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Police respond after an incident involving a vehicle near a Somerset town centre today (November 6).

Large emergency response as crashed car lands on wall near town centre

Christmas lights switch-on

Ilminster town centre to close for annual Christmas switch-on event and fayre

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: November 4-10, 2026

Ilminster Town pulled off a stunning cup victory, beating Paulton Rovers 4-1

Ilminster Town pulled off a stunning cup victory, beating Paulton Rovers 4-1

Ilminster Town FC

Ilminster Town Reserves stun Paulton Rovers 4-1 in cup victory

Chard's Kate Drew joined her local Slimming World group in February 2025 and has since trained as a consultant

Chard's Kate Drew joined her local Slimming World group in February 2025 and has since trained as a consultant

Chard woman loses a stone before taking over Slimming World group

Sebastian Smith, who mistook Prince William for the late singer Prince, and asked the Prince of Wales to sing Purple Rain. /

Sebastian Smith, who mistook Prince William for the late singer Prince, and asked the Prince of Wales to sing Purple Rain. /

Somerset man who mistook Prince William for pop star writes letter to apologise

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 28-November 3, 2026

Ilminster Town sit second after six straight wins as storm reshapes fixtures

The historic four-bedroom house in Dowlish Wake, near Ilminster, has been put on the market for £1,150,000

The historic four-bedroom house in Dowlish Wake, near Ilminster, has been put on the market for £1,150,000

Historic four-bed house near Ilminster listed for £1.15m

Taunton Crown Court

Ilminster man sentenced for breaching restraining order and criminal damage

Taunton Magistrates' Court

Latest Chard and Ilminster offenders in Magistrates' Court

Ilminster Town secured their second victory in a week over the University of Exeter to book their place in the second round of the League Cup

Ilminster Town secured their second victory in a week over the University of Exeter to book their place in the second round of the League Cup

Ilminster Town FC

Ilminster reach League Cup second round with win over Exeter University

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 21-27, 2026

The three-bedroom bungalow is up for sale in Ilminster for a guide price of £725,000

The three-bedroom bungalow is up for sale in Ilminster for a guide price of £725,000

Three-bed Ilminster bungalow with 1.6 acres of grounds on sale for £725k

Passengers climbing onto the 30-bus service from Taunton to Axminster - passing through Ilminster and Chard.

Passengers climbing onto the 30-bus service from Taunton to Axminster - passing through Ilminster and Chard.

Hundreds demand improvements to main bus service between Chard and Taunton

Andrzej Stach has won the Ilminster Arts Centre Photography Open Competition 2026, with his entry titled The Gambler

Andrzej Stach has won the Ilminster Arts Centre Photography Open Competition 2026, with his entry titled The Gambler

The Gambler wins top prize in Ilminster Arts Centre photography competition

Louis Elks was caught drink-driving in the car park of Tesco in Yeovil

Louis Elks was caught drink-driving in the car park of Tesco in Yeovil

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Ilminster driver banned after being caught drink-driving in Tesco car park

Mark Hebron in Ilminster is raffling a year's supply of Milk_Shake Incredible Milk in aid of Breast Cancer UK

Mark Hebron in Ilminster is raffling a year's supply of Milk_Shake Incredible Milk in aid of Breast Cancer UK

Breast Cancer Month

Ilminster hairdresser raffles year's supply of hair treatment for charity

It was a fourth consecutive victory for Ilminster Town, but were made to work for their 4-3 win over the University of Exeter

It was a fourth consecutive victory for Ilminster Town, but were made to work for their 4-3 win over the University of Exeter

Ilminster Town FC

Ilminster Town edge Exeter University 4-3 for fourth straight win

The five-bedroom period townhouse is on the market in Ilminster for £699,000

The five-bedroom period townhouse is on the market in Ilminster for £699,000

Detached five-bedroom townhouse in Ilminster on market for £699,000

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 14-20, 2026

A section of The Beacon will be closed for two nights between Monday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 14

A section of The Beacon will be closed for two nights between Monday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 14

Key South Somerset road to close overnight for Openreach cabling works

The five-bedroom family home is up for sale in Ilminster for a guide price of £595,000

The five-bedroom family home is up for sale in Ilminster for a guide price of £595,000

Five-bedroom Ilminster home with far-reaching views on sale for £595,000

Celebrity Traitors

Prince William tries to prise Celebrity Traitors spoilers from Ross Kemp in Somerset

Josie and Prince William.

Josie and Prince William.

Ilminster and Chard group 'honoured' and 'delighted' to meet Prince William

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 7-13, 2026

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

Ilminster Entertainment Society to stage The Welkin later this month

Prince William reassurred blind Ilminster resident impacted by flooding

Celebrity Traitors star Ross Kemp joined Prince William on his Royal visit to Ilminster today (Tuesday, October 6)

Celebrity Traitors star Ross Kemp joined Prince William on his Royal visit to Ilminster today (Tuesday, October 6)

Celebrity Traitors star joins Prince William in surprise Royal visit to Ilminster

Prince William is to visit Ilminster this morning (Tuesday, October 6) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping communities prepare for emergencies and extreme weather events

Prince William is to visit Ilminster this morning (Tuesday, October 6) to launch a new initiative aimed at helping communities prepare for emergencies and extreme weather events

Prince William makes rare Royal visit to Somerset - recap

Ilminster Town make it three wins in three games

Ilminster Town make it three wins in three games

Ilminster make it three wins in a row with comprehensive 4-0 victory at Torrington

Planned site of electric vehicle charging hub at the Southfields Enterprise Park near Ilminster

Planned site of electric vehicle charging hub at the Southfields Enterprise Park near Ilminster

Much-loved Ilminster motorhome business site to get new lease of life

A cordon was implemented and residents were evacuated due to the gas leak.

A cordon was implemented and residents were evacuated due to the gas leak.

Ilminster Carnival organisers 'disappointed' as gas leak halts event mid-procession

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival cancelled mid-procession amid suspected 'gas leak'

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Ilminster man fined and banned from failing to provide information to police

Ilminster Town edge five-goal thriller with Teignmouth

The four-bedroom barn conversion on Ilminster’s edge is on the market for a guide price of £675,000

The four-bedroom barn conversion on Ilminster’s edge is on the market for a guide price of £675,000

Four-bed Ilminster barn conversion with countryside views listed at £675k

Avon and Somerset Police officers outside the Premier store in Ilminster following the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police officers outside the Premier store in Ilminster following the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police comment after 'anti-social behaviour incident' in Ilminster sparks response

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 23-29, 2026

Christmas lights switch-on

How Ilminster's famous Christmas light switch-on will be different this year

Chard Guildhall is among the South Somerset venues taking part in Heritage Open Days over the next week

Chard Guildhall is among the South Somerset venues taking part in Heritage Open Days over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 16-22, 2026

Despite levelling the score after 25 minutes, Ilminster Town were well-beaten by Street AFC

Despite levelling the score after 25 minutes, Ilminster Town were well-beaten by Street AFC

Ilminster Town FC

Ilminster Town’s FA Vase campaign ends in 6-1 defeat to Street AFC

Flooding on the A358 in Donyatt

Flooding on the A358 in Donyatt

Extra £75,000 committed to preventing flooding on A358 near Ilminster

Ilminster-based Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management was named sole trader of the year at the National Pest Awards

Ilminster-based Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management was named sole trader of the year at the National Pest Awards

Ilminster business wins sole trader of the year at national awards

Committee announces the cancellation of the 2026 Ilminster Children's Carnival

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

Somerset filmmaker to premiere new rare behind-the-scenes helicopter documentary

Outline plans for 360 homes on Canal Way in Ilminster

Outline plans for 360 homes on Canal Way in Ilminster

Natural England

Farmland earmarked to offset 311 new Ilminster homes being sold off

Orchard Vale car park, Ilminster.

Orchard Vale car park, Ilminster.

Parking charges

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

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

$Ilminster Town's unbeaten start to the season ended following a narrow defeat against Ilfracombe Town$ $Ilminster Town's unbeaten start to the season ended following a narrow defeat against Ilfracombe Town$

Ilminster Town FC

Ilminster Town suffer first defeat of season against Ilfracombe Town

The Flying Fish will host its first Funny Fish comedy night on Saturday, September 19

The Flying Fish will host its first Funny Fish comedy night on Saturday, September 19

New comedy night featuring Robin Morgan to launch in Ilminster

Ilminster Town Centre.

Ilminster Town Centre.

Ilminster shows 'remarkable resillience' despite 'difficult economic climate'

Congestion reported along the A303 and A358 in Somerset - LIVE

Congestion reported along the A303 and A358 in Somerset - LIVE

A303 and A358 delays amid reports of 'incident'

The three-bedroom bungalow in Ilminster is on the market for £495,000

The three-bedroom bungalow in Ilminster is on the market for £495,000

Three-bed Ilminster bungalow with garden and terrace on market for £495k