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Generous donations create a garden haven for children

While the rest of the world was quiet during February half-term, a green-fingered husband and wife duo transformed the…

Work set to continue on Badger roundabout until July

Works will be continuing at the Tesco/Badger roundabout at the junction of the A350 and A354 for the next…

Up in smoke! Recalling the day fire ravaged village pub

Village pub owners have taken advantage of the lockdown downtime and have been going through their memories. Barbara Cossins,…

Scheme to extend station & railway on the right track

The Phase 1 Planning Application for the extension of the Shillingstone Station and railway to Bere Marsh is now…

Prayers answered as church work proceeds

Conservation works and repairs taking place behind the scaffolding at Holnest Church near Sherborne are taking shape, answering the…

Tourism centre to TIC right boxes in final slot

South Somerset TIC has reached the final of Visitor Information Service of the Year for the second year running….

Date is set for review on approval decision for Stonehenge road

A three-day judicial review of the government’s decision to approve a road tunnel near Stonehenge is set to start…

Holiday firm’s £1 pledge to help county’s community

A tourism boom in the wake of the government announcing its covid-19 roadmap will bring a dividend to Dorset…

Gardeners urged to enjoy their hobby as shows cancelled

Wincanton and District Gardeners’ Association has reluctantly decided to cancel its shows this year. The committee reviewed its planned…

Groomer Kelly’s final chance of glory

She made it! Wincanton dog groomer Kelly Davis reached the final of the BBC1 challenge Pooch Perfect, which aired…