Police reassure Mere community following traveller land purchase
POLICE have moved to reassure residents in Mere after concerns were raised about the lawful purchase of land at The...
Reckless arson explosion puts entire street at risk
A DEVASTATING explosion that rocked a quiet Mere street in the early hours has led to a prison sentence after...
Campaign to save Mere Fire Station ramps up
A GROWING campaign to save Mere Fire Station is gathering pace as firefighters, MPs and campaigners all step up efforts...
‘What’s going on?’ Drivers question months of A303 roadworks
DRIVERS using the A303 near Mere say they are growing frustrated after months of roadworks with little visible sign of...
Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child
WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet them....
Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings
RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures - including in Mere and Wilton - at a series...
Banner goes up in fight to save station
A BANNER has appeared in Mere as opposition grows to controversial plans that could see the town’s fire station close....
Booking system launches at recycling centres
A CONTROVERSIAL new booking system at Dorset’s household recycling centres has officially come into force and it is already sparking...
‘Long delays’ as A303 Mere Bypass closed eastbound after crash
THE A303 Mere Bypass is blocked eastbound after a crash this morning (March 19). Drivers are being warned to expect...
Prime Minister steps in over threat to fire stations
THE Prime Minister has agreed to arrange talks with ministers over controversial plans that could see eight fire stations across...
