Chard And Ilminster News
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Detached and private family home in 'secret' Ilminster spot
TUCKED away in one of Ilminster's most "secret" locations, this substantial home is set in 0.51 acres and offers light filled accommodation with glorious views.
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:47:11 +0100Natasha Tims, of Chard, backs Brain Tumour Charity campaign
A CHARD woman who spent her childhood with an undiagnosed brain tumour is supporting The Brain Tumour Charity awareness campaign of the warning signs.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:17:33 +0100Somerset MPs react to Boris Johnson's resignation
Somerset had barely woken up this morning when the Prime Minister announced his resignation.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:51:36 +0100Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:59:24 +0100New headteachers at schools in Crewkerne and Ilminster
TWO South Somerset schools will have new headteachers from September.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:50:31 +0100On the run prisoner Sean Phipps could be in Somerset
POLICE are appealing to people in Somerset to look out for a prisoner who has gone on the run.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:57:03 +0100The PigPen raises funds for the Somerset Wildlife Trust
AN eco-friendly gathering space in the heart of South Somerset orchard country is teaming up with some new friends to raise funds in aid of Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:31:35 +0100Boris Johnson 'quits' as UK Prime Minister - What happens now?
Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, a No 10 source said.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:17:58 +0100Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:49:39 +01001,299 Somerset potholes repaired in June
MORE than 60 potholes were repaired on Somerset's roads every working day last month, according to figures from Travel Somerset.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:59:51 +0100Free taster sessions at Chard Natural health Centre open day
CHARD Natural Health Centre is inviting local people to attended an open day on Saturday (July 16), from 10am to 3pm.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:17:13 +0100Somerset NHS FT helps people facing unemployment back into work
A TEAM at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been helping people who are unemployed or at threat of redundancy to find a career in the NHS.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:04:00 +0100Chard BMW driver receives six-month ban for speeding
A MOTORIST from Chard has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding on a Devon dual carriageway.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:39:11 +0100Engage Somerset wellbeing project gets extension
THE Engage Somerset wellbeing project delivered by Pluss, that was announced in January as a six-month programme, has been extended by a further three months.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:59:45 +0100The John Lawson’s Circus is coming to Chard
THE UK’s favourite family circus is back with a bang for 2022 featuring acts from all over the world and several performances in Chard.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:44:34 +0100More than 150 Somerset children taken to hospital for teeth extractions
More than 150 Somerset children under the age of 11 had to be admitted to hospital to get teeth removed as the NHS dentistry crisis deepens.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:45:35 +0100Housing association to build 302 rural homes in two years
HOUSING association LiveWest has committed to build 302 homes in rural areas across Somerset over the next two years.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:58:00 +0100Revised plans submitted for 49 homes in Horton, near Ilminster
REVISED plans have been submitted for nearly 50 homes near Ilminster.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:20:13 +0100Born Free Foundation reveals dangerous wild animals in Somerset
See the dangerous and wild animals being kept in Somerset - and where they are - with Born Free's interactive map.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:00 +0100Ilminster garden party raises £2,200 for Macmillan Cancer Support
AN Ilminster garden party held at an award-winning florists has raised over £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:48 +0100Operation Scorpion drugs crackdown backed by police
AVON and Somerset Police are joining South West counterparts in Operation Scorpion, a crackdown on drugs.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:44:12 +0100Fate of new Somerset railway station plans on horizon
Residents of Somerton and Langport will find out before Christmas whether plans for a new railway station in their area will be taken forward.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:47:51 +0100Fuel cost protests to hit Somerset road
MOTORISTS are being reminded to expect travel delays in Somerset today (Monday, July 4).
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:18:36 +0100St Margaret's Ilminster moves to new location off Ditton St
ST Margaret’s Ilminster shop has officially moved location from it's well known Silver Street shop.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:29:38 +0100Wessex Internet broadband rollout in South Somerset
A FURTHER 1,110 homes and businesses in South Somerset will be provided with ultrafast broadband access by Blandford-based Wessex Internet thanks to extra funding secured by Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) as part of a planned rollout to bring co...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:30:51 +0100Major roadworks across Somerset
A NUMBER of lengthy roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset this week.
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.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:47:43 +0100Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com reveal top summer 2022 travel trends and destinations
See the holiday spots that Brits can't get enough of this summer.
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 .