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State-of-the-art intelligent compacting is being trialled on the A303 in Somerset. Picture: National Highways

How technology is speeding up A303 dualling project in Somerset

NEW technology is helping speed up the dualling of the A303 in Somerset. National Highways is trialling first-of-its-kind tech which…

Castle Cary premises evacuated after forklift fire

A CASTLE Cary building was evacuated after a forklift caught fire. Firefighters from Cary, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Wincanton, were…

MP Sarah Dyke, left, with Lynne Franks at SEED in Wincanton

MP calls for women to step forward in decision-making process

A SOMERSET venue marked International Women’s Day with a special event – including the opportunity for locals to quiz…

Ewan Seath, 19, of Blandford, died after a crash on February 26. Picture: Hampshire Police

Tributes to Blandford teen, Ewan Seath, killed in crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to Blandford teenager Ewan Seath, who sadly died after a crash in Somerley last…

Tailgating on the motorway caught on camera. Picture: Lincolnshire Police/National Highways

One in three drivers admit hogging the middle lane on motorways

DRIVERS hogging the middle lane or driving to close on the motorway has long been a bugbear of motorists. Now,…

Wincanton History Day in 2023 was hailed a big success

Wincanton History Day taking residents back in time on Saturday

A TRANSPORT parade, museum open days and more will be on offer at the second Wincanton History Day tomorrow…

The baby died at Yeovil Hospital

Two charged with murder after death of baby at Yeovil Hospital

TWO people have been charged following the death of a baby in Yeovil earlier this week. Daniel Gunter, 25, and…

A property in East Street, Blandford, will be bought by the council if the CPO is approved. Picture: Google

Council bids to buy empty Blandford property and bring it back into use

AN empty Blandford house could be bought and improved for people to live in. Dorset Council is to submit a…

The car crashed in Gillingham High Street at around 10.15am. Picture: Google

Man and woman hospitalised after car hit a wall in Gillingham High Street

A CAR hit a wall in the centre of Gillingham this morning (March 7), closing a road for around…

The incident happened near Natwest, in East Street, Bridport. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s knocked down by van in Bridport

A WOMAN in her 70s was knocked down in a Bridport street by a reversing van which then left…