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Chard And Ilminster News

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:46:32 +0100
Serious injury collision on Western Relief Road, Yeovil
A PERSON is in hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Somerset.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:28:52 +0100
Tatworth celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
TATWORTH celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a series of events.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:17:22 +0100
Large numbers of runners enjoy Crewkerne 10k challenge
ON Sunday June 5, runners from across the county and some even further afield headed to Crewkerne to compete in the Crewkerne 10K run.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:36:56 +0100
Man shares story of his volunteering activity at Chard Museum
A CHARD man who was described as “the heart of the museum” has shared his experiences as a volunteer.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:46:00 +0100
Chard starts Jubilee celebrations with lantern-making workshop
CHARD kicked off its Platinum Jubilee celebrations with free lantern-making workshops at the Guildhall thanks to a local arts organisation.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:02:21 +0100
Somerset celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
SOMERSET marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a series of events and activities which started on Thursday, June 2.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:41:54 +0100
Collision on A303 near Horton Cross
A WOMAN has suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a road traffic collision near Ilminster.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:09:23 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced the following locations where officers will be siting mobile speed cameras from today (Monday, June 6) during this week.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:52:12 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
HERE are the major roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:36:13 +0100
Sky Glass reveals 2022 living room trends from smart speakers to open plan living
See the 2022 trends that everyone wants in the living room from smart speakers to an open plan space.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:45:58 +0100
Ilminster Platinum Jubilee beacon
A LARGE crowd gathered for the lighting of the beacon as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Top land price of £262,000 at auction in Somerset
JUSTIN Lowe, a partner and auctioneer for Greenslade Taylor Hunt, has reported an enthusiastic crowd of buyers at the firm's May auction held at the Batch Country House Hotel, in Lympsham.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:58:04 +0100
Seavington celebrates Queen's Platinum Jubilee
THE Seavingtons Platinum Jubilee Fete took place yesterday, Saturday, June 5

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 06:41:00 +0100
Recreate the Love Island villa in your home and garden from Aldi, Wayfair and The Range
Now that the Love Island contestants for 2022 have been confirmed and we have had the first look at the new villa, here's how we can recreate the look at home.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 06:32:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC's The Outlaws series 2 full cast and when it will be on TV
After the success of the first series last year, Stephen Merchant's The Outlaws returns to BBC One

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:18:01 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 30 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Greenslade Taylor Hunt Collectors' Sale
THOSE who like their model locomotives on a larger scale are in for a treat at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s next specialist Collectors' Sale.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:55:04 +0100
Thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning that could affect parts of England and parts of Somerset tomorrow (Sunday, June 5).

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wooden Top Farm, West Coker, being auctioned
A FARM with more than 36 acres and several large barns at West Coker is going under the auctioneer’s gavel.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:21:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off fragrances ahead of Father's Day
June is here and while we have the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, we also have Father’s Day to organise.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:27:51 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Somerset
People across Somerset are embarking on a four-day celebration to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:01:13 +0100
Bear essentials of a marriage - the Chard woman whose husband won't stop buying her cuddly bears
THE bear necessities of Pam Cornish are ...well cuddly toy bears.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:59:01 +0100
Bear essentials of a marriage - the Chard woman whose husband won't stop buying her cuddly bears
THE bear necessities of Pam Cornish are ...well cuddly toy bears.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:40:51 +0100
Ban for youth speeding at 80mph in 30mph zone near Cheddar
A TEENAGER has been banned from getting behind the wheel after they tried to escape from pursuing police by driving at 80mph in a 30mph zone on a Somerset road.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:59:11 +0100
Dr Paul Phillips receives honorary knighthood
WESTON College principal Dr Paul Phillips CBE has received an honorary knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:12:22 +0100
Somerset cricket fans enjoying T20 Vitality Blast v Sussex
SEVERAL thousands cricket fans enjoyed perfect weather for Somerset's latest T20 Vitality Blast match yesterday evening (Wednesday, June 1).

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:12:28 +0100
Fire crews rescue driver trapped in car in Montacute
FIREFIGHTERS struggled to locate a car that shot off the road and rolled down a bank with the driver trapped inside.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:40:00 +0100
Rubbish and recycling days over Platinum Jubilee period
THERE will be major changes to recycling and rubbish collections across Somerset during the first two weeks of June due to the two Platinum Jubilee bank holidays.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:15:00 +0100
Aldi has a Bouncy Castle ideal for keeping the kids entertained from Half Term to summer
Aldi Action Air Bouncy Castle is the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over Half Term and into the summer holidays.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Major bus route changes across Somerset from Sunday
BUSES of Somerset is making changes to many of its bus routes from Sunday (June 5).

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Janet Bell, of Glastonbury Abbey, wins the MBE
THE director of Glastonbury Abbey since 2013 has been awarded the MBE.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Tim Woodward, of Drayton, awarded MBE
A DRAYTON man has won the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his work in founding the Country Food Trust, where he spent seven years as chief executive.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Strode College PA Jane Stoodley earns BEM
JANE Stoodley, from Glastonbury, has won the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for her 38-year role as personal assistant to seven different principals at Strode College.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Chief Constable Sarah Crew in Queen's Birthday Honours List
AVON and Somerset Police Chief Constable Sarah Crew wins the Queen's Police Medal for distinguished service.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Major Robert McDonald gets BEM in Queen's Birthday Honours
DEVOTED Royalist Major Robert McDonald has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:07:23 +0100
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: Yeovil decoration is replaced after theft fears
RESIDENTS have replaced a Jubilee decoration after it disappeared from a pillar box.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:53:56 +0100
A303 roundabout re-opens following earlier incident
The A303 Cartgate Roundabout has re-opened after it was partially blocked this afternoon following an incident heading westbound.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:18:36 +0100
Graffiti damage at Ilminster Recreation Ground
POLICE are trying to track down the person or people responsible for a spate of vandalism in Ilminster Recreation Ground.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:59:00 +0100
Police take action against lorry's dangerous load
POLICE have issued a driver with a traffic offence report (TOR) after they were spotted with a “seriously dangerous load” near Langport yesterday (May 31).

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:40:20 +0100
Swimming pools and garden accessories from ManoMano for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend
Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:48:12 +0100
Met Office predict weather in Somerset for Jubilee bank holiday weekend
If you’re looking forward to the four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend, you’re probably interested what the weather is going to be like too.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:56:00 +0100
Somerset employment site will still be delivered under new A358 plans
The delivery of a major new employment site on the edge of Taunton will still take place even if amended plans to dual the A358 are approved.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:08:00 +0100
Dorset Police appeal for information following Thorncombe school break-in
POLICE officers are investigating a break-in at a school in Thorncombe where a fire door was reportedly forced open, triggering the intruder alarm.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:47:34 +0100
Chard dog owner to represent GB at IGP championship
A MAN from Chard has qualified to represent Great Britain with his German Shepherd at a dog training competition in September.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:42:08 +0100
Avon & Somerset - UK's fastest force in answering 999 calls
AVON and Somerset Police is the only UK force answering at least 90 per cent of 999 calls in the national target of under 10 seconds, according to Home Office figures.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:17:00 +0100
Gallery: Shindig Festival 2022 at the Dillington Estate
A SOMERSET music festival successfully held its first event at its new home at the end of May, almost three years after it was last able to host live music.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Council staff tackle gang-related violence in Yeovil
COUNCIL staff in Somerset became embroiled in “gang-related violence” at a Yeovil café last year, officers have revealed.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:07:01 +0100
Get £160 of products for just £25 at M&S – find out how
Marks & Spencer’s popular Summer Beauty Bag is coming back in time for sunny getaways.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:24:29 +0100
Only one police force in the UK is meeting its 999 calls target
Statistics released by the Home Office showed that only one police force answered 90% of 999 calls in under 10 seconds.



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