Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones
SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Wincanton school children gather for special church service
WINCANTON school children gathered alongside parents, parishioners and others for a special church service. Pupils from Our Lady of Mount…
Man, 21, jailed over Sturminster Newton stabbing and assault
JOSHUA Moore – who kicked a woman in the face and stabbed a man with a four-inch lock knife…
Man exposes himself in supermarket car park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported seeing a man exposing himself in a supermarket car park…
Fly-tippers ‘will be held accountable’, says Dorset police chief
FLY-TIPPERS are being warned they will be “pursued and held accountable” as Dorset steps up efforts to tackle the…
Inspectors rate Dorset adult care services ‘Good’
DORSET Council’s adult social care services have been rated “Good” by inspectors with praise for helping people live independently…
Further arrest made in investigation into deaths linked to healthcare setting
A MAN from west Wiltshire has been arrested as part of a major police investigation into the deaths of…
Dorset farming podcast breaks into UK Top 20
A PODCAST about cows, countryside and conservation might not sound like an obvious chart hit but one Dorset show…
Police release CCTV after bold £200 shop theft
POLICE have released CCTV images of a woman they want to trace following the theft of around £200 worth…
Police warning as children enter dangerous abandoned buildings
POLICE in Mere and Tisbury are urging people to be on alert after reports of children and teenagers entering…
New £150,000 fund opens to support young people into work
CHARITIES helping young people overcome barriers to employment are being invited to apply for a share of £150,000 as…
Dramatic footage appears to show cars vandalised in Gillingham street: Watch
DRAMATIC footage appears to show a vandal targeting cars in a Gillingham street – after a number of vehicles…
Motorist jumps red light to avoid police – but had no MOT, tax or insurance
A DRIVER who appeared to take inspiration from emergency services ended up having their car seized after running a…
Man due in court over alleged vehicle thefts in Dorchester
A MAN is due to appear in court following an investigation into a series of alleged vehicle thefts in…
From kitchens to community: Dorset cooking push grows
COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and launch their own cooking clubs. The recent…
Burglars steal keys and wallet from Bridport home
A HOMEOWNER in Bridport had their wallet and car keys stolen during an overnight burglary. Police say entry was gained…
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…
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…