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Puppies were found cramped in an area under the stairs Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester pet breeders made more than £34,000 selling animals illegally

A FATHER and daughter in Dorchester made more than £34,000 after breeding and selling puppies and kittens illegally. 25-year-old Ebony…

The fire devastated the building last month Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

“Serious fire” in Dorchester partially collapses building

AROUND 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial property in Dorchester today (December 12). A fire broke out…

The fire left the kitchen destroyed Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

Warning for air fryer users before Christmas after fire tears through kitchen

AIR fryer users are being asked to keep an ear out for any unusual noises generated by the appliance…

Police want to hear from any witnesses Picture: Google

Four-car crash near Gillingham leaves woman with ‘life threatening injuries’

AN 18-year-old has been arrested after a woman was left with ‘life-threatening injuries’ following a crash near Gillingham. Police say…

Christmas at Stourhead

Enchanting Stourhead Christmas light trail marks start of festive season

STOURHEAD officially welcomed in Christmas last week with the launch of its dazzling after dark Christmas Lights Trail. Visitors to…

The awards honour companies that have gone above and beyond to support military personnel Picture: Wessex RFCA

Pictures: 19 South West companies receive Gold Awards for work to support military personnel

BUSINESSES across the South West that have shown an unwavering commitment to hiring veterans have been recognised at a…

Wessex Water said workers are on site to try and fix the issue Picture: Google

Schools close across Yeovil following burst water pipe: Full list

EIGHT schools across Yeovil have closed this morning after a burst water pipe left them without water. Properties across the…

Van seized and driver arrested following trailer thefts in rural Dorset

A DRIVER of a van believed to be involved in trailer thefts across the county has been arrested by…

Three more arrests as police crackdown on thefts from vehicles in Dorchester

10 PEOPLE have now been arrested as police investigate a series of thefts from vehicles across Dorchester. Dorset Police said…

Nine houses proposed at “irreplaceable” parkland in Gillingham

A PROPOSED self-build housing development in Gillingham has been objected to by the town council over concerns it would…