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Yeovil Rugby Club players Harry Froude and Callum Regan stopped to help the elderly man

Yeovil rugby players turn Good Samaritans to help 89-year-old man

TWO Yeovil rugby players turned Good Samaritans on their way home from a game when they encountered an elderly…

The plans include a change to the signage to the front of the George Hotel in Market Place, Frome. Pictures: Google/Simple Simon Design/Somerset Council

Plans submitted for makeover at landmark Frome hotel

A LANDMARK Frome hotel could get an internal and external makeover if plans are approved. Heritage Potential and Simple Simon…

Wincanton Racecourse donated food to the Vale Pantry when racing was called off

Vale Pantry gets boost after Wincanton Racecourse meeting called off

A VALE charity got a welcome boost after some bad news at Wincanton Racecourse. Racing due to…

Clockwise from top left: Marcus Fysh, Michael Tomlinson and Chris Loder would face a battle to keep their seats, according to YouGov

Dorset seats could turn Lib Dem or Labour at the next general election: New poll

WEST Dorset, Yeovil and Glastonbury and Somerton could all be held by the Lib Dems after the next general…

Rishi Sunak announced more money to tackle potholes last year. Picture: X/UK Prime Minister

RAC called to 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns in 2023

MOTORING recovery firm the RAC attended nearly 30,000 incidents related to damage caused by potholes in 2023. The firm revealed…

Roadworks will start at the Charlton Road crossroads on January 22, lasting until the summer. Picture: Google

Traffic warning as lights being replaced at major Shepton Mallet junction

TEMPORARY traffic lights are being installed at a major Shepton Mallet junction during roadworks. Lights at the Charlton Road crossroads…

Work is continuing on the A303 project - but has been delayed. Pictures: National Highways

New section of revamped A303 to open this month: Here’s what is changing

A NEW section of the A303 will open this month – as work on the delayed dualling project…

Youngsters at Tops Nurseries are trying out the new Game Menu

Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset and Somerset nurseries putting game on the menu

YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in the Vale and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant…

Avon & Somerset Police ran Operation Tonic throughout December to crackdown on drink and drug driving. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

More than 300 people arrested in Christmas drink/drug driving crackdown

MORE than 300 people were arrested during a Christmas crackdown on drink and drug drivers. Avon & Somerset Police said…

Cllr Dean Ruddle was known as 'Mr Somerton'. Picture: Somerset Council

Shock as ‘Mr Somerton’ – Cllr Dean Ruddle – passes away aged just 59

‘MR SOMERTON’ – Dean Ruddle – has died at the age of 59. The Somerset Council member – who was…