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Christopher Jones, of Shaftesbury, has been jailed for two years. Picture: Dorset Police

Christopher Jones jailed for sexually assaulting teen in Shaftesbury

SHAFTESBURY man Christopher Jones has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a teenager and possessing indecent images…

Gerald is excited ahead of his ride out in a motorcycle sidecar

Centenarian Gerald ready for rideout to fulfill life-long dream!

WHEN most of us envisage turning 100 years old, we might picture taking things easy and living a laid-back…

Cars, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and watches seized in Henstridge police raid

A POLICE operation in South Somerset led to two arrests and suspected stolen vehicles, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and…

Plastic plant pots can now be recycled in Somerset - but not black ones... Picture: Somerset Council

Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones

SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…

Wincanton school children gather for special church service

WINCANTON school children gathered alongside parents, parishioners and others for a special church service. Pupils from Our Lady of Mount…

Joshua Moore, of Weymouth, has been jailed for five years. Picture: Dorset Police

Man, 21, jailed over Sturminster Newton stabbing and assault

JOSHUA Moore – who kicked a woman in the face and stabbed a man with a four-inch lock knife…

The cars were damaged in Queen Street, Gillingham. Pictures: New Blackmore Vale

Dramatic footage appears to show cars vandalised in Gillingham street: Watch

DRAMATIC footage appears to show a vandal targeting cars in a Gillingham street – after a number of vehicles…

Dozens travel to France to visit Gillingham’s twin – Le Neubourg

DOZENS of Gillingham folk travelled to France this month to meet up with their twin community. On May 22, 27…

Cade Adams, of Bridport, has been jailed over the assaults. Picture: Dorset Police

Bridport man Cade Adams jailed after assaults in Weymouth – and in police custody

A MAN who assaulted police officers in Weymouth after being involved in a fight with three others has been…

Have your say over new rules for dogs in Dorset’s public spaces

DOG owners and others are being urged to have their say on rules for pooches in Dorset’s public spaces. Residents,…