James O’Connor admits killing popular Glastonbury man Fred Burge
A 44-YEAR-OLD man has admitted killing a popular pensioner in his home in Glastonbury last year. James O’Connor, from Hilltown,…
Trio disturbed during break-in at Pimperne property
POWER tools were stolen from the outbuilding of a property in Pimperne in the early hours of Friday morning. Police…
Christmas tree collections raise £57,000 for Dorset charities
A DORSET recycling company helped raise a record £57,000 for county charities over Christmas. Eco Sustainable Solutions received collected
Woman taken to hospital after alleged assault in Sturminster Newton street
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being assaulted in the street in Sturminster Newton. Police were called to reports…
PC sacked after not arresting suspect who broke into former partner’s home
A POLICE officer who failed to arrest a suspect during a domestic violence incident has been sacked. In February last…
Stalwart Somerset district councillors receive Alderman titles
WHEN Somerset Council was created on April 1 last year, the former district councils were disbanded. Taunton Deane Borough Council,…
70-year medal collection going up for sale in Sherborne this month
A COLLECTION of medals put together over 70 years is going up for auction this month. More than 200 medal…
Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset firms named as regional tourism awards finalists
THE best of tourism businesses in Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset and beyond have been recognised as finalists in the 2023/24…
Fears Somerset bus routes could be axed amid financial crisis
FOUR bus routes in Somerset could be under threat if extra funding cannot be agreed. In recent years, Somerset Council…
Rugby player due in court over alleged assault during Sherborne RFC game
A RUGBY player who is alleged to have assaulted an opposition team member during a match is set to…
