Flexible working would become ‘default’ position under new plans
THE right to request flexible working will become available from ‘day-one’ of employment, the Government has proposed. A consultation over…
Baby it’s cold outside, but not for reindeer!
By Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health. As we approach the end of the year, I have been…
Investors’ guides to Dorset’s opportunities
NEW guides to attract investment in Dorset have been published. The documents, aimed at businesses and investors across the UK…
Quality exhibits at fatstock show
‘EXCELLENT’ stock was on show at the Fatstock Show in Frome. Organisers said a dry day helped create a super…
South West ambulance strike: ‘Think carefully before dialling 999’
AMBULANCE workers are on strike today – prompting a warning from NHS bosses for patients to ‘think carefully’ before…
Man admits killing motorcyclist Ryan Brindley in village crash
A 42-YEAR-OLD who killed a motorcyclist by deliberately driving into him has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of…
Woman killed in three-car crash near Shaftesbury
A WOMAN has died after a crash near Shaftesbury. The incident, which involved three vehicles, happened on the B3091 near…
Shaftesbury Christmas Market cancelled amid weather warnings
SHAFTESBURY Christmas Market has been cancelled due to warnings of ‘extreme’ weather. Organisers have called off the sale, which was…
Winter Solstice advice issued for Glastonbury Tor
VISITORS to the Glastonbury Tor for next week’s Winter Solstice are being urged to do their bit in protecting…
Vale schools get cash for rebuilding plans
SCHOOLS in Sherborne and Yeovil are looking forward to refurbishments after being allocated money under a government scheme. The latest…
