Paul Jones

The Met Office thinks it unlikely Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire will see a white Christmas in 2023

Will we see a white Christmas in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire in 2023?

THE decorations are coming out of the loft, Sellotape is on every surface, and children are finding it harder…

The man was attacked in Eastland Road, Yeovil, police said. Picture: Google

Man slashed three times in ‘mistaken identity’ attack in Yeovil street

POLICE are hunting a gang who ‘slashed’ a man as he made his way down a Yeovil street. The incident…

The new heat pump system would be installed at Westfield Academy in Yeovil. Picture: Google

Yeovil school applies for heat pumps after £170,000 heating bills

A YEOVIL school has applied for permission to upgrade its heating system – after forking out around £170,000 on…

A crash damaged a telegraph pole near Stalbridge Weston - leaving residents without broadband

Hope for Vale village left with no broadband – weeks after crash damage

A DORSET village has been left without broadband or phone services for 15 days after a crash damaged a…

Dorset Council wants to make it easier for people to walk or cycle

Have your say over active travel improvements in Dorset

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on making active travel easier in Dorset. Dorset Council wants to make…

The helicopter lands on the playing field at Sherborne Primary School

Santa drops in to Sherborne school – by helicopter!

PUPILS at a Sherborne school got a festive lift – when a Royal Navy helicopter landed on the playing…

Gillingham nursery lands top business award for eco efforts

A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rewarded for its environmental efforts. Tops Gillingham received the Green Eco Award for the firm’s…

Dr Melanie Iles, the new chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

New chief medical officer appointed for Somerset NSHS Foundation Trust

THE Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has a new chief medical officer. Dr Melanie Iles has been appointed to the role,…

Fire service warning over electrical goods this Christmas

PEOPLE are being reminded to check safety ratings of electrical items bought this Christmas. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue…

Dorset Police posted this picture of flooding in Roke Road, Bere Regis. Picture: Dorset Police

Farmers rescue driver on Dorset route as police warn of possible flooding

DRIVERS are being warned to be careful amid rising water levels as rain returns this week – with one…