RESIDENTS in Ilminster are being warned of a collapsed manhole in the town centre. The town council said they were made aware of the collapsed manhole cover on East Street and have contacted Somerset Council. Cones have been placed around the
A STRETCH of the A303 has reopened to traffic as planned after works to build a new carriageway. Works between Sparkford and Podimore roundabouts were carried out from Friday (April 19) to Monday (April 22). A National Highways spokesperson
A BIRD hide at a reservoir will now be open at weekends. The facility at Chard Reservoir will now be open seven days a week thanks to the work of a volunteer. A spokesperson for the reservoir said: “The bird hide at Chard Res will now be open
A MAN in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of burglary which took place in Chard. The burglaries took place last week and among the items stolen were three vehicles, four sets of car keys, and two wallets. One of the vehicles
A SCHOOL of musical theatre opened its doors in Chard for the very first time last week. Bethany Brown’s School of Musical Theatre opened on Saturday, April 20. The school had 27 children signed up ready and raring to be taught the disciplines
