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The crash happened on the A354 Monkton Hill in Dorchester on Friday morning

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in Dorchester crash

A WOMAN suffered ‘life-threatening’ injuries and remains in hospital after a crash in Dorchester. The incident, on the A354 Monkton…

A host of festive feasts will be on offer at the Athelhampton House Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Festive food to tickle tastebuds at Athelhampton House Christmas Fair

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event next month. On Saturday and Sunday, November 25…

Volunteer gardeners Viv Taylor, David Dawson and Petula Fishlock, at the Poole in Bloom presentation evening

Blooming marvellous accolades for Poole charity hospice

BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest. The Forest Holme Hospice,…

Mr Magnolia, by Quentin Blake. Picture: Quentin Blake

Blandford youngsters can earn Arts Award at Quentin Blake exhibition

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way in to the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work…

Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…

Diverse Abilities charity gearing up for gala ball event

DANCERS at an ‘under the sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put…

Dorset Council gritting crews are ready for winter

Gritters ready for Dorset roads as temperatures start to drop

GRITTERS in Dorset are ready to go as the cold winter months begin. Dorset Council’s gritting crews are gearing up…

Clocks go back in the UK at 2am on Sunday, October 29

When do the clocks go back in the UK in 2023 – and why?

WINTER is drawing in – and so are the nights – as the UK gets ready to put the…

Iolo Williams (centre left) with the team

BBC film crews on Brownsea Island for Autumnwatch special

THE red squirrels of Brownsea Island will hit TV screens across the country this evening. Cameras from BBC One’s The…

Coats, hats and gloves collected for Dorset children: Where to collect and donate

COATS, hats and gloves for children in Dorset are being donated to help those in need this winter. With the…