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The FUEL programme returns to Wiltshire after successful activities in 2023. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Free Easter holidays activities running across Wiltshire: How to register

YOUNG people can enjoy free activities in Wiltshire during the Easter holidays as the successful FUEL programme returns for…

From left to right: Ryan Winter, Kat Perham – Section Leader, Mo Kingshott, Marzena Kirton Darling, Neil Stuart, John Ranger – Specialist Operations Manager at Yeovil Crematorium, with Victoria Poole, Funding Manager – Mind in Somerset

Crematorium effort raises £14,000 for mental health charity

A CHARITY helping people suffering with mental health illness has received a £14,000 boost. Mind in Somerset was selected as…

Police seized guns and more as part of a crackdown on drugs in Wiltshire and beyond

Guns, cash and drugs seized as part of police crackdown

FIREARMS, more than £33,000 worth of Class A drugs and £24,000 in illicit cash have been taken off Wiltshire…

People can get low-cost membership at RiversMeet in Gillingham

Low-cost Gillingham leisure centre membership to boost health and fitness

GET active and move more. That is the advice from staff at Gillingham Surgery, who know how important it is…

The caravan was stolen from Sixpenny Handley on March 10. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal after theft from village caravan park

A CARAVAN was stolen from a Dorset village last weekend. The theft occurred at a caravan park in Sixpenny Handley…

Conservative Wells MP James Heappey will not stand at the next general election

Somerset MP James Heappey will stand down at next general election

WELLS MP James Heappey – whose constituency includes Glastonbury and the Mendips – will not stand at the next…

The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street and moving to the Coldharbour Business Park, inset

Sherborne vet on the move after 138 years

A SHERBORNE vet is moving into new premises. The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street, moving the practice to…

Sherborne has been named the best place to live in the south west

Dorset town named best place to live in new Sunday Times list

SHERBORNE has been named the best place to live in the south west. The town came out top in

Sherborne was revealed as the winner during a ceremony at the House of Lords

Sherborne wins sustainable town gong at national awards

SHERBORNE has been crowned the winner of a sustainability award. The town was revealed as the winner in the Sustainability…

Yana has developed a passion and skill for tennis since arriving in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Council

Ukrainian refugee develops tennis talent thanks to Dorset scheme

WHEN Yana arrived as a refugee from Ukraine in 2021, her mother was looking for ways to help the…