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Bake Off winner Syabira reveals she is a ‘tank hugger’ ahead of Dorset visit

WINNER of the 2022 Great British Bake Off contest – Syabira Yusoff – will be trading flour for fire…

Somerset and Dorset schools closed due to snow and bad weather – full list

SCHOOLS in the Vale and beyond are closing due to the bad weather as snow falls in Somerset and…

Snow falls in Somerset and Dorset – and it could keep falling tonight

THE Vale was hit by a flurry of snowfall this morning, causing problems for people making their way around. At…

Major incident declared over Somerset flooding

‘ENHANCED pumping’ is taking place in a bid to tackle flooding across the Somerset Levels after a major incident…

Minor injury units to close in Dorset during strike – full list

FOUR minor injury units in Dorset will be closed this week as nurses go on strike. Care will be available…

The crash happened on the B3089 at Berwick St Leonard. Picture: Google.

Woman in serious condition after crash at Berwick St Leonard

A WOMAN was left in a serious condition after a crash which left a vehicle on its side. The air…

Man due in court over fatal crash near Dorset village school

A MAN is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal crash in Hazelbury Bryan. Police received a…

Chris Loder hits back at LBC host James O’Brien over ‘Loder-rubbish’ jibes

WEST Dorset’s MP has hit back after being branded ‘Chris Loder-rubbish’ when a clip of him questioning union bosses…

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to batter south west

HEAVY rain is set to batter the south west overnight and into Saturday – with weather warnings in place…

Plan for nine new houses and flats on former Wincanton Co-op site

PLANS to demolish part of a former Wincanton shop to make way for nine new homes has been submitted. An…