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Future of plans for 400 Chard homes not to be revealed until autumn

Chard boy's brain illness battle inspires fundraiser to help sick kids' recovery

Game designed by Ilminster boy nominated for a BAFTA

Family frustrated with Prime Minister's response to Grace's Law

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Somerset voters set to head to the polls to vote in European Parliament elections

'KICKED OUT': Chard Town reveal whether they will appeal being evicted from league

County Lines drug dealers bombarded with disruptive text messages in week of action

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Plan to build 94 homes slammed by town council

Homeless-helper, fair fundraisers and disabled strongman in annual awards

'Proud to represent town': Business picked as Chard's only finalist for prestigious awards

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Plans to upgrade A303 offers 'uncertain' economic benefits, report says

Beloved author is opening act for literary festival next week

Avon & Somerset Police crackdown sees results after precept hike

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'SO DISAPPOINTED': Chard Town consider appeal over relegation

'KICKED OUT': Chard Town relegated from Western League despite midtable finish

Chard woman accused of death threats and racist abuse over restaurant toilet use

Banned Somerset driver jailed after crashing van into house and killing 90-year-old woman

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Man accused of partner assault claims he was punched first

'No new cuts' to services promises Somerset council leader

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Bowel cancers on the rise for the under 50's, study reveals

Council to trim nearly 10,000km of verges this grass-cutting season

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Extinction Rebellion protestor from Somerset to face trial accused of gluing himself to a train

Just how big is Glastonbury Festival compared to Taunton?

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'Predatory' Somerset paedophile jailed for attempting to meet girl aged nine for sex

Jazz line-up at Arts Centre with Alan Barnes, Art Themen and Dave Newton Trio

New flood protection bill inspired by Somerset flooding gets peer backing

Council praised by government for its 'efficient' work in providing new school places

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Schoolboy beating illness to raise hundreds of pounds for sick kids

Local lady enjoying success with new networking group for business mums

Council branded 'a shambles' after it failed to agree how public meetings will be recorded

We may be on our way out, but it's voting time again in the EU elections

Peers back bid to help towns and villages decide their own flood protections

Library doomed by council cuts is saved by community

15 to have heads shaved at fundraiser for new babyloss foundation

An exciting year for Somerset-based Kindred

Unitary authority plans could deliver 'eye-watering savings', says leader

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600 homes could be built on Chard border if plans are passed

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Book signing success for author, gardener and scientist Tony Arnold

More Chard stores are up for Muddy Stiletto awards

Meet Chard's new mayor for 2019/2020

'LUCKY TO BE ALIVE' - police cyclists get cameras to target dangerous drivers

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Expert who worked with Gordon Ramsey and 5 Star hotels in #TalkUpIlminster

'Grave mistake' to blame Brexit entirely for election defeat - Tory councillor

Peak hour bus cancelled due to 'ongoing issue'

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Shocking rise in death by fire at work or while travelling in Somerset

Somerset young farmers discover the importance of farm machinery safety

GALLERY: Youngsters 'amazing' artwork on display in town centre

OYEZ! Guests of honour turn out for Chard bank's relaunch

Cabaret evening in aid of Horseshoes and Handprints

Controversial £1million tax bill repaid to after council's battery buy

Designs unveiled for new outdoor gym project

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MEET THE CHEF: Bea on her love of creating baked masterpieces

Talented folk musicians to perform at Arts Centre

CRIERS ARE COMING!: 'Bright, colourful, noisy celebration' heading for Ilminster

Chard ranks among UK's cheapest petrol prices

Family business celebrating after adding fifth generation

Somerset's social care services subject of two-part BBC Panorama documentary

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'Caribbean Extravaganza' taking over local pub in this week's #TalkUpIlminster

Two out of five Somerset kids haven't seen a dentist in the last year

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Hear songs from Guitar legends at The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

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Chard Town manager departs following enforced relegation

How your children could train with Pakistan's Cricket World Cup squad in Taunton

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ROAD TO LORD'S: Somerset's journey to the One-Day Cup final

INTERVIEW: Breakout star Banton looks ahead to Lord's

South Chard fencer to represent region at GB Cup

'KICKED OUT': Chard Town reveal whether they will appeal being evicted from league

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PICTURES: Chard Rugby hold end of season awards

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset wrap up low-scoring victory

Injury update - will Tom Banton be fit for Lord's?

CRICKET: Seaside success for early leaders

CRICKET: Somerset close in on victory as wickets tumble in Taunton

Hampshire without two key players for Saturday's final against Somerset

Trescothick named in England's all-time ODI XI

'SO DISAPPOINTED': Chard Town consider appeal over relegation

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Montenegro loses appeal against playing next home match behind closed doors

Leonardo Jardim stresses the importance of Monaco’s season-ending clash at Nice

Dunbar has to settle for third after being caught at end of Pinerolo climb

Celtic boss Lennon urging treble-chasing Hoops not to let focus slip

Hamilton urged to win Monaco Grand Prix as fitting tribute to Lauda

FA Cup will be entirely free-to-air from 2021 as ITV seals broadcast deal

Archer’s X Factor earns him seal of approval from Kohli

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Chard Town manager departs following enforced relegation

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Farage issues warning to Westminster as voters go to the polls

Taoiseach holds meeting with king of Sweden during State visit

Sister of infected blood scandal victim ‘can’t grieve due to anger’

Cabinet ministers urge May to ditch her Brexit plan as she clings on to power

#DeniedMyVote: EU citizens turned away from polling stations

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Home Office policy on age assessment of young asylum seekers ruled unlawful

Government accused of creating hierarchy among contaminated blood victims

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