Extra rubbish collections in Somerset: Check when yours is
HOUSEHOLDS across Somerset will have an extra rubbish collection this month ahead of changes to the collections timetable. One-off Saturday…
Wiltshire farmer takes the ‘elm in fight against deadly disease
A WILTSHIRE farmer is fighting back against a deadly epidemic. Dutch elm disease (DED) has killed almost all mature elms…
Plant Your Pants this spring – to see what’s going on ‘down there’!
PEOPLE in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are being urged to plant their pants – yes, pants – this spring,…
Financial support grants on offer to households in Dorset
FINANCIAL help is available for Dorset Council residents who aren’t connected to mains gas, or who meet other criteria. Citizens…
Christmas bin collection dates in Dorset announced: Check yours…
CHRISTMAS bin collection dates in Dorset have been confirmed. Dorset Council has detailed the days – and changes – of…
Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton judges Vale pumpkin competition
BLUE Peter legend Valerie Singleton was back in the Vale to judge a village pumpkin competition. Valerie returned to her…
More than 9 million homes “underoccupied”: survey shows
By Kye Harman, marketing manager of Armishaws Removals ACCORDING to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the average…
Homeowners on new Stalbridge development handed bird boxes, seeds and more
KETTLE, tea bags, milk, bird box… The welcome pack handed to new homeowners at a development in Stalbridge has expanded…
Average house price fell by £14,000 to August, says Halifax
THE price of an average house fell by around £14,000 in the year to the end of August, according…
Dorset sculpture park wins global ‘botanic garden’ accolade
A DORSET sculpture park and art venue has been handed a prestigious honour enjoyed by just 83 locations around…
