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Wed, 11 May 2022 06:46:11 +0100
Police issue yellow box warning in South Street, Crewkerne
POLICE are warning motorists in Crewkerne they could be fined or receive points on their licence if they continue to breach the Highway Code.

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:10:18 +0100
Avon and Somerset appeal for missing Nasim Sweeting, 14
POLICE are appealing for people in the Avon and Somerset Police area to get in touch if they spot a missing 14-year-old boy.

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Annie Maw, Lord Lieutenant, starts second leg of Jubilee Jaunt at Holyrood Academy
STUDENTS met on Monday (May 9) to support the Lord Lieutenant on the latest leg of her Jubilee Jaunt.

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The Cotley Inn, near Chard, shortlisted for VisitEngland Awards 2022
A PUB in South Somerset has been shortlisted as a finalist for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022.

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
£36million a year to cut sewage discharge in Somerset rivers
AN annual war chest of £36million will help cut the amount of foul sewage discharged into Somerset's rivers during storms.

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:05:49 +0100
Woman dies in A358 crash near Ashill
A woman has died after a crash between a car and a lorry on the A358

Tue, 10 May 2022 14:45:10 +0100
Woman dies after A358 crash near Ashill
A WOMAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A358.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:03:42 +0100
Line-up announced for Shindig Festival in Somerset
The line-up for this years Shindig Festival has been announced.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:02:15 +0100
Chard Road Runners tackle epic race
This weekend saw two Chard Road Runners head off to Tollard Royal in Dorset for the OX Races, with Helen Baxter taking on the OX Epic while Paul Masters took on the OX Frolic.

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:11:47 +0100
Repair and reuse scheme running across Somerset
PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to repair and reuse under a scheme starting this week.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:08:37 +0100
New grant for children in care homes in Somerset
EFFORTS to improve the lives of children in care across Somerset have received a boost following a government grant.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:45:49 +0100
Tripadvisor reveals best hotels, B&Bs and small stays in the UK in 2022 awards
Book your Spring staycation at one of Tripadvisor's best of the best hotels in the UK.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:06:25 +0100
Women's Six Nations: Yeovil's Marlie Packer nominated for award
ENGLAND flanker Marlie Packer believes playing with a smile on her face has helped deliver her first nomination for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship award.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:34:00 +0100
GALLERY: Buckland St Mary Primary School's May Fair 2022
THE sun was shining on the parents and pupils who attended Buckland St Mary Primary School's annual May Fair at the weekend.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:00:23 +0100
Special school raises funds for Chard food bank
AN INDEPENDENT special school raised funds for a food bank by joining a car wash.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:54:56 +0100
Somerset shuts down to new NHS patients, group claims
A BRIDGWATER woman was “brought to tears” by the cost of private dental care she sought after being unable to find a local NHS provider.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:44:00 +0100
Leonardo assembles UK Aerospace industry to boost communities
YEOVIL-BASED helicopter production company Leonardo hosted over 25 companies from the UK’s aerospace industry to help boost local communities.

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:21:42 +0100
Yeovil support worker celebrates lesser-known side of social care
BRETT Hayter is a support worker with Discovery, a not-for-profit provider of support for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities in Somerset.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:46:47 +0100
Yeovil fisherman's illegal day out ends up costing £289
A SOMERSET man's day fishing proved costly.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:08:02 +0100
1st Hinton St George Scouts to volunteer in Kenya
HINTON St George Scouts living in Crewkerne and the surrounding villages have been selected to take part in international charitable projects and events in the summer of 2023.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:45:01 +0100
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report for Honeycomb Nursery School
A CHARD nursery is celebrating a successful Ofsted report.

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:02:20 +0100
Locations of police speed cameras in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police officers will be out in force again this week checking on motorists' speeds.

Mon, 09 May 2022 06:25:29 +0100
Roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week
AMONG the major roadworks starting in Somerset this week is a scheme that will take 48 days to complete.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:32:07 +0100
Yeovil couple get married at The Tank Museum in Dorset
A MILITARY-LOVING couple from Yeovil have tied the knot surrounded by weaponry at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:24:08 +0100
Somerset fisherman's illegal day out ends up costing £289
A SOMERSET man's day fishing proved costly.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:25:34 +0100
Aldi’s wishing well garden planter is back in stock – pre order yours now
You’ll need to be quick though, like all Aldi Specialbuys, once they're gone, they’re gone.

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:39:57 +0100
Somerset ranks among least stressed regions – see the full list
Residents in Somerset are thought to be among the most chill as a study reveals the least, and most, stressed regions – see the full list.

Sun, 08 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Map shows dog-friendly beaches in Somerset
SOMERSET beaches could be ideal for a day out or for walks with our four-legged friends, but not all of them are dog-friendly.

Sun, 08 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Get all your holiday essentials with the LOOKFANTASTIC Getaway Beauty Box
From SPF to shimmer oil, you’ll have everything you need to keep your skin healthy and protected.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
LEGOLAND Windsor opens new Mythica Magical Forest and it's what dreams are made of
LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:16:23 +0100
Get tickets for Somerset cricket's Beer and Cider Festival
SOMERSET County Cricket Club is inviting fans to 'the biggest beer garden in the South West'.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 07 May 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 April 25, 2022.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to expand Blue Ball Inn in Bruton
A SOMERSET hotel could reopen and expand in the coming months if new plans are given the green light by district councillors, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:33:00 +0100
Liberal Democrats take overall control of Somerset Council
THE Liberal Democrats have won control of Somerset County Council by securing 61 seats in the local election – five more than needed to secure a majority.

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:33:00 +0100
Chard Tennis Club Open Day to offer chance to play for free
Chard Tennis Club is inviting residents to come along and play tennis for free at an Open Day on Saturday, May 14, as part of the LTA Big Tennis Weekend.

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:27:28 +0100
Uncertainty over McColl's Somerset stores
THERE are fears for scores of jobs in Somerset as uncertainty surrounds the future of several convenience stores across the county.

Fri, 06 May 2022 06:50:35 +0100
Massive smoke plume from fire in Brympton
PEOPLE were advised to stay indoors and close their windows during a massive fire in Somerset yesterday evening (Thursday, May 5).

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:50:56 +0100
Save up to £60 on Fairy Liquid, Persil, Finish and more through Groupon
Groupon is offering large discounts on a number of household essentials

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:42:08 +0100
Summit to 'eliminate violence against women and girls'
AVON and Somerset Police will be joined by organisations from across the region at a one-day summit tomorrow (Friday, May 6) to agree an action plan focussed on eliminating violence against women and girls.

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:20:05 +0100
Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw's second part of Jubilee Jaunt
SOMERSET’S Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw is to dedicate the second leg of her Jubilee Jaunt to Somerset Day “to honour not only Her Majesty but also our fantastic county”.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:26:41 +0100
Residents celebrate completing 'Banners of Chard' project
Over the past ten months, Chard residents have been working together to create five banners for the town.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:01:56 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice’s Summer Fete
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting families across Somerset to enjoy a day of family fun and help them to raise funds to support patients and their families.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:37:40 +0100
ELECTIONS 2022: Polling stations in Somerset
SOMERSET voters will find out tomorrow (May 6) who will be governing them at a local level for the next five years.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:27:41 +0100
Sir Ed Davey MP criticises Conservatives ahead of local elections
THE Conservatives should be punished at the local elections in Somerset after “taking rural communities for granted”, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has stated.

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset elections 2022: What can I expect on election day?
THOUSANDS of people across Somerset will go to the polls tomorrow to vote for two candidates standing to be elected to the county’s new unitary authority.

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:48:54 +0100
Online school to help Somerset residents set up in business after Covid pandemic
RESIDENTS in their 50s, 60s, and 70s in Somerset are being invited to join a free online school for ‘olderpreneurs’ seeking to set up in business post-Covid.

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:17:11 +0100
C&D of Chard buys warehousing in Martock
CHARD-based transport and logistics company C&D South West have bought an additional warehousing site in Martock.

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:15:30 +0100
Police renew appeal following Crewkerne Lidl car park assault
POLICE have renewed their appeal after an off-duty emergency worker was assaulted in Crewkerne earlier this year.

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:19:05 +0100
UK passport warning to one million Brits who face seeing their summer holiday cancelled
The warning comes as new research suggested delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.



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