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Carpetright in Salisbury - which will stay open for now. Picture: Google

1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration

MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…

It is understood people are being evicted to accommodate servicepeople in Wincanton. Pictures: NBV/Ethan Wilkinson/Unsplash

Dozens of Wincanton households being evicted by MoD: Claim

THE rental market in Wincanton could be set for a shock as dozens of households face eviction from properties…

GWR is warning of disruption on Sunday

Euro 2024 final could worsen rail problems on Sunday, says train firm

RAIL workers watching the Euro 2024 final could lead to problems on the trains on Sunday, travellers are being…

The A35 near the Stinsford roundabout was closed this morning. Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

Busy Dorchester road closed after car fire

A BUSY Dorchester road was closed this morning after a car caught fire. The A35 near the Stinsford roundabout was…

The new slope in Wiltshire is set to open on August 5

Ski slope set to open – in south Wiltshire – next month

SKIERS – whether starting out on the slopes or a veteran of the piste – will be able to…

Kate Mosse, Alan Hollinghurst and Pam Ayres Picture Wikipedia

Impressive line up for Dorchester Literary Festival

DORCHESTER Literary Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and attendees can expect an impressive line up of…

Police are advising members of the public not to purchase any medication being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances and to report it to police Picture: Dorset Police

Witness appeal following cash and medicine raid on Shaftesbury pharmacy

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following…

Visitors walking along the remains of the ramparts and ditches of the iron age hill fort at Badbury Rings, Dorset Picture: National Trust, James Dobson

Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings

UNCOVER 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, hands on activities and art…

Pupils taking part in the sponsored run Picture: Wyke School

School council’s fun run raises over £2,000

THE school council at Wyke Primary School in Gillingham recently held a sponsored run which raised over £2,000 in…

The garden party raised more than £1,000 for charity Picture: Read Easy Blackmore Vale North

Read Easy hosts successful fundraising garden party

READ Easy Blackmore Vale North raised over £1,000 at a garden party on a sunny Sunday in June to…