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This classic property sits at the head of a cul-de-sac on the edge of Chard - Battery manufacturer and martial arts school 'severely damaged by fire'

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This classic property sits at the head of a cul-de-sac on the edge of Chard This semi-detached house occupies a pleasant, tucked-away position at the head of a popular residential cul-de-sac about three-quarters of a mile from the centre of Chard.

Battery manufacturer and martial arts school 'severely damaged by fire' Residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed as eight fire crews tackle a fire at the PMBL building in Chard.

Planning application for proposed static caravan near Chard An application for the proposed siting of a static caravan was among those received by the council this week.

How members of the public reacted to Somerset Council's balanced budget One man said councils were "being starved of adequate funding" by Westminster and the latest cuts "could see the end of local government as we know it."

Schools display their creations at arts centre Six schools are displaying their works at Ilminster Arts Centre.

Barrington's Louis Skupien celebrates huge podcast milestone Louis Skupien, a podcaster from Barrington near Ilminster, has reached 250,000 views across viewing platforms

12-hour yellow warning for rain issued for the South West A new weather warning for rain has been issued for the South West.

Black tie ball to raise funds for two cancer charities A black tie ball will raise funds for two cancer charities in South Petherton.

Period farmhouse on a 5.34-acre plot in a tranquil location near Chard This charming period farmhouse occupies a 5.34-acre plot in a tranquil, yet convenient, rural location on the Somerset/Devon border.

Council could still go bankrupt within 12 months despite passing balanced budget Councillors came together to set the revenue budget for the next year, attempting to plug a £100m budget gap through a council tax rise, use of reserves, extensive savings and selling off assets.

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