Trading Standards sting targets underage tobacco sales
SHOPS in East Dorset have passed a series of undercover checks designed to catch retailers selling tobacco to children. Officers…
Greg James set to head through Dorset and Somerset during Radio 1 Longest Ride challenge
RADIO 1 DJ Greg James is getting back in the saddle for Comic Relief – and fans in Dorset…
Prime Minister steps in over threat to fire stations
THE Prime Minister has agreed to arrange talks with ministers over controversial plans that could see eight fire stations…
Second chance to meet officers at Mere community safety event
POLICE officers met with residents in Mere this week as part of efforts to strengthen links with the community…
Council highlights £1.73bn visitor economy in national tourism celebration
TOURISM ambassadors and businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (March…
Firefighters issue warning after weekend of cooking-related fires
FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to take extra care in the kitchen after dealing with a number of cooking-related fires…
New recycling centre booking system and fees for out of county visitors
A BOOKING system is set to be introduced at several Dorset recycling centres later this month in a move…
‘Help is here’: New rural outreach aims to protect women and girls
POLICE and charities are taking their message directly into the countryside in a new effort to tackle violence against…
Blandford back on track with 3 games to go
By Paul Cross Blandford & Sturminster Men 6 – Southampton Uni 4s 1 After last week’s defeat, Blandford were back in…
Police hunt teenagers after brutal duck killings
POLICE are appealing for information after a shocking incident in Dorchester in which several ducks were killed after being…
