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How the new Wincanton development could look. Picture: Origin3/LVA

Anger over plan for 650 homes, care home, shops and more in Wincanton

PLANS for up to 650 homes, shops and more on a 66-hectare site in west Wincanton have been submitted…

The current car wash at the Morrisons filling station in Wincanton would be demolished. Pictures: Google/MFG/Somerset Council

Morrisons petrol filling station shop in Wincanton set for major makeover

THE Morrisons filling station in Wincanton could be extended – and the car wash demolished – if new plans…

People can step back in time to places like Maiden Newton and Dorchester via the new videos. Pictures: GWR

Train station QR codes take Vale passengers back in time

PEOPLE of a certain age, while standing on a station platform waiting for a train, may well cast their…

Carpetright in Salisbury - which will stay open for now. Picture: Google

1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration

MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…

GWR is warning of disruption on Sunday

Euro 2024 final could worsen rail problems on Sunday, says train firm

RAIL workers watching the Euro 2024 final could lead to problems on the trains on Sunday, travellers are being…

French Connection has opened a new store at Clarks Village

French Connection opens new store at Clarks Village in Street

FASHION giant French Connection has opened a new store at Clarks Village in Street. While FC has long had a…

General Election 2024: Poll warns of losses for Conservatives – check your area

A NEW national poll contains some stark warnings for incumbent candidates across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. The YouGov survey, released…

The Carrot Badge will be aired on the Friday of Glastonbury. Picture: BBC

Solstice-themed Hey Duggee to air on Friday of the Glastonbury Festival

AN episode of children’s TV favourite Hey Duggee has been brought forward – to coincide with the Summer Solstice…

David Clift has been jailed for six years. Picture: Dorset Police

David Clift sentenced for six years for more than 30 burglaries

DAVID Clift has been jailed for six years after admitting a raft of thefts – including in the Weymouth,…

Man, 27, needed surgery after assault in Frome street

A 27-YEAR-OLD man suffered serious facial injuries which required surgery after being assaulted in Frome. The incident happened in Trinity…