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The homes could be built next to the St Mary's Hill development, at Blandford St Mary. Picture: Google

“Little or no benefit” to 135-homes plan for Blandford, says council and CPRE

“THE proposed scheme offers little or no benefit to Blandford St Mary.” That is the reaction of the Campaign to…

BVLC members collecting at the Udder Farm Shop

Generous shoppers boost Blackmore Vale Lions Club charity coffers

THE Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) charity fund got a festive boost thanks to collections over Christmas. The group has…

Dorset Police are keen to trace this person after a burglary at Bluebird Care, in Bridport Road. Picture: Dorset Police

Bank card stolen in burglary at Dorchester premises

A BANK card was stolen after a burglary at a Dorchester premises. Some time between 1.40am and 1.50am on Saturday,…

The incident unfolded in the Fulbrooks Lane area of Bridport. Picture: Google

Man chased and beaten by gang in late-night Bridport assault

A MAN was chased and beaten by a gang in Bridport. The incident unfolded after the victim and a woman…

The BMA says the latest pay offer is still a 'real-terms pay cut'. Picture: BMA

Junior doctors’ strike set to hit NHS services this week

INDUSTRIAL action by junior doctors could bring about “one of the most difficult starts to the year” for health…

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to continue into this evening in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Picture: Met Office

Weather warnings for much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as Storm Henk hits

STORM Henk will batter parts of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this evening. The Met Office has issued an amber weather…

Rickey Lee Thompson has been jailed for six years. Picture: Dorset Police

Rickey Thompson jailed after stealing cars in Dorchester and west Dorset

A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for a number of offences in Dorchester and west Dorset – including stealing…

The crash happened on the A35 near Bloxworth. Picture: Google

Arrest after man suffers “serious injuries” in crash near Bere Regis

A MAN in his 50s suffered “very serious” injuries in a crash near Bere Regis on New Year’s Day. Dorset…

The alleged assault took place in Station Yard, Gillingham, police said. Picture: Google

Man released without charge after alleged assault in Gillingham

A MAN arrested in connection with an alleged assault near the train station in Gillingham has…

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has received a knighthood. Picture: Paul Jones

Arise the Sir in shorts! Michael Eavis leads New Year Honours in Somerset, Dorset and beyond

A KNIGHTHOOD for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis leads the New Year Honours in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond…