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Local pre-school blown away by generosity of the community at recent bingo event Explorers Pre-School in Henstridge would like to…

Man in his 70s passes away after crash near Frome

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash near Frome. The incident happened at the Parkgate…

High-speed Henrie!

Small but mighty Henrie Brodie is taking the sport of Mini Moto by storm HE’S only six years old but…

Bowled over

Club celebrates 100 years of camaraderie and competition during centenary celebrations In 1923, the green at Gillingham Bowls Club was…

Top nature writers headline event

Some of the country’s most popular nature writers will be appearing at a series of talks in Shaftesbury, covering…

Crime rose by 3.7% in Dorset in 2022, figures reveal

CRIME in Dorset rose by 3.7 per cent last year, according to new data. The figures, which detail crimes reported…

Young new drivers could be banned from giving friends a lift: Reports

NEWLY-qualified young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift, it has been reported. According to the RAC,…

Eligible people in Dorset urged to book Covid-19 booster jabs

ELIGIBLE people are being urged to book their Covid-19 booster jabs this spring. More than 75,000 people in Dorset are…

Pair stole pizza and sandwiches from Dorchester Co-op

TWO people stealing sandwiches and pizzas from a Dorchester shop threatened staff with an unseen weapon. The incident happened at…

Hospital appointments could be postponed as nurses prepare to strike

HOSPITAL appointments could be postponed this weekend and into next week as nurses prepare to go out on strike. Nursing…