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The hare was set on by a lurcher-type dog before being discarded in a ditch Picture: National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Templecombe man charged after hare reportedly hunted in Sturminster Newton

A 19-YEAR-old from Templecombe has been charged with illegally hunting a wild mammal with dogs. This comes after officers from…

The order is in place for three months Picture North Dorset Police

Closure order issued for Shaftesbury property due to anti-social behaviour

POLICE have issued a partial closure order at a house in Shaftesbury following “persistent anti-social behaviour and crime”. A three-month…

Openreach apologised for the delay Picture: Stuart Harris

Elderly residents – cut off from phone and internet services for almost a month – FINALLY reconnected

A VULNERABLE elderly couple in Holwell were cut off from the outside world for weeks after a ‘drunk driver’…

New head, Dominic Floyd Picture: Bryanston Prep

New head appointed at Bryanston Prep

A NEW head is set to lead Bryanston Prep into its next chapter. The school has announced the appointment of…

The scheme has so far been praised Picture: Wiltshire Police

New reporting tool aims to clamp down on abuse of women candidates at Wiltshire Council elections

A NEW reporting structure has been created to support women who may face abuse when standing for public office. Operation…

Police have released these images as reference Picture: Dorset Police

Shaftesbury man arrested after falcon has its head and legs removed

AN arrest has been made after a falcon which was reportedly stolen from the Shaftesbury area had its head…

Dan with Rob McElhenney at Bloomfield Road Picture: The Kitchen at Blandford

Wrexham’s Rob McElhenney poses for photo in chance encounter with Blandford café managers

WREXHAM AFC’s very own Hollywood superstar – no, not that one – posed for a photo with the managers…

The Plough at Manston (left) was one of 27 businesses that joined in with the raffle Pictures: Blackmore Vale Lions Club

Egg-straordinary effort as Vale pubs and shops raise thousands for Lions with giant Easter eggs

PUBS and shops across the Blackmore Vale have helped raise thousands of pounds for charitable causes this Easter. 27 businesses…

Ibti says her pain "has reached unbearable levels" Picture: Go Fund Me

Gillingham raffle to raise funds for woman’s life-changing endometriosis operation

A RAFFLE in Gillingham is set to raise much-needed funds to help a woman access specialist surgery and get…

Jean served the town for more than 40 years as town crier Picture: Blandford Forum Town Council

Tributes pour in for “beloved” Blandford town crier following death

A WOMAN who served as Blandford’s town crier for more than 40 years has sadly passed away. Jean Jeffery died…