Mere Fire Station saved – but funding doubts remain
MERE Fire Station has been spared closure after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority backed revised proposals that…
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Fresh CCTV appeal after cars damaged using a key in Gillingham street
POLICE want to speak to this person after a series of criminal damage incidents in Gillingham. Officers are investigating a…
Call for names for new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter
CAN you come up with a witty name for a new air ambulance? Or do you have a personal…
Ross John McFadyen jailed after strangling partner during row
A MAN has been jailed after he strangled and pressurised his partner to change her police statement. Ross John McFadyen,…
Schools unite under one brand as major education vision unveiled
SHERBORNE’S three independent schools will officially unite under a single brand this September. Marking the start of a new era,…
Free family fun as Gillingham Rising makes debut
A NEW community-led organisation is inviting residents to celebrate the future of Gillingham at a free family event next…
Sentimental greyhound statue stolen from Gillingham home
POLICE are appealing for information after a treasured garden statue was stolen from a home in Gillingham. The large sandstone-coloured…
Zeals primary school celebrates glowing inspection report
A SCHOOL in Zeals is celebrating after inspectors praised its welcoming atmosphere, strong leadership and commitment to helping every…
Sherborne Library – provisional opening date confirmed after asbestos work
SHERBORNE Library is set to reopen in August as work to make the building “safe for staff and visitors”…
Gillingham police raid uncovers drugs, weapon and ammunition
A MAJOR police operation in Gillingham has led to the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, an offensive weapon and…
Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar
A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms…
Police warning over dogs left in hot cars
DOG owners are being urged never to leave pets in parked cars during hot weather, as temperatures inside a…
Fovant Drumhead service to honour WWI soldiers next month
A MOVING annual service commemorating the soldiers who trained in Fovant during the First World War will return next…
Choir, youth club and Citizens Advice among Shaftesbury grant winners
A STRING of Shaftesbury community groups have been handed a financial boost after town councillors approved a fresh round…
Two taken to hospital after A31 crash in North Dorset village
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a crash on the A31 that left one person with…
Drivers hit 48mph in 30 limit during police checks
NEARLY 50 motorists were caught speeding during a series of police enforcement operations across south Wiltshire last week. Officers from…
Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in the south west could hit 40C
WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…
Sherborne Pride returns with star acts and message of unity
THOUSANDS of people are expected to descend on Sherborne this weekend as the town hosts its biggest Pride celebration…
Three charged with murder of Kyeron Wheeler in Poole – including man from Blandford
THREE people – including a 20-year-old from Blandford – have been charged with the murder of teenager Kyeron Wheeler…
Stolen car recovered as police tackle crime in Gillingham
FROM recovering stolen property to investigating vandalism and tackling anti-social behaviour, it has been another busy week for Gillingham’s…