Paul Jones

Two teens arrested over Street robberies as police probe continues

TWO teens – aged 14 and 15 – have been arrested following three robberies in Street last month. In each…

Outline permission for 130 homes in Henstridge has already been approved

Fresh bid to allow work to start on 130 homes in Henstridge

A BID to change the planning permission for 130 homes in Henstridge has been submitted in the hope the…

Dark financial clouds are circling over Somerset Council...

Somerset Council Budget: Have your say on how £100m deficit can be tackled

NOW is your chance to have your say on how Somerset can address its financial emergency. Somerset Council has launched…

Post Office services have been withdrawn from Chettle Village Stores

Post Office withdraws Dorset village service as it’s “not commercially viable”

POST Office services will no longer be available in a Dorset village – as it is “not commercially viable”. The…

The timber studio structure at Muddy Mule, in Mere. Picture: Whiteacre Planning/Wiltshire Council

Mere donkey sanctuary applies for permission for timber studio

PERMISSION is being sought for a timber shed built at a Wiltshire donkey sanctuary – although it has already…

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band performing in Mere. Picture: George Jeans

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band wows the crowd at church show

GILLINGHAM Imperial Silver Band held a Christmas Concert on Sunday (December 10) at the United Reformed Church (URC) in…

Deadline approaching for Covid and flu jab bookings in Dorset

MORE than 215,000 people in Dorset have had a Covid vaccine ahead of the autumn and winter months -…

Christopher Rutt and John Bishton with Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Mohammed Saddiq

Somerset pair honoured for efforts in their communities

TWO Somerset men have been awarded honours for services to their communities. John Bishton, from Bruton, has received an MBE,…

The crash happened on the Old Sherborne Road, Cerne Abbas. Picture: Google

Two injured in three-vehicle Cerne Abbas crash

TWO people were freed from vehicles after a crash in Cerne Abbas. The incident, on the Old Sherborne Road, happened…

Dorset Police is increasing foot patrols in busy areas this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Armed officers and police dogs on patrol in Dorset this Christmas

POLICE teams – including armed officers and police dogs – will be out and about on Dorset streets this…