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The bikes were stolen late at night Picture: Dorset Police

Appeal after three motocross bikes stolen near Sherborne

THREE motocross bikes were stolen from an address near Sherborne yesterday (February 18). Dorset Police say the three bikes were…

Bartlett Contractors offered their service free of charge Pictures: Big Yellow Bus Garden Project

Company’s generosity helps make Big Yellow Bus Garden Project more accessible for all

A COMMUNITY project found between Shillingstone and Blandford Forum received a boost in their plans to make their space…

FOLDE Dorset, in Shaftesbury, has been awarded B Crops status

Shaftesbury’s FOLDE Dorset shop in the running for Independent Bookshop of the Year – again!

A new service is being rolled out so members can access the library's services outside of opening hours Picture: Dorset Council

Sturminster Newton Library to close temporarily for tech upgrade

A DORSET library will close temporarily so new technology can be installed to enable members to use facilities outside…

The victim was forced from his car Picture: Google

Pair stole car before crashing into rail crossing near Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men crashed a stolen car into a rail crossing near Dorchester on…

Police have thanked those that detained the men Picture: Google

Public steps in to detain men after reports of firearm at Warminster Lidl

MEMBERS of the public stepped in to detain two men who were reportedly in possession of a firearm at…

Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list

DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…

Ian has been described as a valued part of the fire service family Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Dedicated on-call Sturminster Newton firefighter honoured for 18-year service

AN on-call firefighter who dedicated 18 years of his life to Sturminster Newton Fire Station has been honoured for…

Police said the rider had no insurance Picture: Dorset Police

Motorbike with flip number plate seized by police in Farnham

AN uninsured motorbike rider saw his vehicle seized after police noticed his number plate was not visible. Officers from Dorset…

Police want to locate the telehandler and return it to owners Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Telehandler stolen from West Dorset

POLICE are trying to reunite a stolen telehandler with its owner. A Manitou was reportedly stolen from a farm in…