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Delays to major junction work in Sherborne

WORK on a busy junction in the centre of Sherborne is not expected to completed on time. In July, work…

Gillingham driver jailed over tragic crash that killed woman, 23

THE driver in a crash which tragically killed a 23-year-old woman has been jailed for two and a half…

Dorset MPs reveal who they’re backing in Tory leadership race

NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has announced he is backing Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister – as the region’s…

MP Simon Hoare says Truss has 12 hours to ‘turn ship around’

NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has said the next 24 or 48 hours are ‘crunch days’ for Liz Truss’…

MPs, clockwise from top left, Chris Loder (West Dorset), John Glen (Salisbury), Christopher Chope (Christchurch), Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole), Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire) and Simon Hoare (North Dorset)

How Dorset MPs voted on the controversial fracking ban Bill

DORSET MPs voted against a Labour bid to ban fracking in a controversial ballot in Parliament last night (Wednesday). The…

Blandford huntsman fined after fox killed by hounds

A DORSET man has been fined £6,000 after being found guilty of a hunting offence. On October 18 Mark Pearson,…

£10 tickets on offer for special evening at Dorchester museums

VISITORS to any of a trio of Dorchester museums can now take in all three for the price of…

Teen threatened with knife in Blandford attempted robbery

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Blandford. The incident happened between 5pm and…

Police warning in bid to find wanted man with links to Blackmore Vale

POLICE have renewed an appeal to trace a man with known connections to the Vale. Daniel Kellaway, 27, is wanted…

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13 Best Half Term Halloween Things To Do in The Blackmore Vale

Looking to keep your little horrors entertained during half term in the run up to Halloween? Here’s a rundown of…