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The developer said, if built, the solar farm would take the equivalent of 4,746 cars off the road each year Picture: Enviromena

Large solar farm proposed for fields near Motcombe

A LARGE solar farm, that could generate enough renewable energy to power 6,384 homes, has been proposed for land…

Dolly is thankfully living a much better life following her abuse Picture: RSPCA

Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal

“HEARTBREAKING” new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the…

The biker, from Gillingham, sadly died after a crash in Cook's Lane, near Spire Hill Farm. Picture: Google

Biker in his 20s from Gillingham killed in crash near Stalbridge

A MOTORBIKE rider from Gillingham was tragically killed in a crash near Stalbridge yesterday (Thursday). The incident, involving a blue…

Stalbridge Hall celebrates 50 years of bringing the community together

STALBRIDGE Hall will host a special community event next month to celebrate the history of the venue as it…

Picture: The Blandford School

Blandford School GCSE students jump for joy following results day

STUDENTS, parents and carers gathered at Blandford School today, August 22 to pick up their GCSE results. The school continued…

Students celebrating their results Picture: Gryhpon School

Hard work pays off for Gryphon School GCSE students

THE headteacher of Gryphon School said he is “enormously proud” of the Year 11 students picking up their GCSE results…

The head of the school has praised pupils for their dedication Picture: Shaftesbury School

Shaftesbury School students celebrate GCSE success

STUDENTS at Shaftesbury School have been celebrating their GCSE results today, August 22. Seth Young did exceedingly well, with all…

Students celebrating their results Picture: Sturminster Newton High School 

Sturminster Newton High School celebrates excellent GCSE results

STAFF at Sturminster Newton High School have been celebrating the exceptional achievements of their students in the 2024 GCSE…

The crash happened in Wylye Road, Warminster, on Tuesday night. Picture: Google

Man arrested – and one in hospital – after car crashed into wall in Warminster

A MAN has been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a wall in Warminster. The incident happened at just before…

Checks revealed the Fiat 500 was stolen - and it is now being returned to its owner. Picture: Dorset Police

Police recover stolen car during checks in rural Dorset

TRAFFIC stops in rural Dorset resulted in one victim of crime seeing the welcome return of their stolen car. Officers…