Geraldine White, a cherished estate agent renowned for her unwavering dedication and vibrant spirit, has sadly died after a horse-riding incident on October 25. The 76-year-old Assistant Manager at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s …
Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be …
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 …
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 …
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 plans within the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 promptly …
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 …
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. …
A vital stretch of Chard’s much-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) will be preserved under updated proposals for a new housing development, signaling significant progress toward easing traffic congestion in the town. The …
Land crucial for completing the eastern relief road (ERR) in Chard will be preserved under revised plans for a new housing development. The ERR, a long-standing priority for Somerset planners, aims to ease congestion at the …
A troublesome tenant who made life unbearable for residents in Chard has been evicted from his home on Silver Street. On Thursday, July 3, local police collaborated with Stonewater Housing Association to remove the individual …
Firefighters in Chard, Somerset, were praised for their prompt and effective response in containing a fire that broke out in a workshop storing motorbikes and a charging lithium-ion battery pack late on Friday, July 4. …