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New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners

LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…

PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle

CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…

Hilda ticks ‘getting a tattoo’ off her bucket list – at 89

SOME of us have a ‘bucket list’ of things we’d like to try before our time is up. And for…

Man tried to drag woman into car as she walked along Yeovil street

A MAN tried to grab a woman and tried to pull her into a car as she walked along…

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,…

Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom

A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…

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…

Two killed and another airlifted to hospital after Frome bypass crash

TWO people were killed and another airlifted to hospital after a crash on the Frome bypass. Police are appealing for…

Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack

THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…