Update following fire at Wincanton McDonald’s car park
A FIRE at the McDonald’s car park in Wincanton on Friday (June 27) is believed to have been started…
Horse found up to its neck in mud near Yeovil rescued by fire crews
A HORSE received some specialist help when it became stuck up to its neck in mud near Yeovilton. The 14.3…
New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought…
Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit
PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…
Legal battle launched as villagers fight back against plans for 130 homes
PLANS to build 130 houses in a tiny village on the Dorset/Somerset border hang in the balance after residents…
MP makes waves with Yeovil Sea Cadets
SPIRITS were high amongst the Yeovil Sea Cadets as they welcomed two very special guests. Yeovil MP…
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where
THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…
Celebrating one year of Wincanton Community Hub – with a 40-mile hike
THE team behind a community hub in Wincanton are celebrating one year of being open – and they’re marking…
Yeovil’s The Bed Specialist celebrates 60 years of good nights’ sleep
AS a third-generation family business The Bed Specialist celebrates its 60th anniversary, your New Blackmore Vale learnt how it…
Somerset man fined over fox hunting incident near Beaminster
A MAN from Ilminster in Somerset has been fined £513 after he pleaded guilty to a fox hunting incident…
