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Murder trial in June

3 people have been sent to trial charged with the murder of a man near Shaftesbury last year.

Somerset cannabis man to be deported

A man found growing half a million pounds worth of cannabis on the Somerset Levels has been jailed.

Prison art on show at Sturminster

There's an exhibition of artwork by inmates and staff at Guys Marsh prison near Shaftesbury this week.

All change at libraries

Opening hours are to be extended at 18 Somerset libraries this week.

Gypsy consultations closing

There's now under a week left for people in North Dorset to comment on a shortlist beign drawn up of new travellers sites in the district.

Yeovil man's short film

One of the projectionists at Yeovil Cinema has got through to the top 20 of a national short-film making competition.

Dementia help in Yeovil

Alzheimer's sufferers and their loved ones and carers can get more advice about the condition in Yeovil this week.

South Somerset Community bus back

A community bus, taken off the road due to district council cuts in South Somerset last year, is making a welcome return.

Ilchester benefits cheat in court

An Ilchester mother, who's admitted falsely claiming over £16,000 in benefits, has been told she'll be sentenced later this month.

Water bills up and down across the west

North Dorset residents are getting a smaller water bill rise than some other parts of the west country.

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