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Maureen took up swimming at the age of 60 as a way to keep fit Picture: The Malthouse

Maureen takes a swim down memory lane after returning to Gillingham pool at 96

A WOMAN in Gillingham who made headlines with a fundraising swim 20 years ago has returned…

The friendly group has a very active Facebook group Picture: Dorset Menopause Support

Dorset menopause group is helping women thrive: Get involved

A GROUP in Dorset that supports women through all stages of menopause is growing.

The owner of the car was spoken to by officers after allowing the man to drive the vehicle without a licence or insurance Picture: Dorchester Police

Car seized after being driven without licence and insurance

POLICE seized a car in Dorchester this week after they discovered the driver did not have…

The book is launching in November Picture: Gillingham Museum

New book chronicles the lives and legacy of one of Gillingham’s most prominent families

AN UPCOMING book will lift the lid of the lives and legacy of one of Gillingham’s…

PYFC co-founder Andy Jeffery, player Logan, Ben Benatto, Malcolm Andrews and Jason Chinn, player Elsie, Emily Vernon parent and coach Connor Rowlands Picture: PYFC

Striking gold: metal detectorists raise thousands to support youth football

A WEEKEND dig saw metal detecting enthusiasts raise more than £2,000 to support a football club…

New strategy approved to boost biodiversity and green investment

A NEW local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) has been approved by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet.

Planning rules for housebuilders tightened to cut air pollution

HOUSING developers in Wiltshire will now be asked to follow new guidance designed to implement air…

Police said an investigation is underway Picture: Dorset Police

Gang of balaclava-wearing men attack and rob teenager in Dorchester

POLICE have launched an appeal after a teenager had his bank card stolen by a group…

Chief petty officer Callum Seggie receiving his award Picture: Wessex RFCA

Awards ceremony honours Somerset’s armed forces

A SPECIAL awards ceremony took place to recognise the exceptional service and dedication of armed service…

Left: Princess Anne meeting Dorset's chief constable Amanda Pearson and right, cadet Amber Loring-Arnot handing the Princess Royal flowers Picture: Dorset Police

Pictures: Princess Royal opens flagship police HQ in Dorset

ROYALTY came to Dorset yesterday (October 6) to officially open a new flagship police headquarters in…