Sherborne Almshouse: MP urges trustees to ‘sustain’ institution
SHERBORNE’S MP has urged trustees of the town’s iconic almshouse to find ways to ‘sustain’ the institution. The almshouse, which…
How you could spot the Northern Lights in the South West tonight
THE northern lights could be visible in south west skies this evening, according to stargazers and weather experts. In recent…
Boy, 13, has clothes stolen from him in Dorchester robbery
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was ordered to remove clothes which were stolen from him by a gang in Dorchester. Police are…
Army Air Corps Freedom Parade in Wincanton
THE Army Air Corps exercised their Freedom of Wincanton with a parade in the town on Thursday (February 23). Scores…
Chefs and kitchen workers wanted for Glastonbury Festival
JOBS at the Glastonbury are being advertised – with people being warned it is not just an ‘easy way…
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in Dorset to meet Ukrainian troops
DEFENCE Secretary Ben Wallace was in Dorset this week. On Wednesday (February 22), Mr Wallace was at Bovington Camp to…
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…
‘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…
