Archives

Chard And Ilminster News

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:53:53 +0100
Police mobile speed cameras sites in Somerset
POLICE have issued details of locations where officers will site mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:42:39 +0100
SIX major roadworks starting in Somerset today
SIX roadworks schemes taking longer than five weeks to complete are scheduled from today (Monday, July 25).

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:21:50 +0100
Death of Steve Jones, landlord of Phoenix Hotel, Chard
CUSTOMERS and staff at a Somerset pub are in shock following the death of the popular landlord after a short illness.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Somerset
It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Somerset’s radon hotspots.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Lawrences picture auction
THE variety of pictures on offer at Lawrences on July 6 is best demonstrated by the prices achieved for pictures spanning many centuries.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Detached former farmhouse with cottage gardens in Donyatt
BELIEVED to date from the 18th century, the property has been the subject of much improvement during recent years.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Treasury reveals the 78 unclaimed estates in Somerset
The Treasury has revealed 78 unclaimed estates in Somerset - check your surname from the list to see if you could inherit a fortune.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
A quintessential Grade II listed farmhouse in Crewkerne
MANOR Farmhouse typifies a former village farmhouse, offering considerable character throughout, built of local stone beneath a thatched and slate tiled roof with the property being listed Grade II for its architectural importance.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:18:28 +0100
Almost 100 homes could be built near Crewkerne if proposal gets approval
ALMOST 100 new houses could be built on the edge of Crewkerne if plans are approved.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:45:54 +0100
Official figures show crime is on the rise in Somerset
CRIME has risen over the last year in Somerset, official police records reveal.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:38:38 +0100
Patients satisfaction with GP services in Somerset drops to its lowest level
PATIENT satisfaction with GP services in Somerset has dropped to its lowest ever level, new figures show.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:35:41 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:03:43 +0100
Reggae Night coming to Chard
TROY Ellis and his Hail Jamaica band will be rocking the hearts and minds of the people of Chard for the first time.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:48:50 +0100
Fuel protests on M5 in Somerset and other roads
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on the M5 in Somerset tomorrow (Friday, July 22) with protesters planning slow moving roadblock protests against the rising cost of fuel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:56 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for Somerset
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for Somerset and the South West.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:39:04 +0100
Andrassy Living opens in East Street, Ilminster
AN independent interiors and lifestyle store has opened in Ilminster this week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Alex Chihota continues hockey development with England
RISING hockey prospect Alex Chihota believes a recent Commonwealth Games ‘Immersion Camp’ as part of the trailblazing Team England Futures programme will be ideal preparation for a future at the top level.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:43:00 +0100
Column: Chard Carers Support Group
After the success of the June meeting, where Chard hosted the Honiton and Ilminster carers groups, the July meeting was a lower key, general meeting where we discussed some of the successes and problems faced by our regular members, including the cos...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:23:00 +0100
Councillor's column: Jason Baker, Holyrood, Jocelyn and Tatworth and Forton ward
I represent Chard South, this covers Everything on the Guildhall side of the A30, which includes the district council wards of Holyrood, Jocelyn and Tatworth, Forton.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:18:31 +0100
Honeycomb Nursery School, Chard, closes
THE gates closed for the final time at a school in Chard last Friday (July 15).

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:41:44 +0100
Bridgerton reveal new cast members ahead of series 3 filming
Filming for season 3 of Bridgeton has begun in London

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:37:39 +0100
Burglar suspect dies in Axminster after running from police
AVON and Somerset Police is to refer itself to the police watchdog following the death of a suspect.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:40:52 +0100
Chard's Friends of Springmead Surgery wound up
A GROUP that has raised more than £68,000 for a GP surgery in Chard has been wound up.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:50:41 +0100
Vanessa White supports Barnardo’s campaign
LEADING children’s charity Barnardo’s is spreading the good-feeling and raising awareness of its range of pre-loved clothing and accessories, with its new ‘Fashion For All’ campaign, including Yeovil’s Vanessa White.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:21:39 +0100
Duncan Sharkey appointed Somerset County Council chief executive
THE top officer charged with heading up a new unitary authority for the whole of Somerset has been appointed.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:53:56 +0100
Met Office warns of thunderstorms in parts of Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS are developing across parts of Somerset, the Met Office said.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:31:25 +0100
In pictures: Yandle Summer Homemade Market
THE Yandle Summer Homemade Market took place last weekend in Martock.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:11:05 +0100
PC 'acted inappropriately' with several women officers
AN Avon and Somerset police constable acted "inappropriately" with at least four female officers, it is alleged.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:19:48 +0100
Burnworthy House summer fayre returns after two-year break
THE sun shone and the community turned out in force to support the return of the summer fayre at Burnworthy House, South Petherton, on Saturday (July 16).

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:10:02 +0100
Business director Sarah Foord avoids driving ban
MAGISTRATES have let a speeding driver off without disqualifying her so as not to damage her business.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Major contracts signed for Yeovil Town Centre improvements
CONTRACTS for the proposed improvement works at The High Street, Middle Street and The Borough in Yeovil have been signed, meaning this important work can commence imminently.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:42:54 +0100
Ilminster business director Sarah Foord avoids driving ban
MAGISTRATES have let a speeding driver off without disqualifying her so as not to damage her business.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:03:00 +0100
Report into new Chard relief road delayed
A crucial report into the delivery of a vital relief road in Chard won’t be published until the autumn.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Man caught red-handed stealing alcohol from Tesco in Chard
A man who was caught red-handed stealing booze from a Chard supermarket said he had been acting under duress from someone else.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:14:30 +0100
Somerset man with drugs and knife in waistband is jailed
A MAN found with hard drugs and a knife tucked into his waistband has been jailed.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:15:40 +0100
Reports of lasers shone at aircraft in Somerset
POLICE have issued a warning following several reports of lasers being shone at aircraft in the South Somerset and Bristol areas.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:28:50 +0100
Chard drink driver banned after showing off to mates in Tesco car park
A MAN who couldn’t resist showing off to his friends in a supermarket car park has been handed a 12-month driving ban after being caught drink driving.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:04:50 +0100
Somerset council earned £2.8M from renewable energy investments
A Somerset council is hailing its investment in renewable energy as “a success story” after its two battery storage sites made more money than expected last year.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:45:36 +0100
Child rapist Michael Sellings jailed for 12 years
A PAEDOPHILE who raped a child has been jailed for 12 years.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:39:16 +0100
Appeal to find wanted man William Owens
POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a wanted man who may be in the Somerset area.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:10:19 +0100
New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost
New legislation, backed by the government today will ban employers from withholding tips from their staff.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:36:36 +0100
Acclaimed musicians to play in Ilminster and Crewkerne
A TRIO of acclaimed musicians will play in Ilminster and Crewkerne in September.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
15th century manor house with 9 bedrooms in Langport
ORIGINALLY a 15th Century manor house that largely burned down in the late 18th Century, Drayton Manor was re-built following the fire in a Portuguese style.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 11 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Bat brooch sells for £20,000 at Lawrences auction
EAGER bidding from the first lot to the last ensured that Lawrences Auctioneers recorded a host of high prices in their auction of jewellery and watches on Thursday, July 7.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Family home ideal for entertaining in Shepton Beauchamp
THIS outstanding detached village home has it all – and it is situated in one of the area’s most sought after villages.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Lock up garages in Alexandra Road, Yeovil, at auction
AN investment opportunity with eight lock-up garages and an additional parking space in Yeovil is going under the auctioneer’s gavel.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:26:13 +0100
Yeovil's Octagon Theatre to close in April for £29m upgrade
Yeovil theatregoers will have a further three months to catch shows at the town’s main theatre before it closes for a £29 million upgrade.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:54:10 +0100
Norseland of Ilchester wins seven International Cheese Awards
AN Ilchester cheese supplier has scooped seven accolades at the prestigious International Cheese Awards in Staffordshire.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:20:09 +0100
Chard resident's 'bush' protest success
A narrow footpath on a busy road will finally be cleared following a ‘bushy’ protest by a local resident.



home