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Wincanton Community Hospital to host Christmas Fayre

A CHRISTMAS Fayre in Wincanton will be offering a range of stalls. The event, at Wincanton Community Hospital, is set…

Gigaclear is bringing full-fibre broadband to Ilchester

Work set to begin on bringing full-fibre broadband to Somerset town

WORK is set to get underway this month on providing high-speed broadband to more than 1,000 homes and businesses…

New laws aim to boost electric vehicle charging in the UK

NEW laws aimed at helping electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been passed. The Government said millions of EV drivers will…

Ros Dignan, back right, with Citizens Advice advisors who will once again be partnering with Dorset Community Foundation on its Surviving Winter appeal

Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset

MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…

Gillian Wallace, Chair of Cattistock Open Gardens (third from left) presenting the cheque to staff from the hospital’s Critical Care Unit, supported by Vicky Hunt, DCH Charity (far right)

Open gardens event raises £1,400 for Dorset hospital appeal

AN open gardens event raised more than £1,000 for Dorset County Hospital’s new appeal. Cattistock Open Gardens, which ran in…

The Wincanton Christmas lights parade will take place on November 24

Wincanton Christmas lights switch-on event details confirmed

WINCANTON’S Christmas lights will be switched on during a festive feast of activity this month. A festive market, lantern parade,…

Peter Tatchell with Paul O'Grady at the launch of the Apologise Now campaign

Avon & Somerset Police chief constable apologises over past LGBT+ policing

THE chief constable of Avon & Somerset Police has apologised for historic failings in policing of LGBT+ people. Sarah Crew…

Consultant Jeremy Yarrow has issued safety warnings ahead of fireworks weekend

NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend

SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…

Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas

LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…

People are being encouraged to help young care leavers as they leave the system

Can you open your home to help Dorset care leavers?

PEOPLE are being encouraged to open their homes to young people leaving care. Dorset Council’s Supported Lodgings…