Western Daily Press

Your Stars

The Moon is going to be responsible for the much sharper image that you will be presenting to the world this week. This is the perfect time to rearrange any meetings you've shied away from. Give me a ring to hear who's playing games with your career. Don't be surprised if you find yourself surrounded by new admirers. You will be able to get what you want, and you should also have an exciting travel offer falling right into your lap. Call me now to take a chance on the impossible.

Tiger Would Never Miss the Masters, Says Wood ; Exclusive

The decision by Tiger Woods to play at this year's Masters has come as no surprise to Bristol's Augusta rookie Chris Wood. Wood, who earned his place at the opening major of the year by finishing tied third at the Open last year, always believed Augusta would be the scene of the return of Woods.

Alonso: It's Too Early for Rule Changes ; Formula One

Fernando Alonso has accused his Formula One rivals of making "hot- headed comments" given the criticism that followed the season- opener in Bahrain. Jenson Button, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Mark Webber all spoke about the difficulty of overtaking after the race in Sakhir, in light of the new regulations for this year.

Sport Quiz

Star-Studded City of Ely End Bristol's Run ; Bowls

Bristol's hopes of winning the Denny Cup for the fifth time were dashed when star-studded City of Ely, complete with reigning world champion Greg Harlow, chalked up a convincing 94-65 semi-final victory. Bristol were in the lead for the first 12 ends, but a couple of loose ends proved costly, as Ely's confidence picked up. Harlow defeated a rink skipped by Terry Barnes 25-14, while Bristol's Jason Sparkes held Andrew Easy to a 23-18 scoreline, and Ryan Collier's rink scored a superb 22-13 win...

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Her Spirit Lives On

Eight years ago, fiveyear-old Lelaina Hall died tragically on the mudflats of Burnhamon-Sea, Somerset. In her memory the generous readers of the Western Daily Press raised enough money to buy a rescue hovercraft in her memory. But now, after years of saving lives, the dedicated volunteers at Burnham Area Rescue Boat (Barb) desperately needs your help again.

Fancy Dress for Heroes of Barb

People in Somerset may have been baffled to see a bunch of superheroes walking the streets of Brean. But instead of a large stag do or a Fathers for Justice protest this was the latest Burnham Area Rescue Boat (Barb) fundraiser.

Clocks Bid Gets Boost

The clocks go forward an hour this weekend, but the campaign to move Britain on an hour all the time has received more backing. The call to have summer time two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and winter one hour ahead, has now received crucial cross- party support in parliament.

Delay for Toilet Work

A plan to improve Bath's public toilets will now not be finalised for another year. Politicians first began discussing a strategy for the provision of public conveniences in January last year.

Spicing Up Your Life and Diet Now Officially Good for You

Hair dye and smoking could damage the liver but the Indian spice curcumin may slow down the progress of liver disease, experts said today. One study examined the effect of curcumin - which gives the curry spice turmeric its bright yellow colour - on disease in mice while a second looked at the effects of smoking and hair dye use among humans.

Star-Gazer Nick Sees a Sight the Experts Missed ; West Amateur Astronomer Is 'Only Person in World' to Spot Exploding Comet

An amateur stargazer made a "major astronomical discovery" after he accessed a super-powerful telescope via the internet and spotted a rare comet - while at work. Enterprising Nick Howes, 40, used the web to access an online telescope as he sat at his desk in his office in Wiltshire.

Rethinking Recycling

With the grass greening up and ready to grow, lawn mowers will be out in force in gardens, and farmers will be anxiously watching their stock and crops hoping for a spell of warm weather to put the soil in production mode. Snowdrops struggled but made it to full bloom, but the daffodils have mainly given up for this spring and kept their heads down.