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Club members and WPD apprentices inside the new training facility as it takes shape. Picture: Western Power Distribution

Volunteer-run boxing club transforms barn into new training facility
A LOCAL boxing club with Olympic ambitions has transformed an old hay barn into a training facility with the help of Western Power Distribution (WPD).

The pupils did the school proud at the national finals in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture: Swanmead Community School

Ilminster pupils finish in top 16 in national dodgeball competition

Dougal Glaisher with his kayak in France.

Dougal Glaisher raising funds for Action4Diabetes during kayak adventure

Harriet Biddick (GBR) riding Galway Bay Jed in The Al Shira’aa Derby. Picture: Elli Birch/Bootsandhooves

Harriet Biddick takes home £30,000 after dream week at Hickstead

Charlotte Vickery, Annie Wheeler and Chloe White, with coach Jacob Turner.

South West Medals for Accelerate Trampoline and Gymnastics members

Martock 10K ; Adam Pattemore and Paul Thomas

Runners enjoy successful Martock 10K event

Chard Wheelers.

Chard Wheelers enjoying warmer weather as social rides become more popular

Gary Clarke brings Britain's Disabled Strongman event to Chard next month

Britain's Disabled Strongman event returns to Chard

A golf ball by the hole. Credit: Canva

5 top golf gifts that are a hole in one for Father's Day from American Golf

Chard Rugby Club sign Trae Gosling as new player coach

Picture: Somerset CCC

Somerset suffer a 32 run defeat at home against Kent Spitfires

Moken Mills crowned New England Boxing National Schools Champion 2022

Crewkerne 10K, 5K and fun run ; The 10K race.

Large numbers of runners enjoy Crewkerne 10k challenge

Cricket fans at Somerset County Cricket ground for Twenty20 ; Michelle and Chris Anning with their kids Lucas and Iris Anning.

PICTURE GALLERY Cricket fans enjoying the fun at Somerset's latest T20 home game

Spirit Gymnastics Club.

Spirit Gymnastics Club continues to grow in numbers and facilities

Ilminster 1st Scout group.

Blackdown Scouts enjoy 'Tour de Somerset' cycle between Ilminster and Chard

Craig Overton and Jack Leach. Pictures: PA

Craig Overton and Jack Leach named in England test squad to face New Zealand

Jack Leach was in top form in the match. Picture: Somerset CCC

Jack Leach is back to his very best and 'really enjoys bowling for Somerset'

Chard Tennis Club open day.

Guests enjoy getting into tennis at open day at Chard Tennis Club

Paul Tweddle (left) and Lewis Goldsworthy.

Lewis Goldsworthy hits 196 for Somerset Seconds

Chard batsman Reid Mawdsley. Picture: Steve Richardson

Season starts for Chard and Ilminster cricket clubs

The match was played at Mendip Broadwalk in Bristol. Picture: Google Street View

Morale stays high at Ilminster Town despite tough end of season

Helen in the OX Half final aid station.

Epic races for Chard Road Runners

England's Marlie Packer in action during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match at the Stade Jean Dauger in Beyonne, France. Picture: PA Wire

Yeovil's Marlie Packer nominated for Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship

Beer and Cider Festival at Somerset match

Get tickets for Somerset cricket's Beer and Cider Festival

Rilee Rossouw has signed for Somerset County Cricket Club for its 2022 T20 Vitality Blast campaign.

Somerset sign Rilee Rossouw for Vitality Blast T20 campaign

Chard Tennis Club.

Chance to play tennis for free in Chard

Shepton Beauchamp with their trophy. Picture: Neil Dopson Photography

Shepton Beauchamp add more silverware with Arthur Gage Trophy win

Ilminster V Chard football.

Ilminster Town complete the great escape after derby win over Chard Town

Shop protein, nutrition and more with Nutrimuscle new site launch sale (Canva)

Shop protein, nutrition and more with Nutrimuscle new site launch sale

Ilminster V Chard football. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Ilminster Town defeat Chard Town in historic league derby match

Craig Overton was in top form. Picture: Somerset CCC

Craig Overton hits career best figures in Somerset's one-wicket defeat to Essex

Emile Szydelko was in fine form during the match, this is him in action earlier this season. Picture: Steve Richardson.

Emphatic home win for Chard in last home game of the season

Dean Dodge is ready to go.

Somerset boxer Dean Dodge ready to fight in Southern Area Title bout

The full Somerset County Cricket Club squad for this season. Picture: Steve Richardson

Somerset get 2022 County Championship season underway today away at Hampshire

Picture: Chard Hockey Club

Chard Hockey Club men's first team go a full season unbeaten

How to get tickets to the Grand National. (PA)

Get last minute tickets to the Grand National including Opening Day and Ladies Day

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27

Jess Shobbrook makes a pass for Bridgwater with Chard defenders chase her down. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Chard Ladies too good for Bridgwater Ladies in tense clash

Sir Viv Richards stands in front of the scoreboard at Taunton

LOOKING BACK Looking back at some of Sir Viv Richard's best moments playing for Somerset

Tickets are still available for Day One and Day Two for the 2022 festival (PA)

Last-minute tickets available for Cheltenham Festival - but you'll have to be quick

Photo of the Pandora website shows the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 collection page.

Pandora has the perfect gifts for football fans - see the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 collection

Alex 'Jibber' Ives. Pic: Chard United Football Club

Chard United Football Club pay tribute to club legend Alex 'Jibber' Ives

Promoter Frank Warren and Tyson Fury during the press conference at Wembley Stadium, London (PA)

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium tickets go on sale today

REF: An official watching over a scrum at Taunton Rugby Club (Pic: Clayton jane)

Somerset Rugby Referees Society release statement about spike in referees abuse

Mark Foster, who is backing Swimathon 2022. Picture: Michael Lee

Team GB swimmer Mark Foster backs Swimathon in Somerset

CEO: Gordon Hollins (Pic: SCCC)

Exclusive CEO: 'Somerset has to generate more revenue but it has to maintain its heartbeat'

TITLE FIGHT: Paul Roberts is ready

Chard boxer Paul Roberts ready for Southern Area Title fight

Ilminster Black-tie boxing (All pics: Shell Lawrence Photography)

PHOTOS 'Fantastic night' had at The Shrubbery Hotel for Black-tie boxing event

LOCAL: Nathan Cool from Ilminster will be in action

Superstars of Wrestling coming to Chard's Guildhall in March

Will Smeed, ,who has signed a contract extension with Somerset

Young batter Smeed signs contract extension for Somerset

SPONSOR: Some of the players from the police team with Duncan McKechnie from ActionCoach

ActionCoach Ilminster sponsors Avon and Somerset Police's football team

FOCUS: Jamie Jones

Chard local Jamie Jones represents Wales B in European Championships

RUNNERS: Left to right, Richard Lewis, Jeremy Taylor, Martin Holley, Helen Baxter, Elizabeth Cox, Nicola Smith and Hannah Grinter

Chard Road Runners back in action at Axmouth Challenge