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The event raised money for YMCA Bournemouth Picture: Bryanston School

Bryanston pupils’ sleep-out and walk raises record-breaking funds for homeless charity

PUPILS at Bryanston School have raised a record-breaking amount for a charity that tackles the hardships of homelessness. A series…

Work is starting this month on the new cinema in Wincanton

EXCLUSIVE: See inside new Wincanton cinema – with work starting in days

WORK will begin in days on bringing the big screen back to Wincanton. S&B Cinemas team has secured ownership…

Fixing potholes top of the agenda for Lib Dems after Wiltshire Council win

FIXING potholes across the county is high on the list of priorities for the Liberal Democrats, their leader in…

Sherborne woman slams “selfish” farmers who ruined parties with muck spreading

A FURIOUS woman claims they could not hold birthday and wedding celebrations outdoors in Sherborne because of “selfish” farmers. Clare…

The pupils forming a giant VE Picture: St Andrew's Primary

Pictures: Yetminster pupils mark VE Day 80 with giant tribute and street party

PUPILS at St Andrews Primary in Yetminster celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day in style. Yesterday (May 8) marked 80…

Jim was joined by representatives of the RAF and the RBL on his birthday Picture: Newstone House

100-year-old RAF veteran, Jim, plays key VE Day role in Sturminster Newton

A SECOND World War RAF veteran – who recently celebrated his 100th birthday – had the privilege of lighting…

90% of the clubs have been saved Picture: Brendoncare

Elderly friendship clubs in Dorset SAVED following closure fears

CLUBS described as a “lifeline” to their members in Dorset have been saved following fears they would close. Charity Brendoncare…

People will be able to guess the name of the baby cow Picture: Piddletrenthide & Plush Fete

Hairy coos to be guest stars at village fete near Dorchester

A VILLAGE fete will celebrate all things countryside this June – and some very hairy guests will be the…

Three-year-old airlifted to hospital after being hit by car towing caravan in Blandford

A THREE-year old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after he was hit by a car on…

Firefighters were called to Mountain Ash Road, Dorchester, in the early hours of this morning. Picture: DWFRS

Crews battle Dorchester garage fire through the night

FIRE crews fought through the night to stop a garage fire in Dorchester spreading to surrounding properties. The blaze was…