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Big Walk and Wheel Picture: Simon Murray

Dorset children get active in national competition

SCHOOL children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this…

Ellie Bealing, being presented with her award by Ted Allen, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset. Picture: Moment Photography

Wincanton’s Ellie named Young Person of the Year at prestigious awards

A BUDDING politician from Wincanton has been named Young Person of the Year. Ellie Bealing, a Year 11 student at…

The Duchess of Edinburgh at the Yeo Valley organic garden

Duchess of Edinburgh gets an organic education during Somerset visit

ORGANIC food, learning and gardening were on the agenda for a royal visit to Somerset. The Duchess of Edinburgh was…

The free workshop will help children find out more about barn owls

Free Dorset farm workshop will help children investigate barn owls

A WORKSHOP teaching children how to find out more about barn owls from their pellets will take place this…

Young people and adults can find opportunities at Dorset Police Cadets. Picture: Dorset Police

New Police Cadet unit launched in Blandford – and adults needed too

YOUNG people in Blandford can now join the newest branch of the Dorset Police Cadets. The new cadet unit officially…

David Pritchard, second left, with former headteachers Peter Dix, left, and Stephen Ilett, second right, and current head Titus Mills, at Port Regis in 2022

Port Regis School tribute to “legendary” headteacher who has passed away

PORT Regis School has paid tribute to “legendary” former headteacher, David Pritchard, who has passed away at the age…

The FUEL programme returns to Wiltshire after successful activities in 2023. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Free Easter holidays activities running across Wiltshire: How to register

YOUNG people can enjoy free activities in Wiltshire during the Easter holidays as the successful FUEL programme returns for…

Matteo Grasso on the road ahead of his marathon effort

Farmer plans three marathons – barefoot – for kitchen gardens plan

A SOMERSET farmer is taking on three marathons on the Dorset coast to plant kitchen gardens in schools -…

Youngsters receive their secondary and upper school places for 2024

YOUNG people in Dorset and Wiltshire are today finding out which secondary or upper school they will attend next…

Gillingham nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors

A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rated as ‘good’ by inspectors. Staff and children at Topsie Gillingham are celebrating the verdict…