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Wincanton races: Preview and tips for Thursday, November 20

RACING returns to Wincanton today (November 20) for a seven-race meeting, which includes four races over hurdles, two over…

The Labour government put the plans on ice last year despite £160 million being spent on the project to date Picture: National Highways

Council leaders condemn “damaging and short-sighted” plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel planning permission

COUNCIL leaders across Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have united to heavily…

Chard estate agent Geraldine White, who passed away during an endurance ride last week. Picture: GTH

Tributes to rider killed in horse-riding tragedy near Dorchester

TRIBUTES have been paid to Geraldine White – who passed away after a horse-riding incident near Dorchester last week. Geraldine,…

Season opener at Wincanton Racecourse called off due to a lack of rain

A CHARITY race day at Wincanton has been called off – as not enough rain has fallen on the…

Plaque to commemorate woman killed by bomb in Wincanton in Second World War

A WOMAN who was killed when a bomb dropped on the bank she was working at…

Chief petty officer Callum Seggie receiving his award Picture: Wessex RFCA

Awards ceremony honours Somerset’s armed forces

A SPECIAL awards ceremony took place to recognise the exceptional service and dedication of armed service…

Power cuts could be a possibility Picture: Met Office

Storm Amy set to batter Dorset as yellow weather warning issued

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for this weekend as strong winds are set to…

Wincanton man sentenced after overtaking unmarked police car without driving licence

A 21-YEAR-old man from Wincanton has received a suspended sentence after he broke the speed limit…

Bundy was found guilty in a re-trial following a hung jury in the first trial Picture: Wiltshire Police

Shaun Bundy jailed for raping woman in her own home in Warminster

A 41-YEAR-old man from Nunney near Frome in Somerset has been sentenced…

Priority will be given to those deemed most in need Picture: Addington Fund

Dry weather emergency grant available for farmers hit by drought

FARMERS struggling to feed their stock due to the ongoing drought are being advised to apply…