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Chard And Ilminster News

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:27:27 +0000
A303 Podimore eastbound blocked after incident
THE A303 at Podimore is blocked eastbound after an 'incident' earlier this morning. All lanes are closed.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:35:21 +0000
Three saved from fire and six taken to hospital in Yeovil
FIREFIGHTERS rescued an adult and two babies from a house fire in the early hours of this morning (Monday, December 5).

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:10:08 +0000
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset this week
POLICE are out in force across Somerset this week checking on motorists' speeds.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:48:18 +0000
Roadworks across Somerset being carried out this week
AN investigation is being carried out today (Monday, December 5) into a sink hole in a Taunton street.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:46:52 +0000
What you should do if you think your child has Strep A infection
A number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:36:42 +0000
Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in South Somerset
A PLANNING application that includes the erection of nine dwellings and the demolition of commercial buildings was among those received by South Somerset District Council in the last week.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:49:53 +0000
Confusing driving rules to avoid at Christmas time
AS Christmas draws closer, many motorists are getting into the festive spirit.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South Somerset house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
House prices in South Somerset have gone up by an average of over £3,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:19:50 +0000
Misconduct hearing for ex detective DC Scott Burton
AN Avon and Somerset Police detective admitted 'sexual communication with a child under the age of 16', a disciplinary hearing will be told.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0000
Fraud victim's statement after pharmacy business lost £1.3million
THIS is the business impact statement submitted by Max Punni whose pharmacy business lost £1.3million through the fraud carried out by Darren McKenzie

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:52:26 +0000
Somerset County Council's new plans for evening buses
Somerset County Council has revealed plans to subsidise evening services connecting Taunton with the towns of Minehead, Bridgwater, Wellington and Chard after 8pm and running to at least 10.30pm.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Chalet house in Tatworth on the market
A ‘STUNNING’ four-bedroom chalet house near Chard is on the market.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Chard pub to host musician who played for King Charles III
CHARD music lovers will get the chance to enjoy an afternoon of live music at a pub in the town with a professional musician who has played for King Charles III.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:41:14 +0000
Minehead man jailed after stealing £1.3m to fund lavish lifestyle
A MAN who stole more than £1.3million from his friend and employer and spent it on luxury holidays, designer goods and home renovations has been jailed for five years and eight months.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:09:00 +0000
Ilton thanked for patience after fire at thatched house
VILLAGERS have been thanked for their patience and co-operation as firefighters have tackled a thatched house fire in Ilton, near Ilminster.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:14:17 +0000
Glastonbury 2023: Sir Elton John to headline in last UK gig
Sir Elton John is to headline Glastonbury 2023 to mark his last-ever UK tour date.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:19:33 +0000
Strep A virus: Signs and symptoms as third child dies within a week
Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:38:00 +0000
19 fire engines tackle blaze at thatched property in Ilton
POLICE and firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at a thatched property in Ilminster, where there have been no reported injuries.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:46:23 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for dense fog
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, with dense fog set to bring “difficult travel conditions” this evening and tomorrow morning.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:03:00 +0000
Body found in house near Chard after fire on Sunday morning
A BODY has been found in a property that was severely damaged by fire on Sunday, police have confirmed.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:02:20 +0000
Van driver accused of crashing into car to stand trial
A VAN driver accused of colliding with the rear of a car on the A303 Ilminster Bypass leaving the driver with life-changing injuries has been ordered to stand trial at Taunton Crown Court.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:46:47 +0000
Ilminster man lashed out at police
ARRESTED for a crime he did not commit, an Ilminster man lashed out at the police injuring one of the officers and threatened to “put a bullet” through his head.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
How NatWest could help you cut emissions and lower energy bills
A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:15:54 +0000
DWP Universal Credit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost
Millions will see extra cash in their bank account this Christmas.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:49:40 +0000
Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:39:50 +0000
Repair works to protect Chard’s electricity supply over Christmas
CHARD town centre could be affected by an electrical issue and repair work will be carried out to protect the supply and avoid disruption around Christmas.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:20:01 +0000
Future of four carnivals in balance amid storage barn plans
The future of four Somerset carnivals is hanging in the balance once more as the local authority prepares to debate plans for a new storage facility for a second time.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:26:42 +0000
Aldi trials clear milk bottles tops in Somerset
ALDI is trialling clear caps on milk bottles in its Somerset stores to improve its products' recyclability.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:18:46 +0000
Somerset Waste Partnership Christmas tips to avoid waste
SOMERSET residents have been asked to consider using recycling centres and only cooking what they need so festive bin collections go off smoothly.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:39:58 +0000
Ilminster residents invited to have their say on community's future
ILMINSTER residents are still invited to join a public consultation and have their say about the community and its future.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:49:20 +0000
UK Census 2021: The new data for South Somerset
NEW data and statistics part of the UK Census 2021 have been released today (Tuesday, November 29).

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:14:56 +0000
Schoolchildren receive hoodies to keep warm in winter
ALL the children at St Mary and St Peter’s Church School in Ilton have received a timely surprise present.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:43:38 +0000
Volunteers ad for Somerset councillors remuneration panel
FANCY having a say in how much our councillors are paid?

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.



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