Car park will stay free after councillors say no to charges
SHAFTESBURY residents will continue to subsidise free parking at Barton Hill after town councillors overwhelmingly rejected proposals to introduce…
Care expert warns of severe and prolonged flu season
A HOME care business founder from Dorset is highlighting a growing concern about winter health risks as the NHS…
Council road crews warn abuse is rising
HIGHWAYS workers across Dorset are facing a troubling reality with abuse on the job becoming so common that some…
Shuttle bus scheme to launch next year
A LONG-AWAITED Gillingham community shuttle bus will officially launch next year after funding was secured. A pilot six-month Thursday service…
Landslip road to close for a year for stabilisation project
DINAH’S Hollow on the C13 road between Blandford and Shaftesbury will be closed for a year from next month…
Blandford businesses sparkle in Christmas Window Competition
FESTIVE cheer was celebrated in Blandford this week as the winners of the Christmas Window Competition were presented with…
Gold medals, pearl necklace and silver christening cups stolen in burglary
POLICE investigating a burglary in North Dorset have released a list of sentimental items that were stolen. Between Thursday, December…
Flood alert issued for Upper Stour area
THE Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for areas of North Dorset due to overnight rising river levels. Flooding…
Millions of pounds to be ploughed into family hubs
FAMILIES across Dorset will benefit from better support services over the next three years thanks to a £2.3 million…
Man sentenced following hunt incident three years ago
OFFICERS have successfully secured a criminal behaviour order (CBO) following a report of assault and theft at a hunting…
