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Police are keen to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

Woman seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton. 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…

The defib was purchased by Wincanton Town Council Picture: Wincanton Town Council

New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought…

“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…

An infographic showing the impact of the council's cost of living support programme Picture: Dorset Council

£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset

DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the…

Leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and BCP Councils with Baroness Taylor during her visit. Picture: Somerset Council

Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit

PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…

The pursuit ended in Autumn Close, Ferndown. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police pursuit comes to dramatic end with crash in Dorset cul-de-sac

A DRAMATIC police pursuit came to an end when officers rammed a vehicle in a Dorset street. The incident unfolded…

Traffic warning ahead of rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

PEOPLE are being urged to make suitable arrangements as the Blackmore Vale Half Marathon takes place next month. The event,…

Dorset’s Masterchef contestant George Williams is holding a demo at the festival Picture: BBC/Plank PR

Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second…

Appeal to look out for the homeless during heatwave

AS a heatwave hits Wiltshire, charity Alabaré is asking more people to spare a thought for the homeless. Temperatures are…