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Staff and pupils at Trent Young's celebrating the 'Good' rating Picture: Trent Young’s CofE School

Trent Young’s School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

STAFF at Trent Young’s CE School near Sherborne have been celebrating their recent Ofsted rating. The school…

Wiltshire farmer Daniel Hayward guilty of mistreating livestock

WILTSHIRE farmer Daniel Hayward has received a suspended prison sentence after he admitted mistreating animals. Hayward, of Bratton, was…

The alleged incident occurred in Trinity Street, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Pedestrian told driver to slow down – and was allegedly racially abused

A DRIVER is alleged to have racially abused a pedestrian who told them to slow down on a Dorchester…

Around 50 firefighters tackled the blaze in Dorchester. Picture: DWFRS

Care home evacuated as 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Dorchester

A FAULTY wall socket is believed to have started a fire at a Dorchester care home – leading to…

Registration is open now Picture Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…

BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…

The Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is closing down in February. Picture: Google

Landmark Dorset restaurant shutting down “with deep sadness”

A DORSET restaurant is shutting down next month. Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is shutting for the final time…

The man crashed into a car turning right into Sheeplands Lane Picture: Google

Yeovil drug driver handed driving ban after seriously injuring two children in Sherborne crash

A YEOVIL man has been handed a three-year driving ban after he crashed into a car in Sherborne, injuring…

Dorset Unstoppables will give young people with SEND a voice

YOUNG people in Dorset with special needs and disabilities are being urged to have their say over issues in…

Sydney "John" Maskell receiving his award Picture: Sarah Dyke MP

105-year-old Castle Cary war hero awarded France’s highest honour

A “REMARKABLE” 105-year-old veteran from Castle Cary has been awarded France’s highest military and civil distinction. Sydney “John” Maskell was…