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Ilminster Lions fete coins in the cash
ILMINSTER Lions Club hope to have raised around £3,000 during its 23rd annual fete on Saturday at Swanmead School. In addition to the many car booters, charity and trade stalls, there was a lot going on in the arena to appeal to all the family. Entertainment
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Determined to save Ilminster's 'green lung'
TOWN councillors have vowed to fight to save Ilminster's green lung' from being turned into a car park. South Somerset District Council has put forward a suggestion about using part of the Recreation Ground - which is owned by Ilminster Town Council
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Petition bids to protect trees
A PETITION of nearly 60 names was submitted to Ilminster Town Council last week in a bid to protect some trees. Residents were angered by a planning application put forward by John Madge to build a house on land in The Heights because they felt it would
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Gardens could be like 'prison exercise yards'
RESIDENTS have suggested that if a potential new housing development in Ilminster went ahead their gardens would become similar to a prison exercise yard.' A number of householders converged on Ilminster Town Council's planning committee last week to
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Raising awareness about rogue traders
POLICE across Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne were part of a countywide crackdown on doorstep crime on Friday in the latest Operation Relentless day of action. Officers worked with Trading Standards, the Borders and Immigration Agency, HM Revenue and
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Crewkerne wants to be 'blooming' marvellous
CREWKERNE Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to help make the town look blooming' spectacular this year. The Chamber is offering more than the usual highly fought-over prize cups to try and get more people involved in Crewkerne in Bloom. The organisation
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Chard councillors back unitary bid
PLANS to switch to one all-powerful unitary authority in Somerset have won the backing of Chard Town Council. Somerset County Council wants to merge itself with the county's five district councils - Taunton Deane, West Somerset, South Somerset, Mendip
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Cannabis factory found in Chard
A HIGHLY-SOPHISTICATED cannabis factory was last week discovered in the heart of Chard town centre. The alarm was raised at just before 7.30pm on Thursday when two fire crews from Chard Fire Station were called to reports of a blaze within a rented industrial
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Party in the park
HORTON MM Committee will be hosting its Party in the Park at Thornleigh Caravan Park, Hanning Road, Horton, on Saturday, July 7 This year's party, The Horton Tattoo, follows on from last year's successful nautical themed event. The party will include
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Summer special
THE Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster will be hosting a summer special afternoon concert on July 15 at 2.30pm to mark the Ilminster Entertainmnet Society 60/20 celebration year. Guests will be welcomed with a complementary glass of Pimms and enjoy a range
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Irish rockers tribute
A TRIBUTE to Irish rockers, U2 will take place next Thursday June 28. The tribute band, 2U2, will be playing at the Barn at the Square and Compass on Windmill Hill near Ilminster from 9pm. Pre-booked food is available from 7pm with doors opening at
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US star hits the square
AN AMERICAN singer and songwriter will be appearing at the Barn at the Square and Compass on Windmill Hill Near Ilminster next month. Lisa Mills from Mobile Alabama will be performing at the popular music venue on July 17 from 9pm. Lisa is an accomplished
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Big names come to teh west
A FEAST of top acts and comedians will be coming to Taunton next month with the Westival 2007. The event runs from July 21-29 in venues around Taunton. Entertainment will include a classic drive in screening of Dirty Dancing on July 23 from 9.30pm for
