Tea room and community space plan revealed for Sherborne Almshouse
ST John’s Almshouse in Sherborne is to get a major makeover – including the creation of a new tea…
Warminster Town FC apologises for ‘unacceptable behaviour’ of some fans
WARMINSTER Town Football Club has vowed to deal with supporters “causing issues” at matches. The club said it was aware…
Roma flag to fly over Dorset to commemorate ‘forgotten Holocaust’
THE Roma flag will be flown over Dorset to commemorate the ‘forgotten Holocaust’. Dorset Council will fly the flag at…
System problems affecting book lovers at libraries across the Vale and beyond
A NEW IT system is causing problems for library users in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond. The system, which manages…
Burglar targets Blandford bike shop Offcamber Cycles
BURGLARS tried to force their way into a Blandford bike shop in a late-night raid. Police are appealing for information…
Arrest after alleged robbery at Currys in Dorchester
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a shop in Dorchester. The incident, at Currys…
Jobs to go as 200 Carpetright stores shut as part of buyout deal
MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire – as part…
Dorset stalwart Stella marks 50 years since being elected to male-dominated council
IN 1973, Stella Jones was elected to West Dorset District Council – aiming to address the needs of families…
Police appeal after generator stolen from farm in Marnhull
A GENERATOR has been stolen from a North Dorset farm. The generator and compressor were taken from a property in…
Dorset and Somerset police dogs help Paris prepare for 2024 Olympics
POLICE dogs from Dorset and Somerset have been patrolling the streets and stadiums of Paris as the city prepares…
