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The incident unfolded in a car park in Bridport Road, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged attack with a screwdriver in Dorset car park

A MAN has been arrested after an alleged assault with a screwdriver in a Dorchester car park, police said. Officers…

Dorset café apologises and suspends staff member over ‘depressed f****’ receipt description

A FAMILY that hosted a wake at a Dorset café have spoken of their fury after being shocked to…

The Plaza cinema, in Wincanton, is now open. Picture: Paul Jones

Wincanton’s new cinema – The Plaza – is OPEN!

THE first customers at Wincanton’s new cinema are currently enjoying Zootropolis 2 on the opening day of the…

Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation

DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…

Blackmore Vale Half Marathon postponed for second year running

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon has been postponed as recovery after Storm Chendra continues. Runners were set to gather in…

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…

Equipment was damaged and walls daubed with grafitti during the incidents in Blandford. Pictures: Blandford Forum Town Council

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…

A three-screen cinema is planned for the building in South Street, Wincanton. Picture: Google

Opening date for Wincanton Cinema revealed – and it is soon!

WINCANTON will welcome a new cinema in February, it has been confirmed. The new venue, at an Art Deco building…

‘Extensive damage’ at property after Bridport burglary

A BRIDPORT property was badly damaged by burglars – though nothing was stolen, according to police. Officers were called at…