Communities celebrate as eight threatened fire stations may stay open
COMMUNITIES across Wiltshire and Dorset are celebrating as dramatic new developments mean controversial plans to close eight fire stations may...
Three arrested after police pursuit through Dorset villages
THREE men have been arrested after a suspected dangerous driving incident that saw a car travel through a number of...
Residents warned over dangerous new scam targeting homeowners
RESIDENTS across Dorset and Wiltshire are being warned to watch out for scam emails falsely claiming households could face a...
Bag a Book – for free – at Shillingstone Station event
PEOPLE in search of a summer read are being urged to pick up a free book at a weekend event...
Major turnaround as Dorset Council comes in under budget
DORSET Council has recorded its first-ever budget underspend since becoming a unitary authority in 2019, in what leaders are describing...
From barren field to wildlife haven on Blandford’s edge
A ONCE-BARREN patch of land on the edge of Blandford has been transformed into a thriving wildlife haven helping one...
Ex-police officer abused position to pursue victim, court told
A FORMER Dorset Police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting misconduct in public office for pursuing...
Long-serving firefighter Michaelle steps down after more than 25 years
A LONG-SERVING Dorchester firefighter has retired after 26 years at the Dorset station. Temporary watch manager Michelle Rodway had been...
More cars keyed in Gillingham street as police investigate
CARS in a Gillingham street have been damaged by someone using a key, according to police. Officers are investigating an...
Windows smashed and equipment stolen in fire station break-in
WINDOWS and equipment were damaged at a Dorset fire station during an incident over the weekend. Dorset Police said officers...
