The Chard and Ilminster News has been contacted by an author of a book in Canada trying to trace an estranged friend in Chard.

Mrs Rosemary Fox hopes to track down a Renee Chomed who she believes may have moved to Chard from London.

The friends met in 1951 in Geneva where they worked as nurses, though Mrs Chomed orginally came from Vienna.

If anyone knows this woman, or any family members, please get in touch with The News on 07920834502