Chard And Ilminster News
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100Farmers urged to undertake formal business planning
MANY farm businesses in England may struggle to cope with the challenges of new agricultural policies and the withdrawal of the Basic Payment Scheme, as many do not engage in formal business planning or seek external professional advice, according to...
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100Four Yeovil lock up garages going to auction
YOU could own four fully-let garages in Yeovil.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100The Church Rooms in South Petherton on the market
THE Church Rooms is an historic Grade II listed building dating from 1828.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of September 3 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100van Diest paintings from 1600s for sale at auction
A PAIR of Old Master paintings are estimated to sell for between £8,000 and £10,000 in the Charterhouse two-day auction in Sherborne on October 6 and 7.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:01:43 +0100Where to pay tribute to Her Majesty in South Somerset
ALL at South Somerset District Council are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen who was much respected, and very much loved.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100New build in popular village just outside of Chard for sale
THIS four-bedroom new build is an imposing detached house in a private location on the outskirts of Tatworth set in grounds of approximately 1/3 acre.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:06:08 +0100Proclamation of Queen's death and Charles III's reign
THE National Proclamation, the official announcement of Her Majesty’s death and acknowledgement of the commencement of the King’s new reign, will take place at 11am today (Saturday, September 10) at St James Palace.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:07:19 +0100Bank Holiday for Queen's funeral as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:19:35 +0100List of Somerset closures and cancellations due to the Queen's death
Some events around Somerset will be cancelled in the period of mourning following the Queen's death.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:31:00 +0100Marcus Fysh MP pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
YEOVIL MP Marcus Fysh has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died “peacefully” at Balmoral Castle yesterday afternoon.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:09:39 +0100Book of condolences: Somerset pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
WE have opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Her Majesty the Queen.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Thomas Sheppard appointed Somerset Deputy Lieutenant
A FORMER High Sheriff of Somerset has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in the county.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:39:55 +0100UK newspaper front pages: Newsquest pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:41:45 +0100Queen dead: Elizabeth II dies aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirm
The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:10:19 +0100Pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen in our book of condolence
WE have opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Her Majesty the Queen.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:49:00 +0100The Queen and Prince Philip: The story of Britain’s longest-serving monarch and her consort
A statement confirming the news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:57:55 +0100Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures
Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:10:12 +0100Social group for carers launched in Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne
A NEW group for carers and the persons they care for has been launched in Henhayes Centre in Crewkerne.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:55:48 +0100Could Somerset lose international cricket due to phosphates?
SOMERSET'S cricket ground could lose the right to host international matches if the phosphates crisis is not solved quickly, councillors warn.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100Cancer Research UK Gifts in Wills appeal to help beat cancer
THE following is a message from Cancer Research UK:
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100Cllr Payne’s column on Chard Parkway
THIS morning, I spoke with BBC Radio Somerset to talk about Chard Parkway.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Consultation on local community networks in Somerset
MAJOR decisions in Somerset could be taken at a more local level following the transition to the county’s new unitary authority.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100ALL Somerset schools set to become academies by 2030
by Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Attempt to remove Somerset Lord Lieutenant blocked
A TAUNTON man's attempt to have the newly-appointed Queen's representative in Somerset removed from his post has failed.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:11:02 +0100Who is replacing the Queen after her death?
The Queen’s passing at the age of 96 after 70 years on the British throne has meant that a successor must fulfill the role left behind by the late monarch.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:31:54 +0100Queen dies: King Charles issues first statement after death of Queen Elizabeth
King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:20:03 +0100Queen dies: King Charles issues first statement after death of Queen Elizabeth
King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:42:37 +0100Queen dead: what happens now? ‘Operation London Bridge’ explained
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:20:25 +0100Green Flag Award for three South Somerset parks
THREE South Somerset parks have won the Green Flag Award for another consecutive year.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:25:46 +0100Big Green Gig returns to Chard for its third edition
THE Big Green Gig is returning to Chard for the third year.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:14:11 +0100Police investigate after football player was racially abused during game in Yeovil
POLICE have launched an investigation after a football player was racially abused during a game at Yeovil Town FC.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:43:28 +0100Leonardo increases early careers population by 50 per cent
AEROSPACE engineering company Leonardo, which has a site employing over 3,000 people in Yeovil, is bucking current economic trends by increasing its early careers population by 50 per cent over the coming year.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:38:58 +0100Curry House and Lotus House handed food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Application deadline near for Cash For Charity £16,000 award
WE'VE already had a number of entries from charities hoping for a share of our £16,000 community giveaway.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Motorist cuts up cyclist on Somerset road
A MOTORIST had little choice but to admit a potentially dangerous manoeuvre after receiving photographs of their vehicle cutting up a cyclist.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:43:07 +0100Somerset Lib Dems and Labour respond to Liz Truss becoming PM
LIZ Truss has become the UK's third female Prime Minister after meeting the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:51:19 +0100Proposals for 230 homes in Chard Eastern Development Area
CHARD residents are being asked their views on proposals for 230 new homes on the eastern edge of town.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:42:45 +0100Somerset MPs react to Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister
LIZ Truss has flown to Scotland to become the next Prime Minister beating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party's leadership election.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:10:07 +0100Collection of photos shows life in Seavington St Mary in the 20th century
A COLLECTION of photographs of village life in the early 20th century was recently discovered in a pair of old suitcases in a barn 70 miles from the village they came from.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:16:39 +0100Sharandys Birds of Prey in Chard hit by ‘devastating blow’ after increase in costs
A BIRD sanctuary set up a fundraising page to get through to the end of the year as increased costs and lockdowns were a “devastating blow” to its income.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:55:00 +0100Ilminster Walk of Hope raises hundreds for Brain Tumour Research
COMMUNITY members helped raise hundreds of pounds of Brain Tumour Research by taking part in a Walk of Hope organised by an Ilminster woman.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:50:28 +0100Heritage Open Days in Chard
THE Chard community is getting ready to celebrate the heritage on its doorstep with two open days.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:08:10 +0100New food hygiene ratings for South Somerset establishments
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 15 of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100Ilminster Party on the Park review
THIS year's party took place on the recreation ground on Sunday, August 28, and attracted big crowds.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:20:32 +0100Bill Revans’ first 100 days as county council leader
by Local Democracy reporter Daniel Mumby.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:48:50 +0100Dowlish Wake and District Flower and Produce Show in photos
THE Dowlish Wake and District Flower and Produce Show took place last weekend for the first time since the Covid pandemic.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:30:06 +0100In pictures: Crewkerne Charter Fair and Street Market
CREWKERNE Charter Fair took place last weekend.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:12:51 +0100Chard Carnival’s Street Fayre to take place this weekend
CHARD Carnival Committees’ annual Street Fayre will take place this Saturday (September 10) from 9am until 4pm on Holyrood Street.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:48:49 +0100More than 20 tyres and DVLA clamp flytipped in Yeovil
A MEMBER of the public has sent us these pictures of flytipping in a beautiful lane in Yeovil.