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…
Sherborne Headteacher Receives National Award for Exceptional Classroom and Community Contributions
Sherborne headteacher wins national award recognising his excellent efforts in and outside of the classroom THE headteacher of Sherborne Primary…
Village school enjoying superfast broadband connection
PUPILS at a village school are surfing the internet in style thanks to an upgrade of their internet connection. Stalbridge…
Free places up for grabs at Yeovil summer activities for young people
FREE places are up for grabs at summer activities for children in Yeovil. Funding has been secured for 40 free…
