105-year-old Castle Cary war hero awarded France’s highest honour
A “REMARKABLE” 105-year-old veteran from Castle Cary has been awarded France’s highest military and civil distinction. Sydney “John” Maskell was…
Maisie, 10, sets 2025 ambition for Somerset horse charity after visit
A HORSE-mad Dorset youngster has vowed to raise as much money as she can for an equine charity after…
Converted church, land, and commercial property in Somerset boomed at auction in 2024
HOMES and land in Somerset enjoyed an “outstanding” year at auction, according to a leading county firm. Auctioneers Greenslade…
‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Somerset car dealership closes last site after 50 years in business
A LANDMARK Somerset motor dealership has closed. Blackmore Motor Company, which was based in Main Street, Walton, near Street, closed…
Amber weather warning for snow issued covering parts of Somerset and Dorset
AN amber weather warning covering parts of Somerset has been issued as heavy snow is forecast this evening (January…
Missing siblings believed to be in Wincanton found after police appeal
SIBLINGS Tullulah-Belle, Lily, and George – reported to be in the Somerset area after going missing from Essex -…
Snow: Met Office weather warning for Wednesday covering much of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset
A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. The Met Office says…
Snow warning – up to 5cm – in place for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this weekend
A WEATHER warning for ‘heavy snow’ is in place for the weekend – including in parts of Somerset, Dorset…
Takeaways and restaurants make semi-finals in national awards: How you can vote
RESTAURANTS in Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset have made the semi-finals in a national competition. The finalists have been revealed in…
