HOLLY Lawrence, a triplet from Buckland St Mary, revealed she was stoked after claiming personal revenge and banishing her crash demons in the Collins Cup.

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

THIS is an impressive four bedroom detached bungalow occupying a rural location on the very edge of Chaffcombe village.

A YOUNG woman has died in a road collision in Somerset.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of August 8, 2022.

UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of two cinemas in Somerset.

THIS 13th century Church of All Saints in Martock was acquired by the Treasurer of Wells Cathedral in 1227, who then became the rector.

AN antiques auction house might not be your first thought when considering the current tricky economic climate, but perhaps it should be.

THE autumn Covid booster vaccine is being rolled out in early September.

A SOMERSET man sentenced to life behind bars for murdering his wife is hoping to be released.

A 1935 Bentley stored in an old cart shed for the past 68 years has been unearthed.

A CHARLATAN who cheated his way into the top job at a Taunton charity has been ordered to repay almost £100,000 of his ill-gotten gains.

PEOPLE are being asked to dip into their pockets to help others in Somerset struggling to make ends meet.

Hundreds of teenagers across Somerset are getting their A level results today (Thursday, August 18). We'll be bringing you results and reaction as they come in. Check out how your school or college has done. Send us your stories and pictures.

A REFORMED heroin addict from Taunton has told how his life has been saved several times after overdosing.

A MAN will fly over the Eden Project on a zipwire on his 92nd birthday to raise money for a charity that looks after people with dementia.

STUDENTS at Holyrood Academy in Chard are celebrating an excellent set of A Level and Level 3 BTEC results.

FOUR people have been ordered to pay back more than £375,000 in cash and assets after being convicted of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

A COFFEE morning in memory of a Chard dad will take place next month.

As you will have seen, work has continued in the town centre and I am pleased to say that this will be completed in the coming weeks.

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.

POLICE officers investigating reports of a laser being shone at aircraft have arrested a 51-year-old man.

Chard may not get a new primary school for at least three more years following a “narrow-minded” decision by county councillors.

RESIDENTS in Chard worked together yesterday (August 16) to minimise the effect of the heavy rain that hit the area after the heatwave.

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.

It means Brits traveling to any of 26 countries will have to apply and pay for electronic travel authorisation.

Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis

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.