Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward Picture: Google

Man charged with dangerous driving following crash with unmarked police car

A MAN is due in court charged with dangerous driving following a crash with an unmarked…

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward Picture: Google

Man crashed into unmarked police car near Sturminster Marshall

A MAN has been arrested after he crashed into an unmarked police car near Sturminster Marshall….

Maternity staff at DCH are celebrating the improved report from CQC inspectors. Picture: DCH

DCH maternity services upgraded to ‘good’ after CQC inspection

MATERNITY services at Dorset County Hospital have been upgraded after a visit by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has…

The branch is closing in January Picture: Google

Lloyds bank in Gillingham to close

GILLINGHAM’S Lloyds branch is set to close its doors to customers early next year. The…

Police gearing up to face ‘large hare coursing gathering’

POLICE are asking farmers in Dorset and Hampshire to be vigilant after it received intelligence that…

The former office building and store would be turned into a cafe and offices under the plans Picture: Proctor Watts Cole Rutter

Plans unveiled for café and car park for site near Gillingham Railway Station

A VACANT haulage yard next to the railway station in Gillingham could be turned into a…

Andrew Morton will be in Sherborne to discuss his new book, Winston and the Windsors

Diana biographer Andrew Morton set for Sherborne talk

ANDREW Morton – who became a staple of newspaper front pages in the early 1990s after writing a controversial…

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North Dorset power cuts: helicopter launched to check damage from lightning

HOUSEHOLDS in north Dorset and south Somerset contended with power cuts over the weekend – likely…

The pair's quoted total for roofing work amounted to a staggering £119,600 Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue roofers conned vulnerable people in Dorset out of more than £100,000

A COUPLE who made thousands of pounds by conning elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset with…

Vehicles approaching the junction from the west Picture: Dorset Council

Delays expected on A30 near Sherborne as work to take place to make notorious road safer

DRIVERS will be faced with a month of delays next week as a busy and notorious…

The crash happened on the A30 Babylon Hill, near Marl Lane. Picture: Google

Man to appear in court over crash near Sherborne that killed Yeovil driver

A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Yeovil man was killed…

Wiltshire Blue Badge car park disabled

Blue Badge free parking could return to Wiltshire

PEOPLE with disabilities in Wiltshire could once again benefit from free parking at council-owned car parks…

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The now dropped changed would have hit students the hardest according to campaigners Picture: David Baker Photography

Victory for campaigners as X51 and X53 bus timetable cuts reversed

PLANS to reduce bus services in west Dorset have now been shelved following backlash from users.

Ambulance workers arrested following probe into deaths of six people

TWO ambulance workers have been arrested over the death of six adults in Wiltshire.

The festival takes place on October 3 to 4 Picture: BIFF

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival ACCLAIMED former Doctor Who actor…

Plans were approved last week Pictures: One Creative/Google

Dorchester building to be demolished and replaced with 79 affordable flats

A DORCHESTER building can now be demolished to make way for 79 affordable flats after plans…

The plans were well supported Picture: Google

Plans approved to bring new wine bar to Gillingham

WINE lovers in Gillingham can rejoice after plans to create a new wine bar in the…

Tyre fire threatened nearby barn and woodland

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a ‘controlled’ blaze involving a large number of tyres which threatened to spread to a nearby barn…

Library staff and councillors at the launch of the new initiative Picture: Dorset Council

Sturminster Newton library now offering ‘game changing’ extended access for users

BOOK lovers in Sturminster Newton are now able to visit their local library outside of staffed…

Holly Lamb is coordinating the appeal

How you can help spread Christmas cheer around the world from your home in Dorset

A CHARITY effort to send Christmas presents to children around the world is underway. Blandford…

The couple celebrating their anniversary with a glass of fizz Picture: Care South

Couple celebrates 70-years of marriage – and reveals secret to a long and happy relationship

HAVING a sense of humour is top of the list for those looking for a long…