Tuesday 3rd September

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 06:00

Maternity services at Yeovil and Taunton hospitals have improved according to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. A collision near Cricket St Thomas has left a man with serious injuries. The finalists in the 2024 South West Farmer Awards have been announced...and more.

Maternity services at Yeovil and Taunton hospitals have improved according to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. It follows criticism from some new mums and an inadequate CQC inspection.

A single-vehicle collision near Cricket St Thomas has left a man with serious injuries. A blue Ford Fiesta collided with trees at the A30/ Roman Road junction on Saturday at 11 pm. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

With Carnival season approaching, the Chard Carnival Committee have announced their 4th annual Street Fayre, taking place this Saturday. There will be stalls and entertainment along Holyrood Street and into the Library car park throughout the day. The Committee partnered with the Town Team and Museum earlier this year for July’s Party In The Park event.

The future of a popular four-star hotel and wedding venue near Chard has been ensured after the owners of 17 years sold the property last month. Hornsbury Mill was originally a nineteenth-century corn mill and retained many of its historic features after the conversion. The sale of the premises which includes ten ensuite rooms, a bridal suite, landscaped gardens and a lake was handled by local firm, Porter Dodson.

The finalists in the 2024 South West Farmer Awards have been announced, with Castle Cary’s DH & C Bennett and Son and Sophie Gregory from Chard’s Home Farm making the shortlist amongst others from across the region. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at Somerset County Cricket Club in November.

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Wednesday 30th September

Police are appealing for a missing 17 year old from Castle Cary. A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 9 years in prison. A former Chard student who is one of six writers in the running to win this year's Booker Prize has paid tribute to his childhood teachers... and more.
Tuesday 29th September

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say this summer saw record-breaking levels of demand. The charity that runs the Brewhouse Theatre has confirmed that it will definitely close. A Chard charity has launched a minibus service to improve community transport... and more.
Monday 28th September

Somerset Community Foundation says it has awarded more than £40 million in grants across the county. The family of a Somerset girl say they used AI to help diagnose her genetic condition. A property in Monks Dale, Yeovil is subject to a three month Closure Order... and more.
Friday 25th September

’20 Is Plenty’ is the message to drivers travelling through Langport. Chard’s Numatic manufacturing hub is marking 45 years of business with an investment of £85m into the company. Wessex Water tell us the hosepipe ban will remain across the region... and more.
Thursday 24th September

Somerset Council has approved a multi-million pound scheme to tackle flooding in the county. A person had to be transferred to hospital after an incident in Chard. A North Curry travellers’ site must be vacated by Christmas... and more.
Wednesday 23rd September

Police will take no further action after a year-long fraud probe in Glastonbury. Leonardo has chosen Somerset for its first international future talent programme. Three motorway services in Somerset have been rated as some of the worst in the country ... and more.
Tuesday 22nd September

Children with special needs could have a better chance of moving to a new school, without delay or disruption. A former Castle Cary pub is to be turned into a private house. Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre may have to close at the end of next month... and more.
Monday 21st September

Wessex Water's contacting large businesses, asking them to use less water. A ‘serious collision’ closed a stretch of the A30 in both directions yesterday afternoon.Two Somerset charities have benefitted from a combined £64,000, thanks to the Leonardo Rising Stars.