New outdoor play trail unveiled at Gillingham primary school
PUPILS were full of smiles after the official unveiling of a new play area at a Gillingham school. The outdoor...
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Why has Hollywood star Brad Pitt been spotted at Longleat?
VISITORS to Longleat may have been expecting to see some big animals - but have also spotted a big beast...
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance medic part of record-breaking row
AN RAF doctor who works alongside the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has helped set a new Guinness World...
Permanent head teacher confirmed at village school
A PERMANENT new head teacher has been appointed at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop School. Following a recruitment process, Polly Hale...
Construction starts on new £50 million military facilities upgrades
CONSTRUCTION has started on new and improved facilities for military personnel in Tidworth and Warminster. The two major infrastructure projects...
Man charged over crash which claimed the life of teenager Zebedee Watson
A PURBECK man is due to face a charge of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a crash...
Man made off in van after trying to hitch a lift near Blandford
A MAN tried to hitch a lift in Blandford before making off with a van, police said. The incident occurred...
Man injured after fighting between two groups in Sherborne street
POLICE are keen to trace this person after reports of fighting between two groups in Sherborne. Officers were sent to...
Topping out ceremony as rooftop helipad installed at Dorset County Hospital
CONSTRUCTION of Dorset County Hospital's new emergency department and critical care unit has reached a milestone - with the installation...
Two men – aged 22 and 34 – to appear in court over fox hunting claims
TWO men are due in court next week charged with hunting with a dog in North Dorset. The Dorset Police...
Sherborne Abbey school praised by Ofsted inspectors
SHERBORNE Abbey CofE Primary School has been praised by inspectors. A report issued after a recent Ofsted inspection recognised the...
Village repair café helping people save money – and cut items going to landfill
FROM food mixers to fridges, computers to coffee makers, a Dorset repair café is helping people save money and cut...
King Charles and Queen Camilla in Blandford: Thousands turn out for Royal visit
KING CHARLES and Queen Camilla were greeted by thousands of well wishers during a visit to Dorset today (July 16)....
Vale school leader scaling heights to raise money for outdoor learning
A LEADER at a Vale primary school is aiming high to raise money for outdoor learning and swimming. Andrew Wright,...
Dorset youngsters praised for internet safety film at national awards
A DORSET school has been recognised at a prestigious national filmmaking competition. Milton Abbey, in Blandford Forum, secured third place...
Police launch dog hunt after reported theft of puppy, Bonita
A FOUR-MONTH-OLD puppy is believed to have been stolen from a Dorset property. Officers are investigating after terrier puppy Bonita...
Sherborne representative stepping down from cabinet role at Dorset Council
A SENIOR Dorset councillor is stepping down from his cabinet role for personal reasons. Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council’s cabinet...
Tributes to teen Blayze Martin who sadly died after crash in Bridport
TRIBUTES have been paid to 17-year-old Blayze Martin - who passed away after a crash in Bridport in the early...
Combine harvester destroyed – and field damaged – by fire near the A303
A COMBINE harvester was "destroyed" by fire in a Somerset field, which was also badly burned. Firefighters from Yeovil, Wincanton,...
Two dozen ‘lower cost homes’ set to be advertised in Marnhull
TWO dozen lower cost homes have been unveiled in a Vale village. The Durbeyfield Park development, by the Aster Group,...
Cruz Buckley, of Bridport, jailed for abusing girl, 14, online
POLICE have praised the bravery of a 14-year-old girl who was groomed and abused by 21-year-old Cruz Buckley. Buckley, of...