Last chance to see Rembrandt’s self-portrait at exhibit

VISITORS have just under a month left to see Rembrandt’s ‘Self portrait wearing a Feathered Bonnet’ at Kingston Lacy…

Former ketamine user urges others to seek help

A 25-YEAR-OLD Dorset man is speaking out about his recovery from ketamine addiction in a bid to help others…

Farmer convicted over slurry storage breach

A FARMER has been hauled before the courts after failing to upgrade slurry storage facilities, leaving him in breach…

Council marks Ukrainian conflict and calls for more host families

THE Ukrainian flag was flown above County Hall this week as Dorset marked four years since the start of…

Frank Foster was mayor of Wincanton for three years. Picture: Foster family

Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85

FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…

Vehicles stopped in joint operation targeting rural offenders

POLICE forces from across the South West descended on Dorset as part of a co-ordinated crackdown on rural and…

A303 not expected to clear until afternoon following HGV crash

DRIVERS face hours more disruption on the A303 near Chicklade after a serious crash forced the eastbound carriageway to…

Major A303 diversions following crash involving two HGVs

THERE are major tailbacks on the A303 near Chicklade this morning following a crash involving two HGVs. The A303 is…

Meow-gical moment for Mere care home resident Sandy

THERE wasn’t a dry eye – or a whisker out of place – when a very special ginger guest…

Hospital reaches halfway milestone in multi-million pound fundraiser

A MAJOR fundraising drive to enhance emergency and critical care in Dorset has reached its halfway mark. Dorset County Hospital…

The 1961 DB4 is back up and running thanks to experts at Haynes Heritage Engineering. Picture: Haynes Motor Museum

Iconic Aston Martin brought back to life by Haynes’ car experts

AN ICONIC Aston Martin is back up and running – and on display – thanks to hundreds of hours’…

The scheme aims to make it easier for people to make the change to an EV

More than 3,000 EV chargepoints to be installed across Dorset in £16.5m scheme

MORE than 3,000 on-street EV chargepoints are set to be installed across Dorset in the next five years. A new…

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Dog stolen from hundreds of miles away reunited with owners

A STOLEN spaniel is finally on her way home after officers uncovered her hundreds of miles from where she…

Police secure charges in child sexual abuse clampdown

OFFICERS from Dorset were dispatched to Gatwick Airport to arrest a suspect in connection with alleged sexual offences involving…

A truly hair-oic effort as pair chops locks for kids’ cancer charity

RESIDENTS at a Sturminster Newton care home took scissors in hand to help two members of staff raise more…

The lorry overturned on the A303 east of Mere on Saturday morning. Picture: Highways England

HGV driver charged with drink-driving after lorry overturned on A303

AN HGV driver was charged with drink-driving after a lorry verturned on the A303 near Mere on Saturday morning…

Police stop 17 speeding motorists in community clampdown

SEVENTEEN motorists were caught speeding during targeted enforcement checks carried out by Mere and Tisbury Police this week. Officers from…

Prison for man found with Stanley blade

A MAN from Dorchester has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for possessing a 7.9cm Stanley blade in…

Cash and tools taken in early-morning burglary

CASH and tools were among a number of items stolen during a burglary at a home in Wareham in…

Community voice sought on West Stour planning blueprint

RESIDENTS in West Stour are being given the chance to shape the future of their community – from where…

18-year-old dies and two left injured after single vehicle crash

A TEENAGER died in a crash near Wareham yesterday and police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage. Officers received…