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A 25-year-old was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, on Tuesday

Biker airlifted to hospital after crash in Piddlehinton

A BIKER was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Dorchester yesterday (October 31). The incident happened at around 7.40am…

Drivers are being urged to check weather forecasts before setting out

Wet weather driving: Advice issued ahead of Storm Ciarán hitting the UK

DRIVERS are being urged to check weather forecasts before hitting the road as Storm Cairán hits the UK this…

The graffiti is "appearing daily" in the toilet blocks in Sherborne. Pictures: Wiltshire Police

Police appeal over graffiti occurring “daily” at Sherborne toilet blocks

GRAFFITI is “appearing daily” in Sherborne toilet blocks, prompting a police appeal. Dorset Council has reported incidents of vandalism in…

How part of the new-look play area at Yeovil Country Park will look. Picture: Somerset Council

Ninesprings play area in Yeovil closed for £220,000 makeover

A PLAY area in Yeovil will be closed for the next three months as the site gets a £220,000…

Police said the stolen Mini was later found in Applin Road, Salisbury

Mini stolen from near Dorchester later found – in Salisbury

A MINI stolen from a property near Dorchester was later found in Salisbury. Officers investigating the theft, of a car…

Sarah Freestone will conduct Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra

New conductor to take helm at Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra concert

A NEW conductor will lead Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra at a free concert in the town. Orchestra leaders promise a diverse…

A weather warning is in place for much of Wiltshire on Wednesday and Thursday (November 1 and 2). Picture: Met Office

Warnings for residents ahead of Storm Ciarán hitting Wiltshire and south west

RESIDENTS are being warned to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding as Storm Ciarán approaches Wiltshire…

Charities received their donations at a recent special event

Sherborne car show hands £55,000 to charities

A TOTAL of £55,000 raised through a show featuring classic cars and supercars has been handed out to charity. Organisers…

Valerie Singleton with Fionn de Trey-White, who came third in pumpkin competition

Blue Peter legend Valerie Singleton judges Vale pumpkin competition

BLUE Peter legend Valerie Singleton was back in the Vale to judge a village pumpkin competition. Valerie returned to her…

This way for entry to the 2023 Motcombe Santa Run...

Motcombe Santa Run: Get your costumes ready for December fun run

THE Motcombe Santa Run, which sees hundreds of Santas take on a 3km fun run, is gearing up for…