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Chard and Ilminster News

The Chard and Ilminster News is a weekly tabloid newspaper sold in the towns of Chard and Ilminster and surrounding villages in the district of South Somerset, including nearby Crewkerne.

It was founded in 1874. It’s published by Newsquest (South West), from editorial offices in Chard.

It comes out on Wednesdays.

  • Address:
  • Chard and Ilminster News
    3a Fore Street
    CHARD
    TA20 1PH
  • Tel:
  • 01460 238170
  • Fax:
  • 01460 238188