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Green energy firm installs 28m pink and purple wind turbine at Glastonbury Festival site

A GREEN energy company says it is the Glastonbury Festival’s ‘biggest fan’ after installing a 28m wind turbine -…

North Dorset MP Simon Hoare clarifies situation over driving penalty expenses claims

MP SIMON Hoare has responded to reports he claimed motoring penalties on his Parliamentary expenses. The Conservative member for North…

Wincanton continue fine start to season

Wincanton Cricket Club have started life in Division 5 in some style with 5 wins in a row to…

Joyce, 97, takes first dip in years at special Sturminster pool

A 97-YEAR-OLD Dorset daughter of a swimming coach was delighted to cause a splash at a special pool. Joyce Ware,…

Elvis Barney jailed for raping man after night out in Warminster

A MAN raped a person in distress he found barely conscious in the street. Elvis Barney, of no fixed address,…

PICTURES: Hundreds take on air ambulance cycle around Dorset

HUNDREDS of charitable cyclists took to the roads of Dorset for a good cause. While the Dorset and Somerset Air…

Shaftesbury hotel burglary: Police issue CCTV appeal

POLICE are keen to trace this man after a burglary at a Shaftesbury hotel. Officers have issued CCTV images of…

Wincanton High Street Discworld Emporium building up for sale

THE Discworld Emporium in Wincanton is up for sale. The Grade II listed property, at 41 High Street, has been…

Motcombe youngsters sing for Archbishop of Canterbury

MOTCOMBE Primary School pupils sang for the Archbishop of Canterbury over the weekend. The youngsters were at Salisbury Cathedral on…

New first responder vehicles in use after £128,000 grant

SIX new first responder ambulance vehicles are on the streets of the south west thanks to a £128,000 grant. The…