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Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s urgent appeal to raise £33,000
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Ferne Animal Sanctuary needs £33,000 to keep its animals safe. To date, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, which provides a safe haven for over 300 animals and relies on the dedication of 10 staff and several volunteers, has raised 67 per cent of its £100,000 goal. However, with the Sanctuary’s veterinary …
A303 Ilminster Bypass closed overnight from Monday July 29
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The A303 Ilminster Bypass will close overnight for four days from tonight (July 29) at 8pm. From Monday July 29 to Thursday August 1 from 8pm to 6am every night. Work includes repairs and surveys of the road surface, vegetation clearance, and barrier repairs. A diversion will be in place for eastbound traffic via the A358, A378 and A372.
Chard no closer to getting new medical centre as existing GPs …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · CHARD is no closer to getting a new medical centre as the town’s existing GPs have to decamp to a former surgery during building work. The town currently has two NHS doctors’ surgeries, which are both run by Ariel Healthcare – one on Essex House on the A30 Fore Street in the town centre, and one on St Mary’s Crescent in the south-west ...
Bus companies urge Labour to extend £2 bus fare cap
WEBAug 16, 2024 · MINISTERS have been urged to extend the £2 cap on bus fares. The £2 bus fare will currently end on December 31, 2024, per the government. However, bus companies said it is vital the cost of using their services is kept low for young people to “enhance their access to education and jobs”. Single bus fares in England have been capped at £2 ...
Students at Holyrood Academy in Chard excel in A levels and BTEC
WEBAug 16, 2024 · STUDENTS at Holyrood Academy in Chard are celebrating an excellent set of A Level and Level 3 BTEC results achieved by their Sixth Formers. Headteacher, Dave MacCormick said: "We are delighted with our Sixth Formers’ exam results this year. This set of results is again improved from last year. "The trend in attainment at all grades is very ...
A358 dualing scheme between Ilminster and Taunton 'paused'
WEBAug 21, 2024 · National Highways (formerly Highways England) has been working for several years on a planned scheme to dual the A358 between the Southfields roundabout in Ilminster and junction 25 of the M5 in Taunton, holding numerous public consultations to gain residents’ input. Reports surfaced in early-March that the …
Clinton Rogers: 'I tried to get inspired by the Olympics – honestly!'
WEBAug 21, 2024 · But the single biggest inspiration for me was a cycling commentator who spoke about the training regime for elite cyclists – people like the great Chris Hoy. She said that the great Olympian had a phrase he kept using, to encourage cyclists to rest their legs whenever possible “Don’t stand when you can sit and don’t sit when you can lay ...
Ilminster Cricket Club defeated Weston-super-Mare
WEBAug 19, 2024 · But the visitors lost five wickets for 34 runs and eventually were bowled out for 106 handing Ilminster a 88-run win. Cal Rice and Lachlan Rice both picked up four wickets each. Next up is Wellington away for Ilminster on Saturday (August 24). Ilminster Cricket Club secured a victory over Weston-super-Mare in their latest Prem 2 contest.
Norton-sub-Hamdon man pleads guilty to shoplifting in Chard
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The 34-year-old appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on Wednesday 14 August and pleaded guilty to all offences. He also admitted to one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place after being found to have a lock-bladed knife on him in Chard when he was arrested last week. Raybould, of Norton-sub-Hamdon, was released on ...
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