Arts & Entertainment

A three-screen cinema is planned for the building in South Street, Wincanton. Picture: Google

Cinema set to return to Wincanton with three-screen complex in South Street

WINCANTON is set to get a new cinema – and it could be open before the end of the…

James and his friend Paris are the first UAE residents to complete the challenge Picture: pnorriss

Man from Sherborne completes seven marathons across seven continents – in just five days

FOR some, completing just one marathon would be a memorable achievement – but an ex-Sherborne man has blown this…

Sophy Roberts, Victoria Hislop and Alan Edwards will all be at this year's festival

Top authors at Sherborne Travel Writing Festival 2025

A SUPERB line-up of travel writing experts will share their experiences at this year’s Sherborne Travel Writing Festival. The festival…

The set was made from scratch by the school’s art and design department Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Creepy, kooky and completely captivating: The Gryphon School shines with The Addams Family Musical

MORE than 1,000 people came to watch the sold-out performances of The Addams Family musical at the Gryphon School…

The winning town will receive £30,000 from Dorset Council to enable a year’s worth of cultural activity to take place Picture: Paul Dibben

Sherborne in the running to be 2026 Town of Culture

SHERBORNE is one of four towns across Dorset shortlisted to be the 2026 Town of Culture. The winning town will…

Jake has been acting since he was seven Picture: Elsie Rose Photography

Sherborne pupil stars in short film about teen mental health

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Sherborne is starring in a short film which brings attention to teenage mental health issues. Jake…

Bryanston School's football programme features in the Sky Sports documentary. Picture: Bryanston School

Dorset school features in Sky Sports documentary

A DORSET school features in a Sky Sports documentary – outlining how it combines the pursuit of success in…

Christmas at Stourhead

Enchanting Stourhead Christmas light trail marks start of festive season

STOURHEAD officially welcomed in Christmas last week with the launch of its dazzling after dark Christmas Lights Trail. Visitors to…

Welcome in the festive season in Dorchester with Julia’s House Christmas carols

JULIA’S House is bringing their popular Christmas carols evening to Dorchester for the first time this year. Attendees can look…

Countdown to Sturminster Newton Christmas lights switch on begins

STURMINSTER Newton residents can look forward to a day packed with festive fun at this year’s Christmas lights switch…