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New development opens in Petherton
THE new Mere Lynches Closed development in South Petherton has officially been opened. Guests had an opportunity to view one of the beautiful three-bedroom homes which exceed current build standards and have achieved an EcoHomes grading of very good'
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Drivers play safe as Speedwatch rolls into view
MOTORISTS in Broadway made sure they stuck to the speed limit when the village's new Speedwatch group was out in force this morning (Friday, July 6). Members were joined by police community Speedwatch trainer Simon Ward for an hour session from 8.30-
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Cycle challenge for driven Chard man
A DRIVEN man from Chard is set to saddle up for a 300-mile bicycle ride to raise money for a charity heading research into various diseases and disabilities. Jim Knight, 31, of Brutton Way, has pledged to raise a minimum of £1,000 for Action Medical
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BT blunder affects residents
A CHARD woman has hang-ups with British Telecom after finding hundreds of county residents' surnames, including hers, missing from the latest edition of The Phone Book for the Taunton area. When Rosa Newman, of School Lane, checked for her entry in the
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Elderly man dies in house fire
AN elderly man has died in a house fire in Norton-sub-Hamdon in the early hours of this morning (Friday, July 6). The man, who has not been named, was discovered by firefighters who were called to his first floor apartment in a three-story manor house
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Cyclist hurt after collision
A CYCLIST was taken to Chard Hospital after a collision with a car in High Street on Wednesday afternoon. The man in his early 30s reportedly suffered minor head injuries after the collision with a Renault Megane at the junction with Touchstone Lane
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Chard Gardening Club
INSTEAD of the evening meeting on June 14, members enjoyed a coach outing to the Garden House at Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton. Over 40 people went to the hillside terraced gardens, with its profusion of wild flowers and collection of trees and
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Chard Folk Dance Club
CALLED in at the last minute, Graham Barrett did a sterling job as caller, introducing several interesting dances new to Chard Folk Dance Club. Not new to members are Ivor Hydes Music, always much enjoyed. Attendance was again good, perhaps because gardening
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Ilminster bypass to close for works
THE Ilminster bypass will be closed for a month this summer, the Highways Agency confirmed this week. The A303 between Ilminster and South Petherton will be closed in stages around late August and early September so streetlights can be replaced. The
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Celebrate with the Scouts
THIS year we celebrate 100 years of scouting and here at the Ilton and Broadway Scout Group, we thought we would try to get together all those who have helped to keep the group alive and well over past times. We cordially invite you to join us at our
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Eddy says thanks.
FROM the tour organiser of Happy Group Travel. I would like to thank all members of the club, and all the well-wishers, for the get well cards sent to me, and the flowers for my wife. Although I am indisposed at the moment but I shall be back with you
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Combe FC start pre-season training
TRAINING starts at Combe F.C. at 7pm this Thursday (July 12), and then every Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for the 2007/8 season. The Somerset County League starts on August 18 (fixtures to be announced later this month) and the Perry Street League
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Chard Primary School swimmers do well
CHARD area primary schools held its annual swimming gala on July 3 at the CRESTA Pool. A total of 69 pupils - 40 girls and 29 boys - from six schools, Avishayes, Combe, Manor Court, Redstart, Tatworth and Chard Independent. The competition was based
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Simple, Green Living Hops Across the Pond!
I put National Downshifting Week UK together 3 years ago and it has gone from strength to strength. NDW (as I fondly term her), is an awareness campaign designed to help you slow down your pace and 'lean towards the green'. This year saw just under
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Simple, Green Living Hops Across the Pond!
I put National Downshifting Week UK together 3 years ago and it has gone from strength to strength. NDW (as I fondly term her), is an awareness campaign designed to help you slow down your pace and 'lean towards the green'. This year saw just under
