Chard And Ilminster News
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:24:00 +0100ShopDisney swimwear to treat your little one to this summer
From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man ShopDisney has the coolest swimwear.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:15:47 +0100Finish date for A30 roadworks at Haselbury Plucknett
A long-running road improvement scheme on one of Somerset’s main roads will finally be completed at the end of July, the county council has promised.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:40:56 +0100Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the South West.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:31:47 +0100Bianca Erwee urges culture to catch up with modern female engineers
AT AeroWomen22, Leonardo aerodynamics and aeroacoustics engineer, Bianca Erwee highlighted that popular culture is still failing to reflect women’s achievements in engineering.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:13:32 +0100Wadham School in Crewkerne holds prom at Haselbury Mill
Young men and women from Wadham School in Crewkerne celebrated the end of their school lives in style at their prom.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:45:15 +0100Love Island’s Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses
The Islanders have been sporting Quay Australia sunglasses this year.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:07:56 +0100Man and woman found dead in Thornford near Sherborne
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man and woman were found dead at an address near Sherborne.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:20:50 +0100Census 2021: First results show South Somerset’s population has grown over past decade
THE first results of the 2021 census are in – and they show South Somerset has seen its population swell over the last decade.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:36:24 +0100Winsham Street Fair photos
THE Winsham Street Fair took place on Saturday, June 25.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:02:00 +0100Swanmead Community School reaches British Dodgeball Schools Championship finals
AN Ilminster school is celebrating taking part in a national dodgeball championship finals event in Stoke-in-Trent after qualifying in January.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:23:22 +0100A303 re-opens after broken-down lorry is cleared
The A303 has re-opened after traffic was held earlier today because of a broken-down lorry in the westbound carriageway between the A358 Horton Cross and the A30 Upottery .
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:46:00 +0100Dougal Glaisher kayak adventure fundraises for Action4Diabetes
CRICKET St Thomas local and born adventurer Dougall Glaisher is currently on a surfski adventure with no destination as he raises funds for Action4Diabetes.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100Guests enjoy historic military vehicle show Haselbury Mill
AT the weekend people from near and some from far all enjoyed the Historic Military Vehicle Gathering at Haselbury Mill.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:48:08 +0100Get Disney+ for free when you book your next Disney holiday – find out how
To get 12 months free, book any Hotel + Ticket package in a Disney Hotel or Les Villages Nature Paris.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:21:39 +0100Man accused of exposing himself during Ilminster festival
A homeless man has appeared in court accused of exposing himself during the Shindig festival near Ilminster last month.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:46:46 +0100Harriet Biddick enjoys dream week at Hickstead
CHARD rider Harriet Biddick was on superb form at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (23-26 June), winning the Hickstead Derby Trial and the British Speed Derby as well as finishing runner up in the famous Al’ Shira’aa Derby.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:20:40 +0100Somerset waste bosses could spend £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries
Somerset waste bosses could spend more than £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries which are approaching the end of their working life.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100Skills bootcamps training for workforce on offer in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council and Dorset County Council have been awarded nearly £1million from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to run a third round of Skills Bootcamps.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100Grade II listed former farmhouse in Tatworth up for sale
THIS property is a historic three bedroom Grade II Listed former farmhouse set in delightful grounds of 0.64 of an acre with a large stone built workshop.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:50:28 +0100Boohoo launches new holiday destination outfits category in time for summer - See it here
Customers can use Boohoo's new holiday outfit category to choose outfits that suit their destination this summer.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:50:00 +0100PrettyLittleThing launches festival clothing collection ideal for TRNSMT, Reading and more
PrettyLittleThing has launched a new Festival Collection in time for summer.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Sunday
Here's the full line-up on the Pyramid Stage and where you can watch Glastonbury on TV.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:25 +0100PICTURES: Holyrood Academy's Year 11 prom in Chard
Year 11 pupils at Holyrood Academy in Chard were sent off in style at their prom this week.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100Large family home with pool on the market in Crewkerne
TUCKED away near the centre of the most popular town of Crewkerne, first glimpses of Highlands are most impressive with its attractive façade.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 20 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge News and Chard and Ilminster News.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:15:26 +0100Best and funniest flags seen at Glastonbury 2022
A variety of funny and colourful flags have been seen at this year's Glastonbury
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:12:16 +0100Silentnight launches camping collection in time for Glastonbury, TRNSMT, Reading and more
Silentnight's outdoors range features everything from snuggly sleeping bags to travel blankets to help you feel like a happy camper whatever the weather.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100Exact time Glastonbury headliners will be on TV - full schedule for Saturday
Another day of Glastonbury Festival is here and you can find the schedule for Saturday and how you can watch it on TV here.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:49:18 +0100Victoria's Secret has a summer sale with up to 50 percent off lingerie, sleepwear and more
The luxurious American lingerie brand has slashed the prices of its sought-after bras, pants, sleepwear and PINK range.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:44:25 +0100Mathew Barratt jailed for Yeovil and Ilminster crimes
A BURGLAR has been jailed after committing a number of crimes over two days in South Somerset.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:31:17 +0100Chard regeneration has left town centre "on its knees"
The regeneration of Chard has left the town centre “on its knees” and provided poor value for money for taxpayers.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:49:12 +0100Where to watch Glastonbury on TV - Full BBC schedule this weekend
Here's where you can watch Glastonbury on TV this weekend.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:08:08 +0100Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Friday
Here's the line-up for the main stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022 on Friday, June 24.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:36:08 +0100Glastonbury Festival 2022: President Zelensky addresses crowds - Watch here
The Ukrainian president called for the world to “spread the truth” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:44:09 +0100Ilminster to get £25,000 playground
Up to £25,000 will be spent in the coming months to deliver a brand new play area near the possible site of a major housing development in Somerset.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:30:25 +0100Climate change examined at Crewkerne Museum exhibition
CREWKERNE and District Museum is opening an exhibition, 'Our World, Your Choice,”, on Saturday (June 25).
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:55:49 +0100Aldi's best-selling Hot Tub and accessories are back in time for summer - How to get yours
Summer is here and it just got even better because Aldi has brought back its best-selling Hot Tub!
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:34:57 +0100Met Office warning to Glastonbury punters to 'take shelter' from thunderstorms today
The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which takes in Somerset
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:56:58 +0100Several primary schools in rural Somerset may have to close
Several primary schools in rural Somerset may have to close in the next few years as the county’s birthrate continues to fall.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:28:00 +0100Nicholas Allan to attend book-signing event to celebrate debut
A LOCAL author will take part in a signing event to celebrate the launch of his new book about his travels in the former republic of Yugoslavia.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:04:01 +0100Producers and retailers join Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival on July 15-24 is an 'open farm’ and farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers in all their fascinating diversity, giving visitors a bett...
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:42:58 +0100Weather of ‘two halves’ for Glastonbury fans
THE gates to Glastonbury Festival will officially open today after a three-year hiatus, with music fans set to enjoy high temperatures alongside the infamous showers and mud on Worthy Farm.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:32:31 +0100Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:26:50 +0100Shop tents, sleeping bags and all your festival camping essentials from Aldi
Festival season is truly upon us and if you’re set for a summer of camping, overpriced drinks and good music then we’ve got the list for you.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:48:07 +0100Ukraine Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra confirmed for Glastonbury performance
Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, will be performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:04:57 +0100Jennifer and Stephen Chapple's family shares personal statement
THE family of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple have shared their tributes following the sentencing of Colling Reeves.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:22:42 +0100Delivery of crucial Chard relief road to be discussed this summer
Efforts to deliver a crucial relief road on the eastern side of Chard will come under close scrutiny in a new report due out this summer.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:04:57 +0100South West Medals for Accelerate Trampoline gymnasts
ACCELERATE Trampoline and Gymnastics Club are celebrating success after three gymnasts won medals at the South West Regional Trampoline Competition last weekend.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:33:58 +0100LOOKFANTASTIC reveals best beauty dupes to discontinued products from NYX, Becca and more
That unique pain when your favourite beauty product is discontinued. Avoid it with the best dupes available from LOOKFANTASTIC.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:34:58 +0100M5 and A303 overnight closures in Somerset this week
DRIVERS planning on making late-night trips on the M5 and A303 this week should be aware of carriageway closures in place from tonight.