Ilminster news

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

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

Ilminster business leader named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting

The rerouted footpath in Ilminster will run from Ordnance Survey grid reference ST 35155 14331 in a curving south-easterly direction for about 148 metres to ST 35273 14252

The rerouted footpath in Ilminster will run from Ordnance Survey grid reference ST 35155 14331 in a curving south-easterly direction for about 148 metres to ST 35273 14252

Public footpath in Ilminster could be rerouted following proposal

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire near Ilminster.

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

Ilminster Town chalked up another win

Ilminster Town chalked up another win

Ilminster Town remain unbeaten after 4-2 win over Axminster

Ladymeade between properties 19 and 53 on Thursday, September 3, from 8am to 2.30pm

Ladymeade between properties 19 and 53 on Thursday, September 3, from 8am to 2.30pm

Somerset Council to close road in Ilminster for half a day

Ladymeade will be closed for 33 metres, from outside property number 19 to property number 53, for six-and-a-half hours on Thursday, September 3

Ladymeade will be closed for 33 metres, from outside property number 19 to property number 53, for six-and-a-half hours on Thursday, September 3

Road in Ilminster to close for Wessex Water works in September

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 6-September 1, 2026

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

People making sunflower decorations.

People making sunflower decorations.

Ilminster sunflower project celebrates major milestone with photography competition

The four-bedroom barn conversion is up for sale in Stocklinch, near Ilminster, for £650,000

The four-bedroom barn conversion is up for sale in Stocklinch, near Ilminster, for £650,000

Four-bedroom former barn for sale near Ilminster for £650,000

Ted and his family David, Kate and Alice looking at the eclipse.

Ted and his family David, Kate and Alice looking at the eclipse.

How a flock of sheep is helping an Ilminster boy with Leukaemia travel the world

Youngsters are being encouraged to join this year's Ilminster Carnival children's procession

Youngsters are being encouraged to join this year's Ilminster Carnival children's procession

Children encouraged to join Ilminster Carnival procession

Ricky Romain will showcase his sitar talent at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Friday, August 21, at 7.30pm

Ricky Romain will showcase his sitar talent at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Friday, August 21, at 7.30pm

Renowned sitar player set to perform in Ilminster this week

Founded in 2006, Old Mill has grown into a multidisciplinary professional services firm with more than 300 staff and offices across the South West

Founded in 2006, Old Mill has grown into a multidisciplinary professional services firm with more than 300 staff and offices across the South West

Firm with staff in Ilminster and Yeovil celebrates 20 years in business

The A303 in Somerset remains closed for a second day after a serious HGV fire that broke out on Monday night

The A303 in Somerset remains closed for a second day after a serious HGV fire that broke out on Monday night

Key A303 stretch in Somerset reopens after serious fire

A screening of a film by Chris Packham is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of a film by Chris Packham is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 19-25, 2026

Ilminster Town have advanced in the FA Vase after beating Wellington 1-0

Ilminster Town have advanced in the FA Vase after beating Wellington 1-0

Football: Ilminster Town win 1-0 in FA Vase clash with Wellington

Fire crews described the lorry as 'well alight'.

Fire crews described the lorry as 'well alight'.

Fire service issues update as A303 in Somerset closed due to serious fire

Ilminster set 147 for Yeovil to chase

Ilminster set 147 for Yeovil to chase

Ilminster moved closer to title with six-run victory

The three-bedroom house in Ilminster is on the market for £500,000

The three-bedroom house in Ilminster is on the market for £500,000

Three-bedroom Ilminster house up for sale for £500,000

Ilminster Town put seven past Middlezoy as they kicked off their new season in style

Ilminster Town put seven past Middlezoy as they kicked off their new season in style

Ilminster Town FC

Football: Ilminster Town in seventh heaven after dream start to season

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

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

Councillor Sue Osborne (Conservative, Ilminster)

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

The five-bedroom detached house in Ilminster has gone on the market for £523,000

The five-bedroom detached house in Ilminster has gone on the market for £523,000

Five-bedroom Ilminster home goes on market for more than £500,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Ilminster is up for sale for £850,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Ilminster is up for sale for £850,000

Four-bedroom house in 'desired' Ilminster location listed for £850k

Disabled toilet destroyed in Ilminster.

Disabled toilet destroyed in Ilminster.

Avon and Somerset Police

Toilet closed after two vandalism incidents in Ilminster Recreation Ground

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

Somerset Art Weeks festival to explore cultural connections

A screening of André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 5-11, 2026

Pond Farm off the A358 in Donyatt

Pond Farm off the A358 in Donyatt

Somerset Council

Large farm near Ilminster being sold off to fund front-line services

Heavy delays reported along A303 amid reports of an incident - LIVE

Heavy delays reported along A303 amid reports of an incident - LIVE

Heavy delays on key A303 Somerset route amid reports of crash - RECAP

The three-bedroom detached home in Ilminster is on the market for £835,000

The three-bedroom detached home in Ilminster is on the market for £835,000

Three-bed Ilminster house with 'stunning' views on market for £835k

Blokes Play Blues will play at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Saturday, August 1

Blokes Play Blues will play at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Saturday, August 1

North Dorset band to perform in Ilminster this weekend

Shelves, in Isle Brewers, which fetched £80,000 more than the guide price

Shelves, in Isle Brewers, which fetched £80,000 more than the guide price

Gorgeous period cottage with 1.5 acres of land near Ilminster sold at auction

Horton Cross Nursing Home in Ilminster opened its doors to residents, families, friends, and the wider community on Saturday, July 25

Horton Cross Nursing Home in Ilminster opened its doors to residents, families, friends, and the wider community on Saturday, July 25

Crowds have great fun at Ilminster care home's summer fete

A botanical illustration workshop is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A botanical illustration workshop is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 29-August 4, 2026

Jaime Tudor, Liz Mitchell, Erin Darling-Finan, Katie Muntz, Angela Clapp, Cally Trenchard and Lucie Perryman attend the Amicus Law quiz night

Jaime Tudor, Liz Mitchell, Erin Darling-Finan, Katie Muntz, Angela Clapp, Cally Trenchard and Lucie Perryman attend the Amicus Law quiz night

Children's Hospice South West

Quiz night in Ilminster raises more than £1,000 for charity

Ditton Street and Listers Hill in Ilminster will be shut for three days so National Grid can replace poles

Ditton Street and Listers Hill in Ilminster will be shut for three days so National Grid can replace poles

Roads in Ilminster set to close for three days later this month

Lachlan Rice in action in a previous match

Lachlan Rice in action in a previous match

Comfortable win for Ilminster Cricket Club

Cost of living crisis

Ilminster pub cuts prices to help customers beat the cost-of-living squeeze

The four-bedroom detached house is on the market near Ilminster for £595,000

The four-bedroom detached house is on the market near Ilminster for £595,000

Four-bedroom house near Ilminster on market for £595,000

Ilminster Cricket Club take another step towards title with victory

Ben Stewart, 41, has been sentenced.

Ben Stewart, 41, has been sentenced.

Taunton Crown Court

Ilminster man assaulted woman, stole from shops and caused criminal damage

Outside the Tesco petrol station in Ditton Street.

Outside the Tesco petrol station in Ditton Street.

Man in 90s rushed to hospital after Ilminster hit-and-run

Despite Wellington setting a strong target of 273-2, Ilminster chased the target in 33.1 overs

Despite Wellington setting a strong target of 273-2, Ilminster chased the target in 33.1 overs

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Ilminster seconds chase large total set by Wellington twos

The three-bedroom cottage in Lower Chillington, near Ilminster, is on the market for £750,000

The three-bedroom cottage in Lower Chillington, near Ilminster, is on the market for £750,000

Three-bedroom cottage near Ilminster on the market for £750,000