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The teen was robbed near the Morrisons garage in Bridport. Picture: Google

Teen robbed near Morrisons garage in Bridport

A TEENAGER was attacked and his wallet and phone stolen in an incident near a garage in Bridport. Police are…

Scott Hudson has been banned from driving after a crash on the A350 near East Knoyle

Driving ban for 57-year-old after East Knoyle crash left woman with life-changing injuries

A MAN convicted of dangerous driving after a crash which left a woman with life-changing injuries has been banned…

Claire Allen, of Okeford Fitzpaine, has already walked 2,000km

Dorset walker Claire Allen completes 2,000km in 105 days for homeless charities

AN intrepid walker from Okeford Fitzpaine has put her best foot forward to do her bit to tackle homelessness. In…

NPB Utilities Ltd has applied for permission for a new base at Henstridge Airfield. Pictures: Google

Water firm wants to build new base at Henstridge Airfield

A WATER firm wants to build new premises at Henstridge Airfield. Agent AR Dalziel has applied to Somerset Council for…

Nick Hedley played the pipe organ at St Michael's in Mere. Pictures: George Jeans

Pipe organ rings out in Mere during one-off return by organist Nick Hedley

THE sweet sound of a pipe organ returned to Mere on Sunday (November 26). St Michael’s Church was lifted by…

Jack Anthony Rowland, of Dorchester, has been jailed. Picture: Dorset Police

Dorchester man Jack Rowland, 24, jailed for rape and violence offences

A MAN has been jailed for rape and assault offences following two violent incidents in West Dorset – including…

The new Lake House has been built at Middle Coombe

Planning sought for Shaftesbury summerhouse that’s already been built

RETROSPECTIVE planning permission is being sought for a summerhouse near Shaftesbury. Atlas Planning Group, on behalf of Mr and Mrs…

The incident happened in the Pymore Road/Dodhams Lane area of Bridport. Picture: Google

Man flashed at teenage girl as she walked her dog in Bridport

A MAN flashed a teenage girl as she walked her dog in Bridport on Friday (November 24). Police are appealing…

Somerset Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby will stand down from their executive roles. Pictures: Somerset Council

Somerset Council reshuffle planned as two executive members stand down

A RESHUFFLE is on the cards after the resignation of two leading Somerset Councillors. Executive lead members Tessa Munt (children,…

The Willow Man, alongside the M5 near Bridgwater, has fallen into disrepair

Somerset’s iconic Willow Man sculpture could be revived after funding boost

AN iconic Somerset statue could be revived after a funding boost. The Willow Man, which stands alongside the M5 near…