Travellers were faced with delays and cancellations all summer Picture: SWR

Relief for rail users as West of England Line timetable to be restored

RAIL users across the south west of England will be rejoicing as the full West of…

Councillor Ian Thorn, Wiltshire Council leader, said forecasted overspending is not acceptable, and must be rectified by "determined and vigorous" action Picture: Google

Overspend at Wiltshire Council worse than previously thought

A BLACKHOLE in Wiltshire Council’s finances has increased – partly due to the authority facing increased…

Dorset Council said it can't share details of individual sites until the "right stage in the process" Picture: Dorset Council

78 sites could be sold off in Dorset as council looks to generate millions of pounds

78 SITES across Dorset could be sold off as the council seeks to generate millions of…

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Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects

PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which…

Matt Renaut managing director of Dacombes of Wimborne (centre) picking up one of his two ERT awards Picture: Dacombes of Wimborne

Dacombes of Wimborne is a double award winner in industry Oscars

WIMBORNE’S longest-running independent home electronics store, Dacombes of Wimborne, has scooped not one but…

the development consent order

“A blow to the south west”: MP reacts to plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel permission

A MOVE by the government to revoke planning permission for a tunnel on the A303 near…

Chard estate agent Geraldine White, who passed away during an endurance ride last week. Picture: GTH

Tributes to rider killed in horse-riding tragedy near Dorchester

TRIBUTES have been paid to Geraldine White – who passed away after a horse-riding incident near Dorchester last week. Geraldine,…

The talk will be followed by a Q&A Picture: Google

Thomas Hardy: 10 Lovers, 50 Poems author to host special talk in Dorchester

A FREE event will give people the chance to meet the author of a book that…

Dorset Council has preemptively thanked drivers' patience while the work is carried out Picture: Dorset Council

Delays expected at one of county’s busiest junctions as temporary traffic lights planned

DRIVERS in Sturminster Newton may be faced with delays next week as resurfacing works and traffic…

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward Picture: Dorset Police

Masked men tried to break into Gillingham barn

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three masked men tried to break into a barn in…

Elvis tribute Martin Fox brought an authentic belt from the King to show residents Picture: Colten Care

Elvis tribute makes 81-year-old’s wish come true in Blandford

THERE was a little less conversation, and a lot more rockin’ ‘n’ rolling at a Blandford care home…

Applications should be submitted by New Years Day Picture: GBBO

Applications open for Great British Bake Off: How to apply

BUDDING bakers across the south west are being encouraged to test their skills in the iconic…

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Anyone who sees Louise is asked to call 999 Picture: Dorset Police

UPDATED: Appeal to find missing Gillingham woman

POLICE have now confirmed they have located Louise. A spokesperson said: “Following searches by officers, she has been located….

Man arrested following car crash near Blandford

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a car crashed near Blandford.

Catherine sadly died in a two-car crash last Wednesday Picture: Dorset Police

‘She lived for her children’: Family remember woman after tragic crash

THE family of a “free spirited” woman who sadly died in a car crash near Dorchester…

The new car park is open now Picture: Philip Proctor

Free parking for Gillingham’s Christmas lights switch on

PEOPLE looking to enjoy the Christmas lights switch on event in Gillingham later this year are…

What the renters’ rights bill means for Dorset residents

A NEW bill has been passed which is designed to give people renting their homes stronger…

The triptych has been valued at between £2.5m and £3.5m

£3.5 million Sherborne Almshouse triptych set for auction to house those in need

A WORK of art dating back hundreds of years – and valued at a staggering £2.5 million to…

People are asked to keep an eye out for any trailers matching the description Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Police appeal after trailer stolen near Sherborne

POLICE are on the hunt for an Ifor Williams trailer that was stolen in…

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward Picture: Google

Arrest made after people ‘racially abused’ in Dorchester

A MAN was arrested at the weekend following reports he was shouting racially aggravated abuse at…

The film will be followed by a Q&A Picture: Wilding

Film to reveal how rewilding saved a 400-year-old estate

A SHOWING of a film in Tarrant Launceston will delve into how the process of rewilding…