95 New Affordable Homes Proposed Near Chard Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More
Somerset Hunt Defends Boxing Day Meet Amid Safety and Hygiene Allegations Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cotley hunt boxingday somerset hygiene roadclosure trailhunting animalwelfare safety chard Members of the Cotley Hunt, based in the Blackdown Hills near the Somerset-Devon border, have strongly rebutted claims that their annual Boxing Day meet in Chard poses significant risks to public safety and hygiene. At the … Read More
Somerset Hunt Defends Boxing Day Event Amid Hygiene and Road Closure Controversies Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cotley hunt somerset boxingday chard hygiene roadclosure animalwelfare trailhunting publicsafety The Cotley Hunt, based in the Blackdown Hills near the Somerset-Devon border, has responded firmly to recent allegations questioning the safety and hygiene of their annual Boxing Day meet in Chard town centre. Critics have … Read More
Man Assaulted Near Sainsbury’s in Chard; Attacker Flees in Silver Car Friday, December 5, 2025 assault chard sainsburys police investigation attack victim crime cctv appeal A man in his 60s was assaulted on Bath Street near Sainsbury’s in Chard early on Friday, November 14. At approximately 8:15 a.m., the victim was pushed from behind, causing him to fall and sustain cuts to his face that … Read More
Estate Agent Geraldine White Passes Away After Horse-Riding Accident Saturday, November 8, 2025 estateagent horseriding accident chard greensladetaylorhunt endurance walking friendship property tribute 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 … Read More
Estate Agent Geraldine White Dies Following Horse-Riding Accident Saturday, November 8, 2025 estateagent horse-riding chard greensladetaylorhunt endurance walking property dedication community obituary Geraldine White, a beloved estate agent with over three decades of service in the Chard community, has tragically died after a horse-riding accident on October 25. At 76, Geraldine was the Assistant Manager at Greenslade … Read More