Residents warned over dangerous new scam targeting homeowners
RESIDENTS across Dorset and Wiltshire are being warned to watch out for scam emails falsely claiming households could face…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Forget the World Cup – this Wiltshire village has it’s own sporting international!
WHILE the world’s best footballers are gathered in the US for the World Cup, Mere is celebrating international sporting…
Sherborne youngsters flying high after nursery and butterfly farm visit
DOZENS of children were treated to a “magical experience” with a trip to a butterfly farm. Around 60 young people…
Bag a Book – for free – at Shillingstone Station event
PEOPLE in search of a summer read are being urged to pick up a free book at a weekend…
Major turnaround as Dorset Council comes in under budget
DORSET Council has recorded its first-ever budget underspend since becoming a unitary authority in 2019, in what leaders are…
From barren field to wildlife haven on Blandford’s edge
A ONCE-BARREN patch of land on the edge of Blandford has been transformed into a thriving wildlife haven helping…
Ex-police officer abused position to pursue victim, court told
A FORMER Dorset Police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting misconduct in public office for…
Long-serving firefighter Michaelle steps down after more than 25 years
A LONG-SERVING Dorchester firefighter has retired after 26 years at the Dorset station. Temporary watch manager Michelle Rodway had been…
More cars keyed in Gillingham street as police investigate
CARS in a Gillingham street have been damaged by someone using a key, according to police. Officers are investigating an…
Windows smashed and equipment stolen in fire station break-in
WINDOWS and equipment were damaged at a Dorset fire station during an incident over the weekend. Dorset Police said officers…
Cigarettes and alcohol stolen in late-night raid at village stores
THIEVES stole alcohol and cigarettes from a Poundbury shop after a late-night raid. The incident unfolded at the Spar shop…
Ludwell man jailed for suffocating partner in domestic abuse attack
A MAN from Ludwell has been jailed after suffocating his partner with a pillow in an attack that left…
Have your say on Shillingstone’s future as plan goes to consultation
RESIDENTS and businesses in Shillingstone are being urged to have their say on where future homes, shops and development…
Cannabis plants seized after public tip-off
POLICE have seized a number of suspected cannabis plants in North Dorset after receiving a tip-off from a sharp-eyed…
Suspicious Gillingham car revealed as stolen from Wiltshire
A BADLY damaged vehicle found abandoned in Gillingham has been revealed as a stolen car linked to Wiltshire, police…
Two young motorcyclists die in separate Dorset crashes hours apart
TWO motorcyclists in their 20s have died following separate fatal crashes on Dorset roads within less than two hours…
Britain’s rarest tree among hundreds to be planted in Dorset
HUNDREDS of trees including one of Britain’s rarest native species are set to take root in Dorset this autumn…
Christopher Jones jailed for sexually assaulting teen in Shaftesbury
SHAFTESBURY man Christopher Jones has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a teenager and possessing indecent images…
Centenarian Gerald ready for rideout to fulfill life-long dream!
WHEN most of us envisage turning 100 years old, we might picture taking things easy and living a laid-back…
Cars, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and watches seized in Henstridge police raid
A POLICE operation in South Somerset led to two arrests and suspected stolen vehicles, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and…
Teen due in court over alleged school spade incident in Sherborne
A TEENAGE boy is due to appear in court later this month in connection with an alleged assault involving…