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MP COLUMN: Armed Forces Day and London Pride

IT was a privilege on Saturday to represent the Government at the National Armed Forces Day event in Falmouth as...

Sherborne Headteacher Receives National Award for Exceptional Classroom and Community Contributions

Sherborne headteacher wins national award recognising his excellent efforts in and outside of the classroom THE headteacher of Sherborne Primary...

From John O’Groats to Land’s End: Epic Cycling Journey, 1,036 Miles, and 100 Butterflies Spotted

From John O’Groats to Land’s End, two dedicated cyclists have raised over £3,400 for butterfly conservation in Dorset by Wren...

MP COLUMN: Rail operators: Meeting with Minister

ON Thursday, June 29, I was at the count for the result of the Sherborne West by-election for Dorset Council....

Teen broke wrist avoiding car in Dorchester street: Claim

A TEENAGER broke his wrist after swerving to avoid a car in Dorchester. Police have now released an image of...

Dorset school team reaches national finals

Thornford Primary School’s Year 6 football team celebrates reaching the finals of a national competition YOUNG footballers from Thornford Primary...

POLITICS COLUMN: ‘Lib Dems are not a busted flush’

THERE was a letter in this publication last time that suggested the Liberal Democrats are something of a busted flush....

Eco-friendly scheme boosts wildlife at Dorchester roundabouts

DRAINAGE improvements at two Dorchester roundabouts have led to improved biodiversity and reduced costs for the sites. National Highways worked...

POLITICS COLUMN: ‘If you want ‘green’, vote Labour’

RECENTLY, in sunny Leith, Keir Starmer and his team provided an update on their plans for the green transition. As...

Village school enjoying superfast broadband connection

PUPILS at a village school are surfing the internet in style thanks to an upgrade of their internet connection. Stalbridge...