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HALLETT Dorothy

Passed away peacefully at Casterbridge Manor Care Home on 23rd May, 2024, aged 97 years. A loving mum to Ruth…

JENNIFER MARGARET CHICK (HOWELL)

Peacefully on 8th June 2024 at The Cedars Nursing Home aged 78 years, of Shaftesbury. Much loved wife of Andy…

Smoke coming from mobile phone mast in Henstridge prompts fire call

SMOKE coming from a mobile phone mast in Henstridge prompted a call to firefighters. The incident was reported at 8.26am…

Woman arrested after alleged robbery at Gillingham Asda

A WOMAN has been arrested following an alleged robbery at a Gillingham supermarket. Police received reports that at around…

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…