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…
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…
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…
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…
Cyclist taken to hospital after Dorchester hit-and-run crash
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Dorchester, police said. The rider, a man in his…
Police appeal over ‘criminal damage’ caused by spider crop circle in Dorset field
POLICE are appealing for information over damage caused in a North Dorset field – by what appears to be…
Shaftesbury School teachers walk out AGAIN over controversial changes
TEACHERS at a Shaftesbury school walked out again today in protest at changes which have seen some roles combined…
More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Dorset and across south west
A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…
Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit
PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…
