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The pursuit ended in Autumn Close, Ferndown. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police pursuit comes to dramatic end with crash in Dorset cul-de-sac

A DRAMATIC police pursuit came to an end when officers rammed a vehicle in a Dorset street. The incident unfolded…

Traffic warning ahead of rescheduled Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

PEOPLE are being urged to make suitable arrangements as the Blackmore Vale Half Marathon takes place next month. The event,…

Woman seriously injured after being hit by car in Sherborne

A WOMAN in her 70s has suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ after being hit by a car in Sherborne. The incident occurred…

The Blandford School could join SAST - pending further processes

The Blandford School reassures parents over potential SAST move

THE Blandford School has reassured parents there are more steps to be completed before it becomes part of a…

A four-wheel Hartland carriage picnic cart was stolen from the yard in East Stour. Picture: Dorset Police

Horse cart stolen in raid at North Dorset ‘equine unit’

POLICE are appealing for information as they attempt to track down a stolen horse cart. The vehicle was taken from…

Members of the Cygnet Homebirth Team with families at the celebration

Dorset home birth team marks 10 years – and 1,000 babies!

A HOME-BIRTH team is celebrating 10 years in operation – helping deliver more than 1,000 little ones across the…

Plans to merge operations between Shaftesbury School and Sturminster Newton High School have caused uproar among staff. Pictures: Google

Staff walkout at Shaftesbury School amid row over Sturminster High ‘merger’ plans

STAFF at Shaftesbury School have walked out this morning (June 17) over controversial restructuring plans – which will include…

The new sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital

New £50,000 sensory garden opens at Dorset County Hospital

A NEW sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) – thanks to a £50,000 cash boost. The…

Much of Somerset and Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

DCH Charity patron Kate Adie was among guests at the groundbreaking ceremony. Picture: DCH

Work starts on the main phase of new £100m Dorset County Hospital building

WORK on a new £100 million Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has…