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The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

The former chapel in Hazelbury Bryan could be converted into a four-bed house. Picture: Google

House plan for former Vale village chapel building

A FORMER village chapel could be converted into a home if plans are approved. Woolley & Wallis, on behalf of…

Work will take place at Maumbury Cross during the first half of 2025. Picture: Dorset Council

Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester

WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Christiana before and after the hair cut Picture Elizabeth Blackledge

Sherborne woman shaves head to support mum with rare blood cancer

A SHERBORNE woman cut all her hair off to raise money for an important cause close…

Somerset Council hopes the area will become a popular focal point for the community Picture: Somerset Council

“State-of-the-art” amphitheatre set to open in Yeovil in January

AN amphitheatre-style space is set to open to the public in Yeovil in the New Year. The area at the…

Luckily, no one was injured by the fire Picture: Dorset Council Waste Services

Batteries left in bin sets recycling vehicle ablaze

PEOPLE are being reminded to not dispose of batteries in their recycling bin after it set a recycling collection…

Entries open for 2025 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon: All you need to know

ENTRY is open for the 2025 Blackmore Vale Half Marathon. Organised by the Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC), the event…

Wheat bags are popular around winter Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

Fire service issues safety warning after wheat bag catches fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to those that use microwavable wheat bags to stay warm. Wheat bags are sealed bags…

The set was made from scratch by the school’s art and design department Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Creepy, kooky and completely captivating: The Gryphon School shines with The Addams Family Musical

MORE than 1,000 people came to watch the sold-out performances of The Addams Family musical at the Gryphon School…