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Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:09:56 +0100
Somerset triathlete Holly Lawrence enjoying Collins Cup
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.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 14 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Detached family bungalow in Chaffcombe up for sale
THIS is an impressive four bedroom detached bungalow occupying a rural location on the very edge of Chaffcombe village.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:32:38 +0100
Woman dies in collision on A303 near Wincanton
A YOUNG woman has died in a road collision in Somerset.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
A list of planning application received for South Somerset District Council
BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of August 8, 2022.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:48:29 +0100
Uncertainty over future of Cineworld in Yeovil and Weston
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of two cinemas in Somerset.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
17th century ham stone Grade II listed property in Martock
THIS 13th century Church of All Saints in Martock was acquired by the Treasurer of Wells Cathedral in 1227, who then became the rector.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chinese antiques sell for £1,700 in Taunton
AN antiques auction house might not be your first thought when considering the current tricky economic climate, but perhaps it should be.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:30:00 +0100
When you'll be able to get your Covid-19 autumn booster jab
THE autumn Covid booster vaccine is being rolled out in early September.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wife killer Glynn Razzell's application to Parole Board
A SOMERSET man sentenced to life behind bars for murdering his wife is hoping to be released.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
UNEARTHED: 1935 Bentley stored in farmer's shed for 68 years
A 1935 Bentley stored in an old cart shed for the past 68 years has been unearthed.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:45:31 +0100
Bogus St Margaret's boss Jon Andrewes must repay £100,000
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.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:09:45 +0100
Somerset Cost of Living Crisis Appeal
PEOPLE are being asked to dip into their pockets to help others in Somerset struggling to make ends meet.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:31:41 +0100
A level results day in Somerset
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.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:33 +0100
PCs and PCSOs to administer lifesaving spray to addicts
A REFORMED heroin addict from Taunton has told how his life has been saved several times after overdosing.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:09:17 +0100
Don, 92, to raise funds for charity with zipwire challenge at Eden Project
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.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:07:41 +0100
Students at Holyrood Academy, Chard, celebrate A Level results
STUDENTS at Holyrood Academy in Chard are celebrating an excellent set of A Level and Level 3 BTEC results.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:26:26 +0100
Police discover cannabis factories in Chard and Churchstanton
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.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Coffee morning raises funds for Macmillan in memory of Chard dad
A COFFEE morning in memory of a Chard dad will take place next month.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cllr Jason Baker on Chard town centre work and community events
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.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:59:24 +0100
Bridport hit by flooding
Bridport has been struck by flash flooding.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:02:40 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 UK? Heatwave sparks warning to UK households
Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:55:27 +0100
Man arrested after aircraft report being targeted by laser
POLICE officers investigating reports of a laser being shone at aircraft have arrested a 51-year-old man.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:30:49 +0100
New Chard primary school may not be delivered for at least three years
Chard may not get a new primary school for at least three more years following a “narrow-minded” decision by county councillors.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:30:25 +0100
CARG members work to prevent flooding in Chard
RESIDENTS in Chard worked together yesterday (August 16) to minimise the effect of the heavy rain that hit the area after the heatwave.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chard Museum to promote town’s history thanks to donation
A MUSEUM said it will promote local history after receiving a donation through the ‘Cash for Charities’ campaign.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:18:38 +0100
Yellow thunderstorm warning across Somerset
PEOPLE across Somerset are being warned to expect some thunderstorms and torrential rains today (Wednesday, August 17).

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wessex Water defends six-figure executives' bonuses
WESSEX Water has defended six figure bonuses paid to four senior executives following an attack by a district councillor.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cricket St. Thomas Hotel are recruiting
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.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:15:58 +0100
New date Brits will be charged to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain
It means Brits traveling to any of 26 countries will have to apply and pay for electronic travel authorisation.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:12:04 +0100
Lidl recall and 'do not eat' warning over disease causing bacteria
Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:18:57 +0100
New food hygiene ratings for South Somerset establishments
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 16 of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:45:56 +0100
Ilminster branded a 'transport desert' in new report
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).

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:42:30 +0100
‘Game-changing’ broadband for Martock
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.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:35:38 +0100
Barrington Court in full bloom - thanks to heatwave
THE prolonged heatwave we have been experiencing has brought out a wonderful array of flowers in the garden at Barrington Court, near Ilminster.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:33:32 +0100
Chard group in action to prevent flooding as heavy rain could affect Somerset
A GROUP of Chard residents and volunteers is cleaning drains around town to prevent what its vice-chair called the “rain from hell”.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:32:19 +0100
NSPCC advice for whether to leave kids at home this summer
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:15:00 +0100
Hot weather brings ‘array of bird life’ to Chard Reservoir
HIGH temperatures have brought a flurry of birds to Chard Reservoir as they take a break from long migrations or try to stay cool.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
TEN little known motoring laws that could land you in court
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.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:38:11 +0100
UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise
Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:30:23 +0100
Pictures: Creepy Crawly session at Chard Reservoir
THE Creepy Crawly crafting session for toddlers was held earlier this month at Chard Reservoir.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:28:21 +0100
Met Office weather warning upgraded to amber in Somerset
The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning in Somerset from yellow to amber as storms set to sweep the county.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:27:54 +0100
Pictures: Chard Rock Festival
THE two-day music festival, Chard Rock, was held last weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:47:00 +0100
Ilminster to host Macmillan Coffee Morning on September 10
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.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:51:47 +0100
Pictures: Horton Flower Show
THE Horton Flower Show returned after two years last weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:02:28 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 in the UK? What is it?
When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:37:44 +0100
SIXTEEN major roadworks starting in Somerset today
A TOTAL of 16 major roadworks are being started in Somerset today (Monday, August 15).

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice launches its Sunflower Stroll
ST MARGARET’S Hospice has launched its Sunflower Stroll memory walk.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
‘Going, going, gone’: Megan Bessell’s column on Ilminster history
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...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:33:14 +0100
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Somerset after heatwave
A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms affecting Somerset and the South West has been extended.



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