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Jake has been acting since he was seven Picture: Elsie Rose Photography

Sherborne pupil stars in short film about teen mental health

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Sherborne is starring in a short film which brings attention to teenage mental health issues. Jake…

A property in Amors Drove was raided by police Picture: Dorset Police

Suspected cannabis and cocaine seized in Sherborne police raid

A SHERBORNE property was raided by police who seized suspected cannabis and cocaine. An address in Amors Drove saw a…

The same play, set to the same music and with the same costumes, has been performed by girls in Years 7 and 8 ever since its first performance in 1960. Picture: Hanford School

Hanford School celebrates 60+ year tradition with nativity performance

A NATIVITY play that was originally created at Hanford School in 1960 and has been performed at the school…

The garden centre was praised for repurposing materials to create scenes from the Nutcracker, Star Wars and Fairytales Picture: The Gardens Group

Sherborne’s Castle Gardens Christmas displays win national competition – for 12th time

A GARDEN centre’s magical winter wonderland displays in Sherborne have once again been voted as the best in the…

Ms Read being presented with the certificate Picture: Sherborne Primary School

“Phenomenal” teaching assistant in Sherborne wins award

A TEACHING assistant (TA) at Sherborne Primary School who is described as “the most kind, caring and supportive lady”…

The fire collapsed The Gorge Café Picture: Dorchester Fire Station 

Street in Dorchester reopens after fire devastates café

FIREFIGHTERS worked through the night to extinguish a blaze that ripped through a building in Dorchester. Trinity Street and South…

The pub is set to close in early January Picture: Google

Popular Milborne Port pub, Tippling Philosopher, to close in January

A FAMILY-run 16th-century pub in Milborne Port will call last orders in January. The owners said they took the “agonising…

Staff getting ready for a trim. Back row L to R: Dr Matthew Phelan, Dr Charlie Middle, Dr Adam Wood. Front row L to R: Lewis Willis, Brian Charlton, Dr Isiaka Semiu 

Sherborne medical practice raises £3,700 through Movember

STAFF at the Grove Medical Practice in Sherborne have raised an impressive amount for Movember this year. £3,700 was raised…

Puppies were found cramped in an area under the stairs Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester pet breeders made more than £34,000 selling animals illegally

A FATHER and daughter in Dorchester made more than £34,000 after breeding and selling puppies and kittens illegally. 25-year-old Ebony…

Approximately 50 firefighters were at the scene Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

“Serious fire” in Dorchester partially collapses building

AROUND 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial property in Dorchester today (December 12). A fire broke out…