Police carried out a number of operations over the festive period. Picture: Dorset Police

Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas

MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…

Two more of the Lurcher puppies have been recovered. Picture: Dorset Police

Two more Lurcher puppies – stolen from Shroton – recovered as probe continues

TWO more Lurcher puppies – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – have been recovered. Police…

Businesses may need to invest in new recycling bins and signage as part of the new rules Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections

NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset

DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…

The Blackdown Motor Company site in Walton is empty. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Somerset car dealership closes last site after 50 years in business

A LANDMARK Somerset motor dealership has closed. Blackmore Motor Company, which was based in Main Street, Walton, near Street, closed…

The amber weather warning covers parts of Somerset and Dorset. Picture: Met Office

Amber weather warning for snow issued covering parts of Somerset and Dorset

AN amber weather warning covering parts of Somerset has been issued as heavy snow is forecast this evening (January…

20-person fight in Lyme Regis leaves three people injured

AN ‘altercation’ involving up to 20 young people in Lyme Regis on New Year’s Day left three people injured. Police…

Police want to trace this person after a burglary at Spar, in Sturminster Marshall. Pictures: Dorset Police

Cigarettes and tobacco worth almost £2,000 stolen from Spar in Sturminster Marshall

ALMOST £2,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from The Spar shop in Sturminster Marshall. The store, in Station…

£500,000 has now been raised Picture: Dorset County Hospital Charity

Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal

SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…

Officers raided a property after the alleged burglary in Bradford Abbas, near Sherborne. Picture: Dorset Police

Man, 46, arrested after alleged theft from commercial premises near Sherborne

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a theft from a commercial premises near Sherborne. The burglary, at a…

Missing siblings believed to be in Wincanton found after police appeal

SIBLINGS Tullulah-Belle, Lily, and George – reported to be in the Somerset area after going missing from Essex -…

Officers are keen to trace this person after the incident near Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Picture appeal after woman assaulted near Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for help to identify a person they would like to speak to in connection with the…

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More than 40 arrests in Wiltshire Christmas crime crackdown

MORE than 40 arrests were made in Wiltshire as officers targeted shoplifting and anti-social behaviour over the festive period. Wiltshire…

Rob's family said: "Rob will be dearly missed by Sue, the boys, his grandchildren, sister, nephew, extended family and friends." Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Family releases heartfelt tribute to motorcyclist who died on A350 at West Ashton

THE family of a man who tragically died on the A350 West Ashton crossroads in December has issued a…

Much of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset could see snow on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

Snow: Met Office weather warning for Wednesday covering much of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. The Met Office says…

Friends Chris Bryer-Ash and Chris Helberg are in training for their quest to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days

Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity

TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…

TRAFFIC: A303 crash and shed load at Lacock causing delays in Wiltshire

A CRASH near Chicklade has caused long delays on the A303 this morning. The busy route is ‘blocked’ in both…

Cost-of-living support available in Wiltshire this winter

INDIVIDUALS and families who are struggling with the cost of living across Wiltshire this winter are being reminded of…

Talk will reveal how gladiators might have fought in Dorset…

A CHISELLED man, complete with weapons, faces off against a snarling wild beast as thousands of enraptured fans look…

The car caught fire on the A350 Blandford Bypass. Picture: Google

Blandford bypass closed after car catches fire

THE Blandford bypass is closed after a car caught fire this afternoon. Fire crews from Blandford and Sturminster Newton were…

The Wincanton Cobbler could see a new lease of life Picture: Google

New craft beer bar could be coming to Wincanton

WINCANTON could see a new craft beer bar open in the town if plans are approved. An application has been…