Keeva, nine, shaves her head to raise money for children’s hospice
A DORSET girl has raised more than £600 for charity – by shaving her head. Keeva Milne, from Stourton Caundle,…
Consultation launched over 505 new homes in Mendip – including on allotments site
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over possible sites for at least 505 new homes in Mendip. Somerset…
Planning permission sought – for illuminated pencil sharpener
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted for permission to install an illuminated pencil sharpener. The application, to Somerset Council,…
Gillingham nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors
A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rated as ‘good’ by inspectors. Staff and children at Topsie Gillingham are celebrating the verdict…
New affordable eco-friendly homes up for rent in Buckland Newton
PEOPLE have moved in to a number of affordable eco-friendly homes in Buckland Newton. Four properties were built in Brookfields…
New leader for trust running 18 schools in Dorset and south Somerset
A NEW CEO has been appointed at a trust over seeing 18 schools in Dorset and South Somerset. The Sherborne…
Donheads leaders call for action over “atrocious” roads
“THE state of roads is simply atrocious.” So says Wiltshire Councillor Richard Budden (Lib Dem, Tisbury), who has joined with…
Curcus Cider & Music Festival ready for ninth year: How to get tickets
THE Cursus Cider & Music Festival returns in May – promising “music and good vibes”. Now in its ninth year,…
Commuters welcome tasty fare as café at Gillingham train station re-opens
THE café at Gillingham train station has reopened – offering snacks and more to help commuters fend off hunger. Behind…
Zeals pub wants to demolish outbuildings to extend seating terrace
OUTBUILDINGS at a Wiltshire pub could be demolished to make space for more customer seating. Atlas Planning Group, on behalf…
