Vale village gastro pub earns two top accolades
A VALE gastro pub received tasty plaudits from two sources in the space of a week. The Queen’s Arms, in…
Work to convert Blandford house for temporary users finished
WORK to redevelop a Blandford house to accommodate people in need has been completed and the property officially…
Plan for four new homes in Marnhull submitted
PLANS for four new homes in Marnhull have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Westward Farm, in Nash Lane,…
Wincanton Tennis Club staging open day
WINCANTON Tennis Club are inviting all-comers to an open day on Saturday (April 29). The club are opening their doors…
Body found in Dorchester river believed to be missing Alex Bendall
A BODY found in a river in Dorchester is believed to be that of missing teenager Alex Bendall. The…
Plastic bags and more part of recycling collections trial in Frome
A PILOT scheme to collect ‘soft’ plastics – including bags and wrapping – will be rolled out to selected…
Farmland values ‘showing signs of recovery’ post-pandemic: Report
THE value of farmland is showing ‘signs of a return’ to pre-pandemic levels, according to a leading agent. Research by…
Car dashboard fire prompts callout to busy Dorchester road
A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road. The drama unfolded on the A37 near the Weirs Roundabout…
Fly-tipper must complete 150 hours’ unpaid work after Dorchester incident
A FORMER hotel site was used as a dumping ground by a landscape worker – which ended in him…
BT fined over Frome roadworks safety breaches
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant BT has paid out nearly £15,000 over roadworks carried out in Frome. The firm was found guilty of…
