A postman charged with the murder of his one-month-old son will face trial next year. Tony Bartlett is accused of killing his ...

The main road linking Chard Reservoir to the town centre will be closed for ten weeks over the spring and summer to allow flood prevention work to be carried out. Chard Reservoir was originally ...

Swiss chard is a versatile and low-maintenance leafy green to grow in your garden, providing a nutrient powerhouse. Plant ...

A former Chard police officer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to multiple offences, including making indecent images ...

Strip the leaves from the stalks of chard. Roll them up and slice finely, then leave to one side. Cut the stalks into 1–2cm/½–¾in pieces. Put the olive oil and anchovies into a large pan and ...

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, lidded pan and add the chopped chard ribs. Stir, then cover and cook over a low heat for four minutes ...

Chard Town Council has announced the VE Day 80 event will now be held indoors. The event will happen on Sunday, May 11 at the Guildhall. The decision was made to protect against potential bad weather ...

One of Chard's main employers will soon be powered by green energy after plans for a new solar farm were approved. Numatic International Ltd. - the makers of the Henry and Hettie vacuum cleaner - is ...