Developer launches appeal in plan for 135 homes & school
An appeal has been lodged by Persimmon Homes (South Coast) against Dorset Council’s failure to determine its proposals of…
Cancer fundraiser nears £2m target
As fundraising for the new Breast Cancer Unit at Yeovil Hospital has reached £1.7m, the committee is asking people…
The writing’s on the wall for historic sites around village
The Old Rectory, Greenhayes, was the birthplace of John Freke (1688-1756) who became the country’s first ophthalmic surgeon, at…
Homes plan refused on appeal
Plans for up to 90 homes on land west of Waterlake and Grosvenor Road, Stalbridge, have been refused following…
All hail Dan, the lockdown kart wizard
When Dan Baxter spotted a broken go-kart in a wheelie bin, it ignited a passion for engineering and a…
Ask the vet… with Lynn Broom
What Do I need to look for in a Pet Insurance Policy? Pet insurance allows you to have the…
Colin’s labour of love recording club’s history
Calling all Sherborne Town FC fans! Super fan Colin Goodland needs you to help complete his lockdown project –…
Join our online spring lambing course
It is a welcome relief, after what feels like a very long winter, to see that spring is finally…
Jocasta, Jemimah… name our lambs!
THE FIELD with Tria Stebbing 5th of March is the start of our lambing season. In ‘normal’ times we manage, sadly…
Rural crimes being reported incorrectly
Ruth Kimber’s Farmer’s Diary March already! Farmers are getting itchy feet, desperate to start spring work, land condition is key….
