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  • Abbotsbury church is target for lead thieves

    A VILLAGE church has become the latest to be hit by lead thieves who struck twice in two days. St Nicholas Church in Abbotsbury was found with over 400sq metres of lead missing from the roof. Associate Priest for the area the Rev Ada Whittock, said:

  • Another record Poppy Appeal in Dorchester

    THE Poppy Appeal in Dorchester has gone from strength to strength with another record breaking fundraising figure this year. Generous Dorchester residents helped to raise £23,700, smashing last year’s fundraising total of £23,300 by £400. This is the

  • Dorset businesses warned over festive season first aid risk

    BUSINESSES in Dorset are being urged to ensure they are manned by first aid-trained staff over the festive season. According to St John Ambulance, 79 per cent of businesses have periods where there could be no trained first aiders present. This figure