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The robbery occurred in a layby on the A303 at Chaddenwick Hill, near Mere. Picture: Google

Man assaulted – and motorbike stolen – as he waited in A303 layby near Mere

A MAN was assaulted – and a motorbike stolen from a trailer – as he rested in a layby…

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Dorset school’s weekend charity event raises a whopping £19,000

A WEEKEND of activities and fundraising saw a Dorset school raise a whopping £19,000 for charity. Bryanston held its long-standing…

Members of the Citizens Advice energy team with Trainee Energy Team Manager Dan Fancy, right

Campaign launched to help Dorset’s elderly and vulnerable stay warm this winter

A CAMPAIGN to help elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset warm this winter has launched. The 15th Surviving Winter appeal…

Chard estate agent Geraldine White, who passed away during an endurance ride last week. Picture: GTH

Tributes to rider killed in horse-riding tragedy near Dorchester

TRIBUTES have been paid to Geraldine White – who passed away after a horse-riding incident near Dorchester last week. Geraldine,…

The triptych has been valued at between £2.5m and £3.5m

£3.5 million Sherborne Almshouse triptych set for auction to house those in need

A WORK of art dating back hundreds of years – and valued at a staggering £2.5 million to…

Clocks go back in the UK at 2am on Sunday

Don’t forget – the clocks go back this weekend

GET ready for the battle of the oven… And the microwave, and your watch… Yes, this weekend sees the…

Season opener at Wincanton Racecourse called off due to a lack of rain

A CHARITY race day at Wincanton has been called off – as not enough rain has fallen on the…

Two charged over fatal crash near Compton Abbas that killed pedestrian, 62

TWO people have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a tragic crash near Compton Abbas that…

Maternity staff at DCH are celebrating the improved report from CQC inspectors. Picture: DCH

DCH maternity services upgraded to ‘good’ after CQC inspection

MATERNITY services at Dorset County Hospital have been upgraded after a visit by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has…

Police want to identify this person after an incident at the Bridport Dagger pub. Picture: Dorset Police

Fresh CCTV appeal over serious assault at pub in Bridport

POLICE want to trace this person after a “serious assault” in a Bridport pub. The incident unfolded at around midnight…