The crash happened in Bournemouth Road, near the junction with Chettell Way, Blandford. Picture: Google

Man suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after crash in Blandford

A MAN in his 20s suffered a “serious leg injury” after a crash in Blandford on Tuesday morning (April…

Police tracing elderly driver after crash which injured biker

THE elderly driver of a car involved in a crash with a motorcycle in Bridport took details from the…

The Forum Frier, in Blandford, makes the NFFF top 40 chip shops list. Pictures: NFFF/Google

Just one Dorset chip shop makes top 40 list ahead of Good Friday chippy tea!

A CHIPPY tea is a Friday night tradition across the UK. And to celebrate this Good Friday, the National Federation…

The man sadly died after falling from a bridge at the A303 Mere Bypass. Picture: Google

Man, 39, died after falling from bridge over the A303 at Mere

A MAN sadly died in an incident on the A303 at Mere last night (April 14), police have…

Police have released these images as reference Picture: Dorset Police

Falcons and eggs stolen in Shaftesbury aviary break in

THREE aviaries were broken into near Shaftesbury at the weekend, with two peregrine falcons and eggs reported as missing. The…

Sherborne Town will host Wincanton Town on Saturday afternoon

Sherborne v Wincanton derby set to provide thrilling end to football season

THE football season is drawing to a close – but as the Premier League giants battle it out in…

The Shack has been a popular venue for a decade

Popular venue The Shack closes down after 10 years due to “financial climate”

A POPULAR Spetisbury venue has closed down “due to the financial climate” after 10 years. The Shack, at Clapcotts Farm,…

A303 closed at Mere junction after “serious” crash last night

THE A303 is closed at the junction with the A350 and the B3081 junction after a crash last night. Police…

Police launch appeal after Shaftesbury dog attack

POLICE are appealing for a dog owner to “do the right thing” and make themselves known to the force…

Blandford Leisure Centre offers free memberships for people with Parkinson’s

PEOPLE living with Parkinson’s are being urged to take advantage of free memberships to two leisure centres in the…

If dogs like Charlie (pictured) aren't microchipped, his owner could be faced with a hefty fine

Microchip your dog – or face fine, council warns

DOG owners who fail to microchip their beloved four-legged friends could be faced with prosecution – and a hefty…

Shaftesbury Nature Collective is hoping to raise the profile of the cuckoo Picture: Mike Ball 

Shaftesbury’s first Cuckoo Day to take place later this month

SHAFTESBURY is set to celebrate the arrival of the 6 million or so migratory birds as they return to…

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Four Somerset men convicted after fox killed in north Dorset hunt

FOUR men from Somerset have been ordered to pay fines after they were found guilty of hunting and killing…

Dorset Council said the plans would result in "significant harm" to the parkland Pictures: Chapman Lily Planning

Plans to build 44 houses on “historic parkland” near Blandford refused

A PLANNING application which would have seen 44 houses built on parkland near Blandford has been refused by Dorset…

Staff, volunteers and others were invited to a gathering at Sherborne House

Family charity relocates to Sherborne – at the heart of expanded area

A CHARITY which supports families with young children has moved into new offices in Sherborne. On April 4, Home-Start Blackmore…

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters with Defra Minister, Steve Reed. Picture: Gov.uk

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters to lead government review of farming profitability

WILTSHIRE farmer – and former NFU president – Baroness Minette Batters is to lead a new government review…

Stalbridge and Marnhull Vets visit the children to talk about animal care

Youngsters learn more about the vets – and test out their skills on Olive!

YOUNGSTERS at Stalbridge Primary School got to quiz vets on how they treat animals during a recent visit. Staff members…

The new windows being installed Picture: Codford Village Hall

Grant boosts help fund renewal of Codford Village Hall windows

NEW windows have been installed at Codford Village Hall as part of plans to future-proof the building. Paid for through…

Find the flock and win a family day out to this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Picture: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Find the flock and enjoy Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for free

A FREE family pass is up for grabs at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Organisers are asking people across…

The lamb was handed back to the farmer Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Stolen malnourished lamb returned to Sturminster Newton farmer

A WOMAN has been arrested after she was found to have caused unnecessary suffering to a lamb in Sturminster…

The buildings, in Okeford Fitzpaine, were badly damaged by the fire. Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict buildings at Okeford Fitzpaine

DERELICT buildings were badly damaged by fire last night (April 6). Crews from Sturminster Newton and Blandford were sent to…