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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…

Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…