TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day.

AN 11-year-old boy is shaving his “beautiful locks” to raise £1000 for the children suffering in Ukraine.

A FORMER Langport man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against three boys.

VISITORS enjoyed a trip to the Forde Abbey Spring Plant and Gardening Fair on Sunday (March 6).

THE eagerly awaited finals of ‘Chard’s Got Talent’ were held at Chard School with a line-up of acts including football skills, dancing, rock bands, and hula hooping.

MORE than half of the needed funds to implement a 30mph speed limit in a village near Ilminster have been pledged.

CHARD woman Rachel Bates has been supported by Dulux to help her continue to develop her decorating company.

MOTHER and daughter duo Sharon and Livvi Grant started their business Daffodil PR & Communications in 2018, after working together for five years in previous roles.

CELEBRATING International Women's Day is Cllr Sue Lee, the Mayor of Taunton.

A CHARD man has been given a community order with 80 hours unpaid work for assault by beating.

TRACEY Turner has been promoted to the Board of Directors of Lentells from March 1.

POLICE will be operating mobile speed cameras at the following locations across Somerset this week.

Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.

M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day. Here's some gift inspiration.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of February 21, 2022.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and Pandora has released a range of beautiful and symbolic charms.

Take a day out and enjoy a luxury afternoon tea or experience all from the comfort of your own home.

COUNCILLOR Ray Buckler is now the South Somerset District councillor for the Neroche ward after winning the council by-election this week.

AN elegant four-bedroom detached property sits in the heart of a sought-after village.

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.

Turning Red is heading to Disney+, shop the film's full collection now.

A YOUNG motorist from Somerset was clocked driving at twice the speed limit in a 30mph zone.

A SOMERSET detective with 25 years’ "exemplary" service has been sacked after sending obscene and abusive text messages to two sexual assault victims. 

Shop the GOSSYBOX Mother's Day limited edition box today.

This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Get tickets to the iconic festival and see Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and more.

A MAN who recently lost his battle with illness is being remembered as a passionate footballer and a great friend.

A CHARITY set up following a teenager's sudden death is holding an online book auction.

TRAVELODGE has identified Minehead and Yeovil as target locations for new hotels as it looks for new “development opportunities” across the UK.

Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

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.

SOMERSET residents can treat their mums to a night of live music this Mother’s Day at a pub in the county.

COMMUNITY members in Chard are currently collecting much needed items to send to vulnerable people in Ukraine.

VISITORS enjoyed a monthly drumming workshop at Horton Village Hall near Ilminster on Saturday (February 26).

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

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.

THE number of Somerset 11-year-olds starting at the preferred secondary school in September has hit a record level.

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.

YEOVIL MP Marcus Fysh has said he is "fully supportive" of tough sanctions against Russia following its "unacceptable" invasion of Ukraine.

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.

LEGO's iconic Spice Girl tribute set is out now. Here's how you can bag yours.

ILMINSTER Share and Repair facility held its grand opening on Saturday, February 26, marking the start of a new sustainability project in the town.

AN American motorist has been stopped by Avon and Somerset Police's roads policing unit for driving without insurance.

POLICE have published details of two motorists seemingly breaking the law on a stretch of road notorious for "serious collisions".

The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.

Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

THE Somerset Rugby Referees Society issued a message on social media this weekend discussing the difficulties faced by local referees.

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...

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of February 14, 2022.