Shock as ‘Mr Somerton’ – Cllr Dean Ruddle – passes away aged just 59
‘MR SOMERTON’ – Dean Ruddle – has died at the age of 59. The Somerset Council member – who was…
West Dorset MP calls for former Post Office boss to lose CBE
A DORSET MP has called for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to have her CBE removed. Chris Loder (Con,…
Am dram group Wriggle Valley players plans ball to mark 25 years on the stage
AN amateur dramatic group is planning something special to mark 25 years on the stage. Fresh from the success of…
New Explorer’s Passport for youngsters at Camp Bestival
YOUNG people attending this year’s Camp Bestival in Dorset can enjoy a raft of activities – and log them…
Tributes to former Glastonbury councillor Alan Gloak MBE, who has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Somerset Council chair – and Glastonbury representative – Alan Gloak MBE, who has…
Landmark Wincanton garage has closed – but car sales continue
A LANDMARK Wincanton car business has closed – but another continues. The garage at Bridge Motors, in Silver Street,…
Flats plan for former Prezzo in Blandford allowed after planning appeal
PLANS to convert a former Blandford restaurant into apartments have been approved after an appeal. In June 2022, Dorset Council…
Taxi driver injured in Christmas Day attack in Dorchester
A TAXI driver in Dorchester was attacked inside his cab on Christmas Day. Police are appealing for information after an…
Best places to live in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire revealed
THE best places to live in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset have been revealed in a new list. Internet directory site,…
Somerset faces 10% council tax rise and recycling site closures to balance books
HOUSEHOLDS in Somerset could be faced with a 10% rise in their council tax to tackle a £100 million…
