Child, six, rescued from mud on West Beach, Bridport
A SIX-YEAR-OLD child was rescued from mud at Bridport on Saturday afternoon (March 2). Firefighters from the town, assisted by…
Landmark Blandford shop could close after 30 years serving the town
A POPULAR Blandford store is up for sale – and could close – as the owners want to retire…
Popular Hendover Cafe in Dorchester closes
A POPULAR Dorchester cafe has closed as it is “no longer viable”. Owner Paul Collins has announced the Hendover Cafe,…
Celebrity gardener Derry Watkins set for gardening club talk
CELEBRATED gardening expert Derry Watkins will be giving a talk this month. Derry, who runs Special Plants in Bath, will…
Wells Cathedral to introduce entry charges for visitors
WELLS Cathedral is to charge entry to visitors for the first time. The cathedral has announced changes to the entry…
Youngsters receive their secondary and upper school places for 2024
YOUNG people in Dorset and Wiltshire are today finding out which secondary or upper school they will attend next…
Frome College statement after staff member Matthew Jones faces attempted murder charge
A MEMBER of staff at Frome College – Matthew Jones – has been charged with attempted murder. The 29-year-old, of…
Safe recovered in probe into Swanage and Dorchester burglaries
POLICE are keen to trace the owner of this safe – recovered during a probe into commercial burglaries in…
Keeva, nine, shaves her head to raise money for children’s hospice
A DORSET girl has raised more than £600 for charity – by shaving her head. Keeva Milne, from Stourton Caundle,…
Consultation launched over 505 new homes in Mendip – including on allotments site
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over possible sites for at least 505 new homes in Mendip. Somerset…
