Man handed indefinite hospital order over Fred Burge killing in Glastonbury
JAMES O’Connor has been sentenced to an indefinite period in hospital after he admitted killing Glastonbury pensioner, Frederick Burge. O’Connor…
Mental health charity’s £6,000 fundraising call ahead of move to new home
A BRIDPORT-based mental health charity is appealing for donations as it takes a final step towards moving into a…
Nourish in Blandford teams up with Morrisons to help women in need
A BLANDFORD group that supports people in hard times has teamed up with Morrisons to help those enduring period…
Roadworks being removed – and when you should set off to miss Easter traffic
MORE than 850 miles of roadworks will be removed ahead of this coming Easter weekend as millions plan to…
Dorset attraction becomes a movie set – with sheep as extras!
CAMERAS were rolling at a Dorset attraction recently as a film crew travelled back in time. The Ancient Technology Centre…
Two arrested after woman suffer serious injuries in Dorchester assault
TWO people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries in an alleged assault in Dorchester. At around 10.50am…
Care home in bid to expand and offer 12 new rooms and staff accommodation
A DORSET care home has submitted plans for an extension. Casterbridge Lodge, off the B3159 at Winterbourne Steepleton, has applied…
Windows and doors smashed at Gillingham shops in overnight incidents
THREE shops in Gillingham had windows and doors smashed – but it appears nothing was stolen. The incidents happened at…
Restricted access to entrances at Dorchester hospital this weekend
ACCESS to entrances at Dorset County Hospital will be disrupted by engineering works this weekend. On Saturday (March 23), work…
Extension plan for Wincanton house branded “monstrous carbuncle” by neighbour
A PROPOSED extension to a Wincanton property has been branded a “monstrous carbuncle” by one neighbour. The plans, for the…
