Three new deputy lieutenants appointed for Somerset
THREE new deputy lieutenants have been appointed for Somerset. The role supports the lord lieutenant, the King’s representative in the…
New dates for Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show after April event called off
NEW dates have been confirmed for the 2024 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show. On Tuesday, organisers announced the planned…
Yeovil man criticises “receding hair” description on police Facebook appeal to find him
IF police post a wanted poster, you would imagine the person featured would want to keep a low profile. But…
Spring Countryside Show called off as bad weather hits Turnpike Showground
THE Shaftesbury & Gillingham Spring Countryside Show has been called off amid bad weather. Organisers said heavy rainfall had left…
Family of A303 crash victim Alex Britton make heartfelt plea to drivers over mobiles
THE family of a young mum tragically killed in a crash caused by a lorry driver using his mobile…
Lambs stolen from Bridport farm in week before Easter
LAMBS might be in demand at Easter – but someone has gone a step too far and stolen two…
MP welcomes the return of beards for British Army soldiers and officers
STROKE your chin – beards are welcome in the Army – so long as they are well kept. The move,…
SHARE Frome charity in danger of closure after store loss: How you can help
NEED a drill? A trestle table? A smoke machine? Well, a charity ‘library of things’ in Frome can provide them…
History event exploring The Crusades to be held in memory of Strode College expert
A ONE-DAY history conference in Glastonbury will focus on one of the most turbulent periods in history – the…
Weymouth v Yeovil Town game abandoned after fan illness
THE south west derby between Weymouth and Yeovil Town was abandoned this afternoon due to an illness in the…