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Body found in search for missing Sturminster Newton man

POLICE who were searching for a missing man in Sturminster Newton have found a body. 23-year-old Damian was reported as…

Wiltshire PCC, Philip Wilkinson

Education is key to tackling knife crime in Wiltshire, PCC says

WILTSHIRE’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has said that education plays a “vital role” in tackling knife crime. The county…

Villagers toasting the reopening of the hall Picture: Annie Noble

Community celebrates as village hall reopens with new arts series following year-long closure

A VILLAGE hall which closed for more than a year has reopened and is now a…

Teenager assaulted by group of teens in Blandford

A TEENAGE boy was reportedly assaulted near the River Stour in Blandford on Tuesday evening (May 20). North Dorset Police…

Can naming your house add value?

CAN you increase the price of your property simply by adding a name? What are the UK’s most common house…

No two pieces are the same Picture: Hazel Keating

Shaftesbury grandmother launches sustainable fashion brand

PRELOVED fashion and vintage fabrics are being given a new lease of life thanks to the efforts of a…

A CGI mock-up of the new hotel Picture: Axiom Architects

Dorchester’s former M&S store to be turned into Premier Inn

PLANS to demolish the former Marks and Spencer store in Dorchester’s town centre and replace it with a hotel…

Search is on for mystery Wiltshire lottery winner – with deadline looming

ONE lucky person in Wiltshire is a millionaire – and they are seemingly not aware. The countdown is on for…

Warning over fake notes being used in Dorchester

BUSINESSES in Dorchester are being urged to be vigilant as police said they are aware of fraudulent notes being…

A CGI mock-up of the proposed development Picture: One Creative environments

Plans to demolish Dorchester building – and replace it with 79 flats for NHS staff

79 AFFORDABLE flats for key workers could be built in Dorchester if plans are approved. Prime (UK) Developments Ltd has…