Western Daily Press

Let Justice Be Done for Sake of Melanie's Brave Family

Thirteen years of uncertainty are over for the parents of Melanie Hall. Ever since their daughter's disappearance in 1996, Steve and Pat Hall must have been tormented with the thoughts of what happened to her. To have their child taken from them so suddenly and not know what had happened to her must have been excruciating.

Cockney Rebel ; Natalie Hale Catches Up with Lee Hurst and Talks About His Run-in with the Law, Material-Stealing Comedians and Why He Won't Be Appearing On Mock the Week Any Time Soon

Likeable cockney comedian Lee Hurst is making a rare trip to the region to perform his hilarious and topical stand-up in his trademark laid-back style. Lee made his name on They Think It's All Over, the BBC's popular comedy panel game with a sporting theme. But fame was never something the comic hankered after, and today, he is rarely seen on our TV screens.

Milkins Reaches Last Eight

Gloucestershire's Robert Milkins will face two-time world champion Mark Williams in the quarter-finals of snooker's Grand Prix in Glasgow. Milkins produced an impressive performance as he saw off Mark King 5-1 in last night's second-round clash at Kelvin Hall.

Underrated Spaniard Upstages Garcia

World No 8 Sergio Garcia had the spotlight taken off by him by world No 1,076 Manuel Quiros when golf 's Madrid Masters began yesterday. A closing 15-foot eagle putt had given Garcia an eight-under-par 64 and the clubhouse lead at Centro Nacional.

Harmison Misses Out On Tour Spot ; England Paceman's Future Is in Doubt After His Omission

Steve Harmison may have bowled his last ball for England after being overlooked for the tour of South Africa. Despite national selector Geoff Miller insisting the door was still open for the Durham paceman, England are looking towards the future in this winter's series.

Big Names Heading to Beach Race ; Motocross

Huge crowds are expected to converge on Weston over the weekend for the 26th running of the annual Beach Races, organised on this occasion by RHL Leisure Activities. For the first time, the event is being held over three full days.

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Medic's Half-Hour Sat-Nav Journey Not to Blame for Death

A pensioner died after emergency services took 30 minutes to travel just three miles - because their sat nav took them the wrong way, an inquest heard. John Eickhoff, 71, slumped at the wheel of his car after suffering a massive heart attack while on a shopping trip in Bristol in October last year.

Roussea Gives Sinbad Cause for Celebration ; Gloucester Star Simpson-Daniel's Horse Claims a Victory at Wincanton

Gloucester star James Simpson-Daniel received a boost ahead of tonight's Heineken Cup game against the Dragons when Roussea, a horse he part-owns, won at a sun-drenched Wincanton yesterday. The Michael Scudamore-trained gelding made a last-gasp effort to win the Charity Day Chase on a photo-finish, although Simpson- Daniel was unable to witness the success at first hand as he was preparing for tonight's clash.

Drinking Curb

Anti-social drinking in certain areas of Bridgwater will be curbed from Wednesday, October 21. The following areas will be subject to a Designated Public Drinks Order: Northgate, The Clink, East Quay, Salmon Parade, The Broadway, Penel Orlieu, Mount Street, Church Street.

Brits Died As Boat Sailed After Dark

The Government has called for a full investigation into the capsizing of a boat off Vietnam that killed two young Britons, the Foreign Office said today. The vessel overturned in stormy seas at Halong Bay on September 24.

Ted Baker Sees Profits Tumble ; in Brief

Fashion retailer Ted Baker posted an 18 per cent slide in profits but said UK sales had exceeded expectations. The firm said womenswear took on a greater importance in its growing retail business in the last year.

Station at Kingsnorth Shelved

Energy firm E.ON has shelved controversial plans for a new coal power station at Kingsnorth. The German company said electricity demand had fallen due to the recession and a new plant was not needed in the UK until around 2016.

Mum Killed by Golf Ball

Tributes have been paid to a mother-of-two who died after she was hit on the head by a golf ball while playing a practice match. Charity volunteer Janet Llewellyn, who was 66 and lived in Balloch, Dunbartonshire, was injured at Strathendrick Golf Club in Drymen, Stirlingshire, on October 1. She died the following day.

'Non' to Pres. Blair

The first president of Europe must be a "decent national statesman" - and that rules out Tony Blair, a former senior eurocrat said today. Frenchman Pierre Defraigne set out the case against the former prime minister in an article published in European Voice, the Brussels weekly newspaper.

Is Seven Magic Number for Rugby?

The International Olympic Committee will decide today whether rugby sevens will be part of the Olympics from 2016. And while its inclusion would undoubtedly raise the profile of the game worldwide, it also throws up one potentially interesting scenario: could sevens ultimately usurp the 15-man game? In cricket, we have seen how the 20-over game has gained the kind of popularity and financial support to spark meaningful debate over the future of Test matches and the international 50-over game.

Match Made for Slade?

Tomorrow, for the first time this season, I will watch my hometown football club - Yeovil Town - in action at Huish Park. It is the first time this season that work, travel or sofa- related commit ments have not got in the way of Saturday afternoon football watching - but, if I am honest, I would rather not be going at all.