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£5,000 was given to Fortuneswell Cancer Trust Picture: Ducks and Drakes

Ducks and Drakes donates more than £20,000 to support Dorset cancer patients

A CANCER trust in Dorset is thanking supporters after it handed out more than £20,000 to cancer support groups…

The RSPCA said reports of neglect are likely to increase over the Christmas period as people face financial hardships Picture: RSPCA

Shocking stats reveal 13% increase in pet neglect in Dorset

524 ANIMAL neglect incidents were reported in Dorset from January to September this year – and the RSPCA said…

Students and staff at Sherborne Prep School handing the cheque to Dorset Wildlife Trust Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Sherborne school helps protect Dorset’s nature reserves with £5,000 donation

A SCHOOL in Sherborne has been thanked by the Dorset Wildlife Trust after the charity was handed a  £5,000…

22-year-old Shetland pony Romeo visited children at Sherborne Primary ahead of the project launch event Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Sherborne’s generosity shines bright for families in need this Christmas

FAMILIES in Sherborne can enjoy an extra special Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of the community. 197 Christmas…

The winning town will receive £30,000 from Dorset Council to enable a year’s worth of cultural activity to take place Picture: Paul Dibben

Sherborne in the running to be 2026 Town of Culture

SHERBORNE is one of four towns across Dorset shortlisted to be the 2026 Town of Culture. The winning town will…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – could delay Wiltshire polls

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…

Wincanton Races on Boxing Day is a huge event for the course

Wincanton Boxing Day Races: Course gears up for busiest meeting of the year

AS we all start to prepare our plans for the Christmas period, one thing that may loom large is…

Jake has been acting since he was seven Picture: Elsie Rose Photography

Sherborne pupil stars in short film about teen mental health

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Sherborne is starring in a short film which brings attention to teenage mental health issues. Jake…

A property in Amors Drove was raided by police Picture: Dorset Police

Suspected cannabis and cocaine seized in Sherborne police raid

A SHERBORNE property was raided by police who seized suspected cannabis and cocaine. An address in Amors Drove saw a…

The same play, set to the same music and with the same costumes, has been performed by girls in Years 7 and 8 ever since its first performance in 1960. Picture: Hanford School

Hanford School celebrates 60+ year tradition with nativity performance

A NATIVITY play that was originally created at Hanford School in 1960 and has been performed at the school…