New primary school in Chard offers vital educational opportunity amid consultation concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard primaryschool education holyroodacademy consultation housingdevelopment catchment community construction somerset The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for … Read More
Greggs Launches New Store in Chard Just in Time for Halloween Friday, October 24, 2025 greggs chard bakery halloween sausageroll vegan pumpkin takeaway delivery jobs Greggs has officially opened its latest store in Chard, delighting fans just in time for Halloween. This exciting new location has created 13 jobs, boosting the local economy while offering a full range of classic Greggs … Read More
Playing Fields at Holyrood Academy to Make Way for New Primary School in Chard Tuesday, October 21, 2025 chard education housing primaryschool development playingfields somersetcouncil infrastructure expansion community Somerset Council has confirmed that Holyrood Academy is “highly likely” to lose some of its playing fields to accommodate a new primary school in Chard. The decision comes as part of the extensive development … Read More
Chard Carnival 2025: Essential Guide to Timings, Road Closures, and Parking Friday, October 10, 2025 chard carnival southsomerset parade illuminatedfloats community charity events roadclosures family The South Somerset carnival season is in full swing, and the much-anticipated Chard Carnival is just around the corner. This traditional event, part of the South Somerset Federation alongside Wellington, Ilminster, and … Read More
Young Driver Faces Charges After Police Chase Crash in Chard Wednesday, September 24, 2025 chard police crash investigation witness avishayes driving crime court arrest Avon and Somerset Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man who could provide crucial information about a single-vehicle crash following a police chase in Chard. The incident occurred on Friday, August … Read More
Chard’s New Primary School Set to Open Beside Holyrood Academy Thursday, September 18, 2025 chard somerset primaryschool holyroodacademy housing education development planning infrastructure council Somerset Council has confirmed that Chard’s new primary school will be constructed adjacent to the town’s existing secondary school, Holyrood Academy. This announcement clarifies longstanding plans associated with the Chard … Read More