Chard And Ilminster News
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:03:00 +0100The latest planning applications received in South Somerset
SEVERAL planning applications have been submitted for agricultural and private developments in the Chard and Ilminster area.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 24 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, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Historic Edwardian country house in Axminster on the market
THE property is a spacious and beautifully presented Edwardian country house that was bought by the current owners in 2012.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100PE with Joe tour 2022 coming to Somerset – how to get tickets
The Body Coach is bringing PE with Joe to Somerset offering the chance to take part in real life and grab a selfie with the man himself – here’s how to get tickets.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:22:29 +0100Suitcases and bags your 2022 summer holiday needs including Aldi, M&S, and more
Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:20:42 +0100Holland & Barrett has up to 50 per cent off in huge summer sale
With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:28:00 +0100Crewkerne Boxing Club moves into new training facility
A LOCAL boxing club with Olympic ambitions has transformed an old hay barn into a training facility with the help of Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:10 +0100New Somerset specialist clinic to help patients with leg ulcers
PATIENTS in Somerset with hard-to-heal ulcers are now able to get more targeted treatment and support thanks to a new specialist clinic.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:28:54 +0100Holyrood Academy holds leavers prom at Hornsbury Mill
Pupils from Holyrood Academy bade a fond farewell to their school with a prom to remember.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:14:13 +0100M5 disruption warning amid fuel cost protest
Travel disruption is expected on Monday (4 July) due to planned nationwide protests about the cost of fuel, police have warned.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:09:15 +0100Blue Light Card launches first ever Big Blue Weekend with prizes and up to 35 percent off
Blue Light Card has announced its first Big Blue Weekend that will see flash sales and competitions take place.
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.