Shaftesbury4 days ago'I lost limbs but stayed to help others in Ukraine'Eddy Scott now works for Superhumans, the medical charity that treated him after a drone strike.4 days ago9 Jul 2025Dozens of snails hidden around town for art trailThere are 40 snails hidden around Shaftesbury for people to find for the town's fringe festival.9 Jul 202520 Jun 2025Staff walk out over restructuring plans for two schoolsUnion members at Shaftesbury School strike over proposals to share staff with Sturminster Newton High.20 Jun 202516 Jun 2025Interest in special school from outside countyShareholders at Coombe House in Shaftesbury discuss neighbouring authorities enquiries.16 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Lido reopens after major refurbishmentA campaign helped fundraise a new filtration system and pool liner for Shaftesbury Lido.6 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Adult social care shake-up 'rethink' after protestFamilies of adult day care users in Dorset fight to maintain local services.6 Jun 202527 May 2025Family of woman who died in crash pay tributeMary Emerson-Reed, 63, was riding along the B3081 on the Wiltshire/Dorset border when she died.27 May 202526 May 2025DNA test led man to help family with tragic pastJohn McNally discovered he was related to murdered backpacker Grace Millane after taking a DNA test.26 May 202514 May 2025Speeding driver, 75, jailed after killing cyclist, 63Alan Morris initially said he was not able to see the woman but pleaded guilty after a police reconstruction.14 May 2025...