Body found in Dorchester river believed to be missing Alex Bendall
A BODY found in a river in Dorchester is believed to be that of missing teenager Alex Bendall. The tragic...
Plastic bags and more part of recycling collections trial in Frome
A PILOT scheme to collect 'soft' plastics - including bags and wrapping - will be rolled out to selected households...
Farmland values ‘showing signs of recovery’ post-pandemic: Report
THE value of farmland is showing 'signs of a return' to pre-pandemic levels, according to a leading agent. Research by...
Car dashboard fire prompts callout to busy Dorchester road
A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road. The drama unfolded on the A37 near the Weirs Roundabout...
BT fined over Frome roadworks safety breaches
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant BT has paid out nearly £15,000 over roadworks carried out in Frome. The firm was found guilty of...
UPDATE: Missing Evie Barnett, 14, found safe, say police
UPDATE: Teenager Evie Barnett, who went missing from West Dorset overnight, has been found safe. Police confirmed the 14-year-old, who...
Man ‘tried to drag woman from van’ during alleged assault, say police
A MAN reportedly tried to drag a woman out of a van during an alleged assault in Dorchester. Police are...
Four seriously injured in crash near Blandford
FOUR people were seriously injured in a crash near Blandford. The incident happened on Fair Mile Road, Bryanston, at around...
New head of prep unveiled at prestigious Sherborne school
A PRESTIGIOUS Dorset prep school has unveiled its new leader. Leweston School has confirmed the appointment of Richard Thompson as...
Classic pre-war MG VA car set to go under the hammer
THERE aren't many pre-war items that look better now, almost 100 years later. But that is the case for an...
