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Weldmar Hospicecare has launched the 2023 Christmas Treecycle campaign

Xmas tree collections in the Blackmore Vale will boost hospice charity

HOUSEHOLDS can book in a collection for their real Christmas tree – and help a county charity. As decorations start…

One person was beaten during a robbery by youths at the Woods Batch underpass in Street

Police appeal after gang of youths attacks and robs people in Street

YOUTHS are robbing people in Street – with gangs demanding victims hand over their bags and other belongings. And in…

Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December

RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…

Live turkeys were stolen from a farm in the Dottery area, near Bridport

Police hunt thieves who stole 70 LIVE TURKEYS from a Dorset farm

DOZENS of live turkeys have been stolen from a Dorset farm. Police are investigating after the theft from a farm…

Xander Bagnall decided to take action after seeing shocking images from the Middle East

Blandford youngster raises funds to help children in Gaza

A BLANDFORD youngster decided to take action after being touched by heartbreaking images of the conflict in the Middle…

Wyke Primary School in Gillingham has earned the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

Eco efforts at Gillingham primary school earn international award

A GILLINGHAM school’s environmental efforts have been recognised with a special award. Youngsters at Wyke Primary School have earned the…

Somerset Council is set to increase charges, council tax and cut services in a bid to address a funding crisis

Some positive news – but cuts coming – as Somerset Council faces financial emergency

GRASS and hedge cutting, drain clearing, adult and children’s services, CCTV coverage and the number of recycling centres in…

Jim Chapman - aka JimLad - has released his own cookbook

Dorset farmer Jim Lad’s viral cooking videos prompt new cookbook

A DORSET farmer who joined social media during lockdown to showcase his dancing skills has now become an internet…

Shepton Mallet Prison is set to close on January 2, 2024. Picture: Cove Group

Shepton Mallet prison to close with the loss of 18 jobs

SHEPTON Mallet Prison is to close in January, with the loss of 18 jobs, it has been announced. The attraction,…

Youngsters can get behind the wheel of mini Land Rovers at Moors Valley. Picture: Dorset Council

Land Rovers and mini golf now on offer at Moors Valley Country Park

VISITORS braved the rain to have a splashing time at a new Dorset attraction. Children, park rangers, council staff and…