Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child
WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet…
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Update on Sherborne Library after absestos find closed building
BOOK lovers are being reassured Sherborne Library remains open despite work on the building – at a new temporary…
Plans for new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton submitted
BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has submitted plans for a new Dorset store – investing £7 million and creating dozens…
Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings
RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures – including in Mere and Wilton – at a…
Stolen car found after weeks-long search
A STOLEN car taken from Sussex has been recovered in North Dorset after weeks of searching by police officers…
Community hub plans move forward
PLANS for a new community hub in Shaftesbury have taken a step forward after changes to a controversial car…
CCTV appeal after arson attack at Somerset barbershop
OFFICERS investigating an arson attack at a Somerset barber shop want to trace these people. CCTV images have been…
Goldfinches and canaries taken in break-in
POLICE are investigating a burglary in North Dorset after a collection of birds was stolen in a targeted overnight…
Sherborne serves up walking tennis for all abilities
A TENNIS club is inviting people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racquet – without the…
Urgent search for missing woman last seen at hospital
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital. Lorraine, 48,…
Teen suffers facial injuries in Shaftesbury lane attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a Shaftesbury lane. Officers from Dorset Police say the…
Banner goes up in fight to save station
A BANNER has appeared in Mere as opposition grows to controversial plans that could see the town’s fire station…
Police counter closure to disrupt services
RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…
Local heroes: Village shop shortlisted for top countryside award
THE village shop at Fontmell Magna, run by Duane and Tarnia Hills, is in the running for a prestigious…
“We miss him with every breath”: Family pay tribute to biker killed in crash
A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a “much loved” motorcyclist who died following a crash near Gillingham. Emergency…
Dorchester woman’s daring challenge for animal and human health care charity
THE health of humans and animals will benefit from a Dorchester woman’s daring challenge in May. Carol Murgatroyd is preparing…
Racial abuse reported on evening bus
A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…
Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…
Booking system launches at recycling centres
A CONTROVERSIAL new booking system at Dorset’s household recycling centres has officially come into force and it is already…
Blandford shoot back into title race
By Paul Cross Gosport Borough 2’s 2 – Blandford & Sturminster Men 3 After a great win and other teams slipping…