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Recipients of the Cross of St Aldhelm at Salisbury Cathedral, left to right: Angie Wheeler, Bill Smith, Peter Troughton, Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and Acting Bishop of Salisbury, Carole Goddard, Sue Chandler, David Robilliard.

Diocese of Salisbury

Six people honoured for 'exceptional' commitment and service to Christianity

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People sit among 99 chairs at public installation in Victoria Tower Gardens, where only one in three seats is occupied to reflect the survival rates of the deadliest blood cancers, as Blood Cancer

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People sit among 99 chairs at public installation in Victoria Tower Gardens, where only one in three seats is occupied to reflect the survival rates of the deadliest blood cancers, as Blood Cancer

Charity launches £25m appeal to double survival rates in deadly blood cancers

The National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) is being rolled out in emergency departments (EDs) across England.

The National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) is being rolled out in emergency departments (EDs) across England.

New NHS system to help doctors spot and treat deteriorating children faster

The Triumph 2000 Roadster, affectionately known as Bessy and similar to the car driven by Bergerac in the hit 1980s detective series, will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s classic car auction at Haynes Motor Museum on Thursday, November 19.

The Triumph 2000 Roadster, affectionately known as Bessy and similar to the car driven by Bergerac in the hit 1980s detective series, will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s classic car auction at Haynes Motor Museum on Thursday, November 19.

Classic car set to go under the hammer at Haynes Motor Museum later this month

In the South West, men are more likely to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night than women

In the South West, men are more likely to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night than women

One in four UK adults not getting NHS-recommended hours of sleep, study finds

Dorset and Wilts Ladies have announced Kevin Moggridge as their new head coach

Dorset and Wilts Ladies have announced Kevin Moggridge as their new head coach

Dorset and Wilts Ladies have announced Kevin Moggridge as their new head coach

20 new apprentices have joined SGN this autumn, taking the first step towards rewarding careers and helping deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future across Britain.

20 new apprentices have joined SGN this autumn, taking the first step towards rewarding careers and helping deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future across Britain.

SGN invests in its future workforce with 20 new apprentices

Ed Killen, Jaden Valdes and Jake Chedgy

Ed Killen, Jaden Valdes and Jake Chedgy

Wessex Volleyball Under 16 squad members represent England in Denmark

Julia’s House corporate fundraiser, Caroline, with some tree-mendous volunteers

Julia’s House corporate fundraiser, Caroline, with some tree-mendous volunteers

Children's hospice charity looking for 'tree-mendous' volunteers in Dorset

North Dorset RFC is set to host a Dorset & Wiltshire U18 Boys Assessment Day on Sunday, October 25.

North Dorset RFC is set to host a Dorset & Wiltshire U18 Boys Assessment Day on Sunday, October 25.

North Dorset RFC to host Dorset & Wiltshire U18 Boys Assessment Day this weekend

Penlee Severn class lifeboat Ivan Ellen 17-36 at sea.

Penlee Severn class lifeboat Ivan Ellen 17-36 at sea.

RNLI urges public in Dorset to stay safe during Storm Austen

Ultra runner Alex Bance will take on a 380 mile challenge for Julia's House

Ultra runner Alex Bance will take on a 380 mile challenge for Julia's House

Ultra-runner to run 380 miles to smash 1000 mile charity fundraising milestone

The Dorset & Wilts Society of RFU Referees is offering face-to-face training sessions.

The Dorset & Wilts Society of RFU Referees is offering face-to-face training sessions.

RFU Referee training sessions being offered by Dorset & Wilts Referees

The medals awarded to Miss Dorothea Mary Lynette Crewdson MM ARRC £5,000-10,000 at Charterhouse on 12th November

The medals awarded to Miss Dorothea Mary Lynette Crewdson MM ARRC £5,000-10,000 at Charterhouse on 12th November

Rare set of First World War gallantry medals to go under the hammer

Fox on a roof, one of the species volunteers might spot during PTES’ Living with Mammals this autumn.

Fox on a roof, one of the species volunteers might spot during PTES’ Living with Mammals this autumn.

Public asked to record mammal sightings in green spaces this autumn

From Christmas markets and wreath-making workshops to carol concerts and Christmas tree collections, Julia's House Children's Hospice has a packed programme of festive events across Wiltshire and Dorset this winter.

From Christmas markets and wreath-making workshops to carol concerts and Christmas tree collections, Julia's House Children's Hospice has a packed programme of festive events across Wiltshire and Dorset this winter.

Julia's House Children's Hospice hosting festive events across Dorset

Chrissy Forder is the 36th chairperson of the Executive Association Solent, which meets monthly at the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in the New Forest. The new vice-chair is Simon Hawtrey-Coombs.

Chrissy Forder is the 36th chairperson of the Executive Association Solent, which meets monthly at the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in the New Forest. The new vice-chair is Simon Hawtrey-Coombs.

New chairwoman appointed at not-for-profit association that covers Dorset

The warning follows a summer catch-up campaign that saw 246,089 doses of the MenB vaccine administered to young people in England between July 20 and August 31.

The warning follows a summer catch-up campaign that saw 246,089 doses of the MenB vaccine administered to young people in England between July 20 and August 31.

First-year students warned not to ignore serious symptoms during freshers’ week

Classic Morris Minor and Mini Clubman cars to go under the hammer in November

The Grand Fire Ride will travel through every station served by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) in support of the Fire Fighters Charity and Bristol Children’s Hospital through the Grand Appeal.

The Grand Fire Ride will travel through every station served by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) in support of the Fire Fighters Charity and Bristol Children’s Hospital through the Grand Appeal.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Grand Fire Ride to travel more than 760km across 50 DWFRS fire stations

Classic Rover receiving the Best Stand Award trophy from Danny Hopkins from Practical Classics and Lolly Lee

Classic Rover receiving the Best Stand Award trophy from Danny Hopkins from Practical Classics and Lolly Lee

Motoring enthusiasts from around the world gather for International Autojumble

Several places in the South West feature in new book about eerie places to visit

Small Copper butterfly

Small Copper butterfly

Butterfly Conservation

Drought could leave butterflies fighting for survival next year, experts warn

Regional adoption agencies have issued a plea for more adopters as the number of children waiting for a permanent home in the South West has risen by 48 per cent since 2021/22, while adopter registrations have fallen by 19 per cent.

Regional adoption agencies have issued a plea for more adopters as the number of children waiting for a permanent home in the South West has risen by 48 per cent since 2021/22, while adopter registrations have fallen by 19 per cent.

Number of children needing adoption in the South West increases in five years

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony on September 12 in Salisbury,

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony on September 12 in Salisbury,

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Acts of bravery celebrated by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Farmer Cluster facilitator Megan Lock

Farmer Cluster facilitator Megan Lock

Decade of monitoring shows Farmer Clusters key to national nature restoration

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Tickets selling fast for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's festive programme

Julia's House head of retail preparing for last year's Glitter Gala in Creekmoor

Julia's House head of retail preparing for last year's Glitter Gala in Creekmoor

Julia's House to hold late-night Glitter Gala to mark Sustainable September

A total of 246,089 doses of the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine have been given since the NHS programme began on July 20, as of August 31.

A total of 246,089 doses of the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine have been given since the NHS programme began on July 20, as of August 31.

Nearly 250,000 MenB jabs delivered by NHS to young people ahead of the uni year

The Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and Acting Bishop of Salisbury, preparing for her 20-church Ride + Stride challenge.

The Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and Acting Bishop of Salisbury, preparing for her 20-church Ride + Stride challenge.

Dorset Historic Churches Trust

Bishop to raise money for historic churches through 20-church walking challenge

Toby Heasman, Head Brewer at Hall & Woodhouse and James May

Toby Heasman, Head Brewer at Hall & Woodhouse and James May

Hall & Woodhouse launches new ale in partnership with Top Gear legend James May

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

Tickets go on sale for star-studded Isle of Wight Literary Festival next month

Visitors on the LB1 bus from West Bay to Bridport

Visitors on the LB1 bus from West Bay to Bridport

Western Gateway

Applications open for £50k Western Gateway rural transport schemes funding

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

South West parents urged to vaccinate their children to protect them for school

Only one in five people in the South West (20%) are confident that young people in their local area would share information with the police if they knew someone was carrying a knife, according to UK-wide research from YouGov commissioned by

Only one in five people in the South West (20%) are confident that young people in their local area would share information with the police if they knew someone was carrying a knife, according to UK-wide research from YouGov commissioned by

One in five people believe young people would tell police if someone carried a knife

New research has uncovered the average age that parents in the South West experience ‘parenting lasts’ – the last time they had milestone moments, such as reading a bedtime story, with their children.

New research has uncovered the average age that parents in the South West experience ‘parenting lasts’ – the last time they had milestone moments, such as reading a bedtime story, with their children.

The exact age children in the south west stop holding their parent's hand

Bournemouth Water is offering customers free water-saving devices designed to help households reduce water consumption and save money on bills when on a water meter.

Bournemouth Water is offering customers free water-saving devices designed to help households reduce water consumption and save money on bills when on a water meter.

Bournemouth Water

Bournemouth Water offers customers free water-saving devices to reduce water use

NHS urging the public to prepare for the final bank holiday of the summer

A third of parents in the South West are sacrificing essentials for themselves to cover back-to-school costs, as half worry about the price of school uniform, new research reveals.

A third of parents in the South West are sacrificing essentials for themselves to cover back-to-school costs, as half worry about the price of school uniform, new research reveals.

South West parents feel the pinch as nearly half worry about cost of uniforms

1985 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica from the collection £8,000-10,000

1985 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica from the collection £8,000-10,000

Nearly 30 classic motorcycles to go under the hammer at museum this November

The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s prestigious Community Sport and Recreation Awards is back for 2026, with the organisation looking to recognise the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s prestigious Community Sport and Recreation Awards is back for 2026, with the organisation looking to recognise the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

Nominate a local hero or club for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026

Stefan Gabrielsson, CTEK Business Owner

Stefan Gabrielsson, CTEK Business Owner

Electric vehicles

Drivers in south west in the slow lane for the switch to fully electric vehicles

Families in the South West are still feeling the financial impact of the school holidays as they prepare children for the new term, The Children’s Society warns.

Families in the South West are still feeling the financial impact of the school holidays as they prepare children for the new term, The Children’s Society warns.

School holidays

South west families still counting cost of holidays as new school term looms

Almost half of adults in the South West are living with chronic pain, new research has revealed

Almost half of adults in the South West are living with chronic pain, new research has revealed

Almost half of South West adults live with chronic pain, new research reveals

To help support the emergency services tackling major wildfires across the South, maintain supplies for customers, and protect the environment, Bournemouth Water is asking customers to use water wisely by making small water-saving changes at home.

To help support the emergency services tackling major wildfires across the South, maintain supplies for customers, and protect the environment, Bournemouth Water is asking customers to use water wisely by making small water-saving changes at home.

Bournemouth Water

Bournemouth Water calls on their customers to reduce their water usage

School leavers across the region are being urged to consider a career in building materials supply as the wait for their GCSE exam results comes to an end.

School leavers across the region are being urged to consider a career in building materials supply as the wait for their GCSE exam results comes to an end.

New careers guide highlights opportunities for school leavers in the South West

St John volunteers demonstrating first aid to the public

St John volunteers demonstrating first aid to the public

St John Ambulance aiming to teach 500,000 life-saving first aid in September

HMRC is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claims by August 31 to avoid losing payments if they have a child aged 16 to 19 who is staying in full-time, non-advanced education or approved training.

HMRC is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claims by August 31 to avoid losing payments if they have a child aged 16 to 19 who is staying in full-time, non-advanced education or approved training.

Parents are being urged by HMRC to extend Child Benefit claims before August 31

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

Popular summer auto jumble event attracted thousands to New Forest museum

Regional charity appoints two new trustees to help nature and communities thrive

Aldi is supporting its charity partner, Freedom4Girls, in calling for more supermarkets to make free period products available in store toilets.

Aldi is supporting its charity partner, Freedom4Girls, in calling for more supermarkets to make free period products available in store toilets.

Aldi backs charity call to make free period products available in supermarkets

After the A31 fire in the New Forest, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is again reminding people how to help reduce the risk of wildfire.

After the A31 fire in the New Forest, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is again reminding people how to help reduce the risk of wildfire.

Plea issued to help reduce wildfire risk after A31 fire

Households across the South West are being asked by Wessex Water to continue to use water wisely and cut back on non-essential use to avoid restrictions being introduced this summer.

Households across the South West are being asked by Wessex Water to continue to use water wisely and cut back on non-essential use to avoid restrictions being introduced this summer.

Residents urged by Wessex Water to cut back on water use

Children enjoy Big Teddy Takeover at Sherborne Abbey School

Children enjoy Big Teddy Takeover at Sherborne Abbey School

Annual Big Teddy Takeover helps raise thousands of pounds for Julia's House