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Low-income households can apply for support from the fund

Applications open for support for low-income households: How to apply

LOW-income households can apply for support from a council-run fund this week. Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF)...

The plaques remember the importance of active travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Somerset Council

Artwork remembering Covid lockdowns installed on Shepton Mallet path

ARTWORK representing the importance of physical activity during the Covid lockdowns has been installed on a path in Shepton Mallet....

George Greaves was tragically killed in the crash, in June. Picture: Dorset Police

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ man killed in A338 crash – as driver jailed

THE family of a man killed in a crash on a Dorset road has paid tribute to a "wonderful" person...

Simon Jeff has been jailed for two years after the assault at a Charminster pub. Picture: Dorset Police

Man, 47, jailed after ‘cowardly’ attack at Dorchester pub

A MAN has been jailed for a violent assault at a Dorchester pub which left a man with a bleed...

Firefighters rescue person who fell down river bank in Dorchester

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person after they fell down the river bank in Dorchester. A crew from the town was sent...

Stalbridge carer Joy wins prestigious BBC award for efforts in the community

A STALBRIDGE carer and mental health champion has been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony. Joy Ford was honoured at...

The crash happened on Mapperton Hill, Milton on Stour

Man killed in crash involving car and tractor at Milton on Stour

A MAN in his 20s has died after a crash in Milton on Stour. Police said the incident happened on...

Penelope and Euriclea, by Angelica Kauffman, is back on display at Stourhead. Picture: National Trust/Petra Mirosevic-Sorgo

Angelica Kauffman painting returns to Stourhead – 140 years after being sold

A PAINTING that graced the walls of Stourhead more than two centuries ago has returned to the house after 140...

The project helps people access nature and farming in Dorset. Picture: Unsplash/Viktor Forgacs

£100,000 grant to boost access to farming for disabled people

A SCHEME helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. The Stepping...

Residents were able to get up close and personal with the alpacas in Shaftesbury

Care home residents take walk on the wild side with alpacas in Shaftesbury

CARE home residents took a walk on the wild side when they met alpacas during a recent excursion in Shaftesbury...