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Patrick O’Donoghue (Ben)

Passed away on the 22nd peacefully in his sleep with family around him. Funeral is at Harbour View Crematorium, Lycheet…

Coote, Michael ‘Paddy’

Passed away peacefully at home in Fonthill Gifford on 13th July aged 94 years. Much loved dad, grandad and great…

Lang-Diana

Lang-Diana died aged 96 on 27th May. Beloved wife of John Lang and mother of Andrew, Jamie and Laura. Memorial service…

Mary Linda Nicholls

Mary passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024. Much loved sister of Laurie and Wendy. Sadly missed by friends and family. Sleep…

1600 ribbons were tied to the school gates - approximately one ribbon for each village child that would have attended the school since 1861 Picture: Winterborne Stickland Nursery School CIC

Winterborne Stickland villagers band together to save “heart of the village”

THE saying may be “it takes a village to raise a child” but in this instance, it takes a…

The repaired stag Picture: BB

Gillingham’s iconic stag sculpture restored by original artist

A SCULPTURE of a stag on a roundabout in Gillingham has been repaired following recent vandalism.  The…

Paris 2024 Olympics: Athletes to keep an eye on in Dorset and Somerset

ATHLETES across Somerset and Dorset are in Paris this week representing Team GB at the 2024 Paris Olympics…

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise in reports of shoplifting offences Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset

SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…

Lee at the Farnborough half marathon Picture: Diverse Abilities 

Man takes on 12 half marathons in 12 months for Dorset disability charity

A DEDICATED fundraiser is halfway through their mission to run 12 half marathons in 2024 to raise money to…

Serious sexual offences and stalking and harassment offences have decreased in Dorset over the last year Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls

DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…