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The latest plans were supported by Gillingham Town Council Picture: Google

Plans to turn former Gillingham High Street florist into “relaxed” wine bar/deli

A WINE bar could fill a former florist’s premises in Gillingham if plans are approved. The former Mayflowers shop on…

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

Woman seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton. The…

The parade celebrated the town's rich history Picture: SAST

Children help bring Sherborne’s history to life at 120th anniversary of town’s first pageant

HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year…

The defib was purchased by Wincanton Town Council Picture: Wincanton Town Council

New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought…

“Staggering” gap in educational funding in Wiltshire prompts calls for review

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on…

An infographic showing the impact of the council's cost of living support programme Picture: Dorset Council

£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset

DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the…

Dorset’s Masterchef contestant George Williams is holding a demo at the festival Picture: BBC/Plank PR

Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second…

Appeal to look out for the homeless during heatwave

AS a heatwave hits Wiltshire, charity Alabaré is asking more people to spare a thought for the homeless. Temperatures are…

Sarah and Alexa are gearing up for the challenge

Yeovil and Sherborne garden centre duo to tackle Kilimanjaro for children’s hospice gardens

TWO garden centre workers are going to great heights to raise money for a charity that creates therapeutic gardens…

The new system is set to be introduced in autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council claims hundreds of thousands of pounds can be saved with new recycling centre booking system

A MOVE to introduce an online booking system for recycling centres in Dorset has been met with anger -…