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Dorset National Trust volunteer honoured in King’s birthday list

A DORSET-based National Trust volunteer has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list. John Newbould is to be…

Free places up for grabs at Yeovil summer activities for young people

FREE places are up for grabs at summer activities for children in Yeovil. Funding has been secured for 40 free…

Free Yeovil event to celebrate diversity of town

A COMMUNITY event in Yeovil this weekend will celebrate unity, collaboration, and cultural diversity. Love Yeovil and Somerset Diverse Communities…

Man found dead in Blandford, police confirm

A MAN has been found dead in Blandford, according to police. The discovery came this morning (June 30) when police,…

Bridge Motors in Wincanton. Picture: Google

Landmark Wincanton garage in convenience store plan

A LANDMARK Wincanton garage is set to be converted into a convenience store if plans are approved. A planning application…

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

Tributes to Gillingham Wheelers cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed after crash tragedy

TRIBUTES have been paid to a dedicated Dorset cyclist who sadly died in a crash after an event. The Gillingham…

VIDEO: Four jailed over ram raids which stole millions – including in Dorset

FOUR men have been jailed after stealing millions of pounds-worth of high-end vehicles and using them in ram-raids at…

Have your say over dog orders in Dorset public spaces – including beaches

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over where and when dogs should be allowed in Dorset’s public…

Open day at Dorchester & District fishing club hopes to catch them young!

DORCHESTER & District Angling Society juniors hosted an open day at Revels Fishery as part of the Angling Trust’s…

Two arrested after toilet request ended in alleged knife threat

A MAN knocked on a door in a North Dorset village and asked to use the toilet – before…