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…
Petition launched to prevent possible closure of Somerset recycling centre
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save a Somerset recycling centre at risk of closure under cost-cutting plans. It is…
Somerset-based jockey Keagan Kirby killed in fall at point-to-point
JOCKEY Keagan Kirby – who worked at the Somerset yard of trainer Paul Nicholls – died after a fall…
NHS workers move in to Dorchester development on former barracks site
NHS workers have moved in to newly-built homes in Dorchester. Nine apartments have been built on the former parade ground…
Former Somerset nightclub set to be restored as family home
A LANDMARK historic house formerly used as a nightclub and hotel is set to be returned to use as…
11-day closure of A37 near Shepton Mallet planned for resurfacing work
A MAIN route into Shepton Mallet will be closed as essential resurfacing work is carried out. A section of the…
Biker killed in crash on the A361 at West Lyng
A BIKER died after a crash in West Lyng on Sunday afternoon (February 4). Police were called to the scene,…
Entries open for Dorset Apprenticeship Awards to recognise rising stars
ENTRIES will open on Monday (February 5) for awards celebrating apprentices in Dorset. The Dorset Apprenticeship Awards, run by the…
Fines rose by a third after Highway Code changes, says Home Office
THE number of fines issued to drivers have risen by a third after new Highway Code rules were introduced…
Unmissable authors at the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival 2024
WORLD-famous authors will take to the stage at a Dorset book festival. The Sherborne Travel Writing Festival returns for the…
