Candidates revealed to replace Sarah Dyke on Somerset Council
THE Blackmoor Vale will elect a new representative on Somerset Council this month. Candidates have been announced for the poll,…
Yeovil MP uses maiden speech to encourage others – and references US election
YEOVIL MP Adam Dance has made his maiden speech in the House of Commons – and referenced today’s US…
Sarah Dyke resigns from Somerset Council role to focus on MP duties
VALE representative – and now MP – Sarah Dyke has resigned from her role with Somerset Council. The Liberal Democrat,…
Almost 5,000 could be missing out on Pension Credit – ahead of WFA means-testing
ALMOST 5,000 people in Dorset could be missing out on Pension Credit – as plans to means-test the Winter…
£28m approved for Bridport centre to help elderly after falls and hospital care
A CENTRE to help elderly people recover after leaving hospital is to be created in Bridport as part of…
Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset Councils show ‘expression of interest’ in devolution
SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils could be set to join forces in a bid to unlock more powers and…
“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend
DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…
Dorset stalwart Stella marks 50 years since being elected to male-dominated council
IN 1973, Stella Jones was elected to West Dorset District Council – aiming to address the needs of families…
Residents quiz developer over rumours of new homes in Motcombe
A PACKED meeting saw residents raise concerns over potential development of a site in Motcombe. Representatives from developer CG Fry…
Chris Loder and Michael Tomlinson lose seats in hard night for Tories across the Vale
THE Conservative Party has been almost wiped out in parts of Dorset – amid a landslide win for Labour…
