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The Christmas at Stourhead light trail has a host of new features for 2025. Pictures: Luke Dyson/National Trust

Christmas at Stourhead 2025: New attractions unveiled for festive light trail

STOURHEAD has officially unveiled the 2025 Christmas light trail. The National Trust property has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland,…

Classic car event raised more than £50,000 for charities

SUPERCARS revved up in Sherborne over the summer raised more than £52,000 for charity, it has been announced. A presentation…

Attempted murder arrest after assault in Wincanton leaves man in hospital

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Wincanton that has left the…

HRH The Prince of Wales at The Walnut Tree in Mere

Shock as Prince of Wales stops off for lunch at Vale village pub!

HRH The Prince of Wales stopped by a village pub in Wiltshire this week – shocking locals and the…

The Yeo Lounge is set to take on the premises formerly occupied by M&Co and The Original Factory Shop. Picture: Reade Associates/Dorset Council

New café bar plan for Sherborne shop premises

A NEW café bar is set to open in Sherborne – on the site of a discount store. The former…

Thieves targeted a property at Melbury Workshops, Cann Common, near Shaftesbury. Picture: Google

Machinery worth thousands stolen in burglary near Shaftesbury

MACHINERY worth thousands of pounds was stolen during a break-in at a commercial premises near Shaftesbury. Police are appealing for…

Asylum seekers in hotels: How many live in your area?

NEW Home Office figures reveal how many asylum seekers are living in hotel accommodation in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire -…

The burglary occurred on the Sunrise Business Park in Blandford. Picture: Google

BMW stolen after burglars take keys following garage break-in

A BMW was stolen from a garage in Blandford after burglars broke in and took the keys. The incident unfolded…

CCTV appeal after man racially-abused in Shaftesbury

POLICE want to trace this person as part of an investigation into a racially-aggravated incident in Shaftesbury. The appeal comes…

Pupils celebrating the award

Vale school scoops award for environmental efforts

A WINCANTON school has been awarded an environmental accolade. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, part of the…