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The walkers will travel from Weymouth to Wincanton - a 40-mile hike Picture: GYSUK

Celebrating one year of Wincanton Community Hub – with a 40-mile hike

THE team behind a community hub in Wincanton are celebrating one year of being open – and they’re marking…

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Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity

A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…

Second person dies following A36 crash

A WOMAN in her 60s had sadly died after a car and three motorbikes were involved in a crash…

Jason crossing Tower Bridge Picture: Sportograf.com

Blandford teacher smashes fundraising goal for North Dorset Railway following London Marathon success

A BLANDFORD teacher who took part in this year’s London Marathon has almost doubled the amount…

Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025

A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…

Child hit by car towing caravan in Blandford expected to make full recovery

A THREE-year-old boy that was airlifted to hospital after they were hit by a car towing a caravan in…

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How YOU can help monitor air quality in Wiltshire

HOSTS are being sought to look after air quality sensors that will provide real-time monitoring of air quality across…

Stour Connect (pictured) would become the hub for North Dorset under the proposals Pictures: Google/Simon Hoare FB

MP hits out at “doomed to fail” plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury

NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has slammed plans that would see adult day centres in the county close. In a…

Staff and pupils celebrating the result Picture: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

High standards praised at Blandford school in latest Ofsted inspection

BLANDFORD St Mary Church of England Primary School has been praised for its welcoming and inclusive environment. This comes after…

The stained glass windows are said to be nearly 160 years old Picture: Steve Case

Fundraising appeal to ensure “truly outstanding” stained glass in Sturminster Newton stands test of time

INTRICATE stained glass windows at a church in Sturminster Newton are at risk of collapsing if repairs aren’t made,…