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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Cllr Jenny Kenton’s report on cost of living crisis
IT HAS been a really mixed bag of casework this month and I am learning all the time about the different types of problems that local residents are facing.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:11:36 +0100
DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date
The DWP and HMRC have put arrangements in place to ensure all benefits and credits due to be paid on this date.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:44:54 +0100
BBC viewers shocked as royal guard collapses at foot of Queen's coffin
Soldiers in ceremonial uniform are maintaining a constant, 24-hour vigil around the Queen’s coffin while she is lying in state.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:22:27 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:04:49 +0100
Emery Newsagents open ice cream parlour
A NEW ice cream and milkshake parlour opened in Chard last week.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:44:00 +0100
Man treated and spillage cleared after Chard A30 incident
FIREFIGHTERS removed a man from a car that was on its side following an incident on the A30 Crewkerne Road in Chard. 

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:57:06 +0100
Bob Chilcott to lead choral singing event in South Petherton
A FAMOUS composer is coming to lead a “Singing Day” in the beautiful surroundings of the parish church in South Petherton, near Yeovil.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:21:24 +0100
These are all the times the Queen visited Somerset
The nation has been united in mourning over the past week following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:17:00 +0100
Waste collections in Somerset suspended on Queen's funeral bank holiday
WASTE collections will be suspended on Monday, September 19, which has been designated as a national bank holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:45 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more: See the supermarkets and shops closed for the Queen’s funeral
Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:42:20 +0100
A358 to close overnight between Taunton and Ilminster
THE A358 will be closed overnight tonight (Tuesday, September 13) and tomorrow between Taunton and Ilminster.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:53:23 +0100
Somerset hospitals advise patients on bank holiday appointments
PATIENTS with an appointment scheduled for Monday, September 19 – the date of the Queen’s funeral – have been advised to “plan as if it is going ahead”.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:33:00 +0100
Firefighters tackle vehicle fire near Wincanton roundabout
FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a vehicle fire near the Holbrook Roundabout, Wincanton, leaving it “50 per cent” damaged.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:10:59 +0100
Manor Court School received prestigious Artsmark Gold Award
A PRIMARY school received a prestigious arts award last week.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:41:01 +0100
What happens to the three Somerset businesses that supplied goods to the Queen?
THREE businesses in Somerset face anxious waits to see if they will be granted new Royal Warrants following the death of the Queen.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:58:23 +0100
What happens to the three Somerset businesses that supplied goods to the Queen?
THREE businesses in Somerset face anxious waits to see if they will be granted new Royal Warrants following the death of the Queen.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:35:26 +0100
Unemployment in the UK hits 48-year low
Unemployment in the UK has hit a 48-year low, falling to the lowest rate, 3.6%, since 1974, statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:19:30 +0100
Crewkerne Road clears following earlier collision
THE A30 Crewkerne Road is closed westbound with slow traffic following a collision between Chard Rugby Club and Oaklands Avenue.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:57:45 +0100
Famous photography exhibition available at Barrington Court
THE International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition is now on display at Barrington Court.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:49:00 +0100
Ilminster coffee morning raises over £4,000 for Macmillan
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning held in Ilminster has raised over £4,000 for a cancer support charity that helps people across the UK.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:34:14 +0100
Photos from South Petherton Carnival
SOUTH Petherton Carnival celebrated its 100th anniversary last weekend.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:04:08 +0100
Wetherspoons to cut prices for one day only this week
Wetherspoons will be cutting the price of food and drink to support the reduction of tax on the hospitality sector

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:57:28 +0100
DWP: When £150 cost of living payment to disability benefit recipients
The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:32:38 +0100
Will Somerset schools close for the Queen’s funeral?
See what will happen from now until the Queen's funeral.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:02:50 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin seen for first time as the Queen leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been seen for the first time as the late monarch begins her final journey.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:29:16 +0100
Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine
Just one exception has been listed as an excuse to be using your phone while driving as part of the Highway Code rule change.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:35:06 +0100
In pictures: Chard Carnival Committee’s annual Street Fayre
CHARD Carnival Committee’s annual Street Fayre took place last Saturday.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:56:31 +0100
Chard pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
CHARD Town Town Council paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with books of condolence, floral displays, and Proclamation.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:42:00 +0100
Photos of Ilminster Proclamation
ILMINSTER residents were invited to hear the Proclamation today (Monday, September 12), the official announcement of Her Majesty’s death, and acknowledgement of the commencement of the King’s new reign.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:54:52 +0100
Tatworth school received letter sent on behalf of the Queen
PRIMARY school pupils have received a letter sent on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II after they celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:21:38 +0100
Ferne Animal Sanctuary's dog show a huge success once again
LAST week the annual Ferne Dog Show returned for 2022 at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, Chard.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:11:39 +0100
Business activity in South West declines for first time in 18 months
AT 46.2 in August, the headline NatWest South West PMI® Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – fell from 51.3 in ...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:01:56 +0100
Chard Town Council to livestream funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
CHARD Town Council will be live streaming the funeral of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:45:17 +0100
Mayor of Crewkerne pays tributes to the Queen
THE Mayor of Crewkerne has paid tributes to the Queen.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:48:56 +0100
Ilminster residents invited to hear Proclamation today
ILMINSTER residents are invited to hear the Proclamation today (Monday, September 12), the official announcement of Her Majesty’s death, and acknowledgement of the commencement of the King’s new reign.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:05:58 +0100
Westminster Abbey hosted Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding, coronation and now her funeral
This will be the first time in over 260 years that a sovereign’s funeral has taken place in the Abbey.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:46:29 +0100
Protestors boo King Charles III during Edinburgh proclamation
Protesters have been heard booing at the proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:40:49 +0100
Prince Philip turned down title of Prince Consort – what is a consort?
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles has now become King Charles III.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:44:23 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
Asda, Tesco and Lidl are among the supermarkets to issue recalls for a range of reasons

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:25:55 +0100
Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Four Yeovil lock up garages going to auction
YOU could own four fully-let garages in Yeovil.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Farmers 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 08:00:00 +0100
Somerset 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
van 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 +0100
Where 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Proclamation 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 +0100
Bank 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 +0100
List 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.



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