Drink driver Anton Hull – who filmed himself before fatal crash – has jail sentence extended
A DRINK driver who filmed himself saying he was “smashed” minutes before a crash that killed 29-year-old Sarah Baker…
Barn dance held to say fond farewell to Blandford venue
THE upcoming closure of Blandford’s Corn Exchange was marked with a special barn dance. The venue, in Market Place, is…
Emergency work to remove tree trapped under Blandford Bridge
EMERGENCY work had to be carried out in Blandford to remove a fallen tree that was trapped under the…
Police issue stalking warning on Valentine’s Day – what to look out for
IT’S Valentine’s Day – and while some unexpected gifts, cards or messages might be welcome, others could be worrying. Dorset…
Host of improvements at Wincanton Tennis Club for new season
BUDDING Andy Murrays and Serena Williams are being urged to make a racket at Wincanton Tennis Club. With the new…
Three teens arrested after supermarket thefts thanks to police dog Skye
THE skills of Police Dog Skye were put to good use when three suspected burglars were apprehended in Warminster. Police…
Car set alight in arson attack in village near Frome
A CAR was set on fire in a village near Frome in the early hours on a Sunday morning. Some…
Four north Dorset primary schools join Pickwick Academy Trust
A QUARTET of north Dorset primary schools have joined a new parent organisation. On February 1, Milton on Stour CE…
Increase in fire service share of council tax for 2024/25 approved
THE share of council tax in Wiltshire and Dorset that goes to the fire service is to rise. At a…
Man charged over Sturminster Newton attack after alleged assault
A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Sturminster Newton. Police were called to reports of…
