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Sustrans officer for Wool Primary School Anna Philps

They’re putting on the pedal power in the Purbecks…

By Sara Niven. PARENTS and pupils are being urged to get on their bikes as a way of improving their…

The Bournemouth West, one of the top ten layouts in the country, will be at Wimborne Railway Society’s ‘Railex’ Model Railway Exhibition

Dr Beeching, the Pines Express and a model railway show…

By Lorraine Gibson. IN the midst of continuing rails strikes, a timely piece of railway history will be resurrected when…

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New pictures released as search for missing Alex Bendall continues

POLICE have issued pictures of a distinctive hoodie worn by missing Dorchester teen Alex Bendall as the search continues. Alex,…

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Arrest after LGBT+ stand damaged at Dorchester library

A WOMAN was arrested after an LGBT+ stand was damaged at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre. Police were called to…

Police and other agencies searched Allen’s home in March 2021. Photo: RSPB

Dorset gamekeeper Paul Scott Allen sentenced over dead wildlife and poison offences

A DORSET gamekeeper has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting wildlife and firearms offences. Paul Scott Allen, whose…

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Aldi looking for hundreds of workers offering salaries up to £63,000

ALDI has announced it is looking to hire 115 workers in Somerset – with salaries of up to £63,000…

Queen Victoria's Sketchbook up for auction at Charterhouse

Queen Victoria’s sketchbook up for auction in Sherborne next month

A DRAWING of a dog curled up for a snooze, and a watercolour of a view from a Windsor…

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Mum’s emotional appeal to find missing Alice Bendall as last sighting confirmed

MISSING Alice Bendall – also known as Alex – was last seen in Tesco Dorchester, police have said, as…

Missing teen Alice/Alex Bendall

Search teams helping in bid to find missing Alice Bendall

SEARCH dogs and air search and rescue teams are helping in the effort to find missing teenager Alice…

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Police appeal for help finding missing Dorset teen Alice Bendall

POLICE are appealing for help tracing a missing teenager last seen in Charminster. Alice Bendall, who is also known as…