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The crash happened in Salisbury Road, Pimperne. Picture: Google

Police appeal after bus involved in Pimperne crash

A BUS was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Pimperne. Police are appealing for information after an incident in Salisbury…

People can get their car washed for a good cause at Tisbury Fire Station on Saturday. Picture: Google

Get your car washed this weekend – and raise cash for charity

A CAR wash is being held at Tisbury fire station on Saturday (March 30) in aid of the Fire…

The tragic crash happened on the A354 near East Woodyates. Picture: Google

Boy, 9, killed and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after A354 crash

A NINE-year-old boy has tragically died and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a crash…

Improvements will be made at leisure centres in, clockwise from top left; Wells, Chard, Yeovil and Frome

£300,000 boost for Somerset leisure centres – in Frome, Wells, Yeovil and Chard

SOMERSET leisure centres will be improved after more than £300,000 of new funding was secured. The cash, totalling £316,700, has…

James O'Connor admitted stabbing Fred Burge to death at his Glastonbury home. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Man handed indefinite hospital order over Fred Burge killing in Glastonbury

JAMES O’Connor has been sentenced to an indefinite period in hospital after he admitted killing Glastonbury pensioner, Frederick Burge. O’Connor…

Plans for the new Harmony charity home in Bridport

Mental health charity’s £6,000 fundraising call ahead of move to new home

A BRIDPORT-based mental health charity is appealing for donations as it takes a final step towards moving into a…

Nourish Community Larder coordinator, Sophie Burditt

Nourish in Blandford teams up with Morrisons to help women in need

A BLANDFORD group that supports people in hard times has teamed up with Morrisons to help those enduring period…

Roadworks being removed – and when you should set off to miss Easter traffic

MORE than 850 miles of roadworks will be removed ahead of this coming Easter weekend as millions plan to…

Dorset attraction becomes a movie set – with sheep as extras!

CAMERAS were rolling at a Dorset attraction recently as a film crew travelled back in time. The Ancient Technology Centre…

A police cordon was set up in Damers Road, Dorchester, after the alleged attack. Picture: Google

Two arrested after woman suffer serious injuries in Dorchester assault

TWO people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries in an alleged assault in Dorchester. At around 10.50am…