“Keep your chin up and don’t fear for me”: Heartbreaking letters of WWII gunner revealed
A COLLECTION of heartbreaking letters written by a young tank gunner as he fought in the Second World War…
Somerset and Dorset swimming pools get funding boost
SWIMMING pools in Frome and Shepton Mallet are among venues to benefit from new funding in Somerset. Somerset Council has…
Residents urged to register to vote ahead of Dorset elections next year
PEOPLE are being reminded they can apply to vote by post in elections set to take place next year. Voters…
Ridgeway Singers & Band unveil Christmas concert programme
CAROLS, folk songs, poems and stories will be on the agenda at a series of Christmas concerts by The…
Somerset Council could declare bankruptcy – and declares financial emergency
SOMERSET Council could declare itself bankrupt amid soaring costs and demand on services, chiefs have warned. On Wednesday (November 8),…
Volunteers thanked for 10 years supporting families at Home-Start Wessex
A CHARITY that supports families thanked staff, volunteers and supporters at a special event after enduring its “toughest year…
Husband and wife convicted of selling fake goods at Dorset Steam Fair
A HUSBAND and wife have been convicted for selling counterfeit goods at last year’s Great Dorset Steam Fair. Mohammed Masood…
Crane looms over Stalbridge supermarket – but don’t panic, it’s cool…
A CRANE is looming over Stalbridge – but don’t worry, it’s cool… The vehicle has been brought in to assist…
Gillingham Walking Festival in plea for volunteer coordinator
THE Gillingham Walking Festival is looking for a new coordinator – amid fears the event could cease. This year’s…
Mayor meets folk band The Salts on Trafalgar Way tour across England
A FOLK band on a challenge to perform along a historic route was greeted by the mayor when they…
