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Care South has introduced Dementia Care Champions across all of its care homes

Dementia care coaches installed at Dorset and Somerset care homes

DEMENTIA care coaches have been put in position at care homes across Somerset and Dorset. Residential and home care provider,…

The ice skating rink will open at Clarks Village on November 14

Clarks Village Christmas ice rink: Opening times and how to book tickets

TICKETS are set to go on sale for the Christmas ice rink at Clarks Village. The Street outlet centre has…

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could batter Somerset this week. Pictures: Pixabay/Met Office

Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset are being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the…

Three developments in Dorset have provided affordable homes. Pictures: Dorset Council

Almost 50 affordable homes developed in Dorset with council support

ALMOST 50 affordable homes for first-time buyers have been developed in Dorset as part of three housing schemes. The homes…

Donations in tribute to Blandford and Stour Rotary stalwart John Edwards

TRIBUTES have been paid to community stalwart John Edwards, who has passed away. Mr Edwards, of Child…

Wiltshire PCC Philip Wlkinson at the scene in Pettridge Lane, Mere. Picture: George Jeans

PCC was on patrol with police when car ended up on its roof in Mere

THE man who oversees policing in Wiltshire was on the spot yesterday (September 17) when a car overturned…

The Audi was left on its roof after a crash in Mere this morning. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Driver was three times the drink-drive limit after crash in Mere, say police

THE driver of this Audi was found to be more than three times the drink-drive limit after crashing in…

The incident happened on the A354 Blandford bypass. Picture: Google

Man seriously injured after being hit by car on Blandford bypass

A PEDESTRIAN suffered “potentially serious injuries” after being hit by a car in Blandford. The incident happened at around 1.25am…

Cefetra employee given lifetime achievement award following 39-year career

A LONG-SERVING employee for agricultural market leader Cefetra Ltd has been honoured for his 39-year contribution to the business…

Three lambs killed in “gruesome incident” near Sturminster Newton

THREE lambs were slaughtered and their carcasses taken from a field of a property between Fiddleford and Sturminster…