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The Billings family enjoying a day at the seaside with Home-Start Blackmore Vale

Internet firm steps in to save charity’s seaside trip for families

A TRIP to the seaside for families in the Vale was saved by an internet company. Wessex Internet stepped in…

Hundreds of bikers took part in the ride out for the DocBike charity

PICTURES: Bikers ride out to raise £10,000 for DocBike charity

A CHARITY motorcycle ride raised more than £10,000 for a life-saving charity. DocBike, which provides motorcycle paramedics working alongside air…

Wyrd Sisters runs from October 18 to 21 at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Tickets go on sale for Wyrd Sisters at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

WYRD things are afoot in Shaftesbury… Tickets are now on sale for Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Music and Drama Group’s production…

Work is being carried out on the A39 Puriton Hill this week

A39 Puriton Hill roadworks: Delays expected during resurfacing work

DRIVERS are facing some delays during resurfacing work on the A39 Puriton Hill this week. Somerset Council’s highways team is…

Arrest after two raids on rural properties

A MAN in his 50s has been arrested after two rural burglaries in the Wilton area. At just after 8pm…

Low-income households can apply for support from the fund

Applications open for support for low-income households: How to apply

LOW-income households can apply for support from a council-run fund this week. Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF)…

The plaques remember the importance of active travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Somerset Council

Artwork remembering Covid lockdowns installed on Shepton Mallet path

ARTWORK representing the importance of physical activity during the Covid lockdowns has been installed on a path in Shepton…

George Greaves was tragically killed in the crash, in June. Picture: Dorset Police

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ man killed in A338 crash – as driver jailed

THE family of a man killed in a crash on a Dorset road has paid tribute to a “wonderful”…

Simon Jeff has been jailed for two years after the assault at a Charminster pub. Picture: Dorset Police

Man, 47, jailed after ‘cowardly’ attack at Dorchester pub

A MAN has been jailed for a violent assault at a Dorchester pub which left a man with a…

Firefighters rescue person who fell down river bank in Dorchester

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person after they fell down the river bank in Dorchester. A crew from the town was sent…