Community banking launches in Gillingham after High Street closure
RESIDENTS in Gillingham will soon have access to essential banking services once again thanks to a new community banking…
Crews prepare for icy roads and fallen trees as Storm Goretti arrives
HIGHWAY’S teams in Dorset are bracing for a difficult night as Storm Goretti brings heavy rain, strong…
Man suffers “facial fractures” after attack at a property in Lyme Regis
A BURGLAR assaulted a person – leaving them with multiple facial fractures – during an incident at a property…
Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford
WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…
Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere
THREE people – including a 16-year-old boy – were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere…
Residents speak out on local issues at mobile police station
FERNDOWN residents had the chance to speak directly with officers this week when East Dorset Police brought…
Life-changing care farm faces £60,000 funding shortfall
ON A MUDDY patch of Dorset farmland where the smell of hay hangs in the air and cows lumber…
Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters
THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…
‘Light-coloured vehicle’ sought after crash involving two boys aged 7 and 9
POLICE have reissued an appeal for information about a crash near Sherborne that left two young boys seriously injured. Officers…
Rural road closed after crash
A ROAD near Fontmell Magna has been closed this morning following a collision. Police are currently responding to the incident…
