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The head of the school has praised pupils for their dedication Picture: Shaftesbury School

Shaftesbury School students celebrate GCSE success

STUDENTS at Shaftesbury School have been celebrating their GCSE results today, August 22. Seth Young did exceedingly well, with all…

Students celebrating their results Picture: Sturminster Newton High School 

Sturminster Newton High School celebrates excellent GCSE results

STAFF at Sturminster Newton High School have been celebrating the exceptional achievements of their students in the 2024 GCSE…

Martin and June Hull of Shaftesbury Car Link Picture: Alfred 107.3 FM, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Car Link is not closing but changes needed, organisers say

ORGANISERS behind the Shaftesbury Car Link Scheme have quashed rumours that the scheme will soon end or be handed…

Paul Kidby has been bringing Discworld to life for 30 years Picture: Kismet Photography

Paul Kidby interview- Terry Pratchett’s Discworld illustrator talks about his work and inspirations

BRINGING the crazy and colourful Discworld and its many denizens to life is no mean feat – but it’s…

Robin is being trained in Dorset Picture: Guide Dogs

Guide dog puppies need homes in Dorset

COULD you look after adorable puppies such as Robin and Jasper until their ready to undergo vital guide dog…

Guy Ritchie is looking to cement his family's ties to the area Picture: TFH Reeve/Wiltshire Council

Guy Ritchie secures planning permission to be buried at Ashcombe House

HOLLYWOOD film director, Guy Ritchie, is looking to cement his family’s tie to the land at his multi-million-pound Wiltshire…

Tesco car park in Christy’s Lane Picture: Google Maps

Man comes forward following report of vulnerable Shaftesbury man being taken advantage of

A MAN has come forward after police appealed for help to track down someone who reportedly took advantage of…

The incident took place between July 29 - 31 Pictures: Avon and Somerset Police/ Google Maps

Appeal after elderly man’s mobility scooter damaged beyond repair in Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mobility scooter, which was the victim’s only form of transport, was damaged…

Michael Koch on the water

Kayakers to travel 61 miles from Gillingham to Christchurch in first of its kind charity adventure

TWO kayakers will attempt to paddle down the whole navigable length of the Dorset River Stour at the end…

Secured spaces such as the one proposed offer opportunities for dog training

New secure dog walking field could be coming to Gillingham

DOG owners in Gillingham could make use of a new secure dog walking field in the future after plans…