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NBVM launches Secret Santa Present Appeal

CHRISTMAS is a special time for many of us – and none more so than children. But times are hard…

Air ambulance honours excellence

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance had a successful night during a national awards event. The Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence…

Man assaulted in road rage incident between Shaftesbury and Gillingham

A MAN was assaulted through a car window in a road rage incident, police say. The incident unfolded on the…

CCTV images released after theft and assault at Shaftesbury Tesco

THREE men walked out of a Shaftesbury supermarket without paying for a large quantity of items – and assaulted…

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Weather warning issued for ‘heavy rain’ and ‘gusty winds’ on Thursday

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for the Blackmore Vale and beyond. The Met Office is predicting a ‘brief…

Shaftesbury factory shut for the night after fire

A FACTORY in Shaftesbury was closed after fire broke out Three fire crews – two from Shaftesbury and one from…

Somerset MP breached rules over £150k loan from Russian-born businessman

SOMERTON and Frome MP David Warburton breached Parliamentary rules over a £150,000 loan from a Russian-born businessman, a probe…

Pizza giant Domino’s in bid for Gillingham takeaway

A DOMINO’S pizza takeaway could be opening in Gillingham. A plan has been submitted to change the use of Sydenham…

TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash in Mere

Emergency services were called to the scene, on the A303 at Chaddenwick Hill, at just after 10.50am on Monday…

Body found in search for River Cottage’s Nick Fisher

THE body of a person – believed to be missing River Cottage star Nick Fisher – has been found. The…