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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:41:54 +0000
Yeovil Huddle warm bank to provide support during cold months
A FAMILY-FOCUSED warm bank has been set up to provide support this winter to those affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:21:22 +0000
Row breaks out over religion classes in Somerset schools
A ROW has broken out in Somerset over the role the county council should play in how schoolchildren are taught about religion, writes Daniel Mumby.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:04:00 +0000
Public Notice Portal: A powerful boost for local democracy
TRUSTED local news media titles such as the Chard and Ilminster News sit right at the heart of local life.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:34:22 +0000
Bishop of Bath and Wells becomes Somerset Day patron
BISHOP Michael, the recently installed 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells, is to become a patron of Somerset Day.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:04:00 +0000
One person ‘unaccounted for’ after fire at house near Chard
ONE person remains unaccounted for after a fire at a property at Windwhistle, Cricket St Thomas, on the morning of Sunday, November 27.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:32:39 +0000
Chard gets into the festive spirit with Christmas lights switch-on
CHARD celebrated the start of the festive season with its Christmas lights switch-on event last weekend.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:20:00 +0000
West Crescent, Ilminster, receives boost after joint project
GREEN Ilminster joined forces with the town council to restore and enrich an existing green area.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:34:12 +0000
Regeneration works to hedge line near Canal Way, Ilminster
REGENERATION works to a hedge line in Ilminster are due to take place in the coming weeks.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:24:46 +0000
Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset this week
POLICE have published details of locations where they will be managing mobile speed cameras across Somerset this week starting today (Monday, November 28).

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Herne View School celebrates Victorian Day
A PRIMARY school in Ilminster stepped back in time as pupils and staff shared a Victorian Day.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Somerset people urged to get flu and Covid vaccinations
WITH winter upon us, Somerset residents are being reminded to protect their health and the health of people around them by getting their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:58:00 +0000
Firefighters called to ‘fully ablaze’ property near Chard
FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a property fire in Winsham, where they are tackling the blaze externally due to the “unsafe stability of the property”.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service's new website feature
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.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Lady Eccles caravan for sale at Charterhouse auction
AN 89-year-old caravan affectionately known as Lady Eccles is looking for a new owner in the next three-day Charterhouse auction.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Character cottage in tranquil riverside setting in Broadway
SET in a tranquil riverside setting on the edge of the village, this characterful cottage has gardens extending to 0.94 acres.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Herne View Primary wins Green Flag Eco Award
A PRIMARY school in Ilminster has won the Green Flag Eco Award for its commitment to environmental topics.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:17:00 +0000
Two rescued from overturned vehicle by firefighters on Somerset A372
TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were extracted from an overturned vehicle by firefighters on the A372 near the Podimore Roundabout.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:46:00 +0000
Chard firefighters rescue person trapped in vehicle after collision
A TRAPPED person was extracted from a vehicle by firefighters after a two-vehicle collision at Ashill near Chard on Friday, November 25.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Large family home with stunning gardens in Curry Rivel
THIS is a well-presented, four bedroom detached family home occupying a generous plot measuring approximately 1/3 acre.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
St Margaret’s Hospice Christmas Market at Haselbury Mill
ST MARGARET’S Hospice helped residents and visitors near Crewkerne to get into the Christmas spirit with a successful market.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Law firms Everys Solicitors LLP & Stokes Partners LLP merge
LAW firms Everys Solicitors LLP and Crewkerne-based Stokes Partners LLP have announced the merger of their two firms today (Friday, November 25).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000
Where not to park when visiting friends at Christmas
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:17:32 +0000
Herne View Primary achieves platinum sports award
AN ILMINSTER primary school has achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:38:28 +0000
Man breaks foot in car collision in Sherborne Road, Yeovil
A MAN suffered a broken foot in a collision with a car that failed to stop after the incident.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:22:55 +0000
Footpath near Ilminster to close for 21 days
AN UNSAFE bridge has prompted a 21-day closure of a footpath in Ilminster.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:46:37 +0000
Eamonn Andrews' This is Your Life in Taunton and Chard
THE day a much-loved TV broadcaster was smuggled into Taunton under great secrecy has been recounted by a former County Gazette reporter.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:02:20 +0000
Somerset residents who will pay no council tax next year
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cash incentives for landlords to rent to Ukrainian families
PRIVATE landlords in Somerset are being offered cash incentives to house Ukrainian refugees.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:23:19 +0000
New visitor centre coming to Ham Hill country park
A new visitor centre and café will be built at one of Somerset’s main tourist attractions following unanimous approval by district councillors.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:12:27 +0000
Christopher Banke to stand trial over motorcyclist's death
A MERRIOTT man is to face trial over the death of a motorcyclist in a road traffic collision.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:17:00 +0000
Chard Beacon to host nativity scene event
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.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:11:28 +0000
Residents demand rethink on plans for 45 homes on former school site
Yeovil residents have called for an urgent rethink on plans to redevelop a former public school site in the town centre.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Chard Carers Support Group column
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.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:34:20 +0000
How to stop windscreen frost using this 12p life hack
Experts have revealed how motorists can present windscreen first using this simple kitchen item.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:05:15 +0000
Dentists not accepting patients in Chard and Ilminster
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'.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:36:10 +0000
St Agnes Fountain to play in South Petherton
A MULTI-AWARD winning quartet will play two gigs in South Petherton as part of its latest UK tour in December.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:13:54 +0000
A37 closed in Closworth, near Yeovil
A MAJOR road near Yeovil will be closed until 1pm while a lorry is being recovered.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:21:47 +0000
Met Office issues rain and wind warning for Somerset
HEAVY rain and strong winds are likely to affect Somerset and the South West today (Thursday, November 24), the Met Office said.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ilminster Arts Centre Christmas events details
THE Ilminster Arts Centre has a busy schedule of events and activities on offer in the run-up to Christmas.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:25:41 +0000
Asda offers £2 cash incentive to customers who book their flu jab
Asda is encouraging customers to book their flu jabs online.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:11:00 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police Christmas card competition
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.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Ilminster shop’s window decoration ‘captured essence of Christmas’
A WOMAN visiting Ilminster said the decorations of a town centre shop “brought a tear” to her eye.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:11:17 +0000
Somerset Life: Snap up £10 Amazon gift voucher with subscription
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:01:15 +0000
Yellow rain and wind weather warning across Somerset
BRACE yourself for more heavy rain and strong winds across Somerset tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23).

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:44:10 +0000
Thorncombe St Mary’s pupils win rockstar battle
SCHOOLCHILDREN at a primary school in Chard turned into rockstars for a day to win a competition.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:38:32 +0000
Shindig Festival launch 'Give the gift of Shindig' Christmas offer
SHINDIG Festival has launched a new offer called 'Give the gift of Shindig' as Christmas fast approaches.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:28:31 +0000
Crewkerne Boxing Club to host first ever home show next year
CREWKERNE Boxing Club are set to host their first ever home boxing show next year.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:47:33 +0000
All you need to know about Chard Christmas lights switch-on
THE Chard Christmas lights switch-on event will take place this Saturday (November 26) and will feature “the biggest display so far”.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:43:30 +0000
Ilminster woman braves the shave to help friend with cancer
A WOMAN from Ilminster has braved the shave to help her best friend after she was diagnosed with cancer.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:48:09 +0000
Ilminster Town look towards next match against Watchet Town
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.



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