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A masterplan of the development Picture: David Lock Associates/Hallam Land Management

130 houses approved on appeal near Blandford – despite concerns of impact on schools and traffic

PLANS to bring 130 houses to Blandford St Mary have been approved on appeal after Dorset Council previously rejected…

Yeovil’s The Bed Specialist celebrates 60 years of good nights’ sleep

AS a third-generation family business The Bed Specialist celebrates its 60th anniversary, your New Blackmore Vale learnt how it…

"Rob always sought the next adventure" Picture: Wiltshire Police

Tribute to adventure-loving biker who died in A36 crash

THE family of a motorbike rider who died in a crash on the A36 near Knook, Warminster said he…

Somerset man fined over fox hunting incident near Beaminster

A MAN from Ilminster in Somerset has been fined £513 after he pleaded guilty to a fox hunting incident…

Man dies following crash involving four motorbikes and a car near Warminster

A MAN in his 60s has sadly died after he was involved in a crash on the A36. Wiltshire Police…

New mayor of Gillingham cllr Fiona Cullen and deputy mayor cllr Donna Toye Picture: Gillingham Town Council

New chapter for Gillingham as new mayor chosen

GILLINGHAM has a new mayor for the civic year 2025/26 following a mayor-making ceremony on Wednesday (May 28). Councillor Fiona…

Both PCCs are backing calls for tougher cannabis classification Pictures: Wiltshire PCC FB/ Dorset PCC FB/ Avon and Somerset Police

Wiltshire and Dorset Police and Crime Commissioners call for cannabis to be reclassified as class A drug

CALLS to reclassify cannabis as a Class A drug have been “strongly” supported by the Police and Crime Commissioners…

The new ownership has seen a new era begin at Yeovil Town Pictures: Yeovil Town FC/FB

Former Yeovil Town owner speaks out about ‘somewhat tumultuous PR’ – as banned fans welcomed back

THE former Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier has described his two-year stint at the club as “somewhat tumultuous in…

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Dubai-based family complete takeover of Yeovil Town FC

NEW Dubai-based owners have taken on the reins at Yeovil Town FC – just two months after the previous…

Fraudster stole £2,000 from Shaftesbury 85-year-old – while he was in hospital

A WOMAN who defrauded an 85-year-old man from Shaftesbury out of more than £2,000 has been ordered to pay…