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Wembdon Cricket Club continue promotion push with victory over Chard
Wembdon Cricket Club continue to close in on a league title and promotion after a comfortable victory at Chard. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, setting Chard 249 to win. Chard were bowled out for 135 giving Wembdon a 113-run win on
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Cricket St Thomas seniors win Avalon League
On Tuesday (July 30), the seniors match team of Cricket St Thomas golf club entertained the seniors from Mendip Springs golf club in their final match in the Avalon league, In what was to be a tense match. Kevin Barry & Mark Cording began with
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Chard missing seven first teamers in opening day draw
Chard Town began their new Somerset County League season with a 2-2 draw at home to Chilcompton Sports. Seven regular starters for Chard from last season were unavailable including the three top scorers from last year’s campaign. Playing down
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Fewer than one in five people can pass the shortest IQ test
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Planning round-up: new solar farm and swimming pool could be built
HERE are the latest planning applications for South Somerset submitted to Somerset Council for approval this week. The list is from the week commencing Monday, July 29. The council will review the plans before deciding to approve or refuse them
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A fine three-bedroom house for sale tucked away in Chard
This three-bedroom detached house occupies a tucked away position in Chard, situated down a quiet lane and backing onto an open field, giving the impression that it is in the countryside whilst being in the town. Inside, the property is presented
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Friends of Ilminster Library hold their annual summer fundraiser
The Friends of Ilminster Library are holding a Summer Fundraiser at the Library on Ditton Street, Ilminster next Friday. Join the team for tea, cakes, family crafts and summer Holiday fun. Everyone is welcome on Friday 9th August 9 from 2pm to
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I tried lunch at the number one place to eat in Chard, according to Tripadvisor
ELEOS Café has been rated by Tripadvisor as the number one place to eat in Chard, so I thought I would try it for myself. Stepping into the café on July 31, I was immediately greeted by the friendly staff and a huge range of options for lunch.