THE Somerset Hedge Group has launched its 2012 digital photographic competition. There are prizes for the open and junior (under 15s) and the competition if for amateur photographers -w ith a maximum of three digital entries per person. The event is
A CAMPAIGN to save the railway station at Chard Junction from development has won the backing of local councillors. The News reported last week that a Facebook group has been launched to help save the station so that train passengers could potentially
COUNCILLORS are to look at the possibility of replacing trees in Chard town centre. Cllrs Dave Bulmer, Sandra Pittwood and Garry Shortland are to see if they can bid for money from the Market Towns Investment Group to carry out a tree planting programme
PEOPLE in Chard who have been affected by vandalism are being invited to attend a meeting with police tomorrow afternoon. Yobs have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars parked in Combe Street in recent years. Now a meeting will be held
YEOVIL Town’s forthcoming npower League One clash with Hartlepool United at Huish Park on Saturday, March 24, has been designated as a Kids for a Quid promotional game. It means that all children aged 16 and under will be admitted to the game for just
A SPECIAL concert is to be held at the Guildhall next month in memory of former Chard Mayor Dave Hill. Mr Hill, a long-standing member of Chard Town Council, died in April last year after a period of ill-health. Now Chard Concert Brass
THE Original Factory Shop in Chard is set to make a difference to Children's Hospice South West after choosing it as its charity partner for 2012. The store in Great Western Road is planning a programme of fundraising and aims to coin in a minimum £500
THE Mayor of Chard has spoken of her concerns about growing fears that the UK is rapidly developing a binge-drinking culture. Cllr Cathie Morrison, who is keen to help in the battle against underage drinking locally, spoke out following the Prime Minister's
CHARD’S Under-7s and Under-8s were highly impressive against Burnham on a frosty morning. The Under-8s were first in action and it didn’t take long for them to score. Burnham soon replied but Chard soon responded when Max Webb made a dash for the line
PEOPLE living in cold homes or struggling with heating bills in South Somerset are invited to attend four free events to get help and support. Advice and practical help will be provided as part of the Warm Homes Keep You Well project. People will be
FORMER Mayor Cllr Martin Wale believes Chard town centre can go from strength to strength once the regeneration project gets underway. Cllr Wale has supported proposals to bid to become a Portas Pilot town and believes that if successful it could work
CAR parking charges are expected to go up from April across South Somerset – including Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne. The full council meets on Thursday to discuss recommendations made by the authority’s District Executive earlier this month which could
THE poignant and moving story of American singer Eva Cassidy will be brought to life at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on Thursday, March 1, from 7.30pm. At the time of her death at the age of 33 in 1996, Cassidy was relatively unknown outside Washington
THE family of a much-loved Chard woman who died last year are hoping to raise a bucketload of cash for St Margaret’s Hospice tonight. Cathie Northcott died 12 months ago at her home in Crimchard after a brave two-year fight against cancer in which she
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YEOVIL Town are back in npower League One action this afternoon when they face Carlisle United. Gary Johnson’s Glovers will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce following two successive 3-2 victories over Wycombe Wanderers and Colchester United
