Chard And Ilminster News
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:10:41 +0100Wordle today: Wordle 480 October 12 hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:23:20 +0100Blue Light Aware advice for helping emergency crews at traffic lights
A PUBLIC information service has given advice on what drivers should do if they are at a red traffic light with an emergency vehicle behind them.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:10:20 +0100Temporary bridge over A303 to be removed in November
A TEMPORARY bridge installed over a Somerset A road to cut the impact of construction on motorists and residents is set to be removed next month.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:26:04 +0100Meet Yeovil's answer to dogfather Graeme Hall
Yeovil's answer to the dogfather, Graeme Hall, has been nominated for an award
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:57:30 +0100Old Mill takes on another 26 trainees, bringing new starter numbers this year to 72
SOUTH WEST financial experts Old Mill has welcomed 26 new trainees this Autumn as the firm continues to expand to achieve its goal of becoming the fastest-growing practice in the West Country.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100Chard Carnival 2022 results revealed
CHARD Carnival Committee has shared the full results of the event.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:05:17 +0100Chard Carnival Committee’s message
CHARD Carnival took place last week, on Saturday, October 8.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:53:02 +0100Flood prevention work on A359 Marston Magna
WORK on a vital flood prevention scheme begins on a key route this month.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:56:48 +0100Bus buses and RMT fail to avert strike
LAST gasp talks between bosses and union representatives failed to halt today's (Monday, October 10) strike by a number of bus drivers across Somerset.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:11:09 +0100'Black stains' and 'cracked paving slabs' in Yeovil criticised
Criticism has been thrown at the “black stains” and “cracked paving slabs” which have emerged as part of a town centre regeneration project.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:32:04 +0100Protexin in South Petherton celebrate its 30th anniversary
A SOMERSET-based company is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset this week
THESE are the sites across Somerset where police will be positioning mobile speed cameras at various times over the coming week starting today (Monday, October 10).
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:46:40 +0100Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning as product may contain metal
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning over the Tesco products
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:41:05 +0100Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, Asda 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:38:54 +0100American recipe of a Full English Breakfast sees Brits horrified
A Full English Breakfast is a stable to many Brits, and when the sacred recipe is interpreted differently, it doesn't always go down well.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:18:34 +0100Christmas Day bank holiday 2022 moved from December 25
The Christmas Day bank holiday will instead be observed on Tuesday, December 27, after the official Boxing Day.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100Greenslade Taylor Hunt's quarterly collectors sale
A SIZEABLE group of buyers gathered in the room to compete against bidders near and far who had registered to participate online at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s recent quarterly collectors sale.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100Chinese vases at Charterhouse China and Japan auction
THE Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian art being held on Wednesday, November 2 has an amazing selection of items originally from across China and Japan.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:54:49 +0100Photos of Chard Carnival 2022
A POPULAR carnival returned this month with its main procession taking place yesterday (Saturday, October 8).
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Full list of affected Somerset bus routes during RMT strike
THE RMT union has announced drivers of Buses of Somerset, along with their colleagues in Cornwall, will walk on Monday (October 10).
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:20:56 +0100Jenny Kenton’s column on Chard issues
I SEEM to have a never-ending trickle of casework coming through via emails and telephone and I try to give you information through this medium of what I think may be of interest to a wide range of people.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:15:27 +0100Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:27:52 +0100Draconid meteor shower: How to see the shower this week
How to see the Draconid meteor shower this weekend.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:48 +0100Covid autumn booster jab available in Somerset
MORE than 300,000 people in Somerset are being offered a Covid-19 vaccinations as part of the county's autumn booster campaign.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:12:42 +0100Somerset's Hospital take part in international study to reduce effects of common illness
THE NHS in Somerset is taking part in an international study that investigates whether it’s possible to reduce the chance of babies becoming seriously unwell with respiratory syncytial virus.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:50:38 +0100Crewkerne duo attack exhausted horse
TWO men were seen kicking and beating an exhausted horse as she lay on the ground unable to get up, a court has heard.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:36:49 +0100Open evening at Holyrood Academy
A SECONDARY school held an open evening to show its facilities to prospective students and parents.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:44:12 +0100Halloween quiz night to raise funds for two good causes in Chard
A HALLOWEEN quiz will raise funds for two good causes in Chard.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100Wessex Water upgrading sewers in Chard on A358 Furnham Road
SEWERS in Chard are being revitalised as part of a £100,000 scheme taking place in the north of the Somerset town later this month
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Somerset homeless healthcare team in line for top award
A TAUNTON-based team of nurses and health workers who offer care to anyone who is homeless is a finalist in a national awards.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:10:04 +0100Yeovil Town FC ‘unable to identify supporter’ after investigation into racist chanting
YEOVIL Town FC said they have been unable to identify the supporter after racist chanting was heard during a home game last month.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:20:03 +0100Here are the most popular baby names in South Somerset
AVA and Alfie are officially the most popular baby names in South Somerset.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:27:50 +0100RMT bus drivers vote to strike in Somerset
THE boss of a Somerset bus operator has voiced his disappointment and frustration after more than one in three staff voted to strike.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100Megan Bessell writes about Ilminster’s history
BEING dusted off and brought to light this week is a feature that many of us may have hurried past unknowingly or have seen and appreciated as another relic of old Ilminster without really knowing what it is.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:21:10 +0100Home Bargains reveals Christmas opening hours change for shoppers
A major High Street chain has announced a significant change to its opening hours ahead of the Christmas period.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:06:30 +0100Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more forced into nationwide ban amid crackdown
New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:55:38 +0100RMT bus drivers going on strike in Somerset
MEMBERS of the RMT union working on buses in Somerset are going on strike for four days from next Monday (October 10).
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:38:41 +0100Protesters slam A358 four-lane expressway plans
COUNTY councillors arriving for a meeting this morning (Wednesday, October 5) were greeted by protestors unhappy at proposals for work on the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:05:28 +0100Farm accountant Old Mill unveils its annual milk cost of production report
DAIRY farm profits doubled in the milk year to 2021/22 and are set to continue improving this year – although soaring input costs remain a concern to all producers.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:23:42 +0100Kealey works in an office in the sky at Leonardo
FOUR years after joining the Leonardo graduate scheme in Yeovil, Kealey Judd’s office is now over 2,000 feet in the sky, with stunning views that stretch for miles across the Somerset landscape and beyond.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:32:20 +0100Asda, Tesco and Morrisons drivers issued RAC 'shop around' warning over petrol prices
Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:12:02 +0100Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass
According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:36:22 +0100Photos: Harvest Festival at Chard School
THE children of Chard School put on two charming performances of their Harvest Festival songs and readings to an audience of family and friends at the end of September as they celebrated the donations that their families kindly provided for the Lord...
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:36:34 +0100Somerset Business Awards 2023 launched
JUDGES, sponsors, would-be winners and past finalists gathered at Hurds Hill, near Langport, for the official launch of the Somerset Business Awards 2023.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100Bridgwater and District Trades Council reacts to council’s decision over Dillington House
DELEGATES at Bridgwater and District Trades Council’s September meeting were dismayed to hear that Somerset County Council’s executive has made a decision to withdraw from the lease on Dillington House.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:46:14 +0100Customer panel shapes future of council services in Somerset
MORE than 300 people have signed up to help shape the future of council services in Somerset.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:26:25 +0100Coffee morning in memory of Chard dad raises over £2000
A COFFEE morning in memory of a Chard dad raised over £2000.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:04:05 +0100Ilminster Carnival committee’s message after 100th anniversary
ILMINSTER Carnival Committee has shared a message to thank everyone involved in this year’s event.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:54:07 +0100Traffic 'returned to normal' after accident on A303 near Ilminster
Accident on A303
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:30:25 +0100Inaugural Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Twilight Shift
MORE than 100 people ran, walked or jogged the 5k around Henstridge Airfield at the inaugural Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Twilight Shift.