Husband-and-wife duo celebrate 30 years of A World of Furniture success in Blandford

A HUSBAND and wife team behind a furniture shop in Salisbury are celebrating 30 years of…

Martin Brown will be at the festival at 11.30am on November 15 Picture: Blandford Literary Festival

Meet the Horrible Histories illustrator at Blandford Literary Festival

CHILDREN – and adults – who enjoy reading about history with the nasty bits left in…

What the new store could look like from the A357 Picture: Aldi

Plans to bring new Aldi store to Sturminster Newton

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is looking at creating a new store in Sturminster…

Volunteer fair coming to Wincanton

PEOPLE looking to give back to their community are being invited to see how they can…

The EA said the pollution could have easily been avoided Picture: EA

Dorset farmer fined heavily after polluting more than two miles of river

A DORCHESTER dairy farm has been faced with an eye-watering bill after it was discovered it…

Ben has played with some top acts over the years Picture: Ben Waters

Boogie-woogie legend to hold concert to raise funds for village hall

A TALENTED Dorset-based boogie-woogie pianist is holding a special concert to help raise funds to support…

Benjamin Cross, Bradley Paddick and George Berry. Both Berry and Cross played leading roles, police said Pictures: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police

Gang who stole £2 million worth of cars across Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire jailed

A GANG who stole 107 vehicles from driveways in the middle of the night when owners…

Police are trying to identify the victim so they can speak to him Picture: Google

Man arrested following alleged racially aggravated assault in Sherborne

A MAN has been arrested after another man was reportedly grabbed by his face and verbally…

Maureen took up swimming at the age of 60 as a way to keep fit Picture: The Malthouse

Maureen takes a swim down memory lane after returning to Gillingham pool at 96

A WOMAN in Gillingham who made headlines with a fundraising swim 20 years ago has returned…

The friendly group has a very active Facebook group Picture: Dorset Menopause Support

Dorset menopause group is helping women thrive: Get involved

A GROUP in Dorset that supports women through all stages of menopause is growing.

The owner of the car was spoken to by officers after allowing the man to drive the vehicle without a licence or insurance Picture: Dorchester Police

Car seized after being driven without licence and insurance

POLICE seized a car in Dorchester this week after they discovered the driver did not have…

The book is launching in November Picture: Gillingham Museum

New book chronicles the lives and legacy of one of Gillingham’s most prominent families

AN UPCOMING book will lift the lid of the lives and legacy of one of Gillingham’s…

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PYFC co-founder Andy Jeffery, player Logan, Ben Benatto, Malcolm Andrews and Jason Chinn, player Elsie, Emily Vernon parent and coach Connor Rowlands Picture: PYFC

Striking gold: metal detectorists raise thousands to support youth football

A WEEKEND dig saw metal detecting enthusiasts raise more than £2,000 to support a football club…

New strategy approved to boost biodiversity and green investment

A NEW local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) has been approved by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet.

Planning rules for housebuilders tightened to cut air pollution

HOUSING developers in Wiltshire will now be asked to follow new guidance designed to implement air…

Police said an investigation is underway Picture: Dorset Police

Gang of balaclava-wearing men attack and rob teenager in Dorchester

POLICE have launched an appeal after a teenager had his bank card stolen by a group…

Chief petty officer Callum Seggie receiving his award Picture: Wessex RFCA

Awards ceremony honours Somerset’s armed forces

A SPECIAL awards ceremony took place to recognise the exceptional service and dedication of armed service…

Left: Princess Anne meeting Dorset's chief constable Amanda Pearson and right, cadet Amber Loring-Arnot handing the Princess Royal flowers Picture: Dorset Police

Pictures: Princess Royal opens flagship police HQ in Dorset

ROYALTY came to Dorset yesterday (October 6) to officially open a new flagship police headquarters in…

Police appeal following dog attack in Gillingham

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a dog reportedly attacked another dog in Gillingham last month. A…

Man charged with attempted murder following Sturminster Newton stabbing

A 20-YEAR-old Weymouth man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in…

The fire service praised Simon for his sacrifice Picture: Sherborne Fire Station

Fire station shines a light on man who marks 30 years of service in Sherborne

THE fire service in Sherborne has praised a man who has just marked 30 impressive years…