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Wincanton Plc says ‘limited operations’ WILL continue in the town after closure claim

HAULAGE firm Wincanton Plc says it will retain ‘limited operations’ in the town – after a…

UPDATES: Wincanton to ‘shut last depot’ in town from which it took its name: Union

TRANSPORT company Wincanton is to close its last depot in the town from which it takes its name, it…

Jessie was reported missing on September 10

Police tracing dog who may have been stolen in Gillingham

A MAN who found a dog in Gillingham did not return it to its owner, according to police. Officers are…

Holbrook Manor hotel and club closed: Staff remember ‘magical place to work’

EARLIER this week, Wincanton was left shocked as the landmark Holbrook Manor & Club venue announced…

A303 dualling scheme between Sparkford and Podimore facing long delays: Claim

COMPLETION of a multi-million pound project to dual the A303 between the Sparkford roundabout and Ilchester will be delayed…

Blandford’s oldest resident – Annie ‘Nan’ Dennett – has passed away at 110

ANNIE ‘Nan’ Dennett – who turned 110 in July – has passed away. Tributes have been paid to Nan, a…

Gillingham Constable paintings info board unveiled by descendent

A DESCENDENT of famed landscape artist John Constable was in Gillingham to help unveil a new information board detailing…

Somerset, Wiltshire & Dorset towns top new Which? list of best inland destinations

SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset were all represented at the top of a table listing the UK’s favourite inland destinations. Consumer…

Tributes to former council leader and community stalwart Della Jones

TRIBUTES have been paid to ‘honourable, tenacious, intelligent and charming’ Della Jones – a North Dorset stalwart and Honorary…

TV star Martin Clunes set for Dorset hospice fete appearance

ACTOR Martin Clunes is set to once again be a guest at a charity’s annual summer fete next week. The…