Police warning over van break ins in Gillingham
POLICE say they have received several reports of vans being broken into and tools stolen overnight in Gillingham. Dorset Police…
Groovy Gillingham care home residents relive the 60s at throwback festival
CARE home residents in Gillingham headed back to the 60s for one night only as they attended their own…
Caravan removed from Shaftesbury site after court order
A CARAVAN has been moved from a Shaftesbury site after the owners were given 24 hours’ notice. Earlier this week,…
North Dorset man, 35, charged with 18 shoplifting offences
A MAN from North Dorset has appeared in court after being charged with 18 counts of shoplifting. Simon Philip Pope,…
Shaftesbury Abbey marks 100 years of historical significance with time capsule project
THIS month marks 100 years since Shaftesbury Abbey was designated a Scheduled Monument, preserving Shaftesbury’s unique heritage site. Scheduled Monument…
Hanford pupils triumph in horse-riding events
TWO Dorset pupils are celebrating their recent horse-riding success. Year 7 pupils Fleur and Emily from Hanford School have been…
Order for removal of vehicles from Shaftesbury site approved by court
A COURT order has been allowed for the removal of vehicles parked at a site in Shaftesbury. Dorset Council asked…
Traffic calming trial to take place at “very busy” A354 in Milborne St Andrew
A KEY road connecting Blandford to Dorchester will see some traffic calming measures installed on a trial basis later…
How you can help send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world
A DORSET business has launched its annual appeal to help send Christmas presents to the less fortunate around the…
Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset Councils show ‘expression of interest’ in devolution
SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils could be set to join forces in a bid to unlock more powers and…
