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Abbey View resident Roy Carne with pen pal Elinor Picture: Colton Care

Sherborne students meet care home pen pals after five years of letters

GENERATIONS collided when four Sherborne students finally met the care home residents they have been connecting…

Shaftesbury teacher Rachel Sammons, who has lost her job, has gone viral on TikTok. Picture: NASUWT/TikTok

Shaftesbury School teachers walk out AGAIN over controversial changes

TEACHERS at a Shaftesbury school walked out again today in protest at changes which have seen some roles combined…

The deputy head said they were delighted with the donation Picture: Taylor Wimpey

Mud, mess and smiles as Gillingham pupils embrace new play kitchen

GILLINGHAM school pupils have been enjoying getting messy with a new mud kitchen. Pupils at St Mary…

Jonty Archibald with KA students Picture: SAST

Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report

KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…

The parade celebrated the town's rich history Picture: SAST

Children help bring Sherborne’s history to life at 120th anniversary of town’s first pageant

HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year…

“Staggering” gap in educational funding in Wiltshire prompts calls for review

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on…

The Blandford School could join SAST - pending further processes

The Blandford School reassures parents over potential SAST move

THE Blandford School has reassured parents there are more steps to be completed before it becomes part of a…

Plans to merge operations between Shaftesbury School and Sturminster Newton High School have caused uproar among staff. Pictures: Google

Staff walkout at Shaftesbury School amid row over Sturminster High ‘merger’ plans

STAFF at Shaftesbury School have walked out this morning (June 17) over controversial restructuring plans – which will include…

Picture: SAST

Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity

A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…

Building work will be taking place at Gillingham Library in the coming weeks. Picture: Google

Gillingham Library to close during improvement building works

BOOKWORMS in Gillingham are being warned of limited services and a closure during building works in the coming weeks. The…