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Funding boost for rail station projects

Gillingham rail station is to benefit from a series of projects to enhance its role as a gateway to…

Businesses and attractions encouraged to help with promotion

Steve Shield, clerk to Sherborne Town Council, said the council offices would provide ticketing but is encouraging local businesses…

New hopes for tourism as budget cuts shut town TiC

The promotion of tourism to North Dorset could be set for a boost just as Sherborne’s Tourist Information Office…

Pupils’ tree-mendous rainforest project

A ‘Lockdown Rainforest Project devised by children at Sherborne’s Leweston Prep School has seen them named regional champions in…

You’ve saved Mike’s life… Thank you all so much

A Shillingstone couple have thanked people who rallied round to raise money for a lifesaving op. Sue Evans and…

Advice at hand when making a will

Older people needing advice about making a will are being invited to make a free telephone appointment with a…

Jane and the Soggy Bottoms up to the Channel challenge

To swim the English Channel is an ambition headteacher at Shillingstone CE Primary School Jane Whitehouse-Sharpe has held throughout…

Good burgers celebrate cow’s unveiling

A magnificently sculptured cow’s head commissioned through voluntary donations from the community of Sturminster Newton was officially unveiled in…

Objections pour in on plans for village homes

Numerous representations have been submitted to Dorset Council objecting to detailed proposals for 26 homes off Haywards Lane, Child…

We’re star fundraisers!

The villagers of Motcombe have dug deep in their pockets and collected more than £5,000 for the Salisbury Hospital…