Community views sought to shape music education
THE OCTAGON Music Hub (OMH) has launched a series of short surveys to gather views from the community and…
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Wincanton’s new cinema – The Plaza – is OPEN!
THE first customers at Wincanton’s new cinema are currently enjoying Zootropolis 2 on the opening day of the…
‘Appalled’ MP urges public to respond to consultation on fire station closures
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere fire station…
Gillingham pupil continues medal run
Gillingham School pupil Ollie Drudge produced an excellent weekend of racing at the Dorset County Championships, held at the…
New partnership aims to boost jobs, skills and wellbeing
COUNCILS across Dorset have joined forces with the NHS and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to launch…
Bigger forces risk losing community connection, warns Dorset PCC
DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has raised concerns over proposed reforms, warning that creating larger regional forces could weaken…
Chamber names new chairman amid expansion plans
A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead the Shaftesbury and District Chamber of Commerce. Jim Chetwode has taken on…
Council announces £5m flood‑resilience highways fund
DORSET Council has approved a significant package of investment to strengthen the county’s highways against the growing threat of…
Fire union slams ‘flawed’ decision, saying they will fight ‘tooth and nail’ to stop closures
A BITTER row has erupted after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed to launch a public consultation…
Town council intervenes after repeated toilet roll thefts
VISITORS to Shaftesbury’s Bell Street public toilets are being warned to come prepared after repeated thefts have left the…
Police join forces to tackle ‘devastating’ romance fraud
POLICE are calling on hair salons and barbers across the county to support efforts to combat romance fraud. Romance fraud…
Make a difference with community litter pick
RESIDENTS in Gillingham are being asked to roll up their sleeves and take part in a community litter pick…
Fire authority backs consultation on station closures
A PUBLIC consultation will be held on plans to close eight fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire, after the…
Children enjoy books, food and days out thanks to holiday scheme
HUNDREDS of children and families enjoyed fun, enriching activities and healthy meals throughout the winter holidays thanks to a…
Couple plead guilty to money laundering and ‘plethora’ of Class A drugs
A COUPLE accused of flooding Dorset streets with large quantities of illegal drugs have pleaded guilty to a string…
Police chiefs “no choice” but to increase tax
HOUSEHOLDS will pay more for policing after chiefs approved a precept increase, a decision taken against the backdrop of…
Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced…
New council strategy offers practical advice and support for families
DORSET Council has unveiled a new three-year Early Help Strategy setting out what it calls a “bold plan” to…
Council agrees new Lido fees
A NEW pricing structure for Shaftesbury Lido has been agreed to keep swimming affordable while supporting the long-term running…
‘You’re not facing this alone’, council leader tells flood victims
DORSET Council has vowed to step up support for residents and invest in long-term flood resilience as…
Court hears of dead and starving sheep in north Dorset cruelty case
A NORTH Dorset farmer has been banned from keeping sheep after admitting multiple animal cruelty offences following what the…