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Advice on offer as students pick up their exam results

STUDENTS, teachers and parents are being thanked for their efforts on A Level results day. Young people across the country…

Gillingham nursery celebrating ‘good’ Ofsted report

A GILLINGHAM nursery is celebrating after a “fantastic” Ofsted report saw them handed a ‘good’ rating by inspectors. Tops Gillingham,…

Two charged in connection with burglary at Yeovil school

TWO people – including an 18-year-old – have been charged in connection with a burglary at a Yeovil school. Tyler…

Identical twins – including former Sherborne Girls’ head teacher – turn 100

IDENTICAL twins – possibly the UK’s oldest – have turned 100. Devoted sisters Nora ‘Joan’ and Joyce ‘Peggy’ Barter live…

Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…

New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours

LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…

Village school applies for new pre-school buildings on former car park

A VILLAGE primary school is applying for permission to build a new block to house nursery and reception classes. The…

Shaftesbury School students scoops national poetry recital title

A SHAFTESBURY School pupil has been crowned national champion at a poetry recital competition. Sixth former Ethan Speed picked up…

Former Bruton School for Girls building on the market – for £9 million

THE former home of Bruton School for Girls is up for sale – for £9 million. Complete with around 34…

Canford School’s Centenary Celebrated with Spectacular ‘Proms in the Park’ Concert

Canford School marks its centenary year with a proms in the park concert, while pupils past and present took…