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A judge called Jordan Richards' offending 'cruel and isolating'
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NewsA judge called Jordan Richards' offending 'cruel and isolating'
NewsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to be back in the UK before the end of August and Richard Osman has a suggestion for the former royal's future TV career
NewsCrikey, it's looking a bit grim for our apple harvest here in Chard this year! The drought has really hit our local orchards hard, meaning there's barely enough fruit to go around for cider. It's a worrying time for our farmers, and we'll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts our beloved local cider scene.
NewsKenneth Richards-Mathias has more than 60 previous offences on his record including robbery, dishonesty matters, public disorder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment, battery, theft, an
NewsSome fans will be surprised to know that presenter and writer Richard Osman has several famous family members
NewsWhen children return they will have a new headteacher as well as a "fantastic" new facility
NewsFour stations responded to the scene of a large plume of smoke
News'We recognise that our failures may have had serious and lasting consequences for Mr Baker and his family'
NewsThe rural retreat is surrounded by its own woodland, orchard and lake in its own little valley
NewsDeath in Paradise star Ben Miller has opened up about his time on the BBC show and his hopes of reprising his role as DI Richard Poole.
NewsIt's a sad day for the Chard community as we remember Patrick Hawkins, the visionary behind our much-loved County Classics Motor Museum. His passion, alongside a certain well-known TV personality, brought a unique attraction to our town.
NewsChristopher Wright was convicted of murdering Richard Dyson after his remains were found hidden in a concrete-filled barrel at a Barnsley farm
NewsBig congratulations are in order for Chard's very own Sam Tolchard! He's finally clinched a gold medal at his fifth Commonwealth Games, and he's absolutely thrilled. It's fantastic to see a local lad achieve such a brilliant sporting success!
NewsWARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Richard Burton and Amanda Hutton left Surrey behind for a calmer pace of live in Pembrokeshire, and despite starting out exactly how they dreamed, it turned into a nightm
NewsRichard Scatchard is thought to have been found inside a caravan six months after he died
NewsDespite their own suspicions, police constables were told not to arrest Richard Scatchard for the death of Kelly Faiers
NewsFollowing a four-week trial at Bristol Crown Court, a jury has found Tony Bartlett guilty of murder
NewsShe wanted to arrest Richard Scatchard when his girlfriend was found dead but was told not to
NewsRichard Murnane carried out a series of jobs which were of an 'abysmal' standard and were frequently 'worthless'
NewsRichard Clarke was elected as the new councillor Treorch
Four-hour road closure planned in Stoke-sub-Hamdon next month Chard and Ilminster News
NewsSimeon Richards said he 'didn't care' about what he had done before threatening to kill members of the public who stepped in to help
NewsBridgend Council threatened to take legal action against the group and a clean-up operation has now taken place
NewsThe site will includes a community orchard
NewsRichard Hayward insisted the partnership 'is not insolvent and is defending the proceedings'
NewsKayley Stead went ahead with her £12,000 wedding alone after being jilted at the altar in 2022 — and has now announced her engagement to her old university friend Richard
NewsGood Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has stepped inside one of the world's most controversial prisons, El Salvador's CECOT, for a new Channel 5 documentary
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and roof alterations
Non Material Amendment to approved application 25/02364/OUT to remove condition No. 14 (Noise Mitigation).
NewsSteffan Evans, Richard Cummings, and Ryan Mahoney are alleged to have befriended the teenagers and supplied them with alcohol
NewsGood Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has opened up about Judy Finnigan's concerns before they moved in together, that caused him to do some serious soul-searching
Application to remove 4m of each hedgerow labelled as H1, H2 & H3 and 2m of hedgerow labelled as H4
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to T1-3 (Acer) to raise existing canopies on all points by 3m. Remove major deadwood. Reduce any encroachment onto building by 2m within a Conser
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension (i) the projection of the rear extension beyond the rear wall is 4.50m (ii) the maximum height of the extension is 3.40m (iii) the height at the eaves o
NewsMonika Richards was also found to have been supplying a class C drug
NewsThe BBC has confirmed the star-studded 21-celebrity line-up for Celebrity Traitors Series 2, with Jerry Hall, Miranda Hart, Michael Sheen and Richard E Grant among the famous faces
NewsSerial burglar Richard Gambrell murdered farmer John Williams in 1983 sparking one of Wales' biggest manhunts and causing terror across isolated Welsh communities
NewsCouncillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date
NewsRyan Pritchard, 41, was dealt with at court within 48 hours of the incident
NewsBut not everyone is happy about it
NewsSadie Richardson was diagnosed with a severe latex allergy at just 18 months old which means everyday objects including balloons and elastic bands can trigger a life-threatening reaction
NewsA ruling on the scheme is expected later this year
News'Salute to the amazing landlady Sarah and her staff'
NewsSara Richards, 35, ignored the council and the RSPCA and carried on breeding dogs without a licence, producting three litters with a total of 88 puppies
NewsGet ready for some evening diversions, Chard! The main route in and out of our town is set to close overnight for essential repairs over the next three weeks. This vital work will ensure our roads are in tip-top condition.
NewsA near ten-mile diversion route awaits drivers
NewsGemma Pritchard, 45, from Llanrug stepped out of her comfort zone to follow in her daughters' footsteps and win the beauty pageant title
NewsRichard Plowman, 44, and Victoria Plowman, 49, were married on 12 July 2025
NewsRichard Smith thought he was talking to a child's aunt
No plans to introduce bus lanes between Orchard Grove and Taunton town centre Somerset County Gazette