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Somerset A358 and other roads will close due to Chard works
Nov 15, 2024 · Wessex Water is investing more than £1.3 million to help alleviate sewer flooding in the town, while Wales and West is delivering a £415,000 upgrade to a gas main, switching from the ageing metal pipes to long-lasting pipes, with the work being carried out between January and approximately September 2025.
Chard Ferne Animal Sanctuary opens new boarding kennels
Oct 30, 2024 · SOMERSET’S much-loved animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, announces the opening of its new on-site, overnight dog kennel and cattery boarding for pets.
Chard Auctions authenticate Muhammad Ali boxing glove
Nov 12, 2024 · Curtis Dowling, the owner of the glove, entrusted it to Chard Auctioneers. The matching glove was sold in 2016. "This is a real game changer, we are truly honoured and very excited that these gloves have been reunited after 61 years.
Chard CommuniTEA Waffle opens its doors to the public
Oct 7, 2024 · This was a project that would be able to apply for a government grant to improve health and wellbeing within the local area. The team have since used the grant money to fund the refurbishments made and the set-up costs.
Somerset MP furious over closure of Yeovil Stroke Unit
Dec 11, 2024 · During a Point of Order in the House of Commons, Adam highlighted his repeated attempts to seek clarity on the decision, including a detailed letter sent on August 1 outlining the critical impact of the closure on patient outcomes and community healthcare.
Somerset: Serious two vehicle crash outside Ilminster
Nov 25, 2024 · As Storm Bert moves away from Somerset, flooding and related disruptions remain across the county roads including the A303 near Yeovil which is currently dealing with delays after crash on A303 this morning and the A358 which has queuing traffic near Thornfalcon.
Somerset health centre helps NHS get shortlisted for award
Nov 3, 2024 · The Ark team grow their own produce, vegetables and flowers and offer a number of activities and workshops, including: mental health courses, rural based arts and crafts sessions, cooking, hedge laying, and music lessons (in their music room that has hosted the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra).
King acknowledges ‘battle’ to keep traditional crafts alive
Dec 13, 2024 · Charles speaks to millinery students from the King’s Foundation’s (Chris Jackson/PA) Charles said: ‘It’s really trying to maintain the timeless skills’ (Chris Jackson/PA) Milliner Emily Rose Saunders, who is studying with the foundation, showed the King a wide-brimmed hat she had made from hemp and other materials.
Ilminster Carnival Committee members reaction to 2024 event
Oct 8, 2024 · Brad also said: “We were pleased to have 46 amazing entries taking part in this year’s carnival which made their way through the town from 7.15pm with the weather holding out for the majority of the evening.