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Man tried to grab child in Yeovil street: Police appeal

A MAN tried to pull an eight-year-old child away from his mother in a Yeovil street after jumping out…

Police appeal after alleged assault in Sherborne v Wellington rugby match

AN assault during a rugby match in Sherborne is being investigated by police. The incident is alleged to have happened…

Skinny Lister and more for Cursus Cider & Music Festival

SKINNY Lister and Imperial Leisure are among acts confirmed for a cider and music festival in May. The Cursus Cider…

Frederick Burge was found dead at his home in Glastonbury

Man charged with murder of Frederick Burge in Glastonbury

A 44-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of Frederick Burge in Glastonbury. James O’Connor, of Hilltown in Dundee,…

Dorset-based Repair Shop star helps launch award for young upholsterers

DORSET-based Repair Shop star Sonnaz Nooranvary has helped launch a new award recognising young upholsterers. The upholstery expert’s company, Sonnaz…

Gillingham care home resident tells amazing life story to mark IWD 2023

“MOVING to England was the best decision I ever made.” So says Myra Parsons-Biedermann, who has recounted her amazing life…

Schools closed as snow hits in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire: Full list

DOZENS of schools are closed today after snow hit Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire overnight. Children will be rejoicing as they…

Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence Literary landmarks re-opening this month

THREE literary landmarks in Dorset are set to re-open this month. Hardy’s Cottage, the childhood home of novelist and poet…

Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset to star in new Sir David Attenborough series Wild Isles

‘THE richness of the Purbeck landscape’ features at the heart of a new series – the last to be…

Viroflay class above at point-to-point

By Bob Bracher. COMPETITIVE racing was the order of the day when a good crowd gathered for the Blackmore and…