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Wyke Amateur Golf Society swings into action for two local charities

TWO local charities have received a financial boost thanks to the work of members of the Wyke Amateur…

Voting could land you tickets to Reading or Leeds 2024 or 2025. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

How voting on July 4 could land you tickets to Reading or Leeds Festivals

MUSIC fans are being urged to register to vote in the July 4 general election – and be in…

From Syria to Shaftesbury – a young refugee shares her story

A SYRIAN refugee who relocated with her family to Dorset to escape a warzone has shared her story. Malak, now…

How the new farm shop could look at the proposed services off the A303, inset. Pictures: BPL Architecture/Somerset Council

Plan for 60-bed hotel and eco-friendly services off A303 at West Camel submitted

A 60-BED hotel, farm shop, restaurant and electric vehicle charging station are at the heart of plans for new…

Sherborne drivers asked to switch off engines to protect health and save money

A NEW campaign has been launched to encourage Sherborne drivers to switch off their engines when they think they’ll…

Creativity shines through in D-Day 80 window competition 

MAYOR of Blandford Forum Councillor Nocturin Lacey-Clarke delivered certificates yesterday (June 14) to the various winners of the…

DORSET DANCE SCHOOL BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH WWII THEMED PERFORMANCE

A REMARKABLE blend of history and dance unfolded in Dorset last weekend as talented young dancers concluded their…

Nicholas Castle, 26, has links to Shaftesbury and Gillingham. Picture: Dorset Police

Public told not to approach wanted man believed to be in north Dorset

PEOPLE are being urged not to approach a wanted man Nicholas Castle, who has links to Gillingham and Shaftesbury. Officers…

The crash happened on the A350 near Compton Abbas and a pedestrian in his 60s sadly died. Picture: Google

Two arrested after pedestrian killed in crash near Compton Abbas

A PEDESTRIAN in his 60s died after a crash involving two cars – with two people arrested. The incident happened…

Meet the Dorset woman who went to great heights to raise money for charity 

A DORSET woman who was set a variety of bucket list challenges by her grandchildren recently ticked another…