Paul Jones

Be careful which medicines you take before getting the wheel, the RAC has warned

Drivers warned over every-day medicines that could see them fined £1,000

AS the winter draws in and we all suffer from sniffs, sneezes and other ailments, drivers are being warned to...

Thousands of cards were delivered by volunteers across Dorset - and beyond

Rising costs see popular charity Christmas card delivery service cancelled for 2024

A POPULAR charity Christmas card delivery scheme has stopped ahead of this year's festive fun. The Dorset Scouts’ volunteer-run Christmas...

Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday (October 29), NHS...

Potholes are a big concern for UK drivers, the RAC survey found

Poor state of roads tops list of driver concerns, RAC survey finds

ALMOST half of all drivers rank the state of UK roads as their top motoring concern. The finding comes in...

Dorset Council gritting crews are ready for winter

Gritters ready for Dorset roads as temperatures start to drop

GRITTERS in Dorset are ready to go as the cold winter months begin. Dorset Council's gritting crews are gearing up...

Clocks go back in the UK at 2am on Sunday

When do the clocks go back in the UK in 2023 – and why?

WINTER is drawing in - and so are the nights - as the UK gets ready to put the clocks...

The owners of The Filling Station, in Gillingham, took an unusual approach to highlight a flash flooding problem...

For the ducks’ sake: Gillingham cafe stages unusual puddle protest

A GILLINGHAM cafe staged a 'quacking' protest over drainage problems that cause flash flooding outside the eatery. The Filling Station,...

How homes on the site between Blandford and Pimperne could look, according to the planning application

“Sad day”: Councillor’s fury over approval for 490 homes near Blandford and Pimperne

"IT is a sad day for local democracy." Those were the words of Pimperne Parish Council chair, Peter Slocombe, who...

The plans would see four new homes created at Wellhayes Farm in Pilton

Four homes plan for farm near Glastonbury Festival site in Pilton

PLANS to create four homes on a farm site near the home of the Glastonbury Festival have been submitted. Wellhayes...

Wessex Water has been carrying out work in Wincanton town centre

Water roadworks see traffic lights installed in Wincanton – but end today

ROADWORKS in Wincanton have seen traffic lights installed - but they are due to end today (October 27). Wessex Water...