Chard Guildhall will open for free Heritage Open Days tours, offering a rare chance to explore the town's historic landmark.

Chard weather forecast: Sunny spells and showers this week before a cloudy weekend, with temperatures reaching 20°C.

Stephen King has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer and a woman on the same day

Two new homes of multiple occupation (HMOs) will be created next to each other on Lyde Road following a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate

Councils that fail to demonstrate effective road maintenance could lose up to a third of their funding.

HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears

Chard’s Forefront Community Centre celebrates 20 years with music, activities and community events on September 19 and 20.

South Somerset events from September 16-19 include Chard Guildhall tours, Ilminster concerts, Merry Hell, Yeovil theatre shows and Yeovil Town v Solihull Moors.

Historic four-bedroom West Coker cottage with countryside views, balcony and character features listed for £585,000

An inquest concluded that Matthew James Parsons died after “succumbing to his addictions.”

Leon Walker from Yeovil has been jailed for more than four years after he was convicted of raping a woman he met on a dating app

Somerset Council is consulting on changes to council tax support - changes would could leave many vulnerable or low-income residents worse off

Another heatwave could soon be on the way for Somerset, according to the Met Office

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety

A number of UK drivers have complained about the Road Ahead Closed sign and how it needs to be updated

Rail passengers in the UK will get the right to switch rail operators for free when trains are cancelled from Sunday, September 20

Newly built five-bedroom townhouse in Yeovil with balcony, south-facing garden and garage listed for £560,000

Stuart Cumming has had to temporarily step down after his daughter was hospitalised for six weeks with no medical clarity on what her future holds

A woman was rushed to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A359 near Marston Magna

Police are appealing for information after a shop worker was assaulted during a disturbance in Yeovil

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures which show off village life in the county.

Could your council tax bill change? MPs have been quizzing HMRC over what an England-wide property revaluation could mean for households.

Total of £175,000 will be spent on numerous improvements designed to prevent serious flooding on the A358 at Donyatt

South Petherton carnival kicked off the Somerset carnival circuit this year by taking hundreds of attendees “To Carnival and Beyond”.

Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher will return to the stage with another UK tour in 2027, with shows in Glasgow and Manchester, and Knebworth

Pensioners who do not want the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to opt out, with a key phone deadline of September 18.

Ilminster pest control business Squeak-a-Boo scoops sole trader of the year title at the National Pest Awards

Grade II listed barn conversion in Yeabridge, South Petherton, with three bedrooms and cottage-style garden listed for £550,000

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launches two new mobile breast screening units to improve access and comfort across the county.

The owner of a beloved Chard barbershop named the best in the Chard and Ilminster News’ 2025 awards is celebrating 20 years in business this month.

The growth of mould is more frequent in the winter months and poses a risk to both the health of those living in the house and the property itself.

Brits are being urged to move this one item of furniture in their home to prevent potential added cost to their energy bill.

Fitness coach Pete Richards explains how small daily habits can have a bigger impact on long-term health than major lifestyle changes.

GWR names its new plushie dragon Brunella after a competition that attracted thousands of entries from across the South West.

The Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival, citing a lack of entries.

A Somerset filmmaker whose last military aviation documentary drew millions of viewers worldwide premieres his latest project today.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy capturing the process of summer becoming autumn.

Five places in Somerset have been ranked as the 'best' to live in

Immaculate Travel promoted more than 20 years of experience in organising coach tours to destinations including Rome, Amsterdam, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle

Parking across two bays may not seem like a serious offence, but experts have warned that it can lead to financial penalties.

A woman in her 70s was seriously injured in a collision involving two Citroen cars on the A30 near Chard

A petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching

Planning permission for the new facility was granted back in February 2023 - and construction could finally get under way after Christmas

Somerset Council agreed with Natural England to use land at Manor Farm for phosphate mitigation - but now it risks losing money on the site

Tobias King has been jailed for over seven years after subjecting two women to serious assaults, which left them fearing for their lives

Primark is planning to launch home delivery in Great Britain as it expands click and collect and invests in its online offering.

FH Day shines a spotlight on inherited cholesterol condition as Somerset expert urges people to check family history.

Gideon Amos MP urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring forward Musgrove Park Hospital’s new maternity unit

Adam Dance MP is urging DEFRA to improve Bluetongue testing and vaccine supply to support Somerset farmers.

Lentells has promoted five rising professionals at its Chard office, recognising achievements in accountancy and staff development.