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Guys Marsh Rated ‘Of Concern’ But Charity Aids Inmate Employment Skills

The latest official report on Guys Marsh Prison reveals a mixed performance, with a 51% score marking it as ‘of concern’.

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Celebrating The Success Of Shaftesbury Carnival 2023

The weather held firm, and crowds gathered in large numbers to celebrate the 147th Shaftesbury Carnival yesterday.

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Shaftesbury In Bloom Takes Gold, Record Number Of Awards And Mental Health Honour

The dedication of Shaftesbury in Bloom volunteers has been acknowledged by the regional Britain in Bloom committee.

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Firefighters In Shaftesbury Raise Over £1,100 For Charities With Car Wash

Firefighters at Shaftesbury Fire Station operated a car wash service yesterday, cleaning dozens of cars and some interesting and unexpected vehicles.

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Hope Charity Wants To Transform Vacant TIC Into Mental Health Hub

The chief executive of the Shaftesbury mental health charity Hope, Eileen Crew, has contacted Dorset Council because she wants to take on the former Tourist Information Centre property on Bell…

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Fontmell Musical Therapy Sessions Offer Emotional Support And Respite

Press Pause, a six-week programme of musical therapy sessions, starts at Springhead Trust in Fontmell Magna on Thursday.

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From Navy Uniforms To Vintage Threads – Jenny Morisetti’s Mission For Sustainable Fashion In Shaftesbury

Jenny Morisetti organises the monthly vintage clothing sales and repair events at the town hall on the first Sunday of the month.

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Jackie And Jeanette On Shaftesbury Carnival’s Celebrity Football In 1977

Jackie Spiteri and Jeanette Hardiman reminisce about growing up in Compton and Fontmell in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Two Men Arrested After Drone Found Near Guys Marsh

Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to convey items into Guys Marsh Prison using a drone.

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Barn Conversion Withdrawn After Fontmell Council Opposes Plan

Plans to convert an agricultural building into a home on land south of Marsh Moor Lodge in Fontmell have been withdrawn after the Parish Council opposed the plans.

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