Paul Jones

Gillingham nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors

A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rated as ‘good’ by inspectors. Staff and children at Topsie Gillingham are celebrating the verdict…

Cllr Jane Somper with Gerald Duke, vice chair of East Boro Housing Trust and Cllr Jill Haynes at the development in Buckland Newton

New affordable eco-friendly homes up for rent in Buckland Newton

PEOPLE have moved in to a number of affordable eco-friendly homes in Buckland Newton. Four properties were built in Brookfields…

David Watson OBE has been appointed CEO of SAST

New leader for trust running 18 schools in Dorset and south Somerset

A NEW CEO has been appointed at a trust over seeing 18 schools in Dorset and South Somerset. The Sherborne…

Cllr John Feltham, left, chair of Donhead St Mary Parish Council inspecting potholes with Cllr Richard Budden and chair of Donhead St Andrew PC, Cllr Simon Barkham

Donheads leaders call for action over “atrocious” roads

“THE state of roads is simply atrocious.” So says Wiltshire Councillor Richard Budden (Lib Dem, Tisbury), who has joined with…

Curcus Cider & Music Festival ready for ninth year: How to get tickets

THE Cursus Cider & Music Festival returns in May – promising “music and good vibes”. Now in its ninth year,…

The Railway Cafe is welcoming hungry commuters and townsfolk in Gillingham

Commuters welcome tasty fare as café at Gillingham train station re-opens

THE café at Gillingham train station has reopened – offering snacks and more to help commuters fend off hunger. Behind…

The plan would see more outdoor seating created at the Bell and Crown, in Zeals. Picture: Google

Zeals pub wants to demolish outbuildings to extend seating terrace

OUTBUILDINGS at a Wiltshire pub could be demolished to make space for more customer seating. Atlas Planning Group, on behalf…

A black VW Golf collided with a tree on Alderholt Road, Somerley, Hampshire Police said. Picture: Google

Blandford teenager sadly killed in crash, police say

A BLANDFORD teenager was killed in a crash yesterday morning (February 26). The incident saw a black VW Golf driven…

Wheelwright Cottage in Kingsdon could be registered as a children's home. Picture: Google

Cottage in Somerset village could become registered children’s home

A SOMERSET cottage could become a registered children’s home if plans are approved. Care firm Inspire Together has applied to…

The cash point would be installed to the front of the new One Stop shop in Wincanton

Cash machine plan for new One Stop store in Wincanton

A CASH point is set to be installed at a new convenience store in Wincanton. One Stop Stores Ltd, through…