Bridport has been struck by flash flooding.

Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK.

A MUSEUM said it will promote local history after receiving a donation through the ‘Cash for Charities’ campaign.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being warned to expect some thunderstorms and torrential rains today (Wednesday, August 17).

WESSEX Water has defended six figure bonuses paid to four senior executives following an attack by a district councillor.

Fancy the commute to somewhere rather wonderful… surrounded by more than 200 years of history, parkland, lakes and a friendly-faced team? Come and work in an historic manor with perks and fun along the way.

NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 16 of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

THE town of Ilminster has some of the worst public transport links into the south west according to new data from The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT).

WORK is currently taking place in Martock to connect homes and businesses to ultrafast broadband set to be a ’game-changer’ for the town - according to the UK’s leading rural, full-fibre broadband provider, Gigaclear.

THE prolonged heatwave we have been experiencing has brought out a wonderful array of flowers in the garden at Barrington Court, near Ilminster.

A GROUP of Chard residents and volunteers is cleaning drains around town to prevent what its vice-chair called the “rain from hell”.

PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

HIGH temperatures have brought a flurry of birds to Chard Reservoir as they take a break from long migrations or try to stay cool.

NEW research shows more than 70 per cent of British drivers are breaking a little known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence.

Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

THE Creepy Crawly crafting session for toddlers was held earlier this month at Chard Reservoir.

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning in Somerset from yellow to amber as storms set to sweep the county.

THE two-day music festival, Chard Rock, was held last weekend.

AN Ilminster man is hoping his homemade plum and apple chutney will prove to be a ‘recipe for success’ at an upcoming charity coffee morning.

THE Horton Flower Show returned after two years last weekend.

When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

A TOTAL of 16 major roadworks are being started in Somerset today (Monday, August 15).

ST MARGARET’S Hospice has launched its Sunflower Stroll memory walk.

BEING born and bred in Ilminster and a member of the Ilminster History Society (IHS), I am delighted to be an occasional writer for the Chard and Ilminster News covering the oddities, curiosities, and memories of Ilminster’s past, a subject which h...

A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms affecting Somerset and the South West has been extended.

THIS property is a gorgeous, vastly improved and substantial four bedroom attached barn conversion, in an idyllic, semi-rural location just a short drive from Chard and the medieval market town of Ilminster.

THE Somerset Food Trail Festival was declared a roaring success after more than 190 farmers, growers, food producers, cafés, pubs, and restaurants took part in the 10-day festival from 15-24 July.

LAWRENCE looked a little like a ceramic zoo on last month when a collection of 40 lots of Meissen porcelain animals was met with steady and eager bidding.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

THE seeds of a new communal garden have been sown at Pathways in Yeovil after a cash grant gave the green light to transform an overgrown outdoor area into a flourishing horticultural haven.

THIS family home is a three bedroom mid-terrace property situated on the highly exclusive development at Yeabridge Court.

A LURCHER cared for at a Chard animal sanctuary is “desperately seeking her forever home”.

Somerset has avoided drought status despite it being the driest first half of the year since 1976 – here’s why.

PACE bowler Marchant de Lange is leaving Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of the season to join Gloucestershire.

POLICE have issued an appeal for help to locate a wanted man.

THUNDERSTORMS could develop on Monday, bringing “heavy rain” and “disruption”, the latest Met Office forecast said.

SOUTH Petherton Carnival is inviting residents to join its centenary edition this September.

Yeovil residents broke out into applause on Wednesday evening (August 10) after plans for a new homeless hostel likened to a “concentration camp” were unanimously refused.

Drought looming for the south west amid Met Office amber heatwave weather warning – but will it bring a hosepipe ban for Somerset?

Drought looming for the south west amid Met Office amber heatwave weather warning – but will it bring a hosepipe ban for Somerset?

Motorists travelling on the A303 through Somerset may have to wait a little longer before they can grab a burger.

THE National Drought Group will meet tomorrow in the wake of a four-day extreme heat warning.

JAMES Hildreth has today (Thursday, August 11) confirmed he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.

A popular Chinese takeaway in Somerset could relocate to a former hardware store if new plans are approved.

AN on-duty Avon and Somerset Police sergeant had sex with a vulnerable member of the public, it is claimed.

I HAVE had quite a lot of contact from local people regarding difficulty using pavements and rights of way because of overhanging vegetation.

AVON and Somerset Police have published these images of dodgy car registration plates spotted on vehicles in the force area.

FOUR water companies have announced hosepipe bans across the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week.

THE Red Arrows are expected to fly over Somerset this afternoon as part of their flypast to Exeter.

We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.