Community hub plans move forward
PLANS for a new community hub in Shaftesbury have taken a step forward after changes to a controversial car…
Sherborne serves up walking tennis for all abilities
A TENNIS club is inviting people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racquet – without the…
Urgent search for missing woman last seen at hospital
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital. Lorraine, 48,…
Teen suffers facial injuries in Shaftesbury lane attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a Shaftesbury lane. Officers from Dorset Police say the…
Banner goes up in fight to save station
A BANNER has appeared in Mere as opposition grows to controversial plans that could see the town’s fire station…
Police counter closure to disrupt services
RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…
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…
“We miss him with every breath”: Family pay tribute to biker killed in crash
A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a “much loved” motorcyclist who died following a crash near Gillingham. Emergency…
Dorchester woman’s daring challenge for animal and human health care charity
THE health of humans and animals will benefit from a Dorchester woman’s daring challenge in May. Carol Murgatroyd is preparing…
Racial abuse reported on evening bus
A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…
