Chard news

Traffic on the A30 for illustrative purposes only.

Devon and Cornwall Police

Woman in 70s seriously injured after two-vehicle crash on A30 near Chard

Accountancy firm promotes five staff at Chard office

Original artist's impression of proposed 70-bed care home on the A30 East Street in Chard

Original artist's impression of proposed 70-bed care home on the A30 East Street in Chard

Revised plans for 70-bed care home in Chard town centre

National Grid issues update after Chard fire leaves households without power

Chard residents are in for a week of cloudy and sunny skies

Chard residents are in for a week of cloudy and sunny skies

Sunny and cloudy weather forecast for Chard this week

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters attend incident in Chard amid reports of people inside burning home

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 9-16, 2026

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children and making Category A, B and C indecent images of children.

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children and making Category A, B and C indecent images of children.

Taunton Crown Court

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children

The Minnows, Chard.

The Minnows, Chard.

Parking charges

All the new Chard parking charges planned as part of proposed overhaul

The four-bedroom bungalow is on the market near Chard with a guide price of £450,000

The four-bedroom bungalow is on the market near Chard with a guide price of £450,000

Four-bedroom bungalow near Chard with countryside views listed for £450k

Harry Crittenden player of the match

Harry Crittenden player of the match

Chard Town remain undefeated in the league after draw

Former mill and office development opportunity.

Former mill and office development opportunity.

Planning and development

Grade II-listed former mill building in Chard goes on the market

Chard woman sentenced for speeding on the A358 near Taunton

A sneak peek inside the new OJGym facility opening in Chard.

A sneak peek inside the new OJGym facility opening in Chard.

Expanding gym chain is set to open its doors in Chard

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Severe delays reported amid incident on A358 in Chard

Chard residents can expect a cloudy week of weather

Chard residents can expect a cloudy week of weather

Cloudy weather forecast for Chard by Met Office this week

The modern five-bedroom detached house is on the market in Forton, near Chard, for £850,000

The modern five-bedroom detached house is on the market in Forton, near Chard, for £850,000

New five-bedroom home near Chard up for sale for £850,000

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

National Theatre

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 2-8, 2026

Group of Chard residents standing against the 'destructive' Chard Eastern Relief Road.

Group of Chard residents standing against the 'destructive' Chard Eastern Relief Road.

Chard Town Council

Thousands of Chard residents stand against 'destructive' Eastern Relief Road

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire crews respond to Somerset blaze amid reports of people trapped inside

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Person rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped in two-vehicle crash

Vice Chairman and Sponsor Chris Perry presented Tom Hallett the Player of the Match award

Vice Chairman and Sponsor Chris Perry presented Tom Hallett the Player of the Match award

Chard Town continue unbeaten run with a home win

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

Huge delays reported along the A303 in Somerset following crash

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

Talking newspaper initiative based in Chard celebrates major milestone

Taunton Magistrates' Court

Four Chard people sentenced for multiple offences in Taunton Magistrates' Court

Mist is forecast on Wednesday in Chard

Mist is forecast on Wednesday in Chard

Met Office forecasts array of weather conditions for Chard

Kerry Hole-Stuart, 47, outside her business in Chard.

Kerry Hole-Stuart, 47, outside her business in Chard.

Avon and Somerset Police

Chard shopfront vandalised just one day after it opened to public

Avon and Somerset Police

Police say Chard is a 'safe' town amid crime decreasing in recent months

Celebrations begin as Ilminster Cricket Club are crowned WEPL Somerset champions

Celebrations begin as Ilminster Cricket Club are crowned WEPL Somerset champions

Ilminster Cricket Club crowned champions with win at Chard

Ferne Animal Sanctuary will host its 2026 Charity Gala in October.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary will host its 2026 Charity Gala in October.

Animal sanctuary announces return of charity gala with live music and raffle

Cris, Jason and their son.

Cris, Jason and their son.

Chard business wins prestigious national award less than a year after opening

The Grade II listed thatched cottage with a pool, annexe, and paddocks is up for sale in Thorncombe, near Chard, for £1.2m

The Grade II listed thatched cottage with a pool, annexe, and paddocks is up for sale in Thorncombe, near Chard, for £1.2m

Grade II listed cottage with pool and annexe on sale near Chard for £1.2m

Smiles all round at Holyrood Academy as students celebrate GCSE results.

Smiles all round at Holyrood Academy as students celebrate GCSE results.

Smiles all round as GCSE students celebrate results at Holyrood Academy

Councillor Richard Wilkins, portfolio holder for highways and transport

Councillor Richard Wilkins, portfolio holder for highways and transport

Publication of Chard eastern relief road report delayed until autumn

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

Chard music festival attracts hundreds and raises thousands for charity

It is expected to be a comparatively cloudier week in Chard

It is expected to be a comparatively cloudier week in Chard

Chard to experience largely sunny week with spells of cloud and rain

Daniel Fieldhouse, 36, of The Incline, Ilminster.

Daniel Fieldhouse, 36, of The Incline, Ilminster.

Taunton Crown Court

Ilminster man jailed for assaulting woman and crashing taken car into police

Entrance to Numatic on Millfield in Chard

Entrance to Numatic on Millfield in Chard

Nearly 1,000 solar panels to be installed on Numatic factory roof in Chard

Lawrences Auctioneers is holding the event at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard on Thursday, September 24

Lawrences Auctioneers is holding the event at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard on Thursday, September 24

Auction house to hold valuation day in support of Chard animal sanctuary

Holyrood Academy on Zembard Lane in Chard

Holyrood Academy on Zembard Lane in Chard

Chard school forced to undergo 'urgent' work during summer holidays

The firefighters had to deal with rapid fire spread, challenging weather conditions, and limited water supply.

The firefighters had to deal with rapid fire spread, challenging weather conditions, and limited water supply.

Somerset crews tackle "significant wildfire"

Andrew McLeod was sentenced in Taunton Crown Court.

Andrew McLeod was sentenced in Taunton Crown Court.

Taunton Crown Court

Chard man avoids jail after committing animal porn and child sex offences

A proud person on results day.

A proud person on results day.

Chard A-Level students celebrate exam success as next steps revealed

Opticians at Specsavers are reminding residents in Yeovil and Chard not to look directly at the sun without certified solar eclipse glasses or an approved solar filter

Opticians at Specsavers are reminding residents in Yeovil and Chard not to look directly at the sun without certified solar eclipse glasses or an approved solar filter

South Somerset residents receive safety warning ahead of solar eclipse

Chard residents can expect highs of 32°C this week

Chard residents can expect highs of 32°C this week

Met Office forecasts hot and sunny week for Chard

The five-bedroom home is on the market in Chard for £650,000

The five-bedroom home is on the market in Chard for £650,000

Five-bedroom Chard home with annexe on market for £650,000

A screening of The Playboy of the Western World is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of The Playboy of the Western World is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

National Theatre

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 12-18, 2026

Some of the team at Chard Plant & Garden Centre celebrating the win.

Some of the team at Chard Plant & Garden Centre celebrating the win.

Taunton Flower Show

Chard garden centre employee earns silver for debut show garden

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

Calls for greater support for key cycle route between Chard and Ilminster

Chard man sentenced in Magistrates' Court for possessing cannabis

Alan Gray carrying Su's wheelchair down the stairs.

Alan Gray carrying Su's wheelchair down the stairs.

Great Western Railway

Woman from near Chard left stranded at railway station in 'horrendous' experience

Chard's Lucas Carter has received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes through its Community Champions programme

Chard's Lucas Carter has received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes through its Community Champions programme

Persimmon Homes

Young Chard racing star gets boost with £1,000 donation

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Firefighters tackle 'fast-moving fire rapidly consuming grassland' in Chard

Numatic International, which manufacturers the Henry vacuum cleaner, is consulting with staff over potential redundancies

Numatic International, which manufacturers the Henry vacuum cleaner, is consulting with staff over potential redundancies

Chard manufacturer behind Henry vacuum cleaner announces possible job cuts