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The set was made from scratch by the school’s art and design department Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Creepy, kooky and completely captivating: The Gryphon School shines with The Addams Family Musical

MORE than 1,000 people came to watch the sold-out performances of The Addams Family musical at the Gryphon School…

Students and staff at Sherborne Prep School handing the cheque to Dorset Wildlife Trust Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Sherborne school helps protect Dorset’s nature reserves with £5,000 donation

A SCHOOL in Sherborne has been thanked by the Dorset Wildlife Trust after the charity was handed a  £5,000…

Jake has been acting since he was seven Picture: Elsie Rose Photography

Sherborne pupil stars in short film about teen mental health

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Sherborne is starring in a short film which brings attention to teenage mental health issues. Jake…

The same play, set to the same music and with the same costumes, has been performed by girls in Years 7 and 8 ever since its first performance in 1960. Picture: Hanford School

Hanford School celebrates 60+ year tradition with nativity performance

A NATIVITY play that was originally created at Hanford School in 1960 and has been performed at the school…

Ms Read being presented with the certificate Picture: Sherborne Primary School

“Phenomenal” teaching assistant in Sherborne wins award

A TEACHING assistant (TA) at Sherborne Primary School who is described as “the most kind, caring and supportive lady”…

Bryanston School's football programme features in the Sky Sports documentary. Picture: Bryanston School

Dorset school features in Sky Sports documentary

A DORSET school features in a Sky Sports documentary – outlining how it combines the pursuit of success in…

Wessex Water said workers are on site to try and fix the issue Picture: Google

Schools close across Yeovil following burst water pipe: Full list

EIGHT schools across Yeovil have closed this morning after a burst water pipe left them without water. Properties across the…

Full list of Dorset schools closed due to snow and bad weather

DOZENS of schools in Dorset are closed, or partially open, today due to the snow and bad weather. A

107 homes approved for Shaftesbury- despite concerns town has “reached its limit”

MORE than 100 homes can be built at the edge of Shaftesbury following the approval of plans. Persimmon Homes has…

Work starts on Yeovil College £60+ million campus redevelopment

A MAJOR project to bring state-of-the-art facilities to Yeovil College has broken ground. The £60+ million campus transformation promises to…