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Guy Ritchie working on ‘creative’ aspects of Compton Abbas airfield plans

GUY Ritchie has outlined some ideas for Compton Abbas airfield – including a potential museum-like ‘experience’. The film director, who…

Blackmore Vale Half Marathon 2024 details announced – with extra run

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon will return in February – with an extra run added for 2024. Organiser, the Blackmore…

Woman jailed over drink-drive crash that left cyclist in hospital

A DRINK driver who fled a crash in Blandford which left a cyclist with serious injuries has been jailed. Holly…

Man allegedly forced into car at gunpoint in Yeovil street

A MAN was allegedly forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in a Yeovil street on Sunday night (August 20). Police…

More hospital appointments to be postponed during NHS strike

SOME hospital appointments will be postponed this week as consultants in Dorset join a nationwide strike. The industrial action, part…

Sherborne schools’ reunion set to rumble on – 30 years after they closed

OLD boys and girls of two Sherborne schools that closed more than 30 years ago are gearing up for…

Love story set in war-time Dorset coming to Dorchester stage

A STAGE play set in Dorset that tells the story of a couple caught up in war-time struggles will…

Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 revealed: Full top 10

THE funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 has been revealed in a poll of comedy fans. Each year…

Man allegedly kissed woman at bus stop and abused passengers

A MAN allegedly kissed a woman as she waited for a bus – before being abusive to passengers on…

Owners of legendary Triumph Stag gather in Mere for meet and run-out

A MEET and run-out celebrating the legendary Triumph Stag took place in Mere on Sunday (August 20). The Somerset and…