Crowbar threat as masked intruders confronted in Dorset garden
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a homeowner was allegedly threatened by masked intruders armed with a crowbar during…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Flags fly high as Dorset celebrates county day
YELLOW and red flags have been raised by towns and councils to celebrate a county-wide tribute to local pride,…
Councillors to debate Dorset e-scooter plans
E-SCOOTERS could soon be zipping through parts of Dorset as councillors consider plans for a government-backed rental trial in…
Arrest made after man allegedly shouts and hits cars
A MAN aged in his 40s has been arrested in Shaftesbury after reportedly shouting and swearing at people and…
World Cup heroes in Play Positive Festival
Fans, families and players enjoyed a day in the sun at the Dorset FA County Ground over the bank…
Dozens travel to France to visit Gillingham’s twin – Le Neubourg
DOZENS of Gillingham folk travelled to France this month to meet up with their twin community. On May 22, 27…
Bridport man Cade Adams jailed after assaults in Weymouth – and in police custody
A MAN who assaulted police officers in Weymouth after being involved in a fight with three others has been…
Woman taken to hospital after two-car crash on A35
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with potential serious injuries following a two-car crash on the A35 near Dorchester. Emergency…
Dorset farmer reaches Britain’s Got Talent Grand final
A DORSET farmer who swapped the tractor cab for prime-time television is preparing to take to the stage in…
Rural farm plan could bring first padel courts to rural Dorset
A WORKING farm between Salisbury and Blandford could soon become home to Dorset’s first rural indoor padel club complete…
Child sex offender jailed after prolonged abuse case
A WEST Wiltshire child sex offender has been jailed for 16 and a half years after one of his…
Sherborne Library on track to re-open this summer
THERE is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Sherborne Library with the much-loved community hub on…
Have your say over new rules for dogs in Dorset’s public spaces
DOG owners and others are being urged to have their say on rules for pooches in Dorset’s public spaces. Residents,…
Green transformation at future recycling centre
A FORMER field on the edge of Blandford is being transformed into a new wildlife haven as thousands of…
Suspect found hiding after police helicopter search
A POLICE helicopter was called in to help track down a suspect after a disturbance outside a Sherborne pub. West…
Extra patrols launched to prevent illegal raves
POLICE are ramping up patrols across the county this bank holiday weekend as officers work to prevent illegal music…
Woman due in court over Dorchester crash that killed cyclist Justin Loveland
A WOMAN is due to appear in court next week in connection with a crash in Dorchester that killed…
Music, food, and farming celebs on offer at Dorset Tractor Fest!
A CLASSIC country show with a festival vibe is rolling in to Motcombe. Dorset Tractor Fest will welcome a host…
Shoplifters tracked to McDonald’s after Warminster CCTV alert
A SUSPECTED shoplifting incident in Warminster took an unexpected turn when police tracked down suspects to a McDonald’s restaurant…
Man banned from Sherborne after shouting and swearing at public
POLICE ordered a man to leave Sherborne for 12 hours after reports he was shouting and swearing at members…
Ex-police officer found guilty over relationship with abuse victim
A FORMER Dorset Police officer who pursued an intimate relationship with a vulnerable domestic abuse victim has been found…