Dorset foundation wants new trustees to support county causes
THE Dorset Community Foundation is looking younger and more diverse members who want to give back to the county…
Shop damaged after ‘attempt to start a fire’ in Wincanton town centre
A WINDOW was smashed and “someone had attempted to start a fire” at a barbers shop in Wincanton, it…
School pupils help plant trees donated by developer in Marnhull
YOUNG people in Marnhull got hands-on to help grow a greener future for the village. Pupils from St Gregory’s Primary…
Hundreds turn out to wish Greg James well as he treks through Dorset and Somerset
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Wincanton to greet Radio 1 DJ Greg James as he continues his…
Trading Standards sting targets underage tobacco sales
SHOPS in East Dorset have passed a series of undercover checks designed to catch retailers selling tobacco to children. Officers…
Cigarettes and vapes stolen in Marnhull Spar break-in
VAPES and cigarettes were stolen during a break-in at a Dorset village shop. Thieves targeted the Spar, in New Street,…
Greg James set to head through Dorset and Somerset during Radio 1 Longest Ride challenge
RADIO 1 DJ Greg James is getting back in the saddle for Comic Relief – and fans in Dorset…
Prime Minister steps in over threat to fire stations
THE Prime Minister has agreed to arrange talks with ministers over controversial plans that could see eight fire stations…
Second chance to meet officers at Mere community safety event
POLICE officers met with residents in Mere this week as part of efforts to strengthen links with the community…
Council highlights £1.73bn visitor economy in national tourism celebration
TOURISM ambassadors and businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (March…
