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  • Green Drinks Anyone?

    And I'm not talking Crème de Menthe in case you were wondering! A short while ago, I started 'Somerset Green Drinks'. http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/somerset.jpg As the website at www.GreenDrinks.org simply puts it, "Every month, people who

  • Green Drinks Anyone?

    And I'm not talking Crème de Menthe in case you were wondering! A short while ago, I started 'Somerset Green Drinks'. http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/somerset.jpg As the website at www.GreenDrinks.org simply puts it, "Every month, people who

  • Children suffer unwanted experiences on internet

    A NEW survey carried out by the NSPCC has shown that more than 50 per cent of British children have had an unwanted experience' on the internet. Cyber-bullying, threats and internet predators are increasing problems but, luckily, help is at hand from

  • Robins aim to close on a high

    CHARD Town are hoping to end the season on a high note tomorrow (Wednesday) night when they face Cullompton Rangers in the Axminster Hospital Cup Final. The Robins, who were battered 7-0 by promoted Bridgwater Town in their final match of the season

  • Parents worried about child safety

    PARENTS of pupils attending Swanmead Community School in Ilminster are growing increasingly concerned about the amount of traffic and the speed of motorists around the school. A meeting is set to be held tonight (Tuesday) - as The News went to press

  • Equestrian interest at Bath and West Show

    THE Royal Bath and West Show this year from May 30 to June 2 will be bursting at the seams with entries and displays in the equestrian categories. A record entry of over 1,900 ridden and in-hand, spread over the four days, will keep all rings and stewards

  • Chard welcomes new Mayor

    THE new Mayor of Chard, Cllr Martin Wale, is looking forward to his year in office and helping to promote the town. Cllr Wale was elected to the role on Monday night during Chard Town Council's first full meeting since the local elections of earlier

  • Government comes under fire

    THE Government has been criticised over its record on tax credits after cross party group of MPs released a damning report. The report revealed that of the £47-billion paid out in tax credits in the first three years of the current system, £5.8-billion

  • Meet your MP

    MP David Laws is to hold an advice centre in Chard to enable local people to speak to him personally about their problems. The surgery will take place this Saturday (May 19) from 9.30am to 11am at the Chard Young People's Centre in Essex Close. Mr Laws

  • People urged to become 'financially literate'

    PEOPLE in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne and surrounding villages have been urged to make sure that they are financially literate' and understand credit and debt issues. The call from Yeovil MP David Laws comes following cross-party support for Credit

  • Urban Lawns festival

    FESTIVAL goers will be able to enjoy a range of bands and beautiful scenery at the Urban Lawns Music Festival in Axminster this weekend. The event follows last years successful event, and will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Cloakham Lawns in Axminster

  • Annual Mini Rally

    TATWORTH Playing Fields will be holding their 27th annual Mini Rally at the playing fields on June 3. The event will take place form 10am and will include a host of stationary engines, tractors, vintage vehicles and steam engines. An extended range

  • Meeting for climate action

    SOUTH Somerset Climate Action is holding a meeting next Wednesday, May 23, at 7.15 at the Minster Rooms in Ilminster. The group will hold a general discussion on what they want to achieve focusing on actions members of the public can take to help the

  • Irish gig

    IRISH band DIASPORA will be performing at the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster in June. The group will appear on Saturday June 2 from 7.45pm. Tickets £6.50, £6 or £3.50 from Brenda Lake on 01460-249304 or the Minster Pharmacy on 01460-52712.