MORE than £7m will be spent on making urgent repairs to Somerset’s schools over the next 12 months.

A DEVELOPMENT of nearly 100 homes will still be delivered in Chard despite the ongoing phosphates crisis, the developer has promised.

THE dust has now settled following the astonishing turn of events which transpired in Somerset on Friday (May 6) following the local elections.

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A TEMPORARY bridge is being installed from tomorrow (Friday, May 13) over a Somerset road to reduce impact during an upgrade scheme.

THE Liberal Democrats kept their hold of Chard Town Council and Crewkerne Town Council in last week’s local elections.

A GERMAN teacher who championed the twinning links between his own town and Chard has died.

POLICE are warning motorists in Crewkerne they could be fined or receive points on their licence if they continue to breach the Highway Code.

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.

A PUB in South Somerset has been shortlisted as a finalist for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022.

STUDENTS met on Monday (May 9) to support the Lord Lieutenant on the latest leg of her Jubilee Jaunt.

AN annual war chest of £36million will help cut the amount of foul sewage discharged into Somerset's rivers during storms.

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A woman has died after a crash between a car and a lorry on the A358

A WOMAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A358.

The line-up for this years Shindig Festival has been announced.

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.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to repair and reuse under a scheme starting this week.

EFFORTS to improve the lives of children in care across Somerset have received a boost following a government grant.

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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.

THE sun was shining on the parents and pupils who attended Buckland St Mary Primary School's annual May Fair at the weekend.

AN INDEPENDENT special school raised funds for a food bank by joining a car wash.

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.

YEOVIL-BASED helicopter production company Leonardo hosted over 25 companies from the UK’s aerospace industry to help boost local communities.

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.

A SOMERSET man's day fishing proved costly.

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.

A CHARD nursery is celebrating a successful Ofsted report.

AVON and Somerset Police officers will be out in force again this week checking on motorists' speeds.

AMONG the major roadworks starting in Somerset this week is a scheme that will take 48 days to complete.

A MILITARY-LOVING couple from Yeovil have tied the knot surrounded by weaponry at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.

A SOMERSET man's day fishing proved costly.

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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.

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.

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LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

SOMERSET County Cricket Club is inviting fans to 'the biggest beer garden in the South West'.

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BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of April 25, 2022.

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.

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.

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.

THERE are fears for scores of jobs in Somerset as uncertainty surrounds the future of several convenience stores across the county.

PEOPLE were advised to stay indoors and close their windows during a massive fire in Somerset yesterday evening (Thursday, May 5).

Groupon is offering large discounts on a number of household essentials

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.

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”.

Over the past ten months, Chard residents have been working together to create five banners for the town.