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Sun, 15 May 2022 08:26:34 +0100
The Hatch Inn boasts great atmosphere and fine food
"All in all, a pleasant combination: nice atmosphere, good menu and some fine food."

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:24:19 +0100
The Guinness World Records set in Somerset
Some amazing stuff has happened in our wonderful county.

Sun, 15 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 May 2, 2022.

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Blood moon 2022: How to see the total lunar eclipse in Somerset
A total lunar eclipse will see the moon turn red this week - find out when the blood moon is happening and how to watch it in Somerset.

Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Tripadvisor: Best and worst Wetherspoons in Somerset
There’s not much to expect when you go to a Wetherspoons, just cheap and cheerful drinks and laughs with friends

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:02:37 +0100
Wales & West Utilities guilty of seven offences and fined
A WATER utility company has been handed a total of £17,000 of fines after being found guilty of seven offences relating to work carried on a road last year.

Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom period home for sale in Isle Brewers
A CHARMING four-bedroom period home is on the market.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:28:50 +0100
Police in Somerset 'increasingly concerned' for missing boy
POLICE in Somerset have taken over the investigation into a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:54:51 +0100
Yeovil Country Park order to prevent dog fouling continues
DOG walkers will remain banned from part of a Somerset green space for at least two more years following a decision by district councillors.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:44:00 +0100
Moish Sokal's Kenya-inspired exhibition is coming to Lambrook Manor Gardens
AN artist is bringing his latest exhibition inspired by his experiences in Kenya to the Malthouse Gallery at East Lambrook Manor Gardens.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:29:09 +0100
Pride of Somerset Youth Awards results 2022
THE 15th Pride of Somerset Youth Awards highlighted the remarkable achievements of young people across the county.

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:24:03 +0100
Holt Estates England fined over gas explosion in Chard
A PROPERTY management company has been hit with a £50,000 court bill following a gas explosion at a home in Chard.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:15:46 +0100
World Cocktail Day 2022: Cocktail recipes to celebrate the boozy day from The Bottle Club
Try these three delicious cocktail recipes from The Bottle Club to celebrate the right way!

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:09:49 +0100
Huge recall of Tesco chicken amid salmonella fears
Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:26:39 +0100
Healthwatch Somerset seeks views to improve GP websites
IS your local GP’s website difficult to use? writes Daniel Mumby.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:41:00 +0100
Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan set for further consultation
THE next stage of the Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan (INP) is scheduled to start later this month, which will see the plan proposal and other details shared for consultation.

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:47:55 +0100
Consultation on proposed A358 Taunton-Ilminster upgrade
PEOPLE can have their say on design changes to the A358 upgrade between the M5 at Taunton and Southfields roundabout at Ilminster.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:48:02 +0100
Avon and Somerset Police gun amnesty starts today
PEOPLE in Somerset are being urged to hand in any unwanted guns during a firearms and ammunition surrender starting today (Thursday, May 12).

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:59:52 +0100
Somerset County Council to spend £7m on making repairs to schools
MORE than £7m will be spent on making urgent repairs to Somerset’s schools over the next 12 months.

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:42:43 +0100
Summerfield Homes plan for 94 houses in Chard to go ahead despite phosphate delay
A DEVELOPMENT of nearly 100 homes will still be delivered in Chard despite the ongoing phosphates crisis, the developer has promised.

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:32:42 +0100
Analysis of the council elections in Somerset
THE dust has now settled following the astonishing turn of events which transpired in Somerset on Friday (May 6) following the local elections.

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest column from Simon Clarke at Somerset Wildlife Trust
DEDICATION to data is what you need… if you want to be a record maker...

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Temporary bridge installation over A303 in Somerset
A TEMPORARY bridge is being installed from tomorrow (Friday, May 13) over a Somerset road to reduce impact during an upgrade scheme.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:31:39 +0100
Boohoo launches festival collection popular with these ITV Love Island stars- Shop the look
With festivals going ahead this year, the excitement for summer music events is bound to be increasing if you’re lucky enough to have tickets.

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:54:00 +0100
Town and parish election results near Chard and Ilminster
THE Liberal Democrats kept their hold of Chard Town Council and Crewkerne Town Council in last week’s local elections.

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:25:32 +0100
Chard-Helmstedt twinning link stalwart, Michael Gehrke, dies
A GERMAN teacher who championed the twinning links between his own town and Chard has died.

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
£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.

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
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 11:22:14 +0100
Eurovision food, flags and decorations to help you host the ultimate party
Plan the ultimate Eurovision party to cheer on UK entry Sam Ryder.

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.



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