Blandford bypass closed after car catches fire
THE Blandford bypass is closed after a car caught fire this afternoon. Fire crews from Blandford and Sturminster Newton were…
Shaftesbury Lido gets funding promise for major upgrades
SWIMMERS at Shaftesbury Lido will soon be enjoying new equipment thanks to funding from town leaders. Shaftesbury Town Council has…
Leader of Mere brushmaker sweeps into new role with Wiltshire charity
CHAIR of renowned Mere brush-maker Hillbrush – Philip Coward – said a day out with the Wiltshire Bobby Van…
Police called as spilled MEAT blocks Shaftesbury road
A SHAFTESBURY road was blocked this afternoon when crates of MEAT spilled out of the back of a truck. The…
Lion art stolen during burglary at Dorset art studio
STRIKING paintings of lions – including one alongside a Union Flag – have been stolen from a Dorset art…
New Dorset Lord-Lieutenant joins county community foundation as patron
DORSET’s new Lord-Lieutenant – Michael Dooley – has become a patron of Dorset Community Foundation, following in the footsteps…
Snow warning – up to 5cm – in place for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this weekend
A WEATHER warning for ‘heavy snow’ is in place for the weekend – including in parts of Somerset, Dorset…
Three puppies found after theft of Lurcher litter from Shorton
THREE puppies have been found after the theft of a litter from a rural Dorset property. Police have been tracking…
Takeaways and restaurants make semi-finals in national awards: How you can vote
RESTAURANTS in Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset have made the semi-finals in a national competition. The finalists have been revealed in…
Two arrested after Lurcher puppies stolen during break-in – and still haven’t been found
A LITTER of seven puppies was stolen during a burglary in Shroton. Police are appealing for information after a break-in…
