Manor Court Community Primary School in Chard is set to welcome pupils this September with a fresh new look, featuring a newly constructed playground and sports area completed over the summer break. Located on Duck Lane …
Manor Court Community Primary School in Chard has unveiled brand-new playground and sports facilities ready to greet pupils as the academic year resumes. Situated on Duck Lane (B3162), near the town’s Sainsbury’s supermarket, …
Emergency services were deployed to a major wildfire near Chard, where a significant plume of smoke was reported. Four fire stations sent crews to the area to contain the blaze and manage safety concerns, including downed …
Fire crews from four different stations have been responding to a significant wildfire near Chard, which has been reported to involve downed power lines. The incident has caused a large plume of smoke visible in the area, …
A serious three-vehicle collision on the A303 near Chard, Somerset, has resulted in a full closure of the road this afternoon (Thursday, 30 July). National Highways has issued warnings of significant delays and has …
Two individuals were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision on the A303 in Somerset this afternoon (Thursday, 30 July), with one sustaining potentially life-changing injuries. Emergency services responded to …
A serious collision involving three vehicles has resulted in two people being hospitalised, one with potentially life-changing injuries, on the A303 near Chard in Somerset this afternoon (Thursday, 30 July). Emergency …
James Perry, a 49-year-old man with no fixed address, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for a string of burglaries and thefts across Somerset. Perry pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on April 9, and was …
Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments …
Somerset Council is under increasing pressure from local councillors who warn the authority risks “setting itself up for a fall” due to repeated delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR). This long-awaited road …
Progress on Chard’s long-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) took a significant step forward following the approval of plans for 67 new homes. The proposed development, submitted by Mr. R. and Mrs. C. Blackburn in December …
A significant step towards Chard’s much-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) has been achieved with the approval of plans for 67 new homes. The outline application, initially submitted in December 2023 by Mr. R & Mrs. C. …
Construction on nearly 300 new homes on Chard’s northern outskirts could commence in early 2027 pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The original outline permission for 295 homes and a new stadium for …
Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning …
A major route through Chard town centre, the A358, will be closed during evening hours for almost three weeks to undergo essential resurfacing. This project, led by Somerset Council and carried out by contractor Heidelberg …