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Man set for court date over fatal crash in Bere Regis

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a woman from Weymouth in a crash last year. The…

Firefighters battle bailer fire that ‘spread across field’ near Blandford

A BAILER caught fire in a Dorset field – with firefighters tackling the blaze and preventing it spreading. Crews from…

Sounds of brass band contest light up Sunday evenings in Stourpaine

A COMPETITION held at a village pub has seen the sounds of brass bands fill the evening air. Anyone travelling…

New Food & Drink Festival coming to Bath & West Showground in 2024

A NEW food festival is coming to Somerset next year. The Royal Bath & West Society has announced plans for…

Closure order on Yeovil house linked to ‘serious disorder and anti-social behaviour’

A HOUSE in Yeovil has been closed down after issues of ‘serious disorder and anti-social behaviour’. The property, in Eastland…

Great granny begins artist in residence stint at Guggleton Farm Arts

GREAT-GRANDMOTHER Anne Harris has begun a fortnight as artist in residence at Guggleton Farm Arts at Stalbridge. She will be…

Biker killed in A361 crash near Frome

A MOTORBIKE rider from Wiltshire died after a crash near Frome on Sunday evening (September 3). The incident happened at…

Teen suffers ‘multiple cuts’ after attack in Yeovil park

A TEENAGER suffered ‘multiple cuts’ after being attacked with a blade in a Yeovil park. Police said the incident occurred…

Update on whether the Great Dorset Steam Fair will return for 2024

ORGANISERS are ‘working tirelessly’ to find a way of bringing the Great Dorset Steam Fair (GDSF) back in 2024. The…

Half of drivers admit breaking 30mph limit, DfT data shows

HALF of drivers admit to breaking the 30mph speed limit, a new report has revealed. The data, released by the…