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Delays on A303 after lorry overturns

DRIVERS faced delays on the A303 this morning after a lorry overturned. The vehicle ended up on its side on…

Latest NHS strike adds to ‘thousands of appointments’ postponed

NHS services in the South West are facing ‘significant disruption’ due to strikes, staff holidays and sickness, and warm…

Fire crews called to Shaftesbury property after kitchen fire

A SAUCEPAN left on a cooker led to fire crews being called out to a Shaftesbury property. Two crews from…

Biker killed in crash in Standerwick, near Frome

A BIKER sadly died after a crash near Frome on Tuesday (August 22). The incident, involving three vehicles, occurred on…

Appeal for hosts for Ukrainians on country’s independence day

AUGUST 24 is an important day for Ukrainians – for it marks the anniversary of the day the country…

Guy Ritchie working on ‘creative’ aspects of Compton Abbas airfield plans

GUY Ritchie has outlined some ideas for Compton Abbas airfield – including a potential museum-like ‘experience’. The film director, who…

Blackmore Vale Half Marathon 2024 details announced – with extra run

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon will return in February – with an extra run added for 2024. Organiser, the Blackmore…

Woman jailed over drink-drive crash that left cyclist in hospital

A DRINK driver who fled a crash in Blandford which left a cyclist with serious injuries has been jailed. Holly…

Man allegedly forced into car at gunpoint in Yeovil street

A MAN was allegedly forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in a Yeovil street on Sunday night (August 20). Police…

More hospital appointments to be postponed during NHS strike

SOME hospital appointments will be postponed this week as consultants in Dorset join a nationwide strike. The industrial action, part…