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Riverside Fest takes place in Sturminster Newton on August 16

Sturminster Newton Riverside Fest set to raise money for trio of charities

A CHARITY festival is set to take place in Sturminster Newton next month. Riverside Fest is set to run at…

The Shaftsbury Fringe 2025 is off to a roaring start Pictures: New Blackmore Vale

Pictures: Shaftesbury Fringe bursts into life with music, laughter and packed venues

THE streets of Shaftesbury were a bustle of activity for the launch of the Shaftesbury Fringe…

The former Wincanton Baptist Church could soon be converted into a house. Picture: Google

Former Wincanton church could be converted into three-bed family home

A FORMER Somerset church could soon be a three-bedroom home – if plans are approved. A planning application has been…

Former Top Gear host James May with staff at Asda in Gillingham. Picture: Asda

Why was Top Gear star James May at Gillingham Asda?

EXCITEMENT levels among staff at a Gillingham supermarket went into overdrive this week – with the appearance of former…

Police said the pair knew one another Picture: Google

Man arrested after woman in her 20s pushed to the ground in Shaftesbury

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was pushed to the ground in Shaftesbury. The assault reportedly took place…

Staff at the new Fortuneswell Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Picture: DCH

DCH chemotherapy unit re-opens after £2 million transformation

THE chemotherapy unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has re-opened following a £2 million improvement project. Patients at the Fortuneswell…

The school choir entertained pupils at the celebrations Picture: SAST

Sherborne school marks 25 years with time capsule opening and tribute to local centenarian

A SHERBORNE school held a celebration to mark 25 years since it was first opened by royalty. The

The Gillingham Mayor praised the work of volunteers and the grounds team Picture: Gillingham Town Council

Three “beautiful” Gillingham green spaces earn prestigious award

GILLINGHAM is officially home to three of the country’s most well-maintained public open spaces. This comes after the Shreen, the…

Dorset Police launches crackdown on ebikes, scooters and scramblers

ILLEGAL electric bikes, scramblers and scooters are being targeted in a new police operation. Dorset Police has launched the crackdown…

Calls to drop Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt display at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

AN anti-fox hunting group has called on the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show to not let hunt groups display their…