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Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
RSPCA offers rat owners tips on caring for their pet
THE RSPCA has revealed it received 670 reports about rats last year as latest research shows insight into how pet rats are cared for.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Seven bedroom family home for sale in South Chard
BUILT in 1987, Thatchstones is a period family home with seven bedrooms.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:49:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 10
See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 10.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Wessex Internet installs Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance broadband
THANKS to Wessex Internet, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance can now carry out their work to the optimum, with the help of a reliable, ultrafast and efficient internet connection.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:14:42 +0100
Why police in South Somerset pulled over this van on A303
POLICE drew a blank when they stopped this vehicle on the A303.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in South Somerset
BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of March 28, 2022.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:47:28 +0100
The Body Shop's Instaglow primer went viral on Tiktok - How to own the beauty trend
 How you can get your hands on TikTok's latest obsession: The Body Shop's Instagglow CC Cream.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:05:36 +0100
Somerset men lose weight with football healthy programme
A FOOTBALL-focused weight loss programme has helped 250 men from Somerset tackle obesity and lose one tonne (1040kg) of weight last year.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:37:27 +0100
Chard primary school promotes petition to reduce speed limit
A PRIMARY school is promoting a petition to reduce the speed limit outside its premises as “children are often at risk of speeding motorists at the start and end of the day”.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:35:25 +0100
Candidates standing in the Somerset elections in May 2022
SOMERSET residents will go to the polls in just four weeks to decide who will govern them at a local level until 2027, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:21:36 +0100
National Highways responds to cycling group’s A358 petition
A Taunton-based cycling group has been campaigning for a cycle track between Ilminster and Taunton, and a crossing to the A358 junction.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:27:15 +0100
Hungry Horse pubs in Somerset giving away free slippers
YOU can bag a free pair of limited edition slippers with your Sunday roast this Sunday (April 10).

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:44:52 +0100
Martock owner's car set on fire twice in two weeks
A CAR belonging to a person in Martock has been set on fire TWICE in a fortnight, according to police.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:30:19 +0100
Number of police unanswered calls more than tripled in three years
THE number of unanswered police calls outside of the expected timescale has more than tripled in three years.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:39:04 +0100
Motorists banned for driving without insurance
A TAUNTON man has been banned from driving for six months after being caught behind the wheel without insurance.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:19:17 +0100
£11.9million provided for bus service improvement plan in Somerset
PLANS to upgrade Somerset’s bus network have hit a snag over the government provided less than one-tenth of the required funding.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Somerset boxer Dean Dodge ready for Southern Area Title
“PEOPLE think being a professional boxer is like being a professional footballer. They assume you're making money, but every day is a struggle."

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0100
Somerset start County Championship season today at Hampshire
SOMERSET County Cricket Club begin their 2022 LV= Insurance County Championship season with a Division One match against Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl today.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:21:04 +0100
What are the most successful products from Dragons Den?
From self-tanning products to bbq sauce, see what items have had the most success following their Dragons Dens debut.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:00:46 +0100
Dashcam appeal after crash between Wincanton and Sparkford
POLICE are appealing for dashcam videos after a crash on the A303.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:05:06 +0100
Second Covid booster jabs being administered in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council’s public health team is urging older and more vulnerable residents to take up the offer of a free, further Covid-19 booster vaccine.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:42:24 +0100
Drop in staff satisfaction at the Somerset Trust
FEWER staff at the Somerset Trust would feel happy if a friend or relative needed to be treated by the organisation, according to a survey carried out last year.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:25:33 +0100
Malcolm Gage moves into shared ownership home in Ilminster
A RETIRED factory worker who was previously homeless and living in temporary accommodation is thrilled to have moved into a shared-ownership home in Ilminster.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:28:24 +0100
Ukrainian mum sends letter to thank Somerset
A UKRAINIAN woman has sent a letter to thank a business that regularly sends aid to help refugees.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:19:49 +0100
PC sacked for viewing private information on police computer
AN Avon and Somerset Police officer has this week been dismissed for gross misconduct.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:15:50 +0100
Chard Hockey Club men's first team go a full season unbeaten
CHARD Hockey Club's men's first team have gone a whole season unbeaten and are the runaway champions of the Men's Parrett Division One league.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Crewkerne Key Site phase 2 plans unveiled
CREWKERNE residents have been given the first glimpse of how the rest of a major development in their town could take shape.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:32:51 +0100
Bridgerton series 3: Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley to return to hit Netflix show
The stars of Bridgerton's second season Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey will return. What we know so far.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0100
PS5 stock UK expected at Game, Very and AO this week
New PS5 consoles are expected to be back in stock at Game, Very and AO this week

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:51:19 +0100
Science Day at Greenfylde First School, Ilminster
PUPILS at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster were treated to a more explosive school day than usual last week when they had a visit from Devon-based science educators Wonderstruck.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:50:50 +0100
Neroche Primary School raised more than £2000 for Ukraine with the help of a pub
A PRIMARY school has teamed up with a pub to raise more than £2000 for Ukraine.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:23:56 +0100
Housing development in Crewkerne named Wool Gardens
A NEW housing development in Crewkerne is to be named after the town's historic reputation for sheep farming and wool production.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:18:00 +0100
GALLERY: Haselbury Mill auction raises thousands for Ukraine
BARGAIN Hunt auctioneer Philip Serrell was on hand to help raise more than £22,000 for the Ukrainian Red Cross at Haselbury Mill near Crewkerne on Thursday.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:07:00 +0100
Ilminster Town Council seeks volunteer resilience wardens
ILMINSTER Town Council is on the lookout for people to volunteer as resilience wardens to help respond to flooding and "other problems" affecting residents.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:01:33 +0100
Wellington award-winning charity creates installation to raise awareness for dementia
AN AWARD-wining charity has created a hand-crafted butterfly installation to raise awareness for dementia.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:17:00 +0100
Chard Popular Fayre entices local shoppers to the Guildhall
CHARD'S monthly Popular Fayre featuring a variety of crafts and local stalls and homemade refreshments returned to the Guildhall on Saturday, April 2.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:21:52 +0100
Patricia Kim Common dies in two-car Scotland collision
A SOMERSET woman has died in a two-car collision in Scotland.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:27:59 +0100
Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced scores of locations where officers will be siting mobile speed cameras this week.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Bridgerton Secret Cinema Ball tickets - last chance to attend the final dates
You've been invited to a Bridgerton ball.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Ofsted rating revealed for Maiden Beech Academy in Crewkerne
A SCHOOL in Crewkerne has retained its 'good' Ofsted rating after the most recent inspection.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:01:57 +0100
Crews tackle chimney fire in Martock, near Yeovil
CREWS tackled a chimney fire near Yeovil this afternoon (April 2).

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:27:01 +0100
Easter holiday dates and bank holidays for Somerset
To help you plan for the break, here are the Easter holiday dates, including bank holidays, in Somerset.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Councillors call on Government for better water quality in Somerset
SOMERSET councillors have called on the government to take action to stop “poo islands” forming in the county’s rivers, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:42:00 +0100
The Grand National 2022: buy tickets for Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day
The Grand National is back and there are still tickets available if you want to attend the biggest horse racing event of the year at Aintree.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:39:33 +0100
Biker raises £12,000 for Ukraine by donating his ‘pride and joy’ motorbike
A BIKER has raised £12,000 for Ukraine by donating a motorbike he owned since he was 18.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:35:38 +0100
Lawrences of Crewkerne sold to Swedish firm Auctionet
LAWRENCES Auctioneers in Crewkerne has been bought by Auctionet, the web-based auction system for online and hammer auctions.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:57:00 +0100
Speeding Harley Davidson rider handed £1,113 court bill
A HARLEY Davidson motorcycle rider from Crewkerne has been ordered to pay over £1,000 after pleading guilty to speeding on the A35 in Dorset.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
New Somerset recycling site opening hours start on April 1
ALL of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites switch to their summer timetables from today (Friday, April 1).

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Billionaire businessman unveils plans to fly to the Moon
A BILLIONAIRE businessman has unveiled exciting plans to launch a rocket to the Moon from his vast estate on the outskirts of Taunton.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:46:23 +0100
Simba Sleep launches sale with up to 45 percent off mattresses and bundles
Simba Sleep has launched a sale on its mattresses and bundles. Here's how you can buy them at a discounted price.



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