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Chimney fire prompts Christmas Day callout to Vale village

CHRISTMAS dinner was interrupted for one household in a Vale village after a chimney fire. Firefighters from Sturminster Newton attended…

Pimperne CofE Primary School received a top rating from inspectors

“Inspirational” primary school praised with top inspection rating

A DORSET primary school has received a top rating after a visit from inspectors. Pimperne CofE Primary School received a…

Bridport Citizens Advice has received a welcome funding boost

Charities in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset get lottery funding boost

MORE than 800 charities – including in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset – have got a new year funding boost…

Moose Allain, inset, with Sandford Orcas

The unusual way Dorset towns shaped renowned artist’s latest creations…

A WEST country artist – who illustrated the BBC Pointless book and frequently contributes to Private Eye – has…

Traditionally, Christmas carols were for dancing, according to English Heritage

Merry Christmas! But have you been singing carols all wrong?

IT’S Christmas Day – and we’ve all spent recent weeks belting out our favourite carols… But did you know, you…

Traditionally, Christmas carols were for dancing, according to English Heritage

Merry Christmas! But have you been singing carols all wrong?

IT’S Christmas Day – and we’ve all spent recent weeks belting out our favourite carols… But did you know, you…

The Rev James Dudley-Smith with station manager, Steve Haigh. Picture: Len Copeland

Rev turns DJ for special Christmas Day carols radio show

A REV turned DJ for a special Christmas show to be broadcast today (December 25). The Rector of St John’s…

Free English course and employment help for Ukrainian refugees

A COURSE helping Ukrainian refugees learn English and find work is available online. STEP Ukraine is an online course designed…

Ambulance trust urges people to ‘help us to help you’ over busy period

PEOPLE are being urged to do their bit to help the ambulance service this Christmas as it prepares for…

Shine 21, the Dorset DS Buddy Club, held its first ball at Port Regis School in Shaftesbury

PICTURES: Youngsters attend inaugural Shine 21 fundraising ball

YOUNG adults with Downs Syndrome or learning difficulties got the chance to waltz off into the night at a…