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The incident happened in the Pymore Road/Dodhams Lane area of Bridport. Picture: Google

Man flashed at teenage girl as she walked her dog in Bridport

A MAN flashed a teenage girl as she walked her dog in Bridport on Friday (November 24). Police are appealing…

Somerset Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby will stand down from their executive roles. Pictures: Somerset Council

Somerset Council reshuffle planned as two executive members stand down

A RESHUFFLE is on the cards after the resignation of two leading Somerset Councillors. Executive lead members Tessa Munt (children,…

The Willow Man, alongside the M5 near Bridgwater, has fallen into disrepair

Somerset’s iconic Willow Man sculpture could be revived after funding boost

AN iconic Somerset statue could be revived after a funding boost. The Willow Man, which stands alongside the M5 near…

Head of sixth form, Sam Ling, braving the elements at Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton sixth formers brave the elements to help the homeless

STURMINSTER Newton youngsters slept rough to help homeless people in Dorset – raising more than £1,800. A group of 16…

Armishaws general manager, Pat Carter, signing the Armed Forces Pledge in November last year

Wincanton company receives award for supporting military personnel

WINCANTON-based Armishaws Removals‘ commitment to supporting military personnel has been recognised with…

The incident happened on the A303 near the Southfields Roundabout in Ilminster

Police appeal after man in his 70s killed in A303 crash

A MAN in his 70s died in a crash on the A303 near Ilminster – which caused traffic chaos…

Police make 14 arrests and seize 28 knives in clamp down on crime

DORSET Police have made 14 arrests for knife-related crime and removed 28 blades from circulation in a…

Former Dorset Police worker Lisa Arnold. Photo: Dorset Police

Former Dorset Police worker who stole from Force ordered to pay £32,000

FORMER Dorset Police worker Lisa Arnold has been ordered to pay over…

Apprentice of the Year Mateusz Sapko receives his award. Picture: Blackmore Ltd

Blackmore printer named apprentice of the year at prestigious awards

A YOUNG employee at Shaftesbury printing firm Blackmore Ltd has been named Apprentice of the Year. Mateusz Sapko, apprentice pre/press…

The Swans Trust AGM at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Swans Trust charity recalls 2023 donations at Shaftesbury AGM

A SHAFTESBURY charity has helped a number of town causes in 2023, its AGM was told. The Swans Trust, which…