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Two police officers hurt and two Yeovil men arrested during anti-immigration protests

TWO people from Yeovil were arrested – and two police officers injured – during anti-immigration protests in Weymouth. Dorset Police…

Glastonbury Pride 2024 brought colour to the streets

Glastonbury Pride 2024 bathes town in colour, music and merriment

ORGANISERS have hailed a day of colour, passion and most importantly pride at an annual Glastonbury celebration. The Intersex Pride…

Yeovil MP Adam Dance presented Pat with a bunch of flowers

Yeovil nurse Pat retires after 51 years of helping others

“I ALWAYS wanted to be a nurse.” Those were the words of inspirational Pat Wilcox, who has retired from her…

Keiron Goodwin charged with murder after woman’s death in Frome

KEIRON Goodwin has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Olivia Wood in Frome. Goodwin, 32, is set to appear…

The Saxonvale site in Frome has been derelict for a number of years. Picture: Mayday Saxonvale

Shock as Acorn WITHDRAWS from Saxonvale development process

THE developer picked as the preferred buyer for the Saxonvale site in Frome has withdrawn from the process…

Maddie Hinch, circled, during the USA match against Team GB in Paris. Picture: BBC

Did you spot a familiar Somerset face in the hockey dugout at Paris Olympics?

ANYONE enjoying the women’s hockey competition at the Paris Olympics might notice a familiar Somerset face on the sidelines. As…

Police seize suspected drugs, knives and knuckle dusters in Castle Cary raids

SUSPECTED cocaine, cannabis and weapons were seized during a police operation in Castle Cary. During synchronised early-morning raids – from…

Acorn says affordable housing and green spaces will feature in plans for the Saxonvale site. Picture: Acorn Property Group

Leader ‘hopes’ to see Saxonvale developed after controversial decision

THE decision to name a property developer as the preferred party to buy the Saxonvale site in Frome…

One hospitalised after ‘disorder’ involving 10 to 20 teens in Somerton

DISORDER involving between 10 and 20 teenagers in Somerton left one person needing hospital treatment. Police were called to reports…

The Saxonvale site in Frome has laid derelict for many years. Picture: Mayday

‘A sad day for Frome’: Anger as property firm Acorn selected to develop Saxonvale site

SIX hours of deliberation over the future of the Saxonvale site in Frome has ended in property firm Acorn…