Fire authority backs consultation on station closures
A PUBLIC consultation will be held on plans to close eight fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire, after the…
Children enjoy books, food and days out thanks to holiday scheme
HUNDREDS of children and families enjoyed fun, enriching activities and healthy meals throughout the winter holidays thanks to a…
Couple plead guilty to money laundering and ‘plethora’ of Class A drugs
A COUPLE accused of flooding Dorset streets with large quantities of illegal drugs have pleaded guilty to a string…
Police chiefs “no choice” but to increase tax
HOUSEHOLDS will pay more for policing after chiefs approved a precept increase, a decision taken against the backdrop of…
Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced…
New council strategy offers practical advice and support for families
DORSET Council has unveiled a new three-year Early Help Strategy setting out what it calls a “bold plan” to…
Council agrees new Lido fees
A NEW pricing structure for Shaftesbury Lido has been agreed to keep swimming affordable while supporting the long-term running…
‘You’re not facing this alone’, council leader tells flood victims
DORSET Council has vowed to step up support for residents and invest in long-term flood resilience as…
Court hears of dead and starving sheep in north Dorset cruelty case
A NORTH Dorset farmer has been banned from keeping sheep after admitting multiple animal cruelty offences following what the…
Lack of bungalows and transport top ageing concerns in county
MORE than 700 residents have shared their views on what changes would make Dorset a better place to grow…
