Family home drug ring busted as dealers jailed
A MAJOR drugs operation run from a Dorset home has been dismantled after police uncovered a huge stash of…
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16-year-old arrested as police probe Blandford robbery
POLICE investigating a reported robbery in Blandford Forum have made further arrests following an incident that also saw police…
£210,000 already spent as new ASB funding round opens
COMMUNITIES across Dorset are being urged to step forward and help tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) as a key funding…
Police hunt third suspect after assault and robbery
TWO men have been arrested following a daytime robbery in Blandford Forum that also saw police vehicles targeted during…
‘What’s going on?’ Drivers question months of A303 roadworks
DRIVERS using the A303 near Mere say they are growing frustrated after months of roadworks with little visible sign…
Fake charity scammer targets Gillingham homes
RESIDENTS in Gillingham are being urged to stay alert after a rogue trader allegedly posed as a charity worker…
Person hospitalised after suspected arson attack in Sherborne
A PERSON was taken to hospital following a car fire that spread to a nearby property and fencing after…
Teen arrested after alleged assault in Shaftesbury street
A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Shaftesbury. Police said the alleged incident took place…
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…
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…