Former ketamine addict shares recovery journey in drug campaign
A YOUNG woman has shared her battle with ketamine addiction in a powerful new video hoping to inspire others…
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Police appeal after 5-year-old girl bitten by dog
POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Shortly before 10am on…
Anti-social youths proving a menace on motorbikes
POLICE in Sherborne are warning residents about youths on motorbikes driving around in an anti-social manner with no care…
Council offering tradespeople chance to join national accreditation scheme
A ONE-OFF scheme has been launched offering local tradespeople the chance to join a national accreditation scheme at half…
New data shows county is among top ten safest in England
OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…
Pumps deployed in town hit by severe flooding
MORE pumps have been brought into a Dorset town still reeling from this week’s flooding On Wednesday, resources from across…
Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation
DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…
School transport cancelled across Dorset ahead of further heavy rain
ALL COUNCIL school transport has been cancelled for tomorrow as the county braces for further heavy rain and worsening…
Residents evacuated from caravan site as flooding worsens
POLICE and partner agencies are supporting the evacuation of residents from a caravan site in the Thornicombe area after…
Blackmore Vale Half Marathon postponed for second year running
THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon has been postponed as recovery after Storm Chendra continues. Runners were set to gather in…
Fire service responds to community support amid closure concerns
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged communities to share their views as proposals for eight potential…
Police chief slams decision not to reclassify ketamine as misuse continues to rise
THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has criticised a recommendation to keep ketamine as a Class B drug. David…
More Blandford bus routes affected by flooding, says operator
FLOODING in Blandford is continuing to cause disruption to bus services with Damory confirming several more routes remain unable…
Extreme flooding forces bus service to miss Blandford town centre
FLOODING in parts of Dorset has led to disruption on a key bus route with passengers warned…
County’s building control team celebrate double-win
DORSET Council’s building control service is celebrating being recognised twice on the national stage. The service won the Local Authority…
‘New homes not to blame after flooding hits’, says Dorset Council
DORSET Council has moved to clarify the reasons behind the widespread flooding across the county, following public concern that…
Community effort amid Blandford flooding: firefighters aid residents and provide supplies
A ROAD in Blandford remains closed as firefighters respond to flooding, assisting residents and ensuring public safety. Resources from across…
Emergency flood response highlights importance of fire station
A FIRE station has once again shown its vital role in West Dorset, responding to multiple flooding incidents yesterday,…
Crews respond to 100 incidents and 40 road closures following Storm Chandra
HIGHWAYS crews across Dorset have been working through the night after Storm Chandra brought widespread flooding and major disruption…
Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail
FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…
Full list of roads affected by flooding in county
HIGHWAYS teams have been working round the clock to deal with the impacts of Storm Chandra after heavy rain…