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25 anniversary celebrations
TODAY is the 25th anniversary of the Falkland conflict, the News will be looking back on how people in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne were affected. Many young men from the area took part in the conflict, which will be celebrated officially across the
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Public to get verdict on local police
PEOPLE in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are about to receive a stats-packed leaflet giving a verdict on the performance of their local police. The Avon and Somerset Police Authority has produced its annual police summary together with the region's constabulary
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Sue's birthday bash is a boost for Africans
SUFFERING people in African countries will benefit from a former Chard woman's 70th birthday celebrations last week. Rather than accept traditional gifts last Sunday, Sue Lancashire, formerly of Forton Road but now living in Lyme Regis, asked for donations
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Animal appeal
WORKERS at west Hatch RSPCA centre near Taunton are appealing for homes for a selection of unlucky animals. The animals, which include 11 rabbits a dog and a cat, have been at the centre for quite some time and staff are desperate to find them new homes
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Praise for quality council
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised Chard Town Council for achieving Quality Council status. MP Phil Woolas, minister for local government and community cohesion, spoke at the South West Conference of Local Council Associations at Taunton's County Ground
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Pupils star in anti-litter film
CHILDREN from Neroche Primary School, Broadway, became film stars for a day for an anti-litter campaign on Tuesday. Year five pupils were filmed by the Somerset Waste Action Partnership for a short video. Neroche was one of six primary schools in Somerset
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School assessment
PUPILS and teachers at Shepton Beauchamp Church of England First School have received a glowing report from the Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools. The report, conducted by the diocese of Bath and Wells for the Church of England, graded the school
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Walks and talks at community conference
VISITORS to the Blackdown Community Conference enjoyed fresh air and sunshine at the annual event on Saturday. The event, held by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was held outside with guests enjoying a range of activities and
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Nursing home boost
FUNDRAISERS at the Crown pub in Ilminster helped to boost the coffers for Vaughn Lee Nursing Home in the town. Pictured is landlord Tom Ryan-Derricks presenting a cheque to the home, with members of local band, Tick in the Box, who performed at a recent
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Getting in gear for charity effort
A CHARD woman put her fundraising efforts in gear raising over £1,000 for children's homes in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and India. Bannah Cook, who works as a personal banker for Barclays in Chard, cycled from her home in Chard along the cycle path
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Store fundraisers get race fever
STAFF at Chard's Tesco store will be helping kick start the funds for the British Red Cross with a week of fundraising events. With the start of the Royal Ascot next Tuesday, staff will be taking part in race themed events to help the charity's work
