Ambitious plan for new community-led development at huge former school site
A COMMUNITY-LED bid to transform a derelict former school site into a mixed-use campus offering opportunities for "lifelong learning". The...
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Get your nominations in to celebrate young Somerset business leaders
BUDDING business talent is being recognised in a special awards event - with the deadline for nominations looming. People have...
Man jailed after abusing service station staff and trying to drive drunk with a child in the car
A MAN who abused workers at a Wiltshire service station before attempting to drive off drunk - with a child...
Spinal clinic at Yeovil hospital saw more than 300 patients in first year – with more planned
A SPINAL care service at Yeovil District Hospital - the first at the site for a generation - has welcomed...
REVIEW: Mamma Mia! Live at Bournemouth Pavilion – a night to remember
WHAT an absolutely amazing evening it was. Seeing Mamma Mia! Live at the Bournemouth Pavilion was such a treat, and...
Body found in search for Jack, reported missing after he was last seen in Dorchester
A BODY has been found in the search for a man missing from Dorchester. Avon & Somerset Police has informed...
Dorset race track driven by Formula 1 world champions set to stay – for now!
A DORSET race track famous for hosting the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Lando Norris has received a...
Tractor burnt out after blaze at busy Somerset roundabout
A TRACTOR was destroyed by fire on a busy Somerset road this morning (July 24). Firefighters were sent to the...
North Dorset Railway restoration hits another major landmark in bid to get rolling
SHILLINGSTONE Station closed in 1966 - but a group determined to bring locomotives back have achieved a major landmark. Six...
Mayor joins in the fun at Blandford care home’s summer fair!
A BLANDFORD care home's Summer Fair got mayoral approval during a visit from the town leader. Mayor Colin Stevens and...
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...
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...