Somerset A358 and other roads will close due to Chard works
Nov 15, 2024 · Wessex Water is investing more than £1.3 million to help alleviate sewer flooding in the town, while Wales and West is delivering a £415,000 upgrade to a gas main, switching from the ageing metal pipes to long-lasting pipes, with the work being carried out between January and approximately September 2025.
New Yeovil care home opening in 2025 welcomes new manager
Dec 10, 2024 · A New Chapter for Care in Yeovil. Potter House, set to open in March 2025, is Oyster Care Homes’ sixth care home and represents a “significant step forward in sustainable care provision”.
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Somerset's biggest panto returns and 'climbs to new heights'
Oct 16, 2024 · The pantomime will run for 38 fun-filled performances from Friday, December 13, 2024, until Sunday, January 5, 2025. Jack and the Beanstalk will be performed at Westlands Entertainment Venue due to the ongoing closure of The …
Somerset health centre helps NHS get shortlisted for award
Nov 3, 2024 · The Ark team grow their own produce, vegetables and flowers and offer a number of activities and workshops, including: mental health courses, rural based arts and crafts sessions, cooking, hedge laying, and music lessons (in their music room that has hosted the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra).
Chard Ferne Animal Sanctuary opens new boarding kennels
Oct 30, 2024 · SOMERSET’S much-loved animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, announces the opening of its new on-site, overnight dog kennel and cattery boarding for pets.
Somerset: Popular pub near Chard closes with no warning
Nov 28, 2024 · The Windwhistle Inn, ranked in the top 20 restaurants near Chard and an average rating of 3.5 stars on Tripadvisor and 4 stars on Google, has fully shut down this month, posting “permanently closed” on its website and Facebook.
Shindig festival announces it will be returning in 2025
Oct 4, 2024 · Despite changing location, it will retain its "friendly vibe", "incredible" music and "mind-bending" art installations. Shindig Festival is returning in May 2025 (Image: Melissa Kidd) Embracing greener practices, a fresh outlook on programming and climate-conscious conversations, the event will be a mix of new talent with timeless favourites sprinkled in.
Chard Auctions authenticate Muhammad Ali boxing glove
Nov 12, 2024 · Curtis Dowling, the owner of the glove, entrusted it to Chard Auctioneers. The matching glove was sold in 2016. "This is a real game changer, we are truly honoured and very excited that these gloves have been reunited after 61 years.
Somerset council responds to decision to drop A358 dualling
Oct 31, 2024 · Peninsula Transport represents the five lead transport authorities in the South West, programme director Hannah Shrimpton said: “Peninsula Transport is disappointed to see works on the A358 cancelled, along with the earlier withdrawal of the A303 Stonehenge scheme, given the importance of the A303/A30/A358 corridor in terms of connectivity for our area.