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Baby Guinea Pigs Stolen from Balsam Fields
Our two baby guinea pigs were stolen from their hutch in Balsam Fields on Sunday night. Barely four weeks old, they aren't yet old enough to be away from their mum. One baby is on antibiotics so even more at risk.
BBC Somerset Bus Visits Wincanton
The BBC Somerset outside broadcast bus has come to Wincanton! They will be broadcasting live from Morison's car park between 9.00am and 12.00pm.
Wessex Diaries, Sketches from Life in Hardy Country
Horsington author John Vallins has written 'Country Diaries' for the Guardian newspaper for nearly 20 years. Now a selection of his 'diaries' have been published in a new hardback, with a book launch and signing in Castle Cary on Saturday 15th October.
Wincanton Stunned by Major Fire - Ten Fire Engines in Attendance
Wincanton awoke to the stunning news that we have been host to one of the biggest fires in Somerset for many years.
Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration
A rather special funeral for a rather special man. Rodney Legg is laid to rest in the beautiful Higher Ground Meadow Burial Ground near Corscombe in Dorset in a service celebrating his remarkable achievements.
Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden
The Templecombe Station Volunteers were formed at the end of last summer with a view to restoring the station garden to its former glory.
Have you seen this cat?
Having a missing pet can be pretty hard to overcome, as they are part of the family. Because they are part of the family, you do anything you can to find them. This is why I wrote this article.
Balsam House Saved and Featured on the BBC
Built in 1650, Balsam House in Common Road has been saved from dereliction and "development" to become a fine family home again.
Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?
The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.
Refurbished Red Cross Renamed After David Sharp
Following the lighting of the Christmas Tree there was a good turn-out for the renaming of the Red Cross building as the David Sharp Centre.
NatWest “Closed 'till Further Notice” ?
NatWest Bank is adorned by a notice advising that it is closed until further notice, owing to damage from burst pipes.
A Light Shines in the Darkness
Braving an exceptionally cold night a good crowd of Wincantonians assembled in the Market Place to see the lights in the Christmas Tree turned on.
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