From rock bottom to Kilimanjaro: Man to scale Africa’s highest peak for rehab centre
A MAN who once hoped he would not live to see his next birthday is now preparing to climb…
Vehicles stopped in joint operation targeting rural offenders
POLICE forces from across the South West descended on Dorset as part of a co-ordinated crackdown on rural and…
A303 not expected to clear until afternoon following HGV crash
DRIVERS face hours more disruption on the A303 near Chicklade after a serious crash forced the eastbound carriageway to…
Major A303 diversions following crash involving two HGVs
THERE are major tailbacks on the A303 near Chicklade this morning following a crash involving two HGVs. The A303 is…
Meow-gical moment for Mere care home resident Sandy
THERE wasn’t a dry eye – or a whisker out of place – when a very special ginger guest…
HGV driver charged with drink-driving after lorry overturned on A303
AN HGV driver was charged with drink-driving after a lorry verturned on the A303 near Mere on Saturday morning…
Police stop 17 speeding motorists in community clampdown
SEVENTEEN motorists were caught speeding during targeted enforcement checks carried out by Mere and Tisbury Police this week. Officers from…
Region’s health and council leaders back tobacco and vape prohibition
COUNCIL leaders and directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have joined forces to…
‘Appalled’ MP urges public to respond to consultation on fire station closures
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere fire station…
Fire authority backs consultation on station closures
A PUBLIC consultation will be held on plans to close eight fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire, after the…
