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Radhika Howarth will be showing off her skills in Sherborne next month

TV chef set for Dorset demo of recipes from her new cookbook

TV CHEF Radhika Howarth will be in Dorset next month for a special appearance – and to hand out…

Dorset education provider for young people with SEND and PMLD is expanding fast

A DORSET-based education provider for people with SEND and profound and multiple learning disabilities has expanded to help more…

The robbery occurred in a layby on the A303 at Chaddenwick Hill, near Mere. Picture: Google

Man assaulted – and motorbike stolen – as he waited in A303 layby near Mere

A MAN was assaulted – and a motorbike stolen from a trailer – as he rested in a layby…

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Dorset school’s weekend charity event raises a whopping £19,000

A WEEKEND of activities and fundraising saw a Dorset school raise a whopping £19,000 for charity. Bryanston held its long-standing…

Members of the Citizens Advice energy team with Trainee Energy Team Manager Dan Fancy, right

Campaign launched to help Dorset’s elderly and vulnerable stay warm this winter

A CAMPAIGN to help elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset warm this winter has launched. The 15th Surviving Winter appeal…

The Knighton Countryside team with managing director (second from right) and Mike Dennis from Trading Standards (right) Picture: Dorset Council

Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000

A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…

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West Country duo to bring midwinter tour to Sixpenny Handley

ONE of the UK’s most respected folk musicians is returning to Sixpenny Handley as part of a midwinter tour. Miranda…

Storm Claudia to hit Dorset – with heavy rain expected

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for much of the south west as Storm Claudia is set to…

Companionship team member Ruth Telford and residents Ian Loftus and Tony Stock making the sculpture Picture: Newstone House/Colten Care

Striking handmade sculpture becomes moving tribute on Remembrance Day

A BEAUTIFUL handmade war horse sculpture has taken pride of place at a care home in Sturminster Newton. In the…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…