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Damage could be seen at Razor King Barbershop in Castle Street, Wincanton, on Monday morning. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Shop damaged after ‘attempt to start a fire’ in Wincanton town centre

A WINDOW was smashed and “someone had attempted to start a fire” at a barbers shop in Wincanton, it…

Trees were planted at St Gregory’s Primary School in Marnhull

School pupils help plant trees donated by developer in Marnhull

YOUNG people in Marnhull got hands-on to help grow a greener future for the village. Pupils from St Gregory’s Primary…

Radio 1 DJ Greg James passing through Wincanton. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Hundreds turn out to wish Greg James well as he treks through Dorset and Somerset

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Wincanton to greet Radio 1 DJ Greg James as he continues his…

Trading Standards sting targets underage tobacco sales

SHOPS in East Dorset have passed a series of undercover checks designed to catch retailers selling tobacco to children. Officers…

Radio 1 breakfast host Greg James is taking on a 1,000-km trek for Comic Relief. Picture: BBC/Comic Relief

Greg James set to head through Dorset and Somerset during Radio 1 Longest Ride challenge

RADIO 1 DJ Greg James is getting back in the saddle for Comic Relief – and fans in Dorset…

Prime Minister steps in over threat to fire stations

THE Prime Minister has agreed to arrange talks with ministers over controversial plans that could see eight fire stations…

Second chance to meet officers at Mere community safety event

POLICE officers met with residents in Mere this week as part of efforts to strengthen links with the community…

Council highlights £1.73bn visitor economy in national tourism celebration

TOURISM ambassadors and businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (March…

Firefighters issue warning after weekend of cooking-related fires

FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to take extra care in the kitchen after dealing with a number of cooking-related fires…

New recycling centre booking system and fees for out of county visitors

A BOOKING system is set to be introduced at several Dorset recycling centres later this month in a move…