Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset
SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…
Poor state of roads tops list of driver concerns, RAC survey finds
ALMOST half of all drivers rank the state of UK roads as their top motoring concern. The finding comes in…
Gritters ready for Dorset roads as temperatures start to drop
GRITTERS in Dorset are ready to go as the cold winter months begin. Dorset Council’s gritting crews are gearing up…
When do the clocks go back in the UK in 2023 – and why?
WINTER is drawing in – and so are the nights – as the UK gets ready to put the…
For the ducks’ sake: Gillingham cafe stages unusual puddle protest
A GILLINGHAM cafe staged a ‘quacking’ protest over drainage problems that cause flash flooding outside the eatery. The Filling Station,…
“Sad day”: Councillor’s fury over approval for 490 homes near Blandford and Pimperne
“IT is a sad day for local democracy.” Those were the words of Pimperne Parish Council chair, Peter Slocombe, who…
Four homes plan for farm near Glastonbury Festival site in Pilton
PLANS to create four homes on a farm site near the home of the Glastonbury Festival…
Water roadworks see traffic lights installed in Wincanton – but end today
ROADWORKS in Wincanton have seen traffic lights installed – but they are due to end today (October 27). Wessex Water…
Apex Brewery submits bid for new premises near Sherborne
PLANS have been submitted for a new brewery at Sandford Orcas. The Apex Brewery, founded by Alex…
£225m deal will see Kier take over maintenance of Somerset roads
A NEW company will maintain Somerset roads in the coming years after signing a £225 million deal. Kier Transportation Ltd…
