Nearly 99% of pupils allocated first choice of secondary school
PARENTS and carers can find out today whether their children have secured a place at their preferred secondary school. Allocation…
Police seize car after driver found with no licence
A VEHICLE has been seized in Gillingham after officers found the driver was behind the wheel without a licence. North…
Jewellery and safe taken in Thornford burglary
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in a rural lane in Thornford. Officers from the…
County bucks regional trends on rough sleeping
ROUGH sleeping in Dorset has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, defying rising numbers across the South West…
Council ‘cautiously positive’ as government unveils major SEND reforms
DORSET Council is examining sweeping new government plans aimed at overhauling England’s education system including major reforms to support…
Repairs underway at town gardens following vandalism
WATER features at Pageant Gardens in Sherborne have been taken away after being damaged by vandals. Town council officials confirmed…
Last chance to see Rembrandt’s self-portrait at exhibit
VISITORS have just under a month left to see Rembrandt’s ‘Self portrait wearing a Feathered Bonnet’ at Kingston Lacy…
Former ketamine user urges others to seek help
A 25-YEAR-OLD Dorset man is speaking out about his recovery from ketamine addiction in a bid to help others…
Farmer convicted over slurry storage breach
A FARMER has been hauled before the courts after failing to upgrade slurry storage facilities, leaving him in breach…
Council marks Ukrainian conflict and calls for more host families
THE Ukrainian flag was flown above County Hall this week as Dorset marked four years since the start of…
