TWENTY years ago, a “freak tornado” caused serious damage costing hundreds of pounds when it struck Chard. In January 2005, reports of a “freak tornado” were published in the Chard and Ilminster News.

Train services will be cancelled on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction to allow Network Rail to complete vital works.

Three British people remain in hospital in a stable condition after a fourth was killed in a collision between a four-seater quad-cycle and a car in New Zealand, police said. Martinborough police said ...