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Bikes stolen in Gillingham shop raid

TWO electric bikes and a mountain bike were stolen from a Gillingham shop. Police are appealing for information after a…

Empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton

‘It’s like the war’: Shortages hit south west supermarkets

“IT’S like something out of the war.” So said one shopper browsing empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton. But her search…

Wincanton History Day will take town back in time

WINCANTON will step back in time on March 4 for a special day of events. The first Wincanton History Day…

‘Factually incorrect’ leaflet slams potential closure of Sherborne Almshouse

A MYSTERY campaigner has distributed leaflets containing ‘factually incorrect’ statements about the possible closure of the Sherborne Almshouse. The trustees…

Baby among those rescued from Frome fire

A BABY was treated for smoke inhalation after a family’s ‘lucky escape’ from a fire at a house in…

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Cabins plan for Guy Ritchie’s Wiltshire estate

THE Ashgrove Estate – home of filmmaker Guy Ritchie – has applied for permission to remove an ‘ugly’ modern…

The story of Wincanton’s forgotten car…

NOVEMBER 26 was a cold morning in Wincanton. Fog was in the air as people made their way to…

Bag of cocaine found at scene of crash near Dorchester

A BAG of cocaine was recovered from the scene of a crash in Dorchester. Police are appealing for information after…

Have your say over pedestrian changes to Dorchester road

PLANS to make a busy Dorchester road safer for pedestrians have been unveiled. Residents are being encouraged to have their…

Two arrested after people stabbed and hit with iron bars in Yeovil attacks

TWO people were arrested after a number of assaults – including attacks with an iron bar and people being…