Chard And Ilminster News
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000Recently built family home in Shepton Beauchamp for sale
THIS is a rare opportunity to acquire this delightfully presented three bedroom mid terrace home in the sought after village of Shepton Beauchamp.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of October 24 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.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:54:52 +0100Police issue CCTV appeal after burglary at convenience store in Ilminster
POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal in connection with a burglary at a convenience store in Ilminster.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Ilminster: Five bedroom country property with stunning views
THIS stunning detached five bedroom country property is nestled in excess of a third of an acre garden, in Hastings Lodge just outside Ilminster.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:00:11 +0100Chinnock Hollow could be shut until at least mid-2023
A key back road into Yeovil could remain closed until at least mid-2023, according to two local councillors.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:15:13 +0100Mohammed Saddiq, new Lord Lieutenant of Somerset
KING Charles III will have a new representative in Somerset from tomorrow (Saturday, October 29).
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:41:55 +0100Glastonbury Headliners 2023: Odds on Taylor Swift or Arctic Monkeys
In just under a month thousands of music fans will be battleling out as they try to get tickets to one of the biggest and most iconic music festivals of all time, Glastonbury.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:04:01 +0100Attacker steals woman's necklace in Stars Lane, Yeovil
A MAN stole a young woman's gold necklace in a violent attack in the early hours at the weekend.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:01:05 +0100Ilminster road to close due to Wessex Water works
AN emergency road closure will be in place in Ilminster tomorrow (October 28).
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:31:46 +0100Police issue 134 notices for speeding in pre-dawn
SCORES of motorists in Avon and Somerset who mistakenly believed an urban myth are to face their day in court.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:01:25 +0100Good news for South Somerset establishments after new food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:42:19 +0100Michelle Beck's independent market at Haynes Motor Museum
A TAUNTON businesswoman is launching a new independent market in Somerset.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:11:30 +0100Chard Fitness and Wellbeing hosts two-day holistic event
A NEW two-day holistic and wellbeing event is to be held at Chard Fitness and Wellbeing centre this week (Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October).
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:51:27 +0100Tractor stolen in South Petherton area
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to make this stolen tractor '2 hot to handle'.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100How you can help Somerset charities win a share of £16,000
THREE local charities have been given the chance to win a share of an amazing £128,000 cash giveaway by our newspaper group.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100How you can help Somerset charities win a share of £16,000
THREE local charities have been given the chance to win a share of an amazing £128,000 cash giveaway by our newspaper group.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Channel 4 Grand Designs: Somerset couple build home in derelict cowshed
Somerset-based couple builds their dream home by transforming a derelict cowshed on this week's Grand Designs.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:59:57 +0100Chard chiropractic clinic refused permission to relocate to bungalow
A chiropractic clinic has been refused permission to relocate to a ground floor site to make it easier for patients to visit.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:17:40 +0100Young Ilminster mum recalls moment she was rescued from car crash
A YOUNG mum has spoken of the ‘petrifying’ moment she was rescued from her mangled car after a nasty crash.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:03:06 +0100Man's body found on Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil
THE body of a middle-aged man has this morning (Tuesday, October 25) been found on a Somerset trading estate.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:55:43 +0100Ann Widdecombe speaker at Somerset WI lunch in Ilminster
FORMER Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe enthralled guests at a Somerset WI lunch in Ilminster.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:10:53 +0100Breast cancer survivor hosts coffee morning in Martock to raise money
A Somerset woman who survived breast cancer held a coffee morning on Saturday to raise money for charity.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:55:39 +0100Body found in search for missing Somerset man Anthony
POLICE searching for a missing Somerset man have revealed a body has been found.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:49:41 +0100Missing Alan, from Yeovil, 'needs medical treatment'
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal to help find a Somerset man who went missing eight days ago.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:47:56 +0100Stuarts Countrywear launches in Dillington Estate, Ilminster
A NEW country wear business has opened in Ilminster on the Dillington Estate.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:18:39 +0100Somerset Chamber of Commerce annual business leaders' dinner
THE county's wide range of businesses was highlighted when Somerset Chamber of Commerce hosted two high profile business leaders – Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, and Lord Mark Price, former Government Minist...
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:33:31 +0100Avishayes Primary School joins Curious Chard learning activities
THE Reception Class at Avishayes Primary School has been learning how to be authors, mathematicians, artists, and engineers through our new enquiry-based learning 'Curious Chard'.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:21:06 +0100Manor Court Primary School’s headteacher wins Somerset Make a Difference Award
THE headteacher at Manor Court Primary School in Chard, Mr Luke Talmage, was honoured to receive the award at Somerset County Cricket Ground on Friday, October 14 in recognition of his work within the community of Chard.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:13:55 +0100Langford Lakes Tree Farm offering 100 free Christmas trees
A FARM that donates Christmas trees to three local towns is now looking to spread even more festive cheer by giving away a further 100 to charities.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:43:41 +0100Photos: South Somerset schools celebrate World Postcard Day
SCHOOLS in South Somerset joined World Postcard Day by sending cards to pupils across Europe.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:33:25 +0100Police officers 'at risk of corruption' because of poor pay
Police could be at risk of “corruption and financial control and coercion by criminal gangs” because they are paid so poorly.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:18:58 +0100Cottage Flowers florist, Ilminster, nominated for top award
AN ILMINSTER-based florist was “over the moon” after being nominated for the Best Florist of the Year Awards.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:58:55 +0100Unpaid mental health carers in Somerset celebration
SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust (FT), which runs Musgrove Park Hospital, community and mental health services, is celebrating 20 years of supporting unpaid mental health carers.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100GMB ambulance workers strike ballot
HUNDREDS of ambulance workers in Somerset and Devon could go on strike later this year.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:22:49 +0100Roadworks schemes starting in Somerset
AMONG roadworks being carried out in Somerset this week are defect corrections at the Blackbrook Interchange on the edge of Taunton.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fascinating five bed country house in Sherborne for sale
THIS is a fascinating four/five bedroom detached country house constructed of stone and brick elevations with latter additions and contained beneath a mainly tiled roof.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of October 16 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, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Cotley Inn in Chard named among best places for Sunday lunch in the UK
The Cotley Inn in Chard has been named one of the best places to get Sunday lunch in the UK, according to The Guardian
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:19:51 +0100£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:33:24 +0100Yellow thunderstorm warning issued across Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK tomorrow, Sunday, October 23.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:13:18 +0100Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club
MORE than 280 people attended the third annual Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:29:58 +0100Somerset Labour leader Leigh Redman writes to new chancellor
SOMERSET Labour’s Cllr Leigh Redman has written to the new Chancellor to stand up for Somerset and insist our community shouldn’t pay the price for the economic crisis made in Downing Street.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100Salvation Army supporting victims of modern slavery
MORE victims of organised criminal gangs are being referred to The Salvation Army’s modern slavery services in the South West than ever before, according to a new report.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Make a Difference Awards winners in Somerset
EIGHT community champions have been announced as winners in an award scheme run by BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Local Radio across England.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:22:15 +0100Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:21:05 +0100Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:16:33 +0100UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:05:14 +0100A358 upgrade protest by Hallowe'en demonstrators
PROTESTERS donned Hallowe'en costumes to express their horror at National Highways' plans to turn the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster into a four-lane 'expressway'.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:42:00 +0100Somerset bus drivers take second day of strike action
BUS services will be disrupted in Somerset today as RMT union members take strike action over pay and conditions.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:05:46 +0100Farmers urged not to grow maize to stop future flooding in Ilminster
Farmers are being urged not to grow maize in a bid to stop future flooding in and around Ilminster.