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Winterborne Houghton says happy 100th birthday, Margaret!

THE oldest and youngest residents of Winterborne Houghton met when Margaret Bolton celebrated her 100th birthday. Margaret, believed to be…

George Osborne set to wed in Bruton this weekend: Reports

FORMER Chancellor George Osborne is set to marry his one-time special advisor in Bruton this weekend. It has been reported…

Woman in her 80s in ‘serious’ condition after Shaftesbury crash

A WOMAN in her 80s is in a ‘serious condition’ after a crash in Shaftesbury. The incident happened at around…

UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after bus crashed into wall in Marnhull

THREE people were taken to hospital after a bus crashed into a wall in a Dorset village. The incident…

Police appeal after FOUR burglaries in 24 hours in North Dorset

CASH, jewellery and wallets were among items stolen in four burglaries at properties in North Dorset in 24 hours. Police…

‘Dangerous’ animal drugs stolen from vet’s car near Blandford

‘DANGEROUS’ animal drugs were stolen when a vet’s car was broken into near Blandford. Police have issued a warning to…

Win TWO weekend tickets to The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

With The Purbeck Gazette & The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival! Win two weekend tickets to The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival…

Hotel chain Premier Inn buys former M&S store in Dorchester

PREMIER Inn is to open a 100-bed hotel in Dorchester. The chain has announced the purchase of the former Marks…

Woman in her 70s arrested after crash in Poundbury near Dorchester

A WOMAN in her 70s has been arrested after a crash in Dorchester. The incident happened at around 3.50pm on…

VIDEO: Bus crashes into wall in quiet Marnhull street

UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after bus crashes into wall in Marnhull A WALL at a listed property in…