PEOPLE in Devon and Somerset can now see the latest statistics and details of fire and rescue incidents in their area thanks to a new website feature being tested by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, writes Molly Clapham.

AN 89-year-old caravan affectionately known as Lady Eccles is looking for a new owner in the next three-day Charterhouse auction.

SET in a tranquil riverside setting on the edge of the village, this characterful cottage has gardens extending to 0.94 acres.

A PRIMARY school in Ilminster has won the Green Flag Eco Award for its commitment to environmental topics.

TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were extracted from an overturned vehicle by firefighters on the A372 near the Podimore Roundabout.

A TRAPPED person was extracted from a vehicle by firefighters after a two-vehicle collision at Ashill near Chard on Friday, November 25.

THIS is a well-presented, four bedroom detached family home occupying a generous plot measuring approximately 1/3 acre.

ST MARGARET’S Hospice helped residents and visitors near Crewkerne to get into the Christmas spirit with a successful market.

LAW firms Everys Solicitors LLP and Crewkerne-based Stokes Partners LLP have announced the merger of their two firms today (Friday, November 25).

WITH lots of visitors to friends and family homes over the festive season, it can be tempting for motorists to park on the pavement, cycle lane or use nearby car parks to stay overnight.

AN ILMINSTER primary school has achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award.

A MAN suffered a broken foot in a collision with a car that failed to stop after the incident.

AN UNSAFE bridge has prompted a 21-day closure of a footpath in Ilminster.

THE day a much-loved TV broadcaster was smuggled into Taunton under great secrecy has been recounted by a former County Gazette reporter.

A COUPLE with two children on a weekly income of less than £260 and single people on below £95 living in Somerset won't have to pay a penny of council tax in the year from April 1.

PRIVATE landlords in Somerset are being offered cash incentives to house Ukrainian refugees.

A new visitor centre and café will be built at one of Somerset’s main tourist attractions following unanimous approval by district councillors.

A MERRIOTT man is to face trial over the death of a motorcyclist in a road traffic collision.

CHARD Churches Together is inviting residents to the Beacon on Saturday, December 3 to see the lighting up of the Nativity Scene Silhouettes made by Men's Shed.

Yeovil residents have called for an urgent rethink on plans to redevelop a former public school site in the town centre.

CHARD Carers Support Group met on Monday, November 14, welcoming Ingrid from the Chard florist, Floweringi, to take us through the construction of some table decorations for the Christmas festivities.

Experts have revealed how motorists can present windscreen first using this simple kitchen item.

RESIDENTS in the Chard, Ilminster and surrounding areas are now facing extreme difficulty to register at a dentist as the nation as a whole is facing a 'dental timebomb'.

A MULTI-AWARD winning quartet will play two gigs in South Petherton as part of its latest UK tour in December.

A MAJOR road near Yeovil will be closed until 1pm while a lorry is being recovered.

HEAVY rain and strong winds are likely to affect Somerset and the South West today (Thursday, November 24), the Met Office said.

THE Ilminster Arts Centre has a busy schedule of events and activities on offer in the run-up to Christmas.

Asda is encouraging customers to book their flu jabs online.

AVON and Somerset Chief Constable Sarah Crew and the force's Police Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford are looking for creative young artists to help design this year’s official Christmas cards.

A WOMAN visiting Ilminster said the decorations of a town centre shop “brought a tear” to her eye.

What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year!

BRACE yourself for more heavy rain and strong winds across Somerset tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23).

SCHOOLCHILDREN at a primary school in Chard turned into rockstars for a day to win a competition.

SHINDIG Festival has launched a new offer called 'Give the gift of Shindig' as Christmas fast approaches.

CREWKERNE Boxing Club are set to host their first ever home boxing show next year.

THE Chard Christmas lights switch-on event will take place this Saturday (November 26) and will feature “the biggest display so far”.

A WOMAN from Ilminster has braved the shave to help her best friend after she was diagnosed with cancer.

Ilminster Town were denied the opportunity to play against bottom of the League Stockwood Green on Saturday as the struggling visitors could not raise a side, only two weeks earlier Stockwood played Chard away with a weakened team losing 9-1.

MPs have been told that Christmas parties held for staff can be claimed on expenses. But this does not include alcohol.

Cost-of-living support payments will be sent out starting tomorrow.

THE South Somerset Community Choir and Ilminster Belles are joining forces for a concert of Christmas music at St Peter and St Paul Church in South Petherton.

STRIKING bus drivers braved heavy downpours as they walked out for the second time in four days.

AN ALADDIN pantomime is coming up at the Ilminster Warehouse Theatre.

AN ILMINSTER school held a non-uniform day to raise funds for Children in Need.

POLICE following up reports of a person "acting suspiciously" have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

AVON and Somerset Police have announced hundreds of locations across Somerset where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

A TOTAL of 10 major roadworks schemes are due to be started in Somerset this week.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Somerset as “small chances of very strong winds” could cause disruption tomorrow (Monday, November 21).

CHARTERHOUSE auctioneers and valuers have already taken entries for their next specialist auction of automobilia and memorabilia in April 2023.

THIS property is a smart four-bedroom detached house with garage and set in over half an acre of glorious mature gardens.