Man suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after crash in Blandford
A MAN in his 20s suffered a “serious leg injury” after a crash in Blandford on Tuesday morning (April…
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Police tracing elderly driver after crash which injured biker
THE elderly driver of a car involved in a crash with a motorcycle in Bridport took details from the…
Just one Dorset chip shop makes top 40 list ahead of Good Friday chippy tea!
A CHIPPY tea is a Friday night tradition across the UK. And to celebrate this Good Friday, the National Federation…
Man, 39, died after falling from bridge over the A303 at Mere
A MAN sadly died in an incident on the A303 at Mere last night (April 14), police have…
Falcons and eggs stolen in Shaftesbury aviary break in
THREE aviaries were broken into near Shaftesbury at the weekend, with two peregrine falcons and eggs reported as missing. The…
Sherborne v Wincanton derby set to provide thrilling end to football season
THE football season is drawing to a close – but as the Premier League giants battle it out in…
Popular venue The Shack closes down after 10 years due to “financial climate”
A POPULAR Spetisbury venue has closed down “due to the financial climate” after 10 years. The Shack, at Clapcotts Farm,…
A303 closed at Mere junction after “serious” crash last night
THE A303 is closed at the junction with the A350 and the B3081 junction after a crash last night. Police…
Police launch appeal after Shaftesbury dog attack
POLICE are appealing for a dog owner to “do the right thing” and make themselves known to the force…
Blandford Leisure Centre offers free memberships for people with Parkinson’s
PEOPLE living with Parkinson’s are being urged to take advantage of free memberships to two leisure centres in the…
Microchip your dog – or face fine, council warns
DOG owners who fail to microchip their beloved four-legged friends could be faced with prosecution – and a hefty…
Shaftesbury’s first Cuckoo Day to take place later this month
SHAFTESBURY is set to celebrate the arrival of the 6 million or so migratory birds as they return to…
Four Somerset men convicted after fox killed in north Dorset hunt
FOUR men from Somerset have been ordered to pay fines after they were found guilty of hunting and killing…
Plans to build 44 houses on “historic parkland” near Blandford refused
A PLANNING application which would have seen 44 houses built on parkland near Blandford has been refused by Dorset…
Family charity relocates to Sherborne – at the heart of expanded area
A CHARITY which supports families with young children has moved into new offices in Sherborne. On April 4, Home-Start Blackmore…
Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters to lead government review of farming profitability
WILTSHIRE farmer – and former NFU president – Baroness Minette Batters is to lead a new government review…
Youngsters learn more about the vets – and test out their skills on Olive!
YOUNGSTERS at Stalbridge Primary School got to quiz vets on how they treat animals during a recent visit. Staff members…
Grant boosts help fund renewal of Codford Village Hall windows
NEW windows have been installed at Codford Village Hall as part of plans to future-proof the building. Paid for through…
Find the flock and enjoy Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for free
A FREE family pass is up for grabs at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Organisers are asking people across…
Stolen malnourished lamb returned to Sturminster Newton farmer
A WOMAN has been arrested after she was found to have caused unnecessary suffering to a lamb in Sturminster…
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict buildings at Okeford Fitzpaine
DERELICT buildings were badly damaged by fire last night (April 6). Crews from Sturminster Newton and Blandford were sent to…