Paul Jones

A tree fall has closed Sherborne Recycling Centre today. Picture: Dorset Council

Sherborne tip closed today due to fallen tree

SHERBORNE tip is closed today (December 18) due to a fallen tree. Dorset Council said Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC)…

Red cocker spaniel Gerry was found two days after reportedly being taken from a West Dorset property. Picture: Dorset Police

Arrest made in case of stolen red cocker spaniel Gerry from Dorset property

AN arrest has been made in the case of red cocker spaniel Gerry – who was allegedly stolen from…

Jack Brownless has been banned from driving for five years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Drug-driver Jack Brownless hit a wall and swerved across road before arrest

DRUG-DRIVER Jack Brownless struggled to understand basic questions from police after being stopped on the A39 near Wells, Somerset. The…

Blandford already boasts an M&S Foodstore. Picture: Google

M&S looking to expand in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset: Here’s where

MARKS and Spencer is looking to open a host of new Dorset stores in the coming years. The firm, known…

The Reptile Academy is running sessions for children over the Christmas break

Reptile activities on offer for Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire children this Christmas

CHILDREN can get up close and personal with reptiles during special educational sessions running over the festive break. The Reptile…

Two people were sadly killed in a crash on the B3082 near Badbury Rings. Picture: Google

Man and woman killed in crash near Badbury Rings

A MAN and a woman sadly died after a crash near a Dorset landmark. Police were called to an incident…

The triptych has sold at auction for £5.7m

Sherborne artwork sells for staggering £5.7 MILLION at auction

A TRIPTYCH formerly housed at the Sherborne Almshouse has sold at auction – for £5.7 MILLION. The artwork, believed to…

The car left on its roof after a crash in Gillingham High Street on Wednesday. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Car left on its roof after crash in Gillingham

THIS was the scene in Gillingham last night after a crash in the town centre. A car was left on…

The Christmas at Stourhead light trail has a host of new features for 2025. Pictures: Luke Dyson/National Trust

Christmas at Stourhead 2025: New attractions unveiled for festive light trail

STOURHEAD has officially unveiled the 2025 Christmas light trail. The National Trust property has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland,…

Classic car event raised more than £50,000 for charities

SUPERCARS revved up in Sherborne over the summer raised more than £52,000 for charity, it has been announced. A presentation…