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The crash happened near the Gingerbread Cafe, on the A35. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s injured in crash on A35 near Dorchester

A WOMAN in her 70s suffered chest injuries after a crash on the A35 near Dorchester yesterday afternoon (March…

Date confirmed for rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon (BVHM) has been rescheduled for this summer. The event was originally set to run…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan

“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…

A 'blood moon' might be visible on Friday morning, weather permitting

Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week

STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…

Award winners from the DCH ceremony

Dorset County Hospital apprentices recognised at trust awards

THE achievements of apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at an awards ceremony. DCH currently has more…

Clockwise from top left: The Newt, the Grosvenor Arms, The Old Bell Hotel and the Manor House

Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire hotels make Times top 100 places to stay list

A NUMBER of hotels, inns and resorts in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset make a new list of the best…

Affordable homes for rent could be built in the School View Close area of Sherborne. Picture: Google

Drop-in event to discuss affordable homes for rent plan for Sherborne

AFFORDABLE homes for rental in Sherborne could be built – and residents are being urged to have their say. The…

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Wincanton was evacuated this afternoon. Picture: Google

Wincanton school evacuated after reports of a gas leak

A WINCANTON primary school was evacuated after reports of a gas leak. Pupils were sent home from Our Lady of…

The tryptich has been moved during building work at the Sherborne almshouse

Experts hope to solve Sherborne triptych mysteries from 14th or 15th century

MYSTERIES surrounding a historic work of art housed at Sherborne’s St John’s Almshouse Chapel are being investigated by experts. The…

Council tax rise of 4.5% agreed as part of Wiltshire Council budget

HOUSEHOLDS in Wiltshire are set to see a 4.5% increase in their council tax bills to pay for services. The…