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‘Out of keeping’ Sherborne buildings could be demolished for houses

‘OUT of keeping’ timber buildings on a main route in the centre of Sherborne could be demolished – and…

Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey

STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…

Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted

PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…

New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners

LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…

PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle

CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…

Hilda ticks ‘getting a tattoo’ off her bucket list – at 89

SOME of us have a ‘bucket list’ of things we’d like to try before our time is up. And for…

Man tried to drag woman into car as she walked along Yeovil street

A MAN tried to grab a woman and tried to pull her into a car as she walked along…

Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…

Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom

A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…