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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:37:03 +0100
Crewkerne residents protest over lack of progress on new car park
Crewkerne residents have protested over the lack of progress in delivering a new car park in their town centre.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:49:28 +0100
Electric charging points installed at Marketfield Car Park in Chard
THE first three of a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the district have been installed in Chard.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:59:10 +0100
Ben Russell Salon in Ilminster shortlisted for national award
AN Ilminster stylist has been shortlisted for the prestigious Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year title at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2022.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Crewkerne farm appears in TV series with celebrity chef James Strawbridge
CORNISH celebrity chef James Strawbridge stars in a new series of ‘Rooting for Real Farms’ featuring a Crewkerne farm.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:58:34 +0100
Greene King pubs £3,000 prize during Lionesses' game
PLANNING on watching the Lionesses' semi final match against Sweden down the pub this evening (Tuesday, July 26)?

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:42:40 +0100
"No firm plans" to reopen Chard railway station
There are “no firm plans” to reopen a Somerset railway station – and the cost of taking the first step towards this could be up to £60,000.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:34:30 +0100
Quadbike theft in Preston Road, Yeovil
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of two men they wish to identify as part of their investigation into the theft of a quadbike.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:19:10 +0100
NatWest announces support for farmers facing inflation challenges
NATWEST, the UK’s biggest bank for business with 40,000 agriculture customers, has today confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:02:23 +0100
Total of 22 TA postcode homes sell for £1million+ in a year
A TOTAL of 22 homes in the Taunton (TA) postcode have been sold for more than £1million in the past year, according to 'We Buy Any House' company Property Searchers.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:38:32 +0100
Somerset Lord Lieutenant completes 70-mile Jubilee Jaunt
THE Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Annie Maw has completed the final leg of her epic series of Jubilee Jaunts to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:33:56 +0100
Taunton Thespians continue outdoor summer tour
TAUNTON Thespians continue their outdoor summer tour to tell the Tales from 1001 Arabian Nights.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:46:50 +0100
Ferne Dog Show planned for September
THE annual Ferne Dog Show is taking place on Sunday, September 4.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:58:00 +0100
Ham Hill Country Park Fun Dog Show returns for seventh year
A POPULAR South Somerset dog show is set to return for it seventh year next month.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:57:41 +0100
Police investigate the death of a baby in Chard
AN investigation is being carried out into the death of a one-month-old baby following an incident in Chard.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:42:58 +0100
Yeovil Rotary Club's fundraising dinner and presentation
YEOVIL Rotary Club is expecting plenty of interest in a fundraising dinner and presentation it is hosting next month.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:33:25 +0100
Inquest opened into the death of Jade Coles
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died after a collision near Ilminster.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:55:10 +0100
Somerset Reuse Week sees bookcase converted into plant stand
AN unloved bookcase destined for a rubbish skip has been given a new lease of life - as a plant stand.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:36:36 +0100
Still time to get Covid-19 vaccination in Somerset
HEALTH bosses in Somerset are urging people who haven't had any or all of their Covid-19 vaccinations to do so.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:21:00 +0100
Somerset councillor attacks decision to hold meetings in public
A Somerset council has been slammed for its decision to hold its remaining meetings in public despite declaring a climate emergency.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:10:00 +0100
Protestors gather to prevent A303 oak tree from being destroyed
Protesters have occupied a veteran oak tree in Somerset in a desperate bid to prevent it from being torn down as part of a major road-building scheme.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:23:10 +0100
Universal Credit and other benefit payments to increase DWP confirms
More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:58:36 +0100
Petrol prices in Chard and Ilminster fall after garage owner's example
Petrol prices in the Chard and Ilminster have dropped, seemingly following the example of a local garage owner.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:52:00 +0100
Waterlake Road in Tatworth to close for Wessex Water repairs
A TATWORTH road will be closed for three days later this week to allow Wessex Water to repair a “domestic leak”.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:09:20 +0100
Strikes disrupt train services in Somerset this week
PASSENGERS hoping to travel by train to and from Somerset stations this week are being warned to plan ahead due to industrial action.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:53:53 +0100
Police mobile speed cameras sites in Somerset
POLICE have issued details of locations where officers will site mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:42:39 +0100
SIX major roadworks starting in Somerset today
SIX roadworks schemes taking longer than five weeks to complete are scheduled from today (Monday, July 25).

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:21:50 +0100
Death of Steve Jones, landlord of Phoenix Hotel, Chard
CUSTOMERS and staff at a Somerset pub are in shock following the death of the popular landlord after a short illness.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Somerset
It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Somerset’s radon hotspots.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Lawrences picture auction
THE variety of pictures on offer at Lawrences on July 6 is best demonstrated by the prices achieved for pictures spanning many centuries.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Detached former farmhouse with cottage gardens in Donyatt
BELIEVED to date from the 18th century, the property has been the subject of much improvement during recent years.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Treasury reveals the 78 unclaimed estates in Somerset
The Treasury has revealed 78 unclaimed estates in Somerset - check your surname from the list to see if you could inherit a fortune.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
A quintessential Grade II listed farmhouse in Crewkerne
MANOR Farmhouse typifies a former village farmhouse, offering considerable character throughout, built of local stone beneath a thatched and slate tiled roof with the property being listed Grade II for its architectural importance.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:18:28 +0100
Almost 100 homes could be built near Crewkerne if proposal gets approval
ALMOST 100 new houses could be built on the edge of Crewkerne if plans are approved.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:45:54 +0100
Official figures show crime is on the rise in Somerset
CRIME has risen over the last year in Somerset, official police records reveal.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:38:38 +0100
Patients satisfaction with GP services in Somerset drops to its lowest level
PATIENT satisfaction with GP services in Somerset has dropped to its lowest ever level, new figures show.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:35:41 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:03:43 +0100
Reggae Night coming to Chard
TROY Ellis and his Hail Jamaica band will be rocking the hearts and minds of the people of Chard for the first time.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:48:50 +0100
Fuel protests on M5 in Somerset and other roads
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on the M5 in Somerset tomorrow (Friday, July 22) with protesters planning slow moving roadblock protests against the rising cost of fuel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:56 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for Somerset
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for Somerset and the South West.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:39:04 +0100
Andrassy Living opens in East Street, Ilminster
AN independent interiors and lifestyle store has opened in Ilminster this week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Alex Chihota continues hockey development with England
RISING hockey prospect Alex Chihota believes a recent Commonwealth Games ‘Immersion Camp’ as part of the trailblazing Team England Futures programme will be ideal preparation for a future at the top level.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:43:00 +0100
Column: Chard Carers Support Group
After the success of the June meeting, where Chard hosted the Honiton and Ilminster carers groups, the July meeting was a lower key, general meeting where we discussed some of the successes and problems faced by our regular members, including the cos...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:23:00 +0100
Councillor's column: Jason Baker, Holyrood, Jocelyn and Tatworth and Forton ward
I represent Chard South, this covers Everything on the Guildhall side of the A30, which includes the district council wards of Holyrood, Jocelyn and Tatworth, Forton.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:18:31 +0100
Honeycomb Nursery School, Chard, closes
THE gates closed for the final time at a school in Chard last Friday (July 15).

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:41:44 +0100
Bridgerton reveal new cast members ahead of series 3 filming
Filming for season 3 of Bridgeton has begun in London

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:37:39 +0100
Burglar suspect dies in Axminster after running from police
AVON and Somerset Police is to refer itself to the police watchdog following the death of a suspect.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:40:52 +0100
Chard's Friends of Springmead Surgery wound up
A GROUP that has raised more than £68,000 for a GP surgery in Chard has been wound up.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:50:41 +0100
Vanessa White supports Barnardo’s campaign
LEADING children’s charity Barnardo’s is spreading the good-feeling and raising awareness of its range of pre-loved clothing and accessories, with its new ‘Fashion For All’ campaign, including Yeovil’s Vanessa White.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:21:39 +0100
Duncan Sharkey appointed Somerset County Council chief executive
THE top officer charged with heading up a new unitary authority for the whole of Somerset has been appointed.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:53:56 +0100
Met Office warns of thunderstorms in parts of Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS are developing across parts of Somerset, the Met Office said.



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