Man spat at female driver during Shaftesbury road rage incident
A MAN is reported to have spat at a woman during a road rage incident in Shaftesbury. Dorset Police said...
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Gillingham coffee morning raises £1,000 for Stars Appeal
A CHARITY coffee morning in Gillingham raised £1,000 for an important cause. Jeanette Haskett and friends organised the event at...
Family pays moving tribute Dorset Police officer who died after being hit by a train
THE family of a Dorset Police officer who passed away after being hit by a train have paid tribute to...
Dorset home to England’s most expensive beach huts: See the prices
DORSET is home to some of the most valuable beach huts in England, according to new research. Security specialist Nothing...
Warning to drivers over Sherborne roadworks – and changes to busy junction
DRIVERS and pedestrians are being warned of big changes coming to a busy Sherborne junction - with work starting next...
Village pub saved from closure named in 2027 Good Beer Guide
A VILLAGE pub saved from closure after a community campaign has been included in the latest Good Beer Guide. Around...
Major NATO military training exercise taking place in Dorset
A MAJOR military training exercise involving more than 300 personnel is taking place in Dorset to help ensure Armed forces...
Apartments plan for landmark Listed Shaftesbury building
A LANDMARK listed building in Shaftesbury could be converted to flats if plans are approved. Castle Hill House, in Bimport,...
Entries open for 2027 Somerset Business Awards
ENTRIES are open for the Somerset Business Awards 2027. Organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the event looks to...
Car located in connection with Wincanton burglary
A CAR believed to have been involved with a burglary has been located by police in Wincanton. Officers from the...
Hugh Campion, 71, denies causing three deaths in A36 crash last year
A 71-YEAR-OLD man has denied causing three deaths by dangerous driving in a crash in Wiltshire last year. Hugh Campion,...
Yeovil-linked trio sentenced for theft and supply of prescription-only drugs
THREE current or former Yeovil residents have appeared in court after admitting offences linked to the theft and supply of...
Good causes picked to benefit from garden centre loyalty scheme
A GARDEN centre loyalty scheme will boost nine community causes in the first year it has operated. The Gardens Group...
Host of Dorset roads closed this weekend for IRONMAN 70.3: Car parks and tips also affected
THE 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 event takes place on Sunday (September 20) in Weymouth and Dorchester, with road closures and changes...
How a £300,000 investment is improving RiversMeet leisure centre in Gillingham
THE RiversMeet sports and leisure centre in Gillingham is in the midst of a £300,000 investment to improve swimming facilities...
CCTV appeal after shop worker assaulted in Yeovil
POLICE want to trace these people in connection with an incident which saw a worker assaulted at a mobile phone...
‘Timeless’ piece of furniture designed by legend of Modern architecture set for Dorset auction
A "TIMELESS" classic piece of furniture is set to go under the hammer in Dorset next week. A table designed...
Tennis courts, netball courts and football pitches planned for new Gillingham MUGA
FLOODLIT tennis courts, netball courts and five-a-side football pitches are part of plans for a new multi-use games area (MUGA)...
Car ‘used to hit another vehicle’ in Bridport dangerous driving incident: Police
POLICE are appealing for information after a dangerous driving incident near Bridport - during which it is alleged a driver...
Dangers of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear to be discussed in Gillingham
THE dangers abandoned fishing gear poses to marine life will be the topic of a talk in Gillingham tomorrow (Thursday)....
Why taxi fares may be increasing in Somerset…
TAXI fares could be on the rise in Somerset after an increase in the maximum allowable charges. Somerset Council has...