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The tragic crash happened on the B3148 at Rimpton Hill, near Marston Magna. Picture: Google

Biker in her 60s killed in crash near Marston Magna

A BIKER in her 60s passed away after a crash on a Somerset road on Sunday afternoon (April 26). The…

The derelict property was badly damaged by the blaze. Picture: Sherborne Fire Station

Roof collapses at derelict Sherborne building after fire – with road closed

THE roof collapsed at a derelict building in Sherborne after a fire on Sunday evening (April 26) – with…

Shortlists in – and voting underway – in Muddy Stilettos Somerset & Dorset business awards: Full List

SHORTLISTS are in and voting is underway in the finals of the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Now in their 13th…

Family Fun Day will mark re-opening of Wincanton care home

A WINCANTON care home will open its doors with a Family Fun Day next month. The Bridles Bupa Care Home,…

The suspected arson attack occurred in South Avenue, Sherborne, police said. Picture: Google

Person hospitalised after suspected arson attack in Sherborne

A PERSON was taken to hospital following a car fire that spread to a nearby property and fencing after…

Teen arrested after alleged assault in Shaftesbury street

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Shaftesbury. Police said the alleged incident took place…

Philip Burgess has been jailed for a total of 57 months. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child

WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet…

The Sherborne Library building is closed during the improvement and safety works. Picture: Dorset Council

Update on Sherborne Library after absestos find closed building

BOOK lovers are being reassured Sherborne Library remains open despite work on the building – at a new temporary…

How the new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton could look. Picture: Aldi

Plans for new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton submitted

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has submitted plans for a new Dorset store – investing £7 million and creating dozens…

Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings

RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures – including in Mere and Wilton – at a…