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Nurses should be given fair pay rise

The phrase ‘winter of discontent’ is oft overused in our politics. Previous years have seen it rolled out for…

Strikes and Doughnut Economics

As I understand things in the lead up to Christmas, we shall be enduring strike action from the Royal…

COP summit mostly a tale of failure

What a fabulous success the COP27 in Egypt was, like a whole load of Christmases rolled into one. Unfortunately,…

Woman hit by car in Sherborne prompts police appeal

A WOMAN was hit by a car in Sherborne – and police want to speak to witnesses. The incident happened…

Woman tragically killed after crash on A303 at Podimore

A WOMAN sadly died after a crash on the A303 on Monday (December 5). The three-vehicle crash happened on the…

‘Control centres’ launched in bid to tackle NHS winter pressures

SPECIAL ‘control centres’ have gone live in the south west to manage the NHS as winter pressures grow -…

Woman killed in A30 crash between Sherborne and Yeovil

A MAN has been arrested after a crash in which a woman was tragically killed. The collision happened on the…

High-value gardening equipment stolen from Wincanton Racecourse

HIGH-value equipment was stolen from Wincanton Racecourse during a midnight raid. Police say two lawnmowers, a gator and a large…

Sherborne Joules shop to close after Next rescue deal

CLOTHING chain Joules has been rescued from administration by fellow retailer, Next – but the firm’s Sherborne store will…

Pair ordered to pay £150,000 over illegal puppy farm

A JUDGE has given a pair of convicted illegal puppy sellers three months to pay more than £150,000 -…