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Malaika was known as the queen of the pride Picture: Longleat

Sadness as one of the UK’s oldest lions, Malaika, dies at Longleat

A LION who is believed to be one of the oldest to reside in the UK has sadly passed…

Sensors have already been installed at Dorchester Library Picture: Dorset Council

Tech to track public toilet and library use in Dorset

ANYONE that uses public toilets in Dorset will soon have their toilet breaks tracked by the council. Sensors are being…

A 45-year-old and a 19-year-old have both been arrested Picture: Google

Pair arrested after Dorchester property broken into and 50-inch TV stolen

POLICE arrested two people after a 50-inch TV was stolen from an address in Dorchester. A property on Great Western…

Wincanton to remember the fallen at VJ80 service

RESPECTS will be paid to those that gave their lives in the Second World War in…

Gillingham Walking Festival

Gillingham Walking Festival returns with scenic routes for all abilities

WALKERS will soon be visiting some of Dorset’s and Wiltshire’s most beautiful locations at this year’s Gillingham Walking Festival. The…

64-acre solar farm planned for land between Shaftesbury and Gillingham

A SOLAR farm spanning several fields could be built between Shaftesbury and Gillingham if plans are approved. Applicant Enviromena submitted…

Unauthorised encampment evicted from Dorchester field

POLICE were quick to issue an eviction notice to an unauthorised encampment that was spotted setting up in fields…

Suspended sentence for cocaine-carrying man who crashed car on busy road near Dorchester

A MAN who crashed a car on a busy road near Dorchester has received a driving ban and a…

The site location Picture: JPA

Plans to build 23 affordable homes in Shaftesbury refused over pedestrian safety fears

PLANS to build up to 23 affordable homes on a field at the northern edge of Shaftesbury have been…

The closure order is in place for three months Pictures: Google/North Dorset Police

Closure order for Gillingham property following anti-social behaviour

A GILLINGHAM property has been hit with a partial closure order in response to reports of incidents of anti-social…