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Gold Hill in Shaftesbury was the location for the iconic Hovis bread TV ad. Picture: Google

PICTURES: Iconic Gold Hill ‘Hovis ad’ property back in use after restoration project

A BUILDING in an iconic Dorset street that featured in the famous Hovis bread TV ad has been brought…

Dorset Police issue warning over social media scammers

SOCIAL media users in Dorset are being targeted by scammers, according to police. And as part of Cyber Security Awareness…

Work is continuing on the A303 project - but has been delayed. Pictures: National Highways

Opening of £155m A303 upgrade delayed for around six months

THE opening of the £155 million upgrade of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester has been delayed by up…

Dorset Police were initially called to a disturbance in East Street, Bridport. Picture: Google

Man arrested after fight – and car crash – in Bridport, say police

A MAN was arrested after a fight involving a ‘large group of young people’ outside a Bridport bar -…

Tom Bryant has entered the Big Brother House as the reality TV show moves to ITV. Picture: ITV/ITVX

Big Brother: Wincanton butcher Tom Bryant warns he might offend housemates

A WINCANTON butcher has found Big Brother – and the town where he works – is watching, as he…

Luke Poulton fly-tipped the waste on land off Short Street, Chapmanslade, near Frome. Pictures: Wiltshire Council

Warminster delivery driver in court over fly-tipping near Frome

A DELIVERY driver has been ordered to pay £4,560 after admitting fly-tipping on a public highway. Wiltshire Council pursued Luke…

Dorset Historic Churches Trust fundraisers Mike Keatinge, John Stokoe and Eric Jager

Age no barrier for church fundraisers

ONE of the hottest days of the year did not discourage three stalwarts of the Dorset Historic…

Giant human poppy promotes appeal

HUNDREDS of school and nursery age children gathered at Wincanton Recreation Ground to create a giant human…

An artist’s impression of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit

Planners green light new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital

PLANS for a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester…

The 55-vehicle tractor run from Caundle Marsh was warmly welcomed in local villages and settlements

PICTURES: Tractor run raises funds for village church

DOZENS of tractors and their drivers received a warm welcome as the Caundle Marsh Tractor Run made…