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Shaftesbury house set for mental health care use

A HOUSE in Shaftesbury could soon be helping care for mental health patients after a planning application was submitted. The…

Rescue operation launched after horse gets stuck in gateway

A RESCUE operation was launched after a horse got stuck in mud. The animal was stuck in a gateway in…

Fresh dig aims to reveal history of Cerne Abbey

DETAILS of Cerne Abbey could soon be known in greater detail as a landmark dig is carried out. Led by…

Sherborne Connect marking 30 years of supporting community

A SHERBORNE scheme is marking 30 years of helping people connect in the community. Initially set up to offer a…

Gillingham woman suffers ‘serious injuries’ in A30 crash near farm shop

A WOMAN suffered ‘serious injuries’ after a car crashed into a wall near a Dorset farm shop. The incident happened…

Homes plan for former military hospital building in Dorchester

A FORMER military hospital in Dorchester could be developed to create three homes, if plans are approved. Plans submitted to…

Harts of Stur picks up four top awards at Housewares Awards

A DORSET store picked up four gongs in a national retail awards. Harts of Stur added the quartet of trophies…

‘Out of keeping’ Sherborne buildings could be demolished for houses

‘OUT of keeping’ timber buildings on a main route in the centre of Sherborne could be demolished – and…

Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey

STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…

Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted

PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…