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Packed audience says thank you for the music

Tribute band ABBAsolutely are widely considered to be one of the best ever ABBA Tribute Acts and it showed…

They did the dash… the Minster dash!

by Tom Scrase. The Wimborne Minster annual pancake race took place on Shrove Tuesday, February 21. The event was held inside…

Jewellery and cash stolen in burglary at Poole property

JEWELLERY and cash were stolen in a burglary at an address in Poole. Police are appealing for information after the…

Dorset-based Repair Shop star helps launch award for young upholsterers

DORSET-based Repair Shop star Sonnaz Nooranvary has helped launch a new award recognising young upholsterers. The upholstery expert’s company, Sonnaz…

Man sentenced over tragic crash that killed ‘superhero’ Jill Crisp in Christchurch

A MAN has avoided jail after admitting causing the death of a 79-year-old woman by careless or inconsiderate driving. Jill…

Schools closed as snow hits in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire: Full list

DOZENS of schools are closed today after snow hit Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire overnight. Children will be rejoicing as they…

Dorset to star in new Sir David Attenborough series Wild Isles

‘THE richness of the Purbeck landscape’ features at the heart of a new series – the last to be…

Fresh plans to extend Sturminster Marshall Golf Club restaurant submitted

FRESH plans to extend the clubhouse at Sturminster Marshall Golf Club have been submitted – five months after an…

When do the clocks go forward in the UK – and why?

THE evenings are getting longer as spring approaches. And the question on everyone’s lips is – when do the clocks…

Queen Victoria’s sketchbook sold by Sherborne auction house

A SKETCHBOOK that once belonged to Queen Victoria – and was due to go up for auction in Sherborne…