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Youngsters at Tops Nurseries are trying out the new Game Menu

Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset and Somerset nurseries putting game on the menu

YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in the Vale and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant…

Pimperne CofE Primary School received a top rating from inspectors

“Inspirational” primary school praised with top inspection rating

A DORSET primary school has received a top rating after a visit from inspectors. Pimperne CofE Primary School received a…

Free English course and employment help for Ukrainian refugees

A COURSE helping Ukrainian refugees learn English and find work is available online. STEP Ukraine is an online course designed…

Shine 21, the Dorset DS Buddy Club, held its first ball at Port Regis School in Shaftesbury

PICTURES: Youngsters attend inaugural Shine 21 fundraising ball

YOUNG adults with Downs Syndrome or learning difficulties got the chance to waltz off into the night at a…

Gillingham sixth formers putting back into the community

SIXTH formers in Gillingham have been building relationships with the community and learning about social responsibility by performing a…

The new heat pump system would be installed at Westfield Academy in Yeovil. Picture: Google

Yeovil school applies for heat pumps after £170,000 heating bills

A YEOVIL school has applied for permission to upgrade its heating system – after forking out around £170,000 on…

The helicopter lands on the playing field at Sherborne Primary School

Santa drops in to Sherborne school – by helicopter!

PUPILS at a Sherborne school got a festive lift – when a Royal Navy helicopter landed on the playing…

Gillingham nursery lands top business award for eco efforts

A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rewarded for its environmental efforts. Tops Gillingham received the Green Eco Award for the firm’s…

Somerset schools closed due to bad weather

A NUMBER of schools in Somerset have closed today as bad weather continues. A weather warning is in place for…

The plans would see the Granary Building at Hanford School rebuilt. Pictures: Dolman

School building could be dismantled, repaired and rebuilt, if plans approved

A SCHOOL storage building could be dismantled and rebuilt to repair foundations and rotting walls to prevent a “significant…