News

£30k on offer as Dorset searches for next Town of Culture

Zeals primary school celebrates glowing inspection report

A SCHOOL in Zeals is celebrating after inspectors praised its welcoming atmosphere, strong leadership and commitment to helping every…

The Sherborne Library building is closed during the improvement and safety works. Picture: Dorset Council

Sherborne Library – provisional opening date confirmed after asbestos work

SHERBORNE Library is set to reopen in August as work to make the building “safe for staff and visitors”…

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…

Police warning over dogs left in hot cars

DOG owners are being urged never to leave pets in parked cars during hot weather, as temperatures inside a…

Fovant Drumhead service to honour WWI soldiers next month

A MOVING annual service commemorating the soldiers who trained in Fovant during the First World War will return next…

Choir, youth club and Citizens Advice among Shaftesbury grant winners

A STRING of Shaftesbury community groups have been handed a financial boost after town councillors approved a fresh round…

Two taken to hospital after A31 crash in North Dorset village

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a crash on the A31 that left one person with…

Drivers hit 48mph in 30 limit during police checks

NEARLY 50 motorists were caught speeding during a series of police enforcement operations across south Wiltshire last week. Officers from…