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Benefits of being a member of the Chard Inner Wheel
'Community pride is hard won and easily lost'
Chard carers brave the rain to explore Bicton Gardens in another busy month
Carers raise questions over phone digitisation
The Olympics has one glaring flaw - the abysmal coverage that's turned me bald
As flood-hit residents wait for crucial reports: ‘where have all the workers gone?’
‘I was a child of the 60s: what would Health and Safety folk make of it now?’
‘When we ask someone how they’re feeling, are we really interested in what they say?’
‘It has to be dangerous to enter the debate about “woke culture”… but here I go’
Local councillor visits Chard Carers Group for March meeting
‘I have a canine theme to my column this week, if only to ask for advice’
Childline reminds people happiness comes from feeling connected to others
‘Cards on the table: I really dislike exercise’
‘I have an idea for the council: How about you get some new loo locks or doors?’
‘It was lovely to be able to catch up with Angela Rippon backstage at Strictly’
Clinton Rogers: ‘Thank you to people who contacted me with messages of support’
Clinton Rogers At Large: ‘Grumpy Old Git is a title you aspire to’
A look at Matt Henry's lasting impact on Somerset cricket
Shadow Culture Secretary: Tech platforms must pay news media for their content
Journalism Matters: Trusted journalism is critical to combatting AI misinformation
I tested veggie sausages to see if any could hold a candle to meat - two could
'It's Savile all over again at the BBC', says Newsquest Investigations Editor
Local media calls for BBC to be a better neighbour by abandoning ‘Across the UK’
‘Now we are one’ – Cllr Jenny Kenton on planning as unitary authority launches
Somerset referee talks about abuse, says 'you do feel intimidated'
Chard Carers' Support Group celebrates 16th anniversary
'I am concerned at the lack of both GPs and dentists in our area'
Carers' column: ‘We scoffed the excellent scones and were left fit to bust’
Cllr Jenny Kenton outlines her early work as a Chard North representative
Engage Somerset column: Working to support Chard residents
Forde Abbey column: A crocus cloak
Why you should welcome spiders in your home...