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Plans revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey for first time in 100 years

PLANS have been revealed to transform Sherborne Abbey – making it fit for the 21st century. In what is the…

Plans to convert West Stour offices to studio flats submitted

PLANS have been submitted to change the use of offices above a car showroom in West Stour to flats. An…

Lions Club receives special award for fundraising efforts

THE charitable efforts of Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) have been honoured with a special award. President of the group,…

Mary Emerson-Reed was killed in a crash near Shaftesbury in 2023

Ride out planned in memory of popular cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed

CYCLISTS from Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset are planning a ride out in memory of a popular biker who passed…

MP’S COLUMN: ‘Changes will make it easier to fine polluters’

I WELCOMED choristers from Sherborne Abbey Choir and their families for a visit to Parliament and 10 Downing Street…

The crash happened on the A361 Frome Bypass. Picture: Google

Man charged over Frome crash that killed sisters Maddie and Libby North

A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash in Frome which tragically killed…

PICTURES: Vale youngsters celebrate exam successes

STUDENTS across the Vale were pondering the next step yesterday after picking up their exam results. Thousands of young people…

PICTURES: Stunning Second World War photos reveal Vale’s military history

A UNIQUE insight into war-time Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset has been provided by new photographs released as part of…

Boy, 11, on scooter injured after crash in Glastonbury street

AN 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Glastonbury. The youngster was on a…

Advice on offer as students pick up their exam results

STUDENTS, teachers and parents are being thanked for their efforts on A Level results day. Young people across the country…