Community views sought to shape music education
THE OCTAGON Music Hub (OMH) has launched a series of short surveys to gather views from the community and…
‘Appalled’ MP urges public to respond to consultation on fire station closures
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere fire station…
New partnership aims to boost jobs, skills and wellbeing
COUNCILS across Dorset have joined forces with the NHS and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to launch…
Bigger forces risk losing community connection, warns Dorset PCC
DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has raised concerns over proposed reforms, warning that creating larger regional forces could weaken…
Police arrest “high priority” target over risk to young teens
A SUSPECT believed to pose a “significant risk” to young teenagers has been arrested in Sherborne following an urgent…
Chamber names new chairman amid expansion plans
A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead the Shaftesbury and District Chamber of Commerce. Jim Chetwode has taken on…
Council announces £5m flood‑resilience highways fund
DORSET Council has approved a significant package of investment to strengthen the county’s highways against the growing threat of…
Fire union slams ‘flawed’ decision, saying they will fight ‘tooth and nail’ to stop closures
A BITTER row has erupted after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed to launch a public consultation…
Town council intervenes after repeated toilet roll thefts
VISITORS to Shaftesbury’s Bell Street public toilets are being warned to come prepared after repeated thefts have left the…
Police join forces to tackle ‘devastating’ romance fraud
POLICE are calling on hair salons and barbers across the county to support efforts to combat romance fraud. Romance fraud…
