Dorset farmer reaches Britain’s Got Talent Grand final
A DORSET farmer who swapped the tractor cab for prime-time television is preparing to take to the stage in…
Rural farm plan could bring first padel courts to rural Dorset
A WORKING farm between Salisbury and Blandford could soon become home to Dorset’s first rural indoor padel club complete…
Shoplifters tracked to McDonald’s after Warminster CCTV alert
A SUSPECTED shoplifting incident in Warminster took an unexpected turn when police tracked down suspects to a McDonald’s restaurant…
Sturminster footballers have a professional look thanks to new kit
YOUNG footballers sporting new kit after landing a sponsorship deal from housebuilder CG Fry & Son. Sturminster Newton Under 14s,…
Dorset farms pay £33,500 after pollution incidents in county waterways
THREE Dorset farm companies have paid £33,500 to environmental charities after a probe into their failure to store slurry…
Copper wiring stolen in burglary at commercial site
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a break-in at a commercial site in Gillingham left significant damage and stolen…
Shortlists in – and voting underway – in Muddy Stilettos Somerset & Dorset business awards: Full List
SHORTLISTS are in and voting is underway in the finals of the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Now in their 13th…
Plans for new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton submitted
BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has submitted plans for a new Dorset store – investing £7 million and creating dozens…
Local heroes: Village shop shortlisted for top countryside award
THE village shop at Fontmell Magna, run by Duane and Tarnia Hills, is in the running for a prestigious…
New digital system helps police and businesses crack down on shoplifting
A NEW digital reporting system is helping police across Dorset catch shoplifters faster – with officers now solving cases…
