Thousands of free trees planted in the Vale – how to get yours
TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…
Wiltshire tree wardens get expert tips during Stourhead visit
WILTSHIRE tree wardens got an insight into how some of the country’s most important trees are cared during a…
‘Nature emergency’ declaration in Dorset backed by leaders
DORSET is in a “nature emergency”. The declaration came at a meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday (July 18), when…
£1,000 fine for Zeals resident who dumped a mattress in a village layby
DUMPING a mattress in a village layby resulted in a £1,000 fine for one Zeals resident. Wiltshire Council issued a…
Crash on A30 Yeovil Road near Sherborne leaves person injured
A PERSON was treated by paramedics after a crash on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne this morning. The incident…
Man ordered to pay £4,000 compensation over Dorchester graffiti
A 20-YEAR-old man has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 in compensation after admitting 10 counts of criminal…
Residents quiz developer over rumours of new homes in Motcombe
A PACKED meeting saw residents raise concerns over potential development of a site in Motcombe. Representatives from developer CG Fry…
Anger over plan for 650 homes, care home, shops and more in Wincanton
PLANS for up to 650 homes, shops and more on a 66-hectare site in west Wincanton have been submitted…
Morrisons petrol filling station shop in Wincanton set for major makeover
THE Morrisons filling station in Wincanton could be extended – and the car wash demolished – if new plans…
Train station QR codes take Vale passengers back in time
PEOPLE of a certain age, while standing on a station platform waiting for a train, may well cast their…
