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Injured man thanks officers after attackers sentenced

One of the men injured in a series of unprovoked assaults in Yeovil has praised the police officers and…

Blandford town council recognises the efforts of artist and volunteer Joan Capron

by Becca Norris THE Friends of Blandford Hospital Charity is now in its 75th year and one of the oldest…

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra entertains Somerset schoolchildren with animal-themed interactive concert

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra entertains Somerset schoolchildren with animal-themed interactive concert HUNDREDS of children have had their first experience of an…

Sherborne business supports national charity for the second year running

Sherborne business supports national charity for the second year running, supporting children and young people with cancer THE founder of…

All hands to the pump: Historic pub saved after community effort

THE Alhampton Inn, near Castle Cary and Bruton, is reopening less than nine months after it closed after locals…

Quiz night in Katherine’s memory coins in the cash

QUIZZERS raised hundreds of pounds for a good cause when Blandford-based firm Amberley Labels hosted a quiz night at…

Tight finish in ladies’ oldest competition

WHEATHILL Golf Club had a beautiful sunny day for the Maryland Classic, Wheathill Ladies’ oldest competition. It was established by…

Damaged bridge: Night-time repairs set to get under way

WORK to repair a Grade II listed bridge on a busy road in north Dorset will take place next…

Police horse officially named Pilton by Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis

The naming took place at the festival itself, where Police horse Pilton is deployed along with his four-legged colleagues…

Railway cat stars in children’s book

Railway buffs young and old will love reading all about the escapades of an adventurous station cat… A beautifully illustrated…