Ukrainian refugee develops tennis talent thanks to Dorset scheme
WHEN Yana arrived as a refugee from Ukraine in 2021, her mother was looking for ways to help the…
Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA for Glastonbury 2024: Full list of confirmed acts
THE first line-up poster for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival has been released – including headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay and…
Busy Gillingham road to close overnight for resurfacing work this week
A BUSY Gillingham road is to close again for resurfacing work. Shaftesbury Road, between the Ham Roundabout and Cole Street…
Mayor pops into Blandford Repair Cafe – and stays the whole afternoon!
THE mayor of Blandford popped in to the town’s repair cafe – and ended up staying for the whole…
Horse that led Somerset jockey Keagan Kirkby’s funeral dies at Cheltenham Festival
A WEEK after leading the funeral procession of Somerset-based jockey Keagan Kirkby’s funeral, racehorse Highland Hunter passed away at…
Ban for Shroton man caught driving at 124mph on the A303
A MAN has been fined more than £400 and banned from driving after being clocked at 124mph on the…
Dorchester appoints Anthony Harrison as new town crier after tough interview process
OYEZ! Oyez! Dorchester has a new town crier – Anthony Harrison. Anthony came out on top after a rigorous…
How technology is speeding up A303 dualling project in Somerset
NEW technology is helping speed up the dualling of the A303 in Somerset. National Highways is trialling first-of-its-kind tech which…
Castle Cary premises evacuated after forklift fire
A CASTLE Cary building was evacuated after a forklift caught fire. Firefighters from Cary, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Wincanton, were…
MP calls for women to step forward in decision-making process
A SOMERSET venue marked International Women’s Day with a special event – including the opportunity for locals to quiz…
