WATCHET remain top of the Jack Stephens Bowls League despite losing away to Minehead by five shots last week.

Second placed Williton closed the gap at the top to only three points after beating Porlock by 46 shots.

Latest results: Williton 96 (11 points), Porlock 50 (0); Minehead 72 (7), Watchet 67 (6).

League standings: Watchet played 20, won 13, drawn 0, lost 7, points 38. Williton played 20, drawn 0, lost 8, points 35. Minehead played 20, won 9, drawn 0, lost 11, points 25; Porlock played 20, won6, drawn 0, lost 14, points 15.