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Cost-of-living support available in Wiltshire this winter

INDIVIDUALS and families who are struggling with the cost of living across Wiltshire this winter are being reminded of…

Talk will reveal how gladiators might have fought in Dorset…

A CHISELLED man, complete with weapons, faces off against a snarling wild beast as thousands of enraptured fans look…

The car caught fire on the A350 Blandford Bypass. Picture: Google

Blandford bypass closed after car catches fire

THE Blandford bypass is closed after a car caught fire this afternoon. Fire crews from Blandford and Sturminster Newton were…

The Wincanton Cobbler could see a new lease of life Picture: Google

New craft beer bar could be coming to Wincanton

WINCANTON could see a new craft beer bar open in the town if plans are approved. An application has been…

Shaftesbury Lido is set to see some major upgrades. Picture: Shaftesbury Town Council

Shaftesbury Lido gets funding promise for major upgrades

SWIMMERS at Shaftesbury Lido will soon be enjoying new equipment thanks to funding from town leaders. Shaftesbury Town Council has…

Philip Coward is the new chair of the Wiltshire Bobby Van charity

Leader of Mere brushmaker sweeps into new role with Wiltshire charity

CHAIR of renowned Mere brush-maker Hillbrush – Philip Coward – said a day out with the Wiltshire Bobby Van…

The meat blocked St John's Hill, Shaftesbury. Picture: Facebook

Police called as spilled MEAT blocks Shaftesbury road

A SHAFTESBURY road was blocked this afternoon when crates of MEAT spilled out of the back of a truck. The…

Several paintings featuring lions were stolen during the burglary in Lyme Regis. Picture: Dorset Police

Lion art stolen during burglary at Dorset art studio

STRIKING paintings of lions – including one alongside a Union Flag – have been stolen from a Dorset art…

60 guests benefitted from the lunch this year Picture: Gillingham Christmas Community Lunch Team

Gillingham community comes together to make Christmas Day special for others

60 GUESTS from across Gillingham enjoyed a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings thanks to the generosity of the…

Tom Flood, left, and Michael Dooley

New Dorset Lord-Lieutenant joins county community foundation as patron

DORSET’s new Lord-Lieutenant – Michael Dooley – has become a patron of Dorset Community Foundation, following in the footsteps…