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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 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.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:58:44 +0100
Person taken to hospital after A303 crash near Ilminster
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A303 between Hayes End (Hayes End roundabout, Yeabridge) and A358 (Southfields roundabout, Horton Cross).

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:06:34 +0100
Polling cards for Somerset elections
POLLING cards for the election for the new Somerset Council, town, and parish councils on Thursday, May 5 are arriving on doormats across the county.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:32:47 +0100
Leonardo engineers return from Italy after training
FOUR engineers stationed in Yeovil have just returned from Brindisi in Italy, after receiving specialist training in ‘cutting-edge’ engineering techniques.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:29:01 +0100
Health workers to get training after death of Becca Smith
SOMERSET health workers are to receive more training to help patients with limited mental capacity following the death of a woman who had been in a coma for 12 years.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Community coach at Engage Somerset shares all about their weekly walks
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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for new drive-thru outlet near Lidl and Tesco in Chard
CHARD shoppers could soon be able to grab a coffee or hot pasty after doing their shop in one of their town’s two biggest supermarkets, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:25:09 +0100
Inspired by Disney, The Royal Mint unveils new Eeyore 50p coin
The childhood character coin designs have been inspired by the original illustrations of E. H. Shepard from A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:17:00 +0100
Bridgerton series two: Pandora charms, necklaces and rings fit for a Duchess
Jewels aren't just for Duchesses, see the most affordable pieces to help bring some Bridgerton glamour into your day from Pandora.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:48:49 +0100
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reveals risk plan
Minimising the risk of fires in homes, industrial units, hotels, guest houses and care homes will be among the priorities of the region’s fire service for the next five years.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:43:32 +0100
Misconduct hearing for PC F for misuse of force computers
AN Avon and Somerset police officer used a force computer to check on colleagues' and other people's records, it is claimed.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:29:18 +0100
Woman from Ilminster shares details of her Slimming World experience
A WOMAN from Ilminster has explained why she has “never looked back” at her decision to join a Slimming World group.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:36:55 +0100
South Somerset District Council removes caravan from land
SOUTH Somerset District Council planning enforcement team have removed a caravan from agricultural land after reports of planning violations.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:41:18 +0100
Millions of pounds needed to repair substandard bridges in Somerset
MILLIONS of pounds must be spent to restore the backlog of substandard bridges in Somerset to a good condition, new figures show.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:06:30 +0100
Somerset County Cricket Club host jobs fair
THIS week Somerset County Cricket Club hosted the first ever jobs fair.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:20:15 +0100
New Covid guidance issued in England - when you should stay at home
As part of new the guidance people who have a cough or cold are to be urged to “stay home and avoid contact with other people”.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:51:44 +0100
A303 Ilminster Bypass re-opens following collision
THE A303 Ilminster Bypass is closed between Southfields roundabout and South Petherton following a "multi-vehicle collision" that occurred at around 6:20am.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Train Play event at The Guildhall in Chard
AROUND 100 children attended a play event in Chard on Saturday (March 26).

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Ombudsman ruling after Somerset County Council refuses to let child start school in reception class
A SOMERSET parent suffered “injustice” and “distress” after the county council refused to let her daughter start school in reception class.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:28:00 +0100
Aldi, Lay-Z-Spa, Homebase, The Range and B&Q: Hot tubs to spruce up your garden in summer
Garden trends are ever changing, from egg chairs to rattan furniture, but one thing that remains the ultimate garden luxury is of course a hot tub.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:19:26 +0100
Chard Rotary Club raises more than £3000 for Ukraine
THE Rotary Club of Chard has raised more than £3000 with a campaign in support of Ukraine.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:08:50 +0100
Flying Start returns in-person after two years with event in Yeovil
THE Flying Start Challenge Regional Final 2022 reawakened an aerospace adventure for young people across Yeovil with the return of the first in-person event in two years at RNAS Yeovilton this week.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:32:32 +0100
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger accuses council of spending £20m on new IT system
A SOMERSET MP has accused the county council of spending “ultimately about £20M” on a new IT system – just 12 months before it formally ceases to exist.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:06:21 +0100
Pub landlord Peter Hayball sexually assaulted three barmaids
A PUB landlord has been found guilty of sexually assaulting three barmaids by pushing their wages into their cleavages.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0100
PancakePod raise £1250 for Brain Tumour Research
ON Friday (March 25) the Pancake Pod were giving away free pancakes for a good cause.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Pupils in South Somerset dress up for Red Nose Day 2022
CHILDREN from across Somerset celebrated Red Nose Day on Friday, March 18.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:24:56 +0100
Bridgerton series two: Stradivarius releases stunning collection as Netflix show returns
Are you feeling a little Whistle-down now that you've binge-watched series two of Bridgerton? Let Stradivarius cheer you up.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:46:00 +0100
Myprotein payday sale: Treat yourself to supplements, vitamins and more
Payday is as good an excuse as ever for a treat.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:38:32 +0100
Yeovil burglars escape empty-handed after being scared off
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after burglars were scared off after breaking into a home.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:47:53 +0100
Mobile speed camera sites in Somerset this week
THESE are the hundreds of sites where Avon and Somerset Police will be siting mobile speed cameras across Somerset at certain times this week.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:34:47 +0100
Creech Castle improvements at Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
TRAVEL Somerset has announced just four roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:27:41 +0100
Brothers Cider release brand new Cherry Bakewell flavour
JUST in time for a summer full of festivities and fun, Brothers Cider has launched a brand new flavour, Cherry Bakewell.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:42:00 +0100
Avishayes Primary School pupils celebrate World Book Day
PUPILS at Avishayes Primary School in Chard dressed up as their favourite book characters earlier this month to celebrate World Book Day.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:31:29 +0100
LEGO is offering customers a free Easter gift - how to get yours
Lego is offering a free gift with purchases in time for Easter

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Green focus column from Catherine Cannon, from Feed Our Future
WHEN local authorities across the country declared Climate Emergencies, most around three years ago, they acknowledged the need to act, with urgency, on the causes and impacts of climate change.

Sun, 27 Mar 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 14, 2022.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0100
New managing partner announced at Albert Goodman accountancy firm
A NEW managing partner will take over the reigns at a popular accountancy firm from May 2022.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:10:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27
Here's a roundup of some of Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's Middle Aisle items from Sunday, March 27.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Glastonbury Festival 2022 ticket resale: Last chance to get your tickets today
The Glastonbury resale takes place today and is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:37:41 +0000
Man in fatal crash in Cornwall believed to be from Somerset
A MAN killed in a road traffic collision in Cornwall is believed to be from Somerset, according to police.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw's Jubilee Jaunt across Somerset
THE Queen's personal representative in Somerset is planning a 70-mile Jubilee Jaunt to celebrate the monarch's seven decades on the throne.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
'Things my dog has taught me' column by Mark Wall
I AM a simple man. I like to know where I stand. I like to know what is expected of me; what rules I need to follow. Which side of the pavement to walk on, how to order a pint in a pub without pushing in, how much to tip your barber, which queue to j...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Grade II Listed farmhouse for sale on edge of Ilminster
A GORGEOUS Grade II Listed farmhouse sits on the edge of Ilminster.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two: best baby names inspired by Netflix's Regency return
Best Bridgerton inspired girl baby names

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:07:00 +0000
Travelodge ranks the top 10 UK landmarks to visit this Spring - See where
Travelodge has ranked the best landmarks to visit in the UK this Spring. See the full list and how to book a room nearby.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two: Will there be another series of Netflix's smash hit?
We have just been reunited with Lady Whistledown and her drama in series two but we are already wanting more. Will fans get a third and a fourth series?

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two: Where you can buy the books and what order to read them in
Bridgerton is back for series two but if you want to more your Regency romance last a little longer, here's where you can buy the books and what order to read them in.



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