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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:57:38 +0100
Police investigate driving offences in Yeovil
POLICE wish to speak to these two men in connection with "a number of driving offences".

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:54:00 +0100
The Swan Inn in Merriott looks set to become a dwelling
A VILLAGE pub looks set to become a house despite the building being considered a “cherished local facility” by some residents.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:14:31 +0100
Renewed police appeal for wanted man Daniel Kellaway
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information on a wanted man known to frequent the Somerset area.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:53:49 +0100
Pictures from another successful Crewkerne Farmers Markets
CREWKERNE Farmers Markets returned once again at the weekend and once again it was a resounding success.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Report praises South Somerset Council pandemic response
A RECENT report published by South Somerset District Council’s Economic Development Directorate evidences the efficiency with which the council delivered ‘swift and effective’ action to prioritise and support South Somerset businesses, during t...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:23:38 +0100
Revealed: The 18 places you should not park your car
There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:55:55 +0100
Police appeal to help tackle hare coursing in Somerset
THE laws around hare coursing have changed and Avon and Somerset Police Rural Affairs Unit’s PCSO Mike Storey explains here what that means.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:19:15 +0100
Jason Baker column: Hard work goes into Chard Carnival
I have been working closely with Chard Carnival Committee on the recent carnival.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:57:27 +0100
Roadworks in Somerset this week
TRAVEL Somerset has released a list of major roadworks being undertaken across the county starting this week.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:08:19 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:25:53 +0100
Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK
The warning came in Martin Lewis’ latest Money Saving Expert newsletter

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:56:00 +0100
Ilminster Christmas Lights boosted by festive floral demonstration
A FLORAL demonstration with a festive theme will be held in Ilminster to support Ilminster's Christmas lights.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Cases of wine for sale at Charterhouse auction
THE stock from a New Forest independent wine merchants shop is included in the Charterhouse auction on Wednesday, November 2.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of October 9 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
£1,800 necklace at Greenslade Taylor Hunt auction
AN early 20th Century old cut diamond and sapphire lavaliere necklace was the star performer in an antiques sale laced with standout prices at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Taunton saleroom.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Charming wing of former Rectory building Shepton Beauchamp
THIS five-bedroom property is an impressive wing of a Grade II Listed 19th century former rectory and seminary of mellow hamstone construction under a clay tiled roof.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:40:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK
The warning came in Martin Lewis’s latest Money Saving Expert newsletter.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:30:39 +0100
Police appeal for public's help finding missing Anthony from Yeovil
POLICE have appealed for the public's help to find a missing man from Yeovil amid concerns about his welfare.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Charming detached cottage on Ilminster outskirts
GEES Cottage is a charming detached cottage set in the outskirts of this popular Somerset village.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Applications in South Somerset
BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of October 3,2022.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Paranormal activities in Somerset
IF you're from Somerset and you're afraid of ghosts, maybe you're living in the wrong county.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:33:06 +0100
Rise in number of patients visiting A&E at the Yeovil District Hospital
MORE patients visited A&E at the Yeovil District Hospital last month, with demand rising above the levels seen over the same period last year.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
LiveWest plans to build 1,500 Somerset homes in five years
HOUSING association LiveWest has pledged to build 1,500 affordable homes in Somerset over the next five years.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:41:56 +0100
Minor injury units reduced opening hours
STAFF shortages have led to three minor injury units (MIUs) in Somerset reducing their opening hours for the next six months.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:03:12 +0100
Health Living and Wellbeing event in Crewkerne
THE inaugural Healthy Living and Wellbeing Fayre is being held at Crewkerne's Henhayes Centre on Saturday October 29.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:38:44 +0100
Mark De-Lisser to attend Somerset Music annual conference at Dillington House
A RENOWNED arranger, choral director, and vocal coach will be a guest note speaker at this year’s Somerset Music Annual Conference.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:17:29 +0100
Free health and wellbeing event planned for Crewkerne
THE inaugural ‘Healthy Living and Wellbeing Fayre’ is set to be held at the Henhayes Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, October 29.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:03:43 +0100
Ilminster Town Council Halloween competition
ILMINSTER Town Council has announced it will once again run the Halloween competition.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:18:12 +0100
Calan to light up South Petherton with Guy Fawkes Night concert
RIP-ROARING neo-folk band Calan are set to light up South Petherton’s David Hall this Guy Fawkes Night (November 5). ​

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:36:42 +0100
Crewkerne Carers Support and Activity Group
CREWKERNE and the local area have a new group for both carers and the people they care for.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:22:07 +0100
Ilchester-based cheese company scoops four awards
A SOMERSET-based blended cheese supplier is celebrating awards success this week after two of its cheeses won Gold, and two won Bronze at the British Cheese Awards.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:18:11 +0100
Festive fun at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
AN ANIMAL sanctuary will hold its annual Festive Fayre in December.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:45:21 +0100
Thorncombe St Mary's School celebrates World Mental Health Day
A PRIMARY school in Chard has celebrated World Mental Health Day by taking part in the ‘Hello Yellow’ initiative.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:15:31 +0100
How to get a free Greggs hot drink, bake or sausage roll
The Greggs App is available to download now for both IOS and Android users and is free to sign up to

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:10:41 +0100
Wordle today: Wordle 480 October 12 hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:23:20 +0100
Blue 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 +0100
Temporary 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 +0100
Meet 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 +0100
Old 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 +0100
Chard Carnival 2022 results revealed
CHARD Carnival Committee has shared the full results of the event.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:05:17 +0100
Chard Carnival Committee’s message
CHARD Carnival took place last week, on Saturday, October 8.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:53:02 +0100
Flood 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 +0100
Bus 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 +0100
Protexin 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Tesco 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 +0100
Lidl, 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 +0100
American 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 +0100
Christmas 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.



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