Motorists Warned of Lengthy Evening Closures on Chard’s A358 Route Monday, April 13, 2026 a358 chard surfacing roadworks detour somerset transport traffic diversion closures Motorists traveling through Chard should prepare for significant evening delays as Somerset Council begins essential resurfacing work on the A358, a key north-south route through the town. Starting Friday, April 17, the road … Read More
Lengthy Evening Closures and Diversions on A358 Through Chard for Resurfacing Work Monday, April 13, 2026 chard a358 somerset resurfacing diversion traffic closure roadworks transport commuting 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 … Read More
Former Oscar Mayer Factory in Chard Deliberately Set Ablaze Monday, March 9, 2026 oscarmayer chard fire arson somerset factory abandoned emergency development police A former Oscar Mayer factory in Chard, Somerset, was deliberately set on fire, causing a large blaze that illuminated the town with an orange glow. The fire broke out at approximately 6:22 pm on Sunday, March 8, originating … Read More
Pictures Reveal the Devastation of Chard Ready Meals Factory Fire Sunday, March 8, 2026 chard fire readymeals factory derelict blaze danger safety investigation damage Dramatic images have captured the full extent of the recent fire at the abandoned ready meals factory in Chard. This is the second significant blaze to strike the site within the last eight days, raising concerns about the … Read More
Photos Reveal Devastation from Chard Ready Meals Factory Fire Sunday, March 8, 2026 chard factory fire readymeals derelict blaze emergency damage safety investigation Powerful images have emerged showing the full extent of the fire that engulfed the abandoned ready meals factory in Chard. This marks the second major blaze at the site within just eight days, raising concerns about safety … Read More
230 Chard Homes Approved Amid A30 Pedestrian Safety Concerns Monday, March 2, 2026 chard housing development a30 pedestrian safety easternreliefroad somerset planning infrastructure Plans to build 230 homes north of the A30 Crewkerne Road in Chard have been approved for the second time despite ongoing pedestrian safety concerns along this busy route. Gladman Developments initially secured outline … Read More