New chief constable appointed to lead Dorset Police
DORSET Police has a new chief constable – who will take the helm later this summer. Rachel Farrell, currently deputy…
£1 million grants pot for mental health groups in Dorset
MENTAL health grass roots community groups and charities supporting people in Dorset are set to receive shares of a…
Fresh CCTV appeal after cars damaged using a key in Gillingham street
POLICE want to speak to this person after a series of criminal damage incidents in Gillingham. Officers are investigating a…
Call for names for new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter
CAN you come up with a witty name for a new air ambulance? Or do you have a personal…
Schools unite under one brand as major education vision unveiled
SHERBORNE’S three independent schools will officially unite under a single brand this September. Marking the start of a new era,…
Free family fun as Gillingham Rising makes debut
A NEW community-led organisation is inviting residents to celebrate the future of Gillingham at a free family event next…
Sentimental greyhound statue stolen from Gillingham home
POLICE are appealing for information after a treasured garden statue was stolen from a home in Gillingham. The large sandstone-coloured…
Gillingham police raid uncovers drugs, weapon and ammunition
A MAJOR police operation in Gillingham has led to the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, an offensive weapon and…
Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar
A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms…
