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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

Clinton Rogers: Is hair loss really a concern for Somerset men?

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

Somerset shoppers encouraged to embrace second-hand Christmas gifts

Somerset Council is marking National Care Leavers Month throughout November

Somerset Council is marking National Care Leavers Month throughout November

Somerset Council recognises care leavers throughout November

Lena has been cast in the EYB’s production of the Nutcracker

Lena has been cast in the EYB’s production of the Nutcracker

Martock dancer, 14, lands role in English Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker

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

Left to right: Jason Wootton, Cllr Tricia O'Brien, Cris Wootton and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira.

Left to right: Jason Wootton, Cllr Tricia O'Brien, Cris Wootton and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira.

Popular Chard health food shop wins national high street award after public vote

Select residential site in Montacute, near Yeovil

Select residential site in Montacute, near Yeovil

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Montacute plot with planning permission for seven homes listed at over £600k

Somerset Council has proposed a series of changes to parking and waiting restrictions across South Somerset

Somerset Council has proposed a series of changes to parking and waiting restrictions across South Somerset

Somerset Council proposes parking and waiting changes across South Somerset

Jeff Acreman won the adult category of CPRE Somerset's photography competition with an image of a kingfisher turning a fish

Jeff Acreman won the adult category of CPRE Somerset's photography competition with an image of a kingfisher turning a fish

Kingfisher photograph wins adult category in Somerset competition

The four-bedroom detached house in Norton-sub-Hamdon, near Yeovil, has gone on the market for £925,000

The four-bedroom detached house in Norton-sub-Hamdon, near Yeovil, has gone on the market for £925,000

Renovated four-bedroom house near Yeovil listed for £925,000

Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers

Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers

Somerset residents warned about candle safety this Halloween

Colleagues from our Day Surgery Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital with two video laryngoscopes

Colleagues from our Day Surgery Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital with two video laryngoscopes

Musgrove Park Hospital

Somerset hospital introduces new airway technology across theatres

The Grade II listed former chapel in Dinnington is on the market for £675,000

The Grade II listed former chapel in Dinnington is on the market for £675,000

Grade II listed former chapel on sale near Hinton St George for £675,000

Somerset Council is raising awareness of private fostering and the support available ahead of Private Fostering Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 4

Somerset Council is raising awareness of private fostering and the support available ahead of Private Fostering Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 4

Private fostering arrangements prompt reminder from Somerset Council

Tracey presented the South Petherton Beavers with a £100 donation towards their planned hall refurbishment as part of the visit

Tracey presented the South Petherton Beavers with a £100 donation towards their planned hall refurbishment as part of the visit

South Petherton Beavers explore funeral directing and receive donation

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: What needs to change to keep women and girls safe?

Mohammed Saddiq, lord-lieutenant of Somerset

Mohammed Saddiq, lord-lieutenant of Somerset

Somerset public urged to put forward deserving people for UK honours

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for nature recovery efforts in Somerset through Somerset Council’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Community Seed Fund

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for nature recovery efforts in Somerset through Somerset Council’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Community Seed Fund

Somerset Council

Somerset organisations offered up to £10,000 for nature recovery projects

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Three chambers form new alliance focused on Wessex devolution

Clinton Rogers: What is behind the growing popularity of Halloween?

One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home

One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home

Somerset sanctuary encourages looking beyond appearances when rehoming black cats

A special award was presented to Somerset’s three Members of Youth Parliament and their advisory group as part of the awards evening

A special award was presented to Somerset’s three Members of Youth Parliament and their advisory group as part of the awards evening

Community heroes across Somerset honoured for dedication

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

John is supporting St Margaret’s Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal in memory of his late wife Tina (inset)

John is supporting St Margaret’s Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal in memory of his late wife Tina (inset)

Somerset widower pays tribute to wife through hospice campaign

Taunton Crown Court

Ilminster man sentenced for breaching restraining order and criminal damage

Fore Street, Chard.

Fore Street, Chard.

Taunton Crown Court

Chard man sentenced for burglary after taking wallet from a property

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

Hospice care receives £35,000 boost from Somerset garden campaign

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

Somerset manor painting sells for £70,000 after £8,000 estimate

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children's Hospice South West

South West businesses encouraged to join festive CHSW fundraiser

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: Making the case for national reform to support Somerset victims

Clinton Rogers: What I loved and disliked about Glastonbury Festival

Taunton Magistrates' Court

Latest Chard and Ilminster offenders in Magistrates' Court

The four-bedroom barn conversion is up for sale in Martock for a guide price of £675,000

The four-bedroom barn conversion is up for sale in Martock for a guide price of £675,000

Grade II listed four-bed barn conversion for sale in village for £675k

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

Over 14,000 students in Somerset have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies across the county

Over 14,000 students in Somerset have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies across the county

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset schools see thousands take part in Active Bystander assemblies

Cats Matter hands the petition to Number 10 Downing Street.

Cats Matter hands the petition to Number 10 Downing Street.

'A good step' - Chard woman backs landmark petition after beloved cat's death

Grace Palmer and Helen Williams with Fresh Fiction Somerset Short Stories Volume One

Grace Palmer and Helen Williams with Fresh Fiction Somerset Short Stories Volume One

South Petherton

South Somerset anthology brings together 47 short stories from 26 writers

The four-bedroom house with a double garage has been put on the market in Montacute, near Yeovil, for offers over £575,000

The four-bedroom house with a double garage has been put on the market in Montacute, near Yeovil, for offers over £575,000

Four-bedroom house in gorgeous village on sale for over £575,000

Jenny Clampett, owner of Jenny's Cafe and Bistro, hosting at the preview event.

Jenny Clampett, owner of Jenny's Cafe and Bistro, hosting at the preview event.

Chard café to launch Friday and Saturday night bistro with new fusion menu

Somerset Council has advised that applying by the deadline gives families the best chance of securing a place at one of their preferred schools

Somerset Council has advised that applying by the deadline gives families the best chance of securing a place at one of their preferred schools

Somerset Council

Somerset families urged to apply for school places before deadlines

Somerset Council worked with Avon and Somerset Police and Stand Against Racism and Inequality to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week

Somerset Council worked with Avon and Somerset Police and Stand Against Racism and Inequality to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset communities urged to raise their voices against hate crimes

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Free family activities launched at libraries across Somerset

Somerset Council’s Green Estates Team has launched an autumn programme of events across its country parks, nature reserves, and woodlands

Somerset Council’s Green Estates Team has launched an autumn programme of events across its country parks, nature reserves, and woodlands

Somerset Council

Somerset parks launch autumn programme with various outdoor events

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

PC Matthew Bond, a response officer in Burnham-on-Sea, has received the unsung hero of the year award at the Avon & Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards

Avon and Somerset Police

Burnham-on-Sea officer recognised as policing's unsung hero

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

South Petherton

Dan Whitehouse to bring deeply personal Only Love tour to South Petherton

Car seized in Chard.

Car seized in Chard.

Avon and Somerset Police

Car found without insurance, tax or valid MOT in Chard area seized by police

Peaceful protesters gathered at Chard Guildhall after a motion was raised to freeze funding for The Hive.

Peaceful protesters gathered at Chard Guildhall after a motion was raised to freeze funding for The Hive.

Chard Town Council

Chard youth centre funding freeze withdrawn after supporters attend council meeting

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

Somerset Council has been granted £5.87m through the government’s Rough Sleeping Programme

Somerset Council has been granted £5.87m through the government’s Rough Sleeping Programme

New £5.87m funding boost to tackle rough sleeping in Somerset

The council has said these flags are 'unlawful'.

The council has said these flags are 'unlawful'.

Local government

'Unlawful' flags put up across Chard could be removed by council

Alistair Rutter, 38, from Chard.

Alistair Rutter, 38, from Chard.

Taunton Crown Court

Chard man poured boiling water over woman in 'sadistic, cruel' attack

Somerset Business Awards 2027 judges and sponsors

Somerset Business Awards 2027 judges and sponsors

Somerset Business Awards

Somerset Business Awards 2027 open for entries across county