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A Patek Philippe 18ct gold hunter pocket watch sold for £2,850

Somerset auction sees silverware, watches and jewellery fetch strong prices

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

The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show will take place at the Meadows in Ham Hill on Sunday, September 13

The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show will take place at the Meadows in Ham Hill on Sunday, September 13

Ham Hill Fun Dog Show set to return this weekend

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'

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Community volunteers celebrated at Somerset thank-you event

A sneak peek inside the new OJGym facility opening in Chard.

A sneak peek inside the new OJGym facility opening in Chard.

Expanding gym chain is set to open its doors in Chard

Clinton Rogers: Somerset names are not always as easy as they look

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

Somerset groups are being urged to submit nominations for the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Somerset groups are being urged to submit nominations for the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Kings Awards for Voluntary Service

Somerset charities urged to put themselves forward for national award

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

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

National Garden Scheme

Gardens across Somerset set for special September openings

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

Vibrant dance show set to tour Somerset venues this autumn

The first-ever Swan Theatre Comedy Night will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Yeovil's Swan Theatre

The first-ever Swan Theatre Comedy Night will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Yeovil's Swan Theatre

Top comedian to appear at launch of new comedy night in Yeovil

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to its AGM and marketplace event

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to its AGM and marketplace event

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS to host AGM and marketplace event in September

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

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

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

Donyatt Show 2026 trophy winners

Donyatt Show 2026 trophy winners

Donyatt Show posts record rise in entries and profit

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

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

The 2026 Melplash Agricultural Show will take place on Thursday, August 27, at Dorset's West Bay Showground

The 2026 Melplash Agricultural Show will take place on Thursday, August 27, at Dorset's West Bay Showground

Melplash Agricultural Show

Major agricultural show to take place in Dorset this summer

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

Chard music festival attracts hundreds and raises thousands for charity

Somerset Council’s library service has used 3D scanning and printing to create a replica of the centuries-old Ilminster Ring

Somerset Council’s library service has used 3D scanning and printing to create a replica of the centuries-old Ilminster Ring

Roman treasure found in Somerset recreated using modern technology

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

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

The flypast was part of a special ceremony marking the completion of 29 weeks of intensive training for 150 junior officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth

The flypast was part of a special ceremony marking the completion of 29 weeks of intensive training for 150 junior officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth

RNAS Yeovilton helicopter flies over naval college passing out parade

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

Opticians at Specsavers are reminding residents in Yeovil and Chard not to look directly at the sun without certified solar eclipse glasses or an approved solar filter

Opticians at Specsavers are reminding residents in Yeovil and Chard not to look directly at the sun without certified solar eclipse glasses or an approved solar filter

South Somerset residents receive safety warning ahead of solar eclipse

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

Shoppers in Somerset are being encouraged to drop off essential groceries at their nearest Aldi through its nationwide community collection points

Shoppers in Somerset are being encouraged to drop off essential groceries at their nearest Aldi through its nationwide community collection points

Aldi donation drive aims to support struggling Somerset families

Some of the team at Chard Plant & Garden Centre celebrating the win.

Some of the team at Chard Plant & Garden Centre celebrating the win.

Taunton Flower Show

Chard garden centre employee earns silver for debut show garden

Over 570 looked-after and care-experienced young people were recognised at Somerset Council's annual Celebrating Care and Achievement event

Over 570 looked-after and care-experienced young people were recognised at Somerset Council's annual Celebrating Care and Achievement event

Hundreds of Somerset youngsters honoured for resilience and success

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Somerset Council

Family-friendly festival returns to Somerset this summer

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

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

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

Hit show coming to locations in Somerset on UK tour

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

Column: Bill Revans explains the wonder of a solar eclipse

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

Unity Beach in Brean debuted the new water facilities following significant investment from new owners

Unity Beach in Brean debuted the new water facilities following significant investment from new owners

New £11m water park unveiled at Somerset holiday park

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

Chard Community Hub is expanding its offer to support parents and carers during the school holidays, offering activities for children of all ages

Chard Community Hub is expanding its offer to support parents and carers during the school holidays, offering activities for children of all ages

Summer holidays

Free summer holiday activities launched for families in Chard

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

Should we clean public areas ourselves?

OPINION: Is it really my job to clean a bench or drain near me?

Seven-year-old Archie Newman.

Seven-year-old Archie Newman.

Hundreds flock to Chard to celebrate annual Party in the Park event

Cost of living crisis

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

Interior of Chard's newest eatery, which has a cosy and calming vibe.

Interior of Chard's newest eatery, which has a cosy and calming vibe.

New independent café opens its doors in Chard to positive response

A variety of musical events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A variety of musical events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 22-28, 2026

The event will be hosted by Mr Dance (left) and Ms Moody (right)

The event will be hosted by Mr Dance (left) and Ms Moody (right)

MP and Police and crime Commissioner to hold round table in Yeovil