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Empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton

‘It’s like the war’: Shortages hit south west supermarkets

“IT’S like something out of the war.” So said one shopper browsing empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton. But her search…

Swanage Jazz Festival returns to Sandpit Field this year

Swanage Jazz Festival 2023 returns to ‘traditional home’

A RAFT of acts have been unveiled for the 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival. The event, featuring an extended Friday programme,…

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Child sex offender Adam Weeks jailed for eight years

A DORSET man has been jailed after admitting a series of sexual offences involving children. Adam Matthew Weeks, of Christchurch,…

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Bag of cocaine found at scene of crash near Dorchester

A BAG of cocaine was recovered from the scene of a crash in Dorchester. Police are appealing for information after…

With shortbread gifts at Kingfishers in New Milton are resident Terry Vass and Companionship Team member Christina Holliday.

Care homes’ random acts of kindness spread some joy

KIND-HEARTED residents and staff at a number of care homes have been spreading joy through a number of ‘random’…

President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Dorset with PM Rishi Sunak

PICTURES: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Lulworth Camp in Dorset

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Dorset last week.

The gym has a main hall with sprung floor and two badminton courts

Gym bids to raise roof repair funds

PIDDLEHINTON Gym, a local community hub for indoor sports and recreational activities at Piddlehinton Enterprise Park, is fundraising to…

Winter Warming Drinks

11 great drinks real winter warmers

Spring is on the horizon, but these drinks – all produced in the South-West of England – are the…

Daisy Kirkpatrick in the Purbeck Gazette last summer after another medal success

Daisy strikes gold three times over

YOUNG Swanage swimmer Daisy Kirkpatrick won three gold medals at the Dorset County Swimming Championships against the best swimmers…

Stories from a suitcase

Stories from a suitcase

A COMPELLING, lyrical and warm evening of storytelling is promised when Phil Okwedy visits Briantspuddle. The Gods Are All Here…