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
Boy Airlifted to Hospital After E-Scooter Accident Near B&Q in Chard Wednesday, September 17, 2025 e-scooter accident chard hospital police investigation emergency witnesses roadclosure safety A 13-year-old boy was urgently airlifted to hospital following an e-scooter accident near the B&Q store on Furnham Road, Chard, at approximately 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 16. Emergency responders were dispatched … Read More
Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More