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Wiltshire wildlife photography competition starts soon: How to enter
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (420+ words) PICTURES showing the "beauty, diversity and fragility of Wiltshire's natural world' are being accepted in an annual competition. Winners will be announced in mid-September across the Trust's social media channels and featured in its member magazine. As well as Under…...
30k on offer as Dorset searches for next Town of Culture
6+ day, 24+ min ago (331+ words) TOWNS are being given the chance to put themselves firmly on the map as applications now open to become Dorset Town of Culture 2027. The successful town will receive "30, 000 in match-funding from Dorset Council to help deliver a year-long programme of…...
Sherborne Library " provisional opening date confirmed after asbestos work
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (335+ words) SHERBORNE Library is set to reopen in August as work to make the building "safe for staff and visitors" continues. Dorset Council said it is working towards reopening the Hound Street facility on Monday, August 3. The library has been closed…...
Urgent appeal to find missing man last seen near Dorchester
1+ week, 6+ day ago (276+ words) POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a missing man who was last seen near Dorchester. Robert, 48, was reported missing after he was last seen yesterday (June 18) in the Charlton Down area at around 4. 45pm. Dorset Police has issued…...
Former pilot Tony looks over his old plane to mark his 90th birthday " The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
1+ week, 6+ day ago (584+ words) A FORMER Royal Air Force pilot from Gillingham celebrated his 90th birthday " with an emotional reunion with the aircraft he flew. Tony Davies qualified to fly the de Havilland Vampire in 1961, and to celebrate his landmark big day, visited Vanguard Storage's…...
Ex-police officer abused position to pursue victim, court told " The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
2+ week, 1+ day ago (359+ words) A FORMER Dorset Police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting misconduct in public office for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met while carrying out his duties. James Mc Clements, 35, was sentenced…...
Long-serving firefighter Michaelle steps down after more than 25 years
2+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) A LONG-SERVING Dorchester firefighter has retired after 26 years at the Dorset station. Temporary watch manager Michelle Rodway had been at Dorchester since 2000, but stepped down from the role on June 12. A station spokesperson said she had attended "many incidents not…...
Ludwell man jailed for suffocating partner in domestic abuse attack
2+ week, 2+ day ago (365+ words) A MAN from Ludwell has been jailed after suffocating his partner with a pillow in an attack that left her traumatised and struggling to rebuild her life. Timothy Bossard, 42, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at Winchester Crown Court on…...
Two young motorcyclists die in separate Dorset crashes hours apart " The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
2+ week, 3+ day ago (350+ words) TWO motorcyclists in their 20s have died following separate fatal crashes on Dorset roads within less than two hours of each other. Emergency services were called to two serious collisions on Sunday, June 14, near Chickerell and Dorchester, both involving motorcycles and…...
Britain's rarest tree among hundreds to be planted in Dorset
2+ week, 6+ day ago (409+ words) HUNDREDS of trees including one of Britain's rarest native species are set to take root in Dorset this autumn as a countryside charity celebrates its centenary. Dorset CPRE, the county branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, is aiming…...