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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:29:46 +0000
Glastonbury resale tickets: How and when you can buy them
Get tickets to the iconic festival and see Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:20 +0000
Avon and Somerset police detective sacked for abusive texts
A SOMERSET detective with 25 years’ "exemplary" service has been sacked after sending obscene and abusive text messages to two sexual assault victims. 

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:59:53 +0000
Glastonbury poster: Full line-up announced for 2022 including Paul McCartney
This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:28:57 +0000
Chard United Football Club pay tribute to Alex 'Jibber' Ives
A MAN who recently lost his battle with illness is being remembered as a passionate footballer and a great friend.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:22:49 +0000
Book auction in memory of Jemima Layzell
A CHARITY set up following a teenager's sudden death is holding an online book auction.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:12:00 +0000
Travelodge lists Yeovil as target location for new hotel
TRAVELODGE has identified Minehead and Yeovil as target locations for new hotels as it looks for new “development opportunities” across the UK.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:34:00 +0000
World Book Day: Waterstones reveals the children's books you need to read in 2022
Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Aldi's hanging egg chair is back - but you'll have to be quick
Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:43:00 +0000
Katie Galan-Wilkinson encourages support for Wear A Hat Day
AN Ilminster mum living with a brain tumour is encouraging local people to take part in National Wear A Hat Day to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:48:29 +0000
Andy Doran to play in Hinton on Mother’s Day
SOMERSET residents can treat their mums to a night of live music this Mother’s Day at a pub in the county.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:44:04 +0000
Community members in South Somerset to send aid items to Ukraine
COMMUNITY members in Chard are currently collecting much needed items to send to vulnerable people in Ukraine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Drumming day at Horton Village Hall, near Ilminster
VISITORS enjoyed a monthly drumming workshop at Horton Village Hall near Ilminster on Saturday (February 26).

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
How to get tickets to Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley
Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:24:21 +0000
SEPD fined for works safety breaches in Stoke Trister
POWER distribution company SEPD has been ordered to pay over £9,000 to comply with safety measures while carrying out street works in Stoke Trister.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:43:08 +0000
Allocation of secondary schools for Somerset primary pupils
THE number of Somerset 11-year-olds starting at the preferred secondary school in September has hit a record level.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000
Leonardo flight trainees complete first phase of training
A LEONARDO Helicopters trainee test flight engineer from Wells has completed the first phase of his training to qualify as a professional aircrew member in Yeovil.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:09:00 +0000
Marcus Fysh MP 'fully supportive' of tough sanctions against Russia
YEOVIL MP Marcus Fysh has said he is "fully supportive" of tough sanctions against Russia following its "unacceptable" invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:29:00 +0000
Donyatt Recreational Area users hand out Tesco tokens for new seesaw
A GROUP of volunteers are encouraging shoppers at Tesco in Ilminster to help them secure £1,500 for a new seesaw at Donyatt Recreational Area.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000
LEGO Spice Girl tribute set is out now - How to buy yours
LEGO's iconic Spice Girl tribute set is out now. Here's how you can bag yours.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:17:00 +0000
Ilminster Share and Repair opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
ILMINSTER Share and Repair facility held its grand opening on Saturday, February 26, marking the start of a new sustainability project in the town.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:25:59 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police catch uninsured American motorist
AN American motorist has been stopped by Avon and Somerset Police's roads policing unit for driving without insurance.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:57:41 +0000
Car at 100mph, bike overtaking on double white line on A303
POLICE have published details of two motorists seemingly breaking the law on a stretch of road notorious for "serious collisions".

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Personalised gift ideas for Mother's Day from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky TV channels and NOW in March 2022 - How to get Sky
Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:25:20 +0000
Somerset Rugby Referees Society address referees abuse
THE Somerset Rugby Referees Society issued a message on social media this weekend discussing the difficulties faced by local referees.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Green focus column from Mark Ward, Somerset Wildlife Trust
FOR many of us, the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel provide a valuable source of inspiration and enjoyment - from walking along our coast paths, spending time on our beaches, watching wildlife or partaking in recreational activities such as sailin...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in South Somerset
BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of February 14, 2022.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
St Margaret's Hospice launch Make a Will Month campaign
IF you have been putting off making a Will - here's your chance.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:02:36 +0000
Votes open for new name of Somerset's repair and reuse van
NORMA, Phoenix, Revival, Sparky, Fixy/Fixy McFixFace... these are the potential names chosen for the county's new mobile repair and reuse project.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:35:26 +0000
One in 26 Avon and Somerset Police officers identify as gay or lesbian
ONE in 26 Avon and Somerset police officers identify as gay or lesbian, the first figures of their kind suggest.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 23 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000
Primrose reveals 7 quick jobs to get your garden Spring ready- See the tasks
Here's how you can get your garden ready for the better weather with these 7 tasks from Primrose.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:50:21 +0000
DC Jon Hooper accused of sending inappropriate text messages
AN Avon and Somerset detective has been accused of sending inappropriate texts to two victims of sexual assault.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:37:52 +0000
Mark Foster supports Swimathon 2022
FORMER Team GB swimmer Mark Foster is calling on people across Somerset to take the plunge and sign up for Swimathon 2022.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:25:00 +0000
Fine and 28-day ban for driver clocked at 118mph on A303
A MOTORIST from Street has been banned from driving for 28 days and handed a £239 court bill after pleading guilty to speeding on the A303.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:16:38 +0000
Jewellery, PJs and more Mother’s Day gifts from Oliver Bonas
Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something special to gift your mother this year, Oliver Bonas has some lovely pieces.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:11:46 +0000
Route1Advocacy is looking for volunteers in Somerset
A MAN from Chard has explained why he decided to volunteer for a role in the Route1 advocacy service.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:42:13 +0000
Somerset County Council works with schools to combat holiday hunger
SOMERSET County Council is once again working with schools to provide food vouchers to families eligible for Free School Meals to combat holiday hunger over the February half-term.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:20:28 +0000
Final budget for Somerset County Council approved
SOMERSET County Council has successfully approved its last ever budget, which will see council tax bills rise by just under three per cent.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:54:32 +0000
Nearly £6m needed to upgrade Yeovil Crematorium on Bunford Lane
A FURTHER £800,000 will be spent on making a Somerset crematorium fit for purpose for at least the next 25 years.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:28:20 +0000
County council's Cllr Nigel Taylor has 'months to live'
THE chairman of Somerset County Council has revealed he may only have a couple of months to live.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
We speak exclusively to Somerset CCC CEO Gordon Hollins
SOMERSET County Cricket Club chief executive officer Gordon Hollins chats exclusively to the County Gazette about keeping Somerset a club for its members.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Recycling collections return for Friday morning in Somerset
HOUSEHOLDERS across Somerset are being asked to help ease the pressure on recycling collections this Friday (February 25) as services bounce back from Storm Eunice.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:15:16 +0000
London Theatre Week returns with discounted tickets on West End shows
With this week marking London Theatre Week, you can grab some discounted tickets for some of London hit shows.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:03:53 +0000
Success for Somerset businesses at tourism awards
MORE than a hundred businesses joined the online celebrations on Thursday, February 17, for the Bristol, Bath, and Somerset Tourism Awards 2021/22. Several businesses across Somerset celebrated their achievements and won awards in different categorie...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:00:07 +0000
Police probe 'suspicious' fire in Chard home
POLICE have been called in to investigate a fire in a Chard home.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
More than £1.7m could be needed for Yeovil Refresh programme
MORE than £1.7M of additional funding could be poured into regenerating Yeovil town centre following a rise in the price of raw materials and labour.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
SSDC provide £6m for Octagon theatre upgrade
SOMERSET councillors have agreed to provide an extra £6M to ensure the “long overdue” upgrade of a local theatre can proceed.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:56:26 +0000
Man airlifted to hospital after car collision in Crewkerne
A MAN was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle collision in Crewkerne.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:22:45 +0000
Increase in council tax share for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
RESIDENTS in Devon and Somerset will pay more to the region’s fire service after moves to stop an increase in its share of council tax were rejected.



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