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More hospital appointments to be postponed during NHS strike

SOME hospital appointments will be postponed this week as consultants in Dorset join a nationwide strike. The industrial action, part…

Sherborne schools’ reunion set to rumble on – 30 years after they closed

OLD boys and girls of two Sherborne schools that closed more than 30 years ago are gearing up for…

Love story set in war-time Dorset coming to Dorchester stage

A STAGE play set in Dorset that tells the story of a couple caught up in war-time struggles will…

Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 revealed: Full top 10

THE funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 has been revealed in a poll of comedy fans. Each year…

Man allegedly kissed woman at bus stop and abused passengers

A MAN allegedly kissed a woman as she waited for a bus – before being abusive to passengers on…

Owners of legendary Triumph Stag gather in Mere for meet and run-out

A MEET and run-out celebrating the legendary Triumph Stag took place in Mere on Sunday (August 20). The Somerset and…

Plans revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey for first time in 100 years

PLANS have been revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey – making it fit for the 21st century. In what is the…

Plans to convert West Stour offices to studio flats submitted

PLANS have been submitted to change the use of offices above a car showroom in West Stour to flats. An…

Lions Club receives special award for fundraising efforts

THE charitable efforts of Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) have been honoured with a special award. President of the group,…

Ride out planned in memory of popular cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed

CYCLISTS from Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset are planning a ride out in memory of a popular biker who passed…