Suspected stolen dog statues recovered by police in Dorchester
TWO dog statues, believed to have been stolen from West Dorset, have been recovered by police. Officers recovered suspected stolen…
Bronze masterpiece – thought to be lost – found at Blandford school
A SCULPTURE by renowned artist Dame Barbara Hepworth was recently re-discovered in a Dorset school after it went missing…
Five new houses to be built on former chicken farm in Gillingham
FIVE new houses can be built on the outskirts of Gillingham after plans were approved by Dorset Council last…
Trent Young’s School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF at Trent Young’s CE School near Sherborne have been celebrating their recent Ofsted rating. The school…
Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge
AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…
Yeovil drug driver handed driving ban after seriously injuring two children in Sherborne crash
A YEOVIL man has been handed a three-year driving ban after he crashed into a car in Sherborne, injuring…
105-year-old Castle Cary war hero awarded France’s highest honour
A “REMARKABLE” 105-year-old veteran from Castle Cary has been awarded France’s highest military and civil distinction. Sydney “John” Maskell was…
Year-long fundraising efforts help combat poverty in Dorchester
MARTINSTOWN Circle Suppers recently handed over a cheque for £7,350 to fight poverty in Dorchester. The group, which has just…
‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Lurcher puppy stolen from Shroton found alone near vets in Alderholt
ONE more lurcher puppy – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – has been recovered…
