Paul Jones

Advice for Dorset patients as resident doctors go on strike over pay

PATIENTS are being urged not to delay urgent or emergency care – despite a strike by resident doctors, which…

Arrest after 50-inch TV taken in Dorchester burglary

A MAN has been arrested after a burglary which saw a 50-inch TV allegedly stolen from a property in…

The crash happened in Cook's Lane, near Stalbridge, this morning. Picture: Google

BMW driver killed in crash near Stalbridge

A MAN in his 20s has died after a crash near Stalbridge. The incident, on the A357 Cook’s Lane, near…

Stalbridge road closed as fire crews tackle blaze

UPDATE: Driver killed after crash on Cook’s Lane, near Stalbridge FIREFIGHTERS are currently dealing with a fire in Stalbridge…

Firefighters tackled the blaze at Stoney Stoke, Somerset. Picture: Wincanton Fire Station

Fire on open ground near Wincanton visible for miles around

A FIRE on open ground near Wincanton was visible for miles around yesterday morning (July 21). Firefighters from the town…

Riverside Fest takes place in Sturminster Newton on August 16

Sturminster Newton Riverside Fest set to raise money for trio of charities

A CHARITY festival is set to take place in Sturminster Newton next month. Riverside Fest is set to run at…

The former Wincanton Baptist Church could soon be converted into a house. Picture: Google

Former Wincanton church could be converted into three-bed family home

A FORMER Somerset church could soon be a three-bedroom home – if plans are approved. A planning application has been…

Former Top Gear host James May with staff at Asda in Gillingham. Picture: Asda

Why was Top Gear star James May at Gillingham Asda?

EXCITEMENT levels among staff at a Gillingham supermarket went into overdrive this week – with the appearance of former…

Staff at the new Fortuneswell Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Picture: DCH

DCH chemotherapy unit re-opens after £2 million transformation

THE chemotherapy unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has re-opened following a £2 million improvement project. Patients at the Fortuneswell…

Dorset Police launches crackdown on ebikes, scooters and scramblers

ILLEGAL electric bikes, scramblers and scooters are being targeted in a new police operation. Dorset Police has launched the crackdown…