Broadband firm fined £28,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome
A BROADBAND firm has been ordered to pay more than £34,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome. Truespeed Communications Ltd…
Premier League ref and firefighter Sam Allison named in New Year’s Honours list
DAYS after making his debut as a referee in the Premier League – Sam Allison was named in…
“Little or no benefit” to 135-homes plan for Blandford, says council and CPRE
“THE proposed scheme offers little or no benefit to Blandford St Mary.” That is the reaction of the Campaign to…
Generous shoppers boost Blackmore Vale Lions Club charity coffers
THE Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) charity fund got a festive boost thanks to collections over Christmas. The group has…
Bank card stolen in burglary at Dorchester premises
A BANK card was stolen after a burglary at a Dorchester premises. Some time between 1.40am and 1.50am on Saturday,…
Man chased and beaten by gang in late-night Bridport assault
A MAN was chased and beaten by a gang in Bridport. The incident unfolded after the victim and a woman…
Junior doctors’ strike set to hit NHS services this week
INDUSTRIAL action by junior doctors could bring about “one of the most difficult starts to the year” for health…
Weather warnings for much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as Storm Henk hits
STORM Henk will batter parts of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this evening. The Met Office has issued an amber weather…
Rickey Thompson jailed after stealing cars in Dorchester and west Dorset
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for a number of offences in Dorchester and west Dorset – including stealing…
Arrest after man suffers “serious injuries” in crash near Bere Regis
A MAN in his 50s suffered “very serious” injuries in a crash near Bere Regis on New Year’s Day. Dorset…
