Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal
"HEARTBREAKING" new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the RSPCA...
Biker in his 20s from Gillingham killed in crash near Stalbridge
A MOTORBIKE rider from Gillingham was tragically killed in a crash near Stalbridge yesterday (Thursday). The incident, involving a blue...
Stalbridge Hall celebrates 50 years of bringing the community together
STALBRIDGE Hall will host a special community event next month to celebrate the history of the venue as it enters...
Shaftesbury School students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS at Shaftesbury School have been celebrating their GCSE results today, August 22. Seth Young did exceedingly well, with all...
Police recover stolen car during checks in rural Dorset
TRAFFIC stops in rural Dorset resulted in one victim of crime seeing the welcome return of their stolen car. Officers...
Shaftesbury Car Link is not closing but changes needed, organisers say
ORGANISERS behind the Shaftesbury Car Link Scheme have quashed rumours that the scheme will soon end or be handed to...
Police appeal after Sunday afternoon burglary in Puddletown
A PROPERTY near Dorchester was burgled between the afternoon and evening on Sunday (August 18). The incident happened some time...
CCTV appeal after attempted break-in at Blandford bike shop
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with an attempted burglary...
Bridport pub among finalists in prestigious CAMRA competition
THE 2024 UK pub of the year competition is hotting up - with a number of south west pubs in...
Man comes forward following report of vulnerable Shaftesbury man being taken advantage of
A MAN has come forward after police appealed for help to track down someone who reportedly took advantage of a...
