Business

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

Owner of beloved Chard barbershop celebrates 20 years in business

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

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

Accountancy firm promotes five staff at Chard office

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

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

The thieves were caught on CCTV climbing over the shop counter.

The thieves were caught on CCTV climbing over the shop counter.

Avon and Somerset Police

Family-run sandwich shop 'in shock' after equipment stolen while owners on holiday

Mike Cahill (left), Partner at main awards’ sponsor Albert Goodman, and Chamber MD David Crew, at the launch of last year’s Somerset Business Awards

Mike Cahill (left), Partner at main awards’ sponsor Albert Goodman, and Chamber MD David Crew, at the launch of last year’s Somerset Business Awards

Businesses invited to enter Somerset Business Awards 2027

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

Cris, Jason and their son.

Cris, Jason and their son.

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

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

Richard Bromell with the Woolworth shop signage from their Crewkerne store

Richard Bromell with the Woolworth shop signage from their Crewkerne store

Former Woolworths store letters in South Somerset to be auctioned

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

Passion for Somerset CIC has announced a new partnership with Young Somerset

Passion for Somerset CIC has announced a new partnership with Young Somerset

Children and young people

New initiative focuses on young people and Somerset’s future

Richard Bromell with the Woolworth shop signage from their Crewkerne store

Richard Bromell with the Woolworth shop signage from their Crewkerne store

Rare piece of high street history to be auctioned in Somerset

Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community groups in Crewkerne to apply for funding to support projects that make a positive difference locally.

Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community groups in Crewkerne to apply for funding to support projects that make a positive difference locally.

Charities invited to apply for share of £6,700 community fund

Greg Bateman, Managing Director and Senior Valuer at Batemans Auctioneers holding the 22ct gold egg

Greg Bateman, Managing Director and Senior Valuer at Batemans Auctioneers holding the 22ct gold egg

Super rare Cadbury's egg found near Chard sells for record 6-figures at auction

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

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

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

YCC Trading Subsidiary Limited has applied to sell alcohol from 11am to 11pm, seven days a week

YCC Trading Subsidiary Limited has applied to sell alcohol from 11am to 11pm, seven days a week

Yeovil church café applies to serve alcohol seven days a week

The Somerset Careers Awards 2026 took place on Thursday, July 2, at North Cadbury Court

The Somerset Careers Awards 2026 took place on Thursday, July 2, at North Cadbury Court

Awards celebrate Somerset’s careers champions and rising talent

Outside Southwest Motor Homes, based on Southfields Roundabout, Ilminster.

Outside Southwest Motor Homes, based on Southfields Roundabout, Ilminster.

Family-run Ilminster business suddenly closes permanently after 14 years

Simon and Gemma celebrated the gym opening last weekend, July 25.

Simon and Gemma celebrated the gym opening last weekend, July 25.

New 24-hour gym opens on Somerset trading estate

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated £750 to St Bartholomew's Primary School in Crewkerne to support its fundraising campaign for a complete playground refurbishment

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated £750 to St Bartholomew's Primary School in Crewkerne to support its fundraising campaign for a complete playground refurbishment

Housebuilder donation brings Crewkerne playground project one step closer

A rare portrait by celebrated British artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A. achieved £72,500 in Lawrences Auctioneers' Fine Art Sale, following competitive bidding from collectors in the room, online and on the telephones.

A rare portrait by celebrated British artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A. achieved £72,500 in Lawrences Auctioneers' Fine Art Sale, following competitive bidding from collectors in the room, online and on the telephones.

Rare portrait by celebrated British artist went under the hammer for £72,500

The 2026 Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan sets out workforce priorities to help residents access employment and support business growth across the county

The 2026 Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan sets out workforce priorities to help residents access employment and support business growth across the county

New strategy to strengthen Somerset’s workforce announced

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Small businesses honoured at awards in South Somerset

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

Somerset’s young talent to be recognised through Future 30 awards

Aldi is planning to expand into Chard (stock image)

Aldi is planning to expand into Chard (stock image)

Plans revealed for Aldi to open brand-new store in former Chard factory

Mark Chant associate at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Yeovil office

Mark Chant associate at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Yeovil office

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

GTH Yeovil estate agent with nearly 30 years' experience promoted

Carl McDermott has applied for an alcohol licence for the Potting Shed Café at Chard Plant & Garden Centre

Carl McDermott has applied for an alcohol licence for the Potting Shed Café at Chard Plant & Garden Centre

Garden centre café in Chard applies for alcohol licence

The team at Synergy gym.

The team at Synergy gym.

Popular gym transforms its facilities with grand reveal planned

L to R: Laurie McKinnon, owner; Phil Howell, Co-op Wholesale Regional Development Manager; Arthur McKinnon, Laurie’s son; Kate Muxworthy, Laurie’s wife.

L to R: Laurie McKinnon, owner; Phil Howell, Co-op Wholesale Regional Development Manager; Arthur McKinnon, Laurie’s son; Kate Muxworthy, Laurie’s wife.

Family run store in Ilminster embarks on new chapter after more than 25 years

The shop has opened with a fresh look after renovation works.

The shop has opened with a fresh look after renovation works.

Much-loved high street business reopens with new look after major refurbishment

Tom Read and Ben Smith performing outside their new shop at the Ilminster Midsummer Experience.

Tom Read and Ben Smith performing outside their new shop at the Ilminster Midsummer Experience.

Opening date revealed for new shop 'Ilminster has been crying for'

Sneak peek at Ilminster's newest Reformer Pilates studio.

Sneak peek at Ilminster's newest Reformer Pilates studio.

Ilminster woman says her vision has come to life after opening her own studio

Richard Lane has been appointed as the new board chair of Cornish Mutual

Richard Lane has been appointed as the new board chair of Cornish Mutual

Cornish Mutual announces new board chair appointed

Gooch & Housego PLC said pretax profit rose 16 per cent to £3.3m in the six months to March from £2.9m the year prior

Gooch & Housego PLC said pretax profit rose 16 per cent to £3.3m in the six months to March from £2.9m the year prior

Somerset technology firm posts double-digit revenue growth

DCM Auto Centres Garage.

DCM Auto Centres Garage.

Family-run garage to open first Somerset branch this summer

Kalylee, Claire and Louise outside the shop.

Kalylee, Claire and Louise outside the shop.

New shop opens in Chard town centre offering space for connection and wellness

Saeed Ahmed, applying on behalf of Doner & Gyros Yeovil on Old Station Road, has submitted an application to serve hot refreshments past 11pm

Saeed Ahmed, applying on behalf of Doner & Gyros Yeovil on Old Station Road, has submitted an application to serve hot refreshments past 11pm

Yeovil takeaway applies to serve hot refreshments past 11pm

Amy Greenhalgh stood outside the new private gym space.

Amy Greenhalgh stood outside the new private gym space.

New gym opens in Chard offering 'high-quality, individualised coaching'

Evelyn, Jasper, Jake and Lucy holding their certificates.

Evelyn, Jasper, Jake and Lucy holding their certificates.

Bar and café owner issues 'cry for help' and reflects on last eight years

LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed specifically for the funeral profession

LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed specifically for the funeral profession

Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online

Councillor Alice Samuel at the launch of event for South West Hearing Care in Crewkerne.

Councillor Alice Samuel at the launch of event for South West Hearing Care in Crewkerne.

New health clinic officially opened by mayor in Crewkerne

Members of the boxing club with the tyre.

Members of the boxing club with the tyre.

Fundraiser launched to help boxing club keep going after 18 years

Premier Inn owner Whitbread said it wanted to save money in light of cost pressures coming from business rates and national insurance contributions.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread said it wanted to save money in light of cost pressures coming from business rates and national insurance contributions.

Premier Inn owner to cut thousands of jobs in cost‑saving drive

Passion for Somerset has announced Somerset Concrete as its newest principal partner to support Somerset Day

Passion for Somerset has announced Somerset Concrete as its newest principal partner to support Somerset Day

Somerset Day celebrations strengthened by new partner

Bradfords Building Supplies is partnering with Saints Southwest to support its Primary School Community Cup

Bradfords Building Supplies is partnering with Saints Southwest to support its Primary School Community Cup

Yeovil builders' merchant backs school football tournament

The land in the Blackdown Hills sold for £128,000 at a recent auction in Ilminster

The land in the Blackdown Hills sold for £128,000 at a recent auction in Ilminster

Woodland with timber cabin sells for £128k at Ilminster auction

Milford & Dormor, with offices in Chard and Ilminster, has been shortlisted for the National Probate Industry Awards.

Milford & Dormor, with offices in Chard and Ilminster, has been shortlisted for the National Probate Industry Awards.

Local law firm named finalist in national industry awards