Freedom of the Town awarded to long serving volunteer
A WOMAN described as the “heartbeat” of countless community events in Gillingham has been awarded the town’s highest civic…
‘Work far from over’: New flood response sites go live in three counties
TWO new websites offering advice, information and support on flooding incidents have been launched across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. The…
A person died in Wincanton flat fire, police confirm
A PERSON died in a flat fire in Wincanton in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident, at…
‘Distinctive’ scooter stolen from residential area
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a moped was stolen in the early hours of the morning in Sturminster…
Residents warn town ‘can’t cope’ with latest housing plans
FRESH plans to build up to 46 homes in Gillingham have sparked a wave of objections from residents concerned…
Investigation after flat “100% damaged” by fire in Wincanton: Pictures
A FLAT fire in Wincanton prompted an emergency callout in the early hours of this morning (March 3) -…
Plot behind Somerset pub – with permission for three homes – up for sale
LAND behind a Somerset town pub is for sale – with planning permission for three houses. A courtyard to the…
Six years at the top: Care South again ranked in UK’s best care groups
CARE South has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups for the sixth consecutive year,…
From rock bottom to Kilimanjaro: Man to scale Africa’s highest peak for rehab centre
A MAN who once hoped he would not live to see his next birthday is now preparing to climb…
Family of 18-year-old passenger tragically killed in crash pay tribute
THE family of an 18-year-old man who tragically died in a crash near Wareham have issued a heartfelt tribute…
