreographer Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Midnight Bell at the Theatre Royal from 20 to 24 May. New record: Taunton School's senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition. Thirty students from Taunton School's Years 9 to 13 took part in the tournament and walked away "feeling proud" of their performances, winning all six cups and the senior boys beating their own record set last year in the freestyle relay. Sheep shenanigans: Weather watcher Helly Lou captured a flock of sheep hanging out by Cheddar Reservoir. Spring bloom: A BBC Weather Watcher spotted these pretty flowers against the blue spring sky. Meanwhile, another weather watcher in Weston-super-Mare captured the sun setting over the sea (below) Architects of our future: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has a specialist team who visit schools with the aim of raising awareness of the diverse range of careers available in the NHS.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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'Application, determination, concentration...well done Somerset'
Craig Overton celebrates hitting the winning six to clinch Somerset's three-wicket Rothesay County Championship win over Essex at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton. (Image: Getty Images) Application, determination, concentration, adaptability, consistency and the will to turn another loss into a victory, came to the fore in the batting performance of James Rew, Craig Overton and Lewis Gregory as they turned certain defeat in the opening two days, to a hard fought victory on day four against a strong Esses side writes Merv Colenutt. If four day cricket is dead, try telling the purest that as the Taunton wicket as expected, became flatter as the game progressed, but the moans and groans from the supporters in the opening two and a half days turned to jubilation as Somerset turned a certain defeat into a much needed first victory of the season, but it still leaves them perilously the wrong end of the table. On day one, the ball did very little fr 40 overs, but after lunch, for no apparent reason, the ball appeared to spin and lift at the same time, as in the space of fifteen overs, Essex went from 110 fo2 to 146 for 7, with Jack Leach in particular bowling beautifully and although the visitors reached 206, you felt that if the Somerset batsmen could find a bit of form, then a first innings lead was within their reach. Sadly away from Tom Banton's triple century in the opening fixture of the season, their inconsistencies proved to be their downfall once again and with Essex boasting one of the best bowling line ups in the division, Somerset succumbed to far too many poor selection of shots against an attack that consistently make the batsmen play at every ball. Essex responded well in reply with a first innings lead of 61, to score 259 in their second innings, with the England debutant Jordon Cox scoring a century before retiring hurt with a side strain. It's always easy to make comparisons and England have a wealth of talent with their wicket keepers, so comparing Jame Rew to Cox, maybe unfounded, but with 4 or 5 wicket keepers coming into the mix in recent times, I wonder what Rew has to do to get recognised. Set 320 to win by Essex it was always going to be a tall order and although Somerset have the talent in their top order, inconsistencies has been proving to be their downfall and as so often happens, poor shot selection proved costly once again as Somerset slumped to 78 for 5 when Banton was dismissed attempting a reverse sweep. Tom Lammonby and Tom Abell both looked good, but then got out when looking set, but for James Rew and Lewis Gregory, they both showed their true credentials in a 100 run partnership and with Craig Overton in a role that suited him perfectly that would make him the complete all rounder, with so much patience and concentration, he helped Rew add 100 runs that helped to almost see Somerset over the line. This was four day county championship cricket at its very best, Essex the dominant side for two thirds of the game, but Somerset who were second best for long periods, somehow squeezed out a victory that never looked possible in the final session on day three. Just goes to prove that for the purists of county cricket and the hundred competition for non purists, the two games are a long way apart and the money side of the game has become far more important to the players, you can't blame them, but surely there is still a place for county championship cricket in the coming years.
