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Great granny begins artist in residence stint at Guggleton Farm Arts

GREAT-GRANDMOTHER Anne Harris has begun a fortnight as artist in residence at Guggleton Farm Arts at Stalbridge. She will be…

Biker killed in A361 crash near Frome

A MOTORBIKE rider from Wiltshire died after a crash near Frome on Sunday evening (September 3). The incident happened at…

Teen suffers ‘multiple cuts’ after attack in Yeovil park

A TEENAGER suffered ‘multiple cuts’ after being attacked with a blade in a Yeovil park. Police said the incident occurred…

Update on whether the Great Dorset Steam Fair will return for 2024

ORGANISERS are ‘working tirelessly’ to find a way of bringing the Great Dorset Steam Fair (GDSF) back in 2024. The…

Half of drivers admit breaking 30mph limit, DfT data shows

HALF of drivers admit to breaking the 30mph speed limit, a new report has revealed. The data, released by the…

Girlguiding volunteers needed as Sturminster Newton re-opens

GIRLGUIDING is looking for more volunteers as it re-opens in Sturminster Newton. Meetings will initially be held at Hinton St…

Support for Dorset wind farms higher than you might think, study reveals

SUPPORT for wind farms in Dorset is higher than you might think, according to a new study. Experts at Oxford…

£2.5m hospital appeal launching at Dorset County Show

A £2.5 MILLION fundraising appeal to help emergency care patients and their families at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is…

Somerset Council finances ‘stark and challenging’ as social care costs spiral

THE rising cost of social care is pushing Somerset’s finances in a ‘stark and challenging’ position. Somerset Council has warned…

Date of Christmas in Wells market confirmed by Somerset Council

THE date of the 2023 Christmas market in Wells has been confirmed. The event – Christmas in Wells – will…