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Hanford triumphs at show jumping

PUPILS from across the year groups at Hanford School, Child Okeford, took part in the National Schools Equestrian Association…

Wincanton Hospital welcomes woolly visitors

It was an al-packed house at Wincanton Hospital during an unusual visit… Alpaca Adventure brought Guinness and Casper to the…

Sexey’s aces SIAMS

A Bruton school has been praised for its pastoral care and quality of teaching after a recent inspection. Sexey’s School,…

Are you a lift legend?

Dorset drivers can earn free soft drinks this Christmas amid police crackdown. DESIGNATED drivers can earn themselves free soft drinks…

The end of an era

by George Jeans. Davie’s, Mere’s only butcher, traded for the last time on Saturday 3 December 2022

Time to invest in a new generation

By Barbara Cossins. We’re sixth generation farmers at the family farm in Tarrant Rawston and are lucky to have the…

Vale veteran hits the silver screen

Not a lot of people know this – but the Vale is home to a rising star of the…

Swimming club members in world champs

By Ashley Tomkins. Five Yeovil District Swimming Club team members celebrated success for Great Britain in the UIPM BiathleTriathle World…

Then & now: Sturminster Mill

The picturesque Sturminster Newton Mill is one of several flour mills built along the River Stour. However, its position…

NBVM launches Secret Santa Present Appeal

CHRISTMAS is a special time for many of us – and none more so than children. But times are hard…