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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…

Attempted murder arrest after assault in Wincanton leaves man in hospital

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Wincanton that has left the…

HRH The Prince of Wales at The Walnut Tree in Mere

Shock as Prince of Wales stops off for lunch at Vale village pub!

HRH The Prince of Wales stopped by a village pub in Wiltshire this week – shocking locals and the…

The Yeo Lounge is set to take on the premises formerly occupied by M&Co and The Original Factory Shop. Picture: Reade Associates/Dorset Council

New café bar plan for Sherborne shop premises

A NEW café bar is set to open in Sherborne – on the site of a discount store. The former…

Thieves targeted a property at Melbury Workshops, Cann Common, near Shaftesbury. Picture: Google

Machinery worth thousands stolen in burglary near Shaftesbury

MACHINERY worth thousands of pounds was stolen during a break-in at a commercial premises near Shaftesbury. Police are appealing for…

Asylum seekers in hotels: How many live in your area?

NEW Home Office figures reveal how many asylum seekers are living in hotel accommodation in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire -…