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The 40mph speed limit has been introduced on the A303 at Chicklade. Picture: National Highways

A303 speed limit reduced to improve safety for Wiltshire villagers

THE speed limit on a section of the A303 has been reduced in a bid to make the route…

A 'collection robot' could soon be handing out prescriptions at a Dorchester pharmacy. Pictures: Black Circle/Dorset Council

Robot could soon hand out prescriptions at Dorchester pharmacy

A ROBOT could soon be dispensing prescriptions in Dorchester. Black Circle has applied for permission to extend the chemist facilities…

Teals is off the A303 at South Cadbury

Popular Somerset farm shop and restaurant Teals gains special status

A POPULAR Somerset food market and eatery has been recognised as a leading business. Teals, off the A303 at South…

How the 30 new homes could look on land in Bourton, Dorset. Picture: Brimble Lea/Dorset Council

Plans for 30 new homes – and community hall – in Vale village submitted

A VALE village could get a new community hall and wildlife area – if plans for 30 new homes…

The building, as well as vehicles, was badly damaged in the fire. Pictures: Maiden Newton Fire Station

PICTURES: Candle fire damages barn, workshop and vehicles

A CANDLE left unattended ended up causing damage to a barn, workshop and three vehicles at a Dorset property. Firefighters…

Matthew Appleyard has been jailed over supplying cocaine. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Milborne Port man Matthew Appleyard jailed for six years for supplying cocaine

A MAN and woman have been sentenced after dealing cocaine for more than two years. Matthew Appleyard, 31, of Milborne…

Controversial plans to change yearly MOT test scrapped

PLANS to change the way MOT checks on vehicles are carried out have been scrapped. The Government previously announced plans…

Somerset Council has declared a 'financial emergency'

£5m extra funding will “not help” plug £500m blackhole in Somerset budget

AN extra £5 million will “not help” plug a £100m hole in Somerset’s finances. Councils in England will receive a…

Jacky Medlock, 65, tragically died after a crash on the A303 near Stonehenge. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Family tribute to 65-year-old who died after A303 crash near Stonehenge

THE family of a woman who tragically died after a crash on the A303 near Stonehenge have paid…

Schools and other groups can take part in Plant Your Pants. Picture: The Countryside Trust

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,…