“Sad day”: Councillor’s fury over approval for 490 homes near Blandford and Pimperne
“IT is a sad day for local democracy.” Those were the words of Pimperne Parish Council chair, Peter Slocombe, who…
Four homes plan for farm near Glastonbury Festival site in Pilton
PLANS to create four homes on a farm site near the home of the Glastonbury Festival…
Water roadworks see traffic lights installed in Wincanton – but end today
ROADWORKS in Wincanton have seen traffic lights installed – but they are due to end today (October 27). Wessex Water…
Apex Brewery submits bid for new premises near Sherborne
PLANS have been submitted for a new brewery at Sandford Orcas. The Apex Brewery, founded by Alex…
£225m deal will see Kier take over maintenance of Somerset roads
A NEW company will maintain Somerset roads in the coming years after signing a £225 million deal. Kier Transportation Ltd…
Home-Start West Dorset family support charity announces it is closing
STAFF are being made redundant and offices are to close after a West Dorset charity announced it was closing…
Cullingford Carpets in Wincanton shuts down “retail side” of business
A FAMILY-run Wincanton company has ceased retail trading, it is understood. Cullingford Carpets & Interiors, which was established in 1978,…
Dorset road closures in November for road resurfacing: List
ROAD resurfacing works are being carried out across Dorset in November. Dorset Council‘s highways maintenance gangs are planning to…
Firefighters rescue man from car in flood water near Sherborne
A MAN had to be rescued from his car amid “fast flowing flood waters” on a Dorset road today…
Coats, hats and gloves collected for Dorset children: Where to collect and donate
COATS, hats and gloves for children in Dorset are being donated to help those in need this winter. With the…