Paul Jones

Blackmore Vale Half Marathon 2024 details announced – with extra run

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon will return in February – with an extra run added for 2024. Organiser, the Blackmore…

Woman jailed over drink-drive crash that left cyclist in hospital

A DRINK driver who fled a crash in Blandford which left a cyclist with serious injuries has been jailed. Holly…

Man allegedly forced into car at gunpoint in Yeovil street

A MAN was allegedly forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in a Yeovil street on Sunday night (August 20). Police…

More hospital appointments to be postponed during NHS strike

SOME hospital appointments will be postponed this week as consultants in Dorset join a nationwide strike. The industrial action, part…

Sherborne schools’ reunion set to rumble on – 30 years after they closed

OLD boys and girls of two Sherborne schools that closed more than 30 years ago are gearing up for…

Love story set in war-time Dorset coming to Dorchester stage

A STAGE play set in Dorset that tells the story of a couple caught up in war-time struggles will…

Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 revealed: Full top 10

THE funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 has been revealed in a poll of comedy fans. Each year…

Man allegedly kissed woman at bus stop and abused passengers

A MAN allegedly kissed a woman as she waited for a bus – before being abusive to passengers on…

Owners of legendary Triumph Stag gather in Mere for meet and run-out

A MEET and run-out celebrating the legendary Triumph Stag took place in Mere on Sunday (August 20). The Somerset and…

Plans revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey for first time in 100 years

PLANS have been revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey – making it fit for the 21st century. In what is the…