Police keep up Christmas patrols to maintain visible presence
POLICE officers have been out on foot across several North Dorset towns as part of routine neighbourhood patrols during…
Have your say on town’s budget
RESIDENTS in Gillingham are invited to a consultation event in the new year to discuss how the budget is…
Suspected assault between taxi driver and passenger
POLICE are investigating an assault involving a taxi driver and their passenger in Christchurch. It was reported that at around…
Appeal for witnesses after air weapon is fired
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an air weapon was fired at a property in Shaftesbury causing damage. Officers were…
Local government deal “another disappointment”, says council
DORSET Council has slammed last week’s three-year provisional Local Government Financial Settlement for failing to deliver a significant funding…
Police issue Christmas warning to parents over rising anti-social behaviour
POLICE in North and East Dorset are carrying out high-visibility day and night foot patrols to tackle youth anti-social…
Traditional Welsh music on its way to Dorset next year
TWO-TIME winners of Best Album at the Welsh Folk Awards VRï are heading to the Dorset for three concerts…
Projects flourish thanks to council partnership
A PARTNERSHIP that began with fixing roads is now quietly transforming communities across Dorset. For more than 15 years, Dorset…
Hundreds of pounds available for community projects
COMMUNITY groups in Sturminster Newton only have a few weeks left to apply for grants of up to £750. The…
Man injured in early-hours incident in Blandford
POLICE are investigating a suspected aggravated burglary in Blandford where a man suffered injuries to his head and hand. Dorset…
