Paul Jones

Man in his 70s passes away after crash near Frome

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash near Frome. The incident happened at the Parkgate…

Crime rose by 3.7% in Dorset in 2022, figures reveal

CRIME in Dorset rose by 3.7 per cent last year, according to new data. The figures, which detail crimes reported…

Young new drivers could be banned from giving friends a lift: Reports

NEWLY-qualified young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift, it has been reported. According to the RAC,…

Eligible people in Dorset urged to book Covid-19 booster jabs

ELIGIBLE people are being urged to book their Covid-19 booster jabs this spring. More than 75,000 people in Dorset are…

Pair stole pizza and sandwiches from Dorchester Co-op

TWO people stealing sandwiches and pizzas from a Dorchester shop threatened staff with an unseen weapon. The incident happened at…

Hospital appointments could be postponed as nurses prepare to strike

HOSPITAL appointments could be postponed this weekend and into next week as nurses prepare to go out on strike. Nursing…

Budding jockeys given chance to ride on a Wincanton race day

BUDDING champion jockeys are being offered the chance to ride out at Wincanton Racecourse in a special charity race. The…

Bid to save Gillingham Methodist Church building for community

PEOPLE are being urged to join a campaign to save a Gillingham venue from closure. Gillingham Methodist Church has been…

Jewellery and cash taken in Yeovil burglary

JEWELLERY and cash were stolen in a Yeovil burglary. Police have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the Thatcham Park…

Vale village gastro pub earns two top accolades

A VALE gastro pub received tasty plaudits from two sources in the space of a week. The Queen’s Arms, in…