Dorset

The Hepworth Estate had no trace of the sculpture since 1975 Picture: Bryanston School

Bronze masterpiece – thought to be lost – found at Blandford school

A SCULPTURE by renowned artist Dame Barbara Hepworth was recently re-discovered in a Dorset school after it went missing…

The plans were approved by Dorset Council on January 13 Picture: Orme

Five new houses to be built on former chicken farm in Gillingham

FIVE new houses can be built on the outskirts of Gillingham after plans were approved by Dorset Council last…

Staff and pupils at Trent Young's celebrating the 'Good' rating Picture: Trent Young’s CofE School

Trent Young’s School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

STAFF at Trent Young’s CE School near Sherborne have been celebrating their recent Ofsted rating. The school…

OPINION: Do our dogs actually love us? Really?

DOGS have long been described as ‘man’s best friend’ – and countless households across the globe count their canine…

The alleged incident occurred in Trinity Street, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Pedestrian told driver to slow down – and was allegedly racially abused

A DRIVER is alleged to have racially abused a pedestrian who told them to slow down on a Dorchester…

Around 50 firefighters tackled the blaze in Dorchester. Picture: DWFRS

Care home evacuated as 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Dorchester

A FAULTY wall socket is believed to have started a fire at a Dorchester care home – leading to…

Registration is open now Picture Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…

BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…

The Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is closing down in February. Picture: Google

Landmark Dorset restaurant shutting down “with deep sadness”

A DORSET restaurant is shutting down next month. Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is shutting for the final time…

The man crashed into a car turning right into Sheeplands Lane Picture: Google

Yeovil drug driver handed driving ban after seriously injuring two children in Sherborne crash

A YEOVIL man has been handed a three-year driving ban after he crashed into a car in Sherborne, injuring…