Medal awarded to police officer who led Jack the Ripper investigation up for auction
A MEDAL awarded to the man who led the investigation into the Jack the Ripper killings is set to go...
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Jewellery and cash stolen in Lyme Regis break-in
JEWELLERY and cash were stolen during a break-in at a Lyme Regis property. Officers are investigating after the burglary at...
Memories wanted to help mark anniversary of Sturminster Newton cattle market closure
THE business, friendships and community that surrounded Sturminster Newton's cattle market will be celebrated in a special exhibition next year....
Clare Townsend, 37, jailed over ‘sexual activity’ with boy, 15
A WOMAN who gave a teenage boy drugs to a 15-year-old boy before "sexual activity" has been jailed. Clare Louise...
Man in black balaclava tried to force entry to Spetisbury property
POLICE are investigating after a man in a black balaclava tried to force entry to a property in Spetisbury. The...
Date confirmed for 2027 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon
THE 2027 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, February 7, organisers have confirmed. The event starts and...
Recording studio plan for former Somerset church school building
A FORMER Somerset church school could soon be rocking to a different sound if plans to convert it into a...
Village school celebrating successful Ofsted report
A SOMERSET school is celebrating a successful report after it was visited by Ofsted inspectors. Under the new Ofsted reporting...
Dozens more hate crimes reported in Wiltshire – including in Salisbury
DOZENS more hate crimes have been reported in Wiltshire over the past 12 months, according to new data - including...
Vulnerable people encouraged to get winter vaccines: Here’s how…
VULNERABLE people in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset are being urged to get their winter...
Take precautions against flooding this autumn and winter: Top tips
AS the nights draw in, and we prepare to put the clocks back, people in Wiltshire are being warned to...
Wiltshire village named among top 10 picture postcard villages for property price rises
A WILTSHIRE village beloved by celebrities has been named among the 'picture postcard' locations that have seen the largest growth...
New state-of-the-art teaching kitchen opened at Milton Abbey School
A NEW state-of-the-art hospitalist kitchen has opened at a Dorset school - and will enable students to cook up tasty...
Author and actress Rachael Stirling heading to Tisbury for special event
ACTRESS and author Rachael Stirling will discussion her life on stage, screen and in print at an event in Tisbury...
New Sherborne exhibition seeks to unveil Turing Before Bletchley
A CENTURY after legendary mathematician Alan Turing arrived at Sherborne School, a new exhibition is set to explore his life...
Mercedes seized in Wincanton after it was “driven in an anti-social manner”
A MERCEDES was seized in Wincanton after police officers saw it being driven "in an anti-social manner". The car was...
Bovington Military Wives Choir set to raise their voices for fundraiser
THE voices of the Bovington Military Wives Choir will be ringing out for a special fundraiser on Saturday (October 10)....
Burglars target Sturminster Newton charity shop
CASH was stolen during a break-in at a Sturminster Newton charity shop. The Friends of Blandford Hospital shop, in Station...
Man from Sturminster Newton arrested over car theft in Weymouth
TWO men - from Somerset and Dorset - have been arrested in connection with the theft of a car in...
Roadworks at busy Sherborne junction delayed due to Pack Monday Fair
ROADWORKS aimed at improving a busy Sherborne junction have been delayed - due to the Pack Monday Fair. Dorset Council...
Dorset schools announce partnership to improve opportunity and achievement
TWO Dorset schools have announced a partnership in a bid to boost staff and pupils. Bryanston School and Ferndown Upper...