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We can’t wait for kids to come back

By Nigel Roberts, Headteacher, All Saints Primary School, Bishops Caundle As in many professions, the past 10 months or so…

Foodbank feeding nearly 2,000 people

A hunger-free future is the ambition of the Trussell Trust, which provides emergency food and dignified support from its…

£1.7m to boost staffing in county’s social care sector

The government has awarded Dorset Council £1,728,324 to boost staffing levels in the social care sector in the wake…

Your part to play in town development

Sherborne Town Council is urging townsfolk to have their say in shaping the future of the town by taking…

Students’ maths contest excellence is sum achievement

Nine young mathematicians at Yeovil College have been recognised at the annual UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. The first year…

Delight as Gryphon students receive university offers

Students at The Gryphon School in Sherborne are celebrating after receiving numerous university offers including five to study at…

MP urges tougher sentences for animal cruelty offences

West Dorset MP Chris Loder is calling for custodial sentences for animal cruelty to be increased ten-fold, from six…

Councils harnessing power of sunshine

Bruton and Castle Cary town councils are harnessing the power of the sun and leading the way in cutting…

Plans for 114 homes and retail area in Stalbridge rejected

Dorset Council’s Northern Planning committee on Tuesday rejected an application for housing development in Stalbridge which has already gone…

Dog groomer Kelly closer to glory

Wincanton’s winning dog groomer Kelly Davis has taken another step towards being recognised as the best clipper in the…