Armed Forces Day flag to be raised at County Hall ceremony
DORSET Council will mark Armed Forces Day with a special ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester on Monday, June 22....
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...
Forget the World Cup – this Wiltshire village has it’s own sporting international!
WHILE the world's best footballers are gathered in the US for the World Cup, Mere is celebrating international sporting recognition...
Sherborne youngsters flying high after nursery and butterfly farm visit
DOZENS of children were treated to a "magical experience" with a trip to a butterfly farm. Around 60 young people...
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...
