Dorset bikers get revved up for a cause as £8,000 raised for charity
A MOTORBIKE ride out raised more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity DocBike which helps people injured in motorbike…
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Dorset school listed as one of the top private schools in the world
PORT Regis School, near Shaftesbury, has been included in this year’s The Schools Index – establishing itself one of…
Fight among young people breaks out in Dorchester street
A FIGHT among groups of young people broke out in Dorchester – leaving one girl on the ground -…
Woman fled car in Gillingham street after assault in the early hours
A WOMAN passenger was assaulted in a vehicle before fleeing the car near Gillingham. Police said the incident unfolded at…
The Queen’s Arms near Sherborne crowned south west Pub of the Year
THE Queen’s Arms in Corton Denham, near Sherborne, has been named Pub of the Year by the Food Lifestyle…
Safe and alcohol stolen from village social club
A SAFE containing cash and a large bottle of alcohol were stolen from a West Dorset social club. The theft…
Bike theft in Dorchester sparks police appeal
POLICE have issued images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft…
“What a night!”: Hundreds line the streets for 2024 Wincanton Carnival
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets to greet the Wincanton Carnival procession. Town streets were lit up in multi-colour during…
Work underway on £2 million DCH chemotherapy unit makeover
WORK is underway on a £2 million refurbishment of the chemotherapy department at Dorset County Hospital. The Fortuneswell Unit is…
Tractor and hedge trimmer stolen from Hazelbury Bryan
POLICE are investigating the theft of a tractor and hedge trimmer in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. It was reported that…
Stalbridge WI raises charity funds at three events
STALBRIDGE WI has been busy fundraising – hosting and helping at a trio of events. Over the past two months,…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
The Vale Pantry gets ready for big move
THE Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is expanding its services due to increased demand. The social supermarket helps those who…
226-tonne superstructure in Warminster part of high-tech British Army programme
A STEEL superstructure that will house a state-of-the-art training centre for the next generation of British Army vehicles is…
Frome care home welcomes four-legged visitors on World Animal Day!
A FROME care home was taken over by animals for a special event. To mark World Animal Day, residents at…
SEND and disability Let’s Talk events planned across Dorset this month
FAMILIES can discuss special educational needs and disability provision at a series of events in Dorset this month. Professionals and…
Digger stolen from East Dorset recovered by police – 1,200 miles away in Poland!
A DIGGER stolen from a building site in East Dorset on April Fool’s Day has been recovered – more…
Record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show raises £65,000 for charities
20 CHARITABLE organisations across Somerset and Dorset benefitted from a record-breaking Sherborne Classic and Supercar Show. The event, regarded as…
‘Stressed’ dolphin successfully refloated after washing up on the Dorset coast
A DOLPHIN who ended up on the Dorset coast after being battered by storm waves has been successfully refloated. Medics…
Dorchester town centre pedestrian crossings to be upgraded
TWO pedestrian crossings first installed 20 years ago in Dorchester’s town centre will be upgraded – with work starting…
Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed
NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…