Reporting on inquests is one of the most difficult jobs faced by any journalist, but there are important reasons why local newspapers attend coroner’s court hearings and report on proceedings. Reporters are acutely aware that they are often dealing
AN auntie had her head shaved last week in support of her niece, Gracie. Christine Harper and her neighbour, Carol Bridgeman, from Chard, both lost their locks last week and raised more than £600 for charity. Gracie has ataxia telangiectasia
WORK is well underway on a major £7million project to expand Holyrood Academy in Chard. The scheme will enable the school to take in more students and meet the growing local demand. Contractors BAM have started work on the site on the academy
ANTI-social drivers of 4X4 vehicles have been churning up tracks vital for the farming community, according to the police. Ilminster Neighbourhood Policing team has received several reports of "anti-social driving" on the edge of the Somerset Levels
If you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas, fret not, because the post-Christmas sales are still aplenty and cover just about anything you can imagine! From fitness equipment to cleaning products, you can treat yourself to anything in the
SOMERSET motorists face three weeks of lengthy diversions to allow a key route over the Blackdown Hills to be resurfaced. Blackdown Hill Road runs along the Somerset-Devon border in the heart of the Blackdown Hills area of outstanding natural beauty
