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Two 16-year-olds from Warminster and Westbury were handed referral orders Picture: Google

Teens sentenced for starting fire that reached “immense heights” outside Warminster Iceland

TWO teens have been found guilty of starting a fire in Warminster which police said could have easily gotten…

Crossing the junction has been described as a "daunting experience" Picture: Dorset Council

Road closure and traffic lights next week for Dorchester junction improvements

THE next phase of work to make a busy Dorchester junction safer is set to begin next week. To facilitate…

Police want to identify a van that was driving along the A352 Sherborne to Dorchester road on January 29 Picture: Google

Police warning after scammer in Dorset empties victim’s bank account

A PERSON who offered help to a seemingly broken-down motorist saw their bank account emptied in a scam. The victim…

The crew left the scene at 2am Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Van fire extinguished near Ibberton Hill

A FIRE crew was called to a lay-by in the area of Ibberton Hill last night (February 3) after…

The application is for two sites in Marnhull, and includes more than 120 homes, shops and business premises. Pictures: Bright Space/Dorset Council

Campaign launched to help fight plans for 120 houses in Marnhull

MARNHULL Parish Council is putting up a fight against plans to build 120 homes in the village. Plans to build…

Adams was handed a 14-month sentence and has been banned from certain areas in Bridport for three years Picture: Dorset Police

Cade Adams jailed after headbutting police officer in Bridport

CADE Robert David Adams from Bridport has been handed a 14-month sentence following a series of assaults across West…

Spice up your summer with the Great Dorset Chilli Festival

SPICE lovers across Dorset can look forward to the return of the popular Great Dorset Chilli Festival this year. Taking…

The Blandford branch is set to close on November 10 Picture: Google

Concern for most vulnerable following Lloyds Blandford closure announcement

QUESTIONS have been raised of what the future could hold for elderly people in the Blandford area following the…

The number of speeding cars has reduced by 9.2% according to Dorset Council Picture: Google

Drop in speeding near Badbury Rings thanks to new speed limit

THE number of speeding cars travelling along a busy Dorset road has reduced by around 10% thanks to a…

The lorry caught fire in Ferndown yesterday (January 29) Picture: DCWS

Battery left in bin starts yet another fire in Dorset

HOUSEHOLDS in Dorset are once again being reminded not to dispose of batteries in bins following yet another bin…