Britain’s rarest tree among hundreds to be planted in Dorset
HUNDREDS of trees including one of Britain’s rarest native species are set to take root in Dorset this autumn…
Christopher Jones jailed for sexually assaulting teen in Shaftesbury
SHAFTESBURY man Christopher Jones has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a teenager and possessing indecent images…
Centenarian Gerald ready for rideout to fulfill life-long dream!
WHEN most of us envisage turning 100 years old, we might picture taking things easy and living a laid-back…
Cars, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and watches seized in Henstridge police raid
A POLICE operation in South Somerset led to two arrests and suspected stolen vehicles, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and…
Teen due in court over alleged school spade incident in Sherborne
A TEENAGE boy is due to appear in court later this month in connection with an alleged assault involving…
Sherborne Prep pupils impress with wide-ranging research projects
GENE editing, ADHD in girls and even the science behind catchy songs getting stuck in your head were among…
Police appeal after two 14-year-olds girls sexually assaulted at festival
POLICE are appealing for information after two teenage girls were sexually assaulted at a popular Gillingham festival. The girls, both…
Cash stolen after ATM raid at Shaftesbury bank
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after cash was stolen from an ATM during a commercial burglary at a bank…
Meet ‘Raggy’: The robot helping protect Dorset’s horses and farmland
A SMART robot designed to tackle a poisonous plant that can kill horses and livestock is being put to…
Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones
SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…
