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A total of 490 new homes could be built between Blandford and Pimperne

Plan for 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne approved

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne has been approved -…

Mikey Roynon died after being stabbed in Bath in June. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Wiltshire teen, 15, charged with murder of Mikey Roynon in Bath

A WILTSHIRE teen has been charged with murder after the death of a 16-year-old in Bath. The 15-year-old was…

The new Glastonbury Town Deal Supply Chain website

Firms urged to sign up for Glastonbury Town Deal supply chain website

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to register to be the first to find out about contracts emerging from the £23…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…

George Jones, burgled a property in Shepton Mallet, stealing the victim's car. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Burglar George Jones stole a car – and was caught driving it six days later

A MAN who burgled a Shepton Mallet property before driving off in the victim’s car will be sentenced next…

Glastonbury 2024 tickets go on sale on November 16 and November 19

Glastonbury 2024: Festival tickets go on sale this month – FAQs

TICKETS for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival go on sale this month – and eager revellers are…

The application is for the rear of the Three Kings restaurant, in Salisbury Street, Blandford - pictured here in June. Picture: Google

Blandford restaurant applies for permission for outdoor seating area

A BLANDFORD restaurant is hoping to install an outside seating area. The Three Kings eatery, in Salisbury Street, has submitted…

The Mere Art Group Exhibition was popular with visitors. Pictures: George Jeans

PICTURES: Mere Art Group exhibition wows visitors

THE work of members of a village art group was showcased during a special exhibition. Visitors were welcomed to a…

Former police officer charged with sharing pictures of dead person on WhatsApp

FORMER Somerset-based police officer Lewis Wood has been charged with three counts of misconduct in public office – including…

Mark Ashley-Miller plotting his route to every port in the UK and Ireland

Sherborne sailor sails for five years to meet every harbour master in UK & Ireland

AN unusual sea-bound challenge has seen a Sherborne sailor meet every harbour master in the UK and Ireland. Mark Ashley-Miller…