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…
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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…
Sherborne Prep pupils impress with wide-ranging research projects
GENE editing, ADHD in girls and even the science behind catchy songs getting stuck in your head were among…
Police appeal after two 14-year-olds girls sexually assaulted at festival
POLICE are appealing for information after two teenage girls were sexually assaulted at a popular Gillingham festival. The girls, both…
Cash stolen after ATM raid at Shaftesbury bank
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after cash was stolen from an ATM during a commercial burglary at a bank…
Meet ‘Raggy’: The robot helping protect Dorset’s horses and farmland
A SMART robot designed to tackle a poisonous plant that can kill horses and livestock is being put to…
Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones
SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…
Wincanton school children gather for special church service
WINCANTON school children gathered alongside parents, parishioners and others for a special church service. Pupils from Our Lady of Mount…
Man, 21, jailed over Sturminster Newton stabbing and assault
JOSHUA Moore – who kicked a woman in the face and stabbed a man with a four-inch lock knife…
Man exposes himself in supermarket car park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported seeing a man exposing himself in a supermarket car park…