Fire on open ground near Wincanton visible for miles around
A FIRE on open ground near Wincanton was visible for miles around yesterday morning (July 21). Firefighters from the town…
Former Wincanton church could be converted into three-bed family home
A FORMER Somerset church could soon be a three-bedroom home – if plans are approved. A planning application has been…
Wessex council leaders push again for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…
More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Dorset and across south west
A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…
Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report
KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…
Update following fire at Wincanton McDonald’s car park
A FIRE at the McDonald’s car park in Wincanton on Friday (June 27) is believed to have been started…
Horse found up to its neck in mud near Yeovil rescued by fire crews
A HORSE received some specialist help when it became stuck up to its neck in mud near Yeovilton. The 14.3…
New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought…
Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit
PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…
Legal battle launched as villagers fight back against plans for 130 homes
PLANS to build 130 houses in a tiny village on the Dorset/Somerset border hang in the balance after residents…
